Professional learning
There are a range of options available to develop teacher capacity to effectively implement Digital Technologies. Teachers can consider focused professional learning through in-school support, workshops, self-paced courses or webinars.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Format | Web page |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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