The Ippy Dippy was created by teacher and administrator, Seamus O'Hara, M.Ed. After teaching for 10 years, Seamus became a school principal because he felt teachers were often mistreated by leadership. Seamus thought he could better serve teachers.
During his time in administration, he became involved with a podcast that awarded continuing education hours to medical professionals through listening. Seeing that this was a natural way for professionals to learn on their own and keep their license current, he adapted the model for teachers and now looks to empower teachers in innovative ways.
Seamus has taught science to grades Pre-K through 12 and has been a principal of grades Pre-K through 12. His favorite thing to do is empower teachers to love their careers.
About Us
Ippy Dippy Hours
Here's to all the hours of planning and developing your practice that don't end with a certificate of completion. Well, we are changing that. The Ippy Dippy turns planning into evidence of hours that can count toward continuing education. Stop wasting time and be recognized for your personal development and time. Our flagship initiative helps keep your practice up to date, your license current, and gets you recognized for the work you naturally do daily. See how it works, below, or get started now by viewing our ever-expanding approved content collection HERE.
1. Watch your favorite creators
Educators often read articles, watch videos, and listen to podcasts in order to plan lessons. Here, you can find curated content in our learning library from your favorite channels and creators, or, submit a suggestion to the approved library.
2. Take a short assessment
After reading a great educator article, watching your favorite YouTube teaching channel or educator podcast, members take a short assessment on The Ippy Dippy to verify that you have professionally developed.
3. Receive records of your PD hours
After each short assessment, members will receive an automated email with a record of your score and the recognition of the duration of your personal training. Access your records and receive running lifelong learning transcripts at any time.
4. Submit your hours to your LPDC
Members can send a copy of their emailed records of professioanl developent to their LPDC (Local Professioanl Development Comitee) to be applied to their license renewal or to their administrator to be applied to a professional growth plan.