ºÚÁÏרÇø – Professional & Continuing Education / Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:54:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 /wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-usd-pce-favicon-32x32.png ºÚÁÏרÇø – Professional & Continuing Education / 32 32 10 Strategies to Increase Student Engagement in the Classroom /student-engagement-strategies/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:43:55 +0000 /?p=193032 Keeping students engaged in the classroom is one of the biggest challenges educators face today. With distractions at an all-time high, capturing and keeping students’ attention requires creativity, adaptability, patience, and a deep understanding of what truly motivates young learners.

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Ethics of AI in Business: Key Considerations for Organizations /ethics-of-ai-in-business/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:41:48 +0000 /?p=204582 KEY TAKEAWAYS AI systems can unintentionally reinforce bias, compromise privacy, and produce decisions that are difficult to explain, making ethical oversight essential for any organization adopting AI. As systems become more complex, assigning clear roles for AI oversight and decision review ensures accountability doesn’t fall through the cracks.

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Practicing What We Teach: Applying Adult Learning Principles to PD Design /practicing-what-we-teach/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:47:45 +0000 /?p=205210 KEY TAKEAWAYS Most professional development falls short because it’s designed around compliance rather than how adults actually learn. Applying andragogy, the study of adult learning, can transform PD from something educators simply attend into something they genuinely experience. Reflection and flexibility are essential design elements.

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Creating a School Improvement Plan in 2026: What Schools Must Prioritize /school-improvement-plan/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:40:59 +0000 /?p=202907 KEY TAKEAWAYS A school improvement plan is more than a compliance document. Its real purpose is to align a school’s values with how it allocates resources and supports students every day.

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How a Curriculum Design Course Can Advance Your Career /curriculum-design-course-can-advance-your-career/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:07:53 +0000 /?p=202669 KEY TAKEAWAYS Curriculum design is the process of intentionally aligning objectives, assessments, and teaching strategies across an entire unit, course, or program. A curriculum design course produces tangible results that educators can implement immediately, making it more than just another box of CEUs to check.

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Pedagogy vs. Andragogy: What’s the Difference in Learning Theory? /pedagogy-vs-andragogy/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:00:19 +0000 /?p=202327 KEY TAKEAWAYS Pedagogy centers on instructor-led guidance, while andragogy centers on the learner’s experience, motivation, and desire for real-world relevance. Effective educators know when to apply structure, when to encourage autonomy, and how to blend both depending on the learning context and goals.

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Top 10 AI Skills Hiring Managers Look For in 2026 /artificial-intelligence-skills/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:41:32 +0000 /?p=202005 KEY TAKEAWAYS Employer demand for AI skills has grown dramatically. Job postings requiring generative AI expertise increased more than 18,000% between 2021 and 2025. You don’t need a four-year computer science degree to break into AI.

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Why Every Executive Needs an AI Mindset /ai-in-leadership/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:22:55 +0000 /?p=202227 KEY TAKEAWAYS An AI mindset is a leadership approach that treats AI as a strategic partner while maintaining human accountability, ethical judgment, and comfort with ongoing experimentation.

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Degree vs. Certificate: What’s Best for Your Career? /certificate-vs-degree/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:38:21 +0000 /?p=202157 KEY TAKEAWAYS Certificates and degrees differ in scope, cost, and time commitment. Certificates are faster and more affordable, while degrees provide broader knowledge and are often required for advanced or licensed roles. The right choice depends on your career goals, timeline, and industry.

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Trauma-Informed Teaching: Supporting Students Impacted by Human Trafficking or Other Traumas /trauma-informed-teaching/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:28:37 +0000 /?p=201057 KEY TAKEAWAYS Trauma-informed teaching shifts the question from “What’s wrong with this student?” to “What might this student have experienced?” replacing punishment-focused responses with empathy and relationship-building. Safety, consistency, and predictability are foundational. Students affected by trauma rely on stable routines and trusted relationships to feel secure enough to learn.

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