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Podcasts as Professional Learning
I’m a podcast person. For years, my work included longer commutes, and I spent much of that time listening. It was easy to find episodes connected to my work, and I’ve started many conversations with, “I was listening to a podcast and heard…” My colleagues and I even created our own podcast, Digital Learning Radio (still available), and many of my professional learning sessions include references and resources I first encountered through podcast listening. There are podcasts

Kathryn Laster
Apr 305 min read


Extending Professional Learning with AI
The best professional learning lives beyond "seat time." Explore four practical AI experiments that any PD designer or facilitator can adapt to extend learning before and after a session.

Kathryn Laster
Mar 315 min read


Owning Your Own Learning
Discover how understanding your learning preferences helps you take ownership of your growth, save time, and design better experiences for others.

Kathryn Laster
Aug 25, 20255 min read


What is Open Enrollment?
As districts across Texas continue to navigate change, the need for high-quality professional learning for those who lead adult learning has never been greater. We'd love to partner with your district or ESC to bring one of Learning Forward Texas's most popular workshops to your area through an open enrollment event. Hosting an open enrollment allows you to provide high-quality learning for your own staff while also inviting educators from neighboring districts to participate
learningforwardtx
Jun 9, 20252 min read


The ABCs for Intentional Engagement at LFTX
Get ready for #LFTX25 by embracing the ABCs of Conference Engagement: Amplify, Build, and Connect. This year’s Learning Forward Texas Summer Conference encourages attendees to intentionally share insights, turn ideas into action, and spark meaningful connections—whether through thoughtful conversations, a playful new Bingo Board, or purposeful planning tools.

Kathryn Laster
May 30, 20256 min read
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