[Session] From Compliance to Commitment: Transforming Teacher PD Through Strategic Canvas Design

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Ashley Callahan, AVID Center
Marc Dembowski, AVID Center

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Discover how to revolutionize online professional development through strategic Canvas course design that drives authentic learner engagement and implementation of learning objectives. Based on successful online course implementations across diverse educational contexts, this session demonstrates how to transform traditional PD into dynamic online learning experiences that motivate lasting instructional change.

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