Samsung Electronics Offers First Look at New Free Educator Community Platform at FETC and TCEA 2023

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announces it will provide a first look at the new Samsung Education Community Platform during the 2023 National Future of Education Technology® (FETC) Conference and Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) Convention and Exposition. The free-to-join platform will offer educators an online discussion forum, access to peer and expert coaching, and free, self-paced professional development courses, enabling them to develop new strategies for leveraging technology that can enhance classroom engagement and learning outcomes for all students.

"Nearly three years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic upended classroom teaching and learning, yet educators are still addressing the impacts of prolonged remote learning, from declining test scores to rising rates of stress and burnout. In this challenging climate, educators need more support and professional development than ever before," said Chris Mertens, Vice President of U.S. Sales, Displays, at Samsung Electronics America.

When conceiving the idea of Samsung's Education Community Platform, Dr. Micah Shippee, Director of Education Technology Consulting and Solutions at Samsung, brought his 22 years of experience as an educator to the forefront. He and his team developed a collaborative, online hub that aims to meet the professional development needs of today's educators by offering innovative lesson plans that embrace best-in-class technology.

"At Samsung, we strive to build community through technology. Educators and EdTech enthusiasts will be able to use the Samsung Education Community Platform as their go-to destination to convene and share bold ideas to reimagine the future of learning," Dr. Shippee said. "Through our platform, educators can embrace more innovative teaching practices and technology that solve common pain points we’re seeing in classrooms across the country."

Educators who join the platform can access professional development courses led by Samsung Education Coaches, all of whom are experts in curriculum development and instructional design. The courses will teach participants how to create an interactive, immersive learning environment through engaging lesson design. Platform members will gain access to continuing education certificates and monthly professional webinars where they can learn more tips and teaching practices from their Samsung Education Coach.

All monthly webinars will be recorded and made available in Samsung's rich library of member resources, including blog posts, tutorials, lesson plan templates and self-paced online courses. As educators complete their coursework and engage in thoughtful discussion through the online forum, they can collect digital badges that demonstrate their progress and knowledge of EdTech strategies. Samsung will identify the most active power users to become Ambassadors to create their own content, serve as conference presenters and host Samsung-sponsored webinars to inspire their fellow educators.

To sign up for updates and become one of the first to join the Samsung Education Community Platform, please visit https://business.samsungusa.com/EDUPDC .

In addition to previewing the Samsung Education Community Platform at FETC and TCEA, Samsung will also showcase its portfolio of Display Solutions and software designed to transform the student experience not only in the classroom but across all corners of campus life. FETC and TCEA attendees are invited to experience Samsung's vision for the connected campus of the future at booths #908 and #684. Products on showcase will include:

During FETC and TCEA, Samsung will host Matt Miller of Ditch That Textbook as a special guest presenter on-site at its booth. One of the top influencers in education technology, Miller is a prolific voice in the new era of education who has built a strong following with his innovative approaches to the craft of teaching. Leveraging Samsung's interactive displays, he will present live sessions with practical strategies for educators, including:

Instructional design expert and Samsung Education Coach, Dee Lanier will also present an interactive session titled "Maker Kitchen Equity Edition" at FETC in Room #353 on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 3 p.m. CST. A thought leader at the intersection of education, equity and technology, Lanier is an advocate for creating more equitable learning experiences for school leaders, staff and students. Co-presenting with influential education strategist Ken Shelton, Lanier's session at FETC will provide attendees with the recipe for improving equity in the classroom, including critical thinking, research and communication. On Thursday, Jan. 26, at 10:30 a.m. CST, Lanier will be available in the Meet the Author area at Booth #3423 to sign copies of his book, "Demarginalizing Design: Elevating Equity for Real World Problem Solving."

To learn more about how Samsung Display technology is shaping the future of education, please visit https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/industries/education.

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