Professional Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every organizational field has some form of professional development, whether healthcare, hospitality, business, or education. Corporate leaders are always trying to find ways to help develop their employees. However, unlike in other fields, an educator’s purpose is to educate and inspire students to learn. A truly effective teacher must create a significant learning environment where students can develop as learning as they use their imagination and explore their passions. Students are not the only ones who must learn. Teachers also need an opportunity to build and grow in a significant learning environment. By providing teachers with meaningful professional learning in the area of blended learning, they will be able to use 21st-century skills to increase student engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The What?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n By providing meaningful professional learning, teachers can explore creativity through choice, ownership, voice, and authenticity, allowing them a first-hand experience in which they can relate to the students and grant them a similar opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n