Celebrating Digital Learning Day

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Feb 23, 2017 · 5 min read

Digital Learning Day is an opportunity to celebrate the educators across the country who are venturing into new territory, opening up doors for their students, and bringing purpose driven technology into the classroom. It’s a day to reflect on their work, spread the word about innovative digital learning programs, and advocate for digital equity. Discover how you can learn, contribute, and celebrate:

1. Take the pledge to become Future Ready

Have you heard about Future Ready Schools? If not, now is the time to learn! One of the best ways to advocate for digital learning is to pledge to be instrumental in transforming your learning community into a Future Ready School. In doing so, you’ll have access to powerful resources that will help you implement digital learning strategies. Your district will also become a leader in educational innovation and opportunity for all students. Join over 3,100 superintendents and take the pledge here:

Future Ready Schools is gaining serious momentum. Check out who’s signing the Future Ready Pledge:

2. Join the conversation

Using #DLDay on Twitter, you’ll find a nationwide community of educators eager to share strategies and resources to promote digital learning. Keep tabs on social media all day long on February 23rd, and you’ll be sure to discover something new! Make sure to follow @OfficialDLDay. We’ll also have an all-inclusive Digital Learning Day social feed live, all day at the link below:

We are also hosting a Twitter Chat on 2/23 at 8–9 p.m. EST to celebrate #DLDay! Follow #edtechtips on Twitter to watch or join the conversation. Learn more here:

3. Download FREE Apps

In honor of Digital Learning Day, we’re making all of our iOS apps FREE and Google Play apps 50% off one day only (2/23)! What better way to celebrate than to have some fun with educational technology? Download the apps here:

4. Glean insights from colleagues

We think that one of the most remarkable characteristics of educators as a group is their collaborative nature. Today’s students truly have a team of motivated, caring professionals standing behind them. Over the past few months, we’ve been able to serve as a platform for some of those educators to share their thoughts and ideas about digital learning. Here are just a few #WhyITeach:

See the full list of educator guest posts, here.

5. Check out our Digital Learning board on Pinterest

You’ll discover the latest in digital learning strategies, resources, and innovations. Click below:

6. Hear from experts in EdTech

At McGraw-Hill Education, we believe that every child should have the chance to succeed — to truly reach their full potential — and that the best way to empower these young learners is through a combination of passionate educators and purposeful technology. Learn more→

Find more videos here.

7. Explore the initiatives of large-scale learning communities

Digital Learning day is about coming together as educators, learning scientists, and community organizers to provide students with the learning opportunities they deserve. The best way to implement digital learning initiatives is to communicate and collaborate. Find information and resources from organizations like the Alliance for Excellent Education and the U.S. Office of Educational Technology below:

8. Share your event with the #DLDay community!

Have a #DLDay event planned and want to spread the word? Click below!