What the Project Is
ONLINE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR SCHOOL STAFF. Support your school team with unlimited access to thousands of online professional learning courses. This platform offers educators an opportunity to dive into a learning experience that breaks down traditional barriers, giving them the flexibility to explore their professional development at any time. The approach is all about making learning accessible, relevant, and impactful – helping teachers implement fresh techniques in the classroom immediately… and that’s a real game changer.
Main Benefit
Key figures and facts that underscore the platform’s impact include:
- 3735402 Minutes of learning consumed by educators in 2024
- 2286 K-12 Relevant Courses and Content Blocks (with more arriving every week)
- 105 Professional Learning Providers
Learning from the Best Thought Leaders
The platform connects educators with some of the most respected K-12 professional learning thought leaders. Among the standout figures are Kath Murdoch, whose expertise in Inquiry Learning inspires curiosity in classrooms; Michael Fullan, a leader in Deep Learning techniques; Dylan Wiliam, well known for his work on Formative Assessment; Maggie Dent, who champions Play-based Learning; and Yong Zhao, whose insights in Innovative Teaching and Learning are reshaping how education happens. This blend of knowledge not only motivates school staff to imbibe cutting-edge strategies but also reinforces a culture of continuous improvement.
Flexible Learning for Modern Educators
In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, online professional development has become an essential tool for teachers and school leaders alike. Educators can now pick up learning resources in a variety of formats – including videos, complete courses with certificates of completion, podcast episodes, and both short and long-form readings. The system even allows the upload of internal professional development resources, empowering schools to integrate their own best practices into the platform. This means that rather than waiting months or years for in-person workshops, learning is available just in time for everyday classroom challenges.
Tailored and Immediate Professional Learning
Customisation is at the heart of this approach. School leaders can tailor their PL portals to align with their unique education strategies. Features such as managing the team’s professional learning through assignment, tracking, and reporting add a layer of administrative ease that helps optimize professional growth. There is also an emphasis on fostering PL communities across the school through groups, enabling an exchange of ideas and collaboration among staff. This immediate, flexible response to professional learning needs means that educators aren’t just passively consuming content – they’re engaging with it in ways that directly enhance student learning outcomes.
Innovative and Up-to-Date Learning Opportunities
Apart from individual flexibility, the platform’s dynamic update system stands out. Every week, new professional learning content lands on EC Premium, ensuring that staff remain up to date with the latest improvements, best practices, and emerging trends. This continuous refresh of resources creates an environment where educators can access world-class PL opportunities from many of the world’s most respected providers. The ever-evolving range of courses addresses the real-time needs of modern educators, making it a vital resource in a landscape where the demands of teaching evolve constantly.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals
- Quality Education (SDG 4) – Strengthening teaching methods and accessibility to professional development.
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) – Promoting innovative teaching practices through modern technology and continuous updates.
- Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) – Enhancing job satisfaction and promoting lifelong career development for education professionals.
- Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10) – Providing equal access to high-quality professional learning for all educators, no matter where they work.
Further Insights
The impact of this online professional learning platform extends beyond traditional training sessions. It reshapes how professional learning is envisioned by combining on-demand resources with a dynamic, interactive learning environment. The system prioritizes immediate access to content, values personalised learning journeys, and reinforces that professional growth is an ongoing process. School leaders appreciate the ability to assign, track, and report on the PL of their team, making the platform an essential tool for strategic development initiatives. Teachers, on the other hand, benefit from a resource that’s always available—anywhere, anytime—reminding them that professional learning is part of everyday work rather than a distant, once-a-year event.
