1. This document discusses teachers' self-directed professional development and how blended learning can help teachers move from a fixed to a growth mindset. It provides examples of input teachers can use for self-directed development like conferences, webinars, and social networks. 2. The document also discusses challenges like overcoming obstacles and embracing criticism. It provides strategies for engagement like classroom experimentation, reflections, and discussions. 3. As an example, the document outlines flipping the classroom which inverts traditional teaching by delivering instruction online and doing practice in class. Benefits include increased student engagement and allowing more class time for discussions.