7 New PD Courses to Transform Your Classroom for February 2026
Adam Fragale
Curriculum & PD Specialist
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Get ready for Digital Learning Day on February 26th! Celebrate with 7 brand-new OTIS courses that make edtech integration easy. From AI-driven lesson planning to interactive classroom tools, master the tech your students love, without the steep learning curve. Here are 7 new PD courses to transform your classroom for February 2026!
Check Out What’s Brand New in February!
Searching for hands-on, creative activities that highlight the roles of the president, the history of Presidents’ Day, or even the concept of leadership? Look no further than joining us for this session, in which you will be introduced to the Gif-O-Graf 2D animation machine! We’ll transform your classroom into a professional studio and help your students utilize stop-motion animation to capture their very own President’s Day adventure!
“A” is for Artificial, “B” is for Bias, and “C” is for Chatbot! Looking for engaging activities that introduce the fundamentals of AI to your early education students? In this session, we will present a variety of ideas to help young learners explore basic concepts in our ever-changing AI world.
Effective professional development is a leading driver of staff retention rates in K-12 schools. This session provides administrators with strategic guidance on planning, hosting, and assigning PD that truly sticks. Discover strategic scheduling frameworks and topic-selection strategies to boost relevance and drive adoption, along with tools that measure long-term results. Learn to align your PD directly with your goals for teacher buy-in and growth.
How can a grid of numbers turn into a vibrant work of art? Learn how to bring your Google Sheets project to life! Help students gain essential math skills as they enter correct values that instantly generate colorful pixel images. As students input their answers, the picture slowly reveals itself, turning learning into a game-like experience. This self-evaluation project offers an engaging way to blend creativity with computation, while reinforcing key math skills. Once you learn to build this project, you’ll want to use it for all your math topics!
Did you know that you can have multiple class sessions and multi-tab workflows on Lumio? Plus, there are asynchronous abilities, widgets, and a variety of embedded content features. We’ll power up your abilities and transform your workflow using Lumio’s must-know features. Join us to learn more!
Are you maximizing engagement for your ELL students? This webinar reveals how to leverage accessible AI platforms to instantly generate differentiated curricula that are tailored to individual needs. We’ll show you how to move beyond basic translations to create culturally responsive assessments and learning activities. Unlock the secret to providing highly effective scaffolding while reclaiming hours in your week.
Calling all clerical staff! It’s time to boost your efficiency by mastering Adobe Acrobat and eliminating paper clutter. Learn to digitize forms, create fillable documents, organize student packets, and secure confidential files. Stop printing and streamline your workflow today.
An overall look at OTIS for educators
Visit the online PD course calendar for a complete list of courses for February. Furthermore, with OTIS for educators, you’ll always get:
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