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VirtCon 2024: Discovery Education Invites Teachers and Administrators to Free Day of Professional Learning

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Charlotte, NC (Thursday, September 26, 2024)—Edtech leader Discovery Education invites teachers and administrators around the globe to participate in its 13th annual Fall VirtCon, which will be held this year on Saturday, October 19th from 11 AM to 3 PM Eastern. A no-cost, virtual professional learning conference designed for users of Discovery Education’s digital resources, VirtCon provides a unique opportunity for educators to learn new, classroom-tested techniques and strategies for designing engaging learning experiences with innovative educational technologies.   

To register for this free event, visit the Fall VirtCon registration page here.  

This year’s VirtCon theme is “Igniting Classroom Curiosity” and features live sessions spotlighting how educators use Discovery Education’s award-winning content and resources to awaken student curiosity in authentic and diverse ways. These sessions are designed to support the professional learning of participants no matter their familiarity with Discovery Education’s services and will focus on a variety of topics of importance to today’s classroom teachers including personalization, career exploration, and more. 

“Today’s students come to the classroom seeking new challenges and learning experiences that will activate their curiosity and engage them in instruction,” said Ann Crilley, Discovery Education’s Senior Manager of Community Engagement. “The upcoming Fall VirtCon provides attendees with new ideas and strategies to immediately implement into instruction that will motivate students and lead them to learning. We invite all teachers and administrators to join us for this free day of professional development!”  

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.  

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About Discovery Education 
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com. 

Contact 
Stephen Wakefield 
Discovery Education 
Phone: 202-316-6615 
Email: swakefield@discoveryed.com