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WORLD OF LEARNING NETWORK


We are more than just World Languages! Providing PD and resources for teachers can help to expand the vision of your schools and classrooms! Through IU8 World of Learning Network meetings, your teachers can explore resources that are free, and easy to use. With virtual tools and resources teachers can build on their repertoire in a collaborative environment with other curious colleagues.

We have resources to share in Core, Elective and World Languages that are flexible enough to work in many platforms or used in the classroom.

 2017-18 World of Learning Network Meetings (See all available dates)

Our next meeting:

Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Exploring Virtual Resources for Blended Learning
Register Here
IU8 Executive Office
4500 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA



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