AACTE Connect360

AACTE is pleased to announce Connect360, its new online community, is now available for members! AACTE Connect360 is the premier connection circle for engaging and collaborating to advance educator preparation. It offers you unique opportunities to increase social interactions and build long-term relationships with fellow AACTE members, and to make your voice heard on important issues in education.

AACTE Connect360 is the place to grow your network year-round. Join special interest community groups, invite others to connect with you one-on-one, and start conversations on your topics of interest. The secured online platform enables you to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas and resources, and share best practices on real-time issues impacting educator preparation. With user-friendly features, AACTE Connect360 helps you to connect and easily access your AACTE Community on demand for support as you navigate through unprecedented challenges in education. Activate your AACTE Connect360 profile today!

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is AACTE Connect360?
  Connect360 is the premier connection circle for engaging and collaborating to advance educator preparation.
• When should I use AACTE Connect360?
  The platform is a space for several activities. Use the contacts feature to network with other members. Participate in discussions by sharing and reading educator preparation initiatives.  Join groups, such as the Topical Action Groups (TAGs) and AACTE Annual Meeting community.
• How can I connect with colleagues on AACTE Connect360?
  Once you’ve logged in and set up your profile (Don’t forget to add a photo so your contacts can recognize you!), simply visit the “Network” option. There you can search for members by their first/last name, company/institution, or email address.
• Who can access and post content on AACTE Connect360?
  Any AACTE Member can read and post content on the platform.  Nonmembers may only access content within the Open Forum.
• How do I begin to use AACTE Connect360?
  Head to https://www.aacteconnect360.org/home. There you can sign up, create a profile (Don’t forget to add a photo!), and automatically join the Open Forum.
• Why is AACTE Connect360 a valuable resource to me?
  Connect360 provides members a space in which they can collaborate and network with one another to build a robust community of educator preparators and their partners.
• How do I join or start a community conversation on AACTE Connect360
  Click the Explore tab. Press the blue ‘Join’ button next to communities in which you would like to participate. Some communities may be restricted and require administrator approval (NICs, State Chapters, etc.). Once you join a community, you can select “Post to this discussion” to start a new thread or scroll down to find an existinging thread with which you would like to engage. Use the “Reply” buttons within a thread on the right-hand side to interact with the user or other members.
• Where can I get help to navigate AACTE Connect360?
  You may visit the How to Guide or Contact Us sections.
• What features does AACTE Connect360 offer?
  Like other social platforms, AACTE Connect360 contains similar features such as profiles, contacts, forums and posts. Additionally, AACTE has added specific communities to address the various, strategic goals and interests of the association and its members.
• Is AACTE Connect360 easy to navigate?
  Yes! The site functions similarly to platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, with a focus on the sharing of valuable ideas and initiatives between members. Should you need assistance creating an account or navigating the platform, please visit the How to Guide or Contact Us.