Teacher professional development & finding research / OER

• Start with free OER and research: Khan Academy, OER Commons, PhET, ERIC, and summaries from reputable centers (e.g., OECD education reports).
• Join teacher communities (Moodle, Reddit r/Teachers, subject-area Slack/Discord) to swap playlists and question banks.
• Use small experiments in your classroom (A/B style): try one class with personalized playlists and another with whole-class pacing, then compare results and dispersion.
• Build your personal development plan: pick one new tool, pilot for one unit, and reflect — iterate.

Quick resources (starter list)

• Diagnostics & forms: Google Forms, Microsoft Forms
• Adaptive practice: Khan Academy (free), IXL (paid), DreamBox (paid)
• Spaced practice: Anki (free), Quizlet
• Interactive video & assessment: EdPuzzle, PlayPosit
• Simulations & experiential learning: PhET, Concord Consortium
• OER & content: OER Commons, CK-12, Khan Academy, MERLOT
• LMS & orchestration: Google Classroom, Moodle, Canvas
• Quick formative engagement: Kahoot, Quizizz, Socrative, Plickers

Final thought
EdTech is most powerful when it amplifies the teacher’s ability to know each learner and respond fast. Start small: add one diagnostic, create two playlists, and run a short reteach rotation. Measure dispersion and confidence, not just averages. Be bold in trying active learning with tech — but keep the human, relational work central. That combination builds competence, self-esteem, and lifelong learning habits.

If you want, you can ask AI (Copilot, ChatGTP, Gemini, etc.) to:

• Create a ready-to-use Google Forms diagnostic + teacher dashboard template for a specific subject.
• Draft a 2-week unit plan showing where each tool fits into lesson plans and assessment points. Which would you prefer?

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