In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Betty Chandy, Director of the Virtual Online Teaching (VOLT) Certificate program and the Experiences in Applied Computational Thinking (EXACT) certificate program at University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education to discuss the options that teachers have in todays virtual learning environment to advance their careers.
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In This Episode …
- What does Higher Education look like post-pandemic?
- What opportunities are available for teachers looking to advance their careers?
- What is the VOLT Certificate from the University of Pennsylvania?
- How does it work?
- For teachers who are presently teaching in classrooms
- How do we leverage technology in a way that is meaningful to students
- 6 Modules of Study
- How much does it cost?
- Time commitment?
- What will the certificate do for a graduate?
- How can a teacher successfully be both a full time educator and student?
- The advantages of an online education to advance their career?
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About our Guest, Betty Chandy
Betty Chandy has worked extensively with technology professional development technology for teachers in the greater Philadelphia area, and internationally. Presently she is the
Director of the Virtual Online Teaching (VOLT) Certificate program and the Experiences in Applied Computational Thinking (EXACT) certificate program at University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. She
develops and conducts technology workshops for various target groups such as students, teachers, as well as school and higher education administrators by engaging extensively with the stakeholders to understand their most pressing needs, and designing programs that are contextually relevant.
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About the University of Pennsylvania VOLT Certificate
With the shifting landscape of hybrid, blended and online education, and with the continued focus on using technology for student centered learning, it is important to stay abreast of the research and understanding of the pedagogical practices in digitally enhanced learning spaces. The Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania is now accepting applicants for the Spring 2023 Cohort of its fully...
