This course is designed for teachers who aspire to use Google Sites/Google Forms to create digital breakouts in order to engage students in content. Students who take this course will be provided the necessary knowledge, resources, and experience to create their own digital breakout using Google Sites and Google Forms.

Ignite Engagement and Supercharge Lesson Planning! Dive into the world of advanced Google techniques and discover how to create captivating digital notebooks and interactive student experiences using Google Slides and app extensions like Pear Deck. Master the art of facilitating student exploration through Google My Maps, Google Scholar, and Google Books. Harness the organizational wizardry … Continued

Join us as we delve into cutting edge technologies to amplify your instructional strategies. Discover how ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can assist in lesson planning and content creation, while Pi enhances mathematical instruction. Explore Gemini and Twee for fostering inclusive and empathetic classroom environments, and leverage tools like Image Creator, Adobe Express, and Poster My … Continued

Unlock the power of generative AI with Harnessing MagicSchoolAI! This hands-on course takes educators on an exciting journey through MagicSchoolAI’s game-changing tools built specifically with educators in mind. Each week, explore key AI topics—like lesson automation, student engagement, and personalized learning—while actively exploring and using MagicSchool’s AI-driven tools like lesson generators, data insights, and text … Continued

This course will focus on developing an understanding for executive functioning skills and strategies to help students strengthen these skills. We will discuss what executive functioning is, then dig deeper into ways to help our students. You will be introduced to several strategies that you can implement with your students who struggle with executive functioning … Continued

This course is designed to provide K-12 educators strategies for including social and emotional learning (SEL) in their classrooms. SEL enhances students’ capacity to integrate skills, attitudes, and behaviors to deal effectively and ethically with daily tasks and challenges. I will use CASEL’s integrated framework of five core competencies that can be taught in many … Continued

In this course, participants will study 7 actionable principles that have been proven to enhance productivity, improve performance, and maximize potential. The Happiness Advantage will show you how impactful a positive mindset can be on your life and the life of others. Participants will study the 7 principles, ways to incorporate them into daily life … Continued

This online, independent course is designed for teachers who want to build relationships with their Spanish-speaking students. Even very basic words and phrases in a student’s first language can be meaningful to the student and useful for the teacher. Each lesson includes demonstrated and practice pronunciation so teachers can confidently refer to any reference sources … Continued

This course is designed for educators to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD.) Autism is the fastest growing serious development disability. In the United States, 1 in 68 children is diagnosed with ASD. Learn about characteristics and signs of Autism in childhood, as well as techniques and interventions to help in working with children … Continued

Student engagement is important to the learning and achievement of students. In this course, we will discuss and practice engaging students through class discussion. You will walk away with several discussion strategies that are easily adaptable to your classroom. Join us as we plan, implement, and reflect on increasing class discussion.

Grounded in extensive educational research, John Hattie’s strategies encompass high-impact techniques for learning that significantly enhance student achievement. Visible Learning is at the heart of his work, which seeks to make the learning process transparent and understandable for both teachers and students. From formative assessment practices that promote ongoing feedback and student-centered engagement, fostering self-regulation … Continued

This course provides educators with the knowledge and skills to seamlessly infuse Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies into content-driven instruction, fostering a holistic approach to student development. Students will explore innovative strategies to cultivate a positive and inclusive learning environment where academic achievement is complemented by the the infusion of essential life skills. Students will leave … Continued