The MA DESE team provides an overview of the EdTech Peer Learning Cohort, including what to expect, who should be on the team, and how to apply. Click on the link below to view the video with an audio transcript.
The arc of the year for cohort participants is outlined in the timeline below. Participants identify a problem of practice, design and implement an action plan, and report findings and stories of changes within and outside the cohort.
Participant Requirements for 30 PDPs
Attendance at Monthly Coaching meetings (including team workbook activities)
Attendance at All-Cohort Sessions (including team workbook activities)
Participation in Self-Assessment
Participation in EdTech Inventory
2 Approved Team Artifacts aligned to problem of practice & solution
End of Cohort Reflection Activity
Attend team meetings throughout the year outside of cohort (team lead will provide supporting evidence)
Team Leader Requirements for 43.5 PDPs
All of participant activities plus:
Welcome/Interest meeting
Team recruitment/creation
All Leads Meeting
Team meeting planning and facilitation throughout the year outside of cohort including maintaining an attendance log/agendas
PDP certificates will be provided at the end of the year-long cohort proving all required activities have been completed.
If you hold the CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) credential, you might have the opportunity to allocate some of the hours from the Peer Learning Cohort towards your recertification. This involves aligning the subject matter with one or more of the ten skill areas outlined in the CETL Framework of Essential Skills. The CoSN Certification Governance Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all submitted Continuing Education Activities (CEA) hours for recertification. To learn more about the specific categories of CEA hours that qualify, please refer to the CoSN CETL recertification page.