The Teaching Channel Platform is a single resource for the professional learning needs of K-12 teachers and higher education instructors.

It offers Teaching Channel’s library of more than 1,600 exemplar videos plus an array of tools to enable video-based self-reflection and collaborative peer feedback via professional learning communities (PLCs) and teacher cohorts. The platform offers informal and formal instructional and coaching support and workflows, access to professional development resources, and a dashboard to show usage and progress.

The Resource Center provides supporting materials to help educators learn teaching strategies, as well as coaching techniques and leadership lessons. Educators can identify favorite videos and create their own playlists or browse Teaching Channel playlists curated by topic. Institutions can use their own Account Library to upload videos, lessons, and other resources.

The platform’s Activity Center enables educators to:

● Create, organize, and monitor all their coaching activities;

● Upload videos for reflection, peer feedback, use in PLCs, and coaching;

● Reflect on and share videos from the Teaching Channel Library or their institution’s Account Library with peers, observers, and school leaders;

● Create and meet with PLCs;

● Conduct in-person observations;

● Calibrate for observation through personalized video training and assessment;

● Embed notes or questions and add documents for context; and

● Identify areas of focus so they can take charge of their professional development.

Formats/platforms used:

The Teaching Channel Platform is available via any internet-connected device.

Primary URL:

https://www.teachingchannel.com/

Problem solved:

The Teaching Channel Platform makes it easy for educators and institutions to plan, organize, deliver, and monitor all of their professional development activities. It combines the key elements of a successful PD program into a single platform that gives all stakeholders, from teachers and coaches through to district-level administrators, a one-stop resource to inspire and measure professional growth.

In addition to its extensive video library and other in-depth coaching and training resources, the platform also solves many of the logistical challenges involved in supporting teachers’ success. Its collaborative online tools enable educators to conduct and calibrate observations, connect educators with their peers and coaches, coordinate cohorts and PLCs, and offer personalized feedback and recommendations—all in one place. The user-friendly interface is designed to help drive teacher engagement and growth, with a personalized dashboard that provides users with an at-a-glance snapshot of key usage statistics, upcoming tasks and to-dos, and the latest content updates. Plus, built-in activity and progress reports help educational leaders streamline ongoing evaluation of their PD programs at the cohort, school and district level.

Grade/age range:

The Teaching Channel Platform is designed for use by educators in K-12 and higher education.

Core/supplemental/special needs/extracurricular/professional development?

The Teaching Channel Platform is focused on educator professional development.

Standards:

The Teaching Channel Platform supports teachers in all subject areas and allows districts and universities to upload their own instructional frameworks, such as the Danielson Framework for Teaching, to guide observation and coaching while also providing a common language and understanding of teacher practice.

Lesson time needed:

Because it is focused on educators’ professional development, the Teaching Channel Platform does not require any lesson time.

Pricing model:

Pricing for the Teaching Channel Platform is available in three packages: Starter, Professional, and Enterprise. More information about the features and functionality offered in these packages is available at teachingchannel.com.

Additional services:

Institutions can opt in to Teaching Channel’s Concierge Service, which pairs them with a dedicated Engagement Manager who will customize the platform, manage users and cohort creation, plan and deliver implementation and training, and assist with monthly check-ins to ensure usage and success.

What makes the Teaching Channel unique?

The Teaching Channel Platform combines everything educators need to implement and improve their professional development in a single resource. The platform’s video-based learning model is supported by in-depth training resources, collaborative observation and coaching tools, and data-driven insights to help educators reflect on and improve their instructional strategies and skills. The Teaching Channel Platform is the only platform that combines a robust video exemplar library, calibration, self-reflection, and informal and formal coaching tools, along with extensive data and reporting

Characteristics:

The Teaching Channel Platform is designed to be easy to navigate for all users, whether they are on a laptop, tablet, or mobile device, and the Teaching Channel team regularly collaborates with partner districts to learn more about their user experience needs.

Here’s what users are saying:

“Our district has seen clear and measurable benefits from the use of video coaching and exemplar videos. It’s helping our teachers and instructional leaders to improve their practice, which is leading to improved student outcomes. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Teaching Channel.”

— Dr. Errick L. Greene, superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, Miss.

“The return on investment for using this platform has been tremendous. The entire district team is more reflective on practice. We have increased teacher retention, and most importantly, raised student achievement by improving the quality of instruction.”

— Matt Prusiecki, PhD, superintendent of Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township, Ind.