Play-based learning has emerged as a vital approach for young learners to acquire essential skills like inclusion, social-emotional reciprocity, engagement, and other critical functions that extend beyond early childhood and elementary education. Research indicates that students naturally absorb knowledge through play, modeling behaviors, and fostering speech development and exploration. In this course, participants will acquire … Continued

Have you heard of ChatGPT? I promise you your students have! ChatGPT is an AI chatbot that can create humanlike conversational dialogue. This language model can respond to questions and compose various written content, including articles, social media posts, essays, code and emails. This course is an opportunity to learn more and ChatGPT for teacher … Continued

Are you looking for additional Photoshop project ideas for your students? Maybe you are wanting to increase your own Photoshop skills in the areas of animation or more intermediate and advanced techniques such as Pop Art, Actions, Polaroid Effects and Typography. Each week is designed to give you more tools and ideas you can build … 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

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

One key component to building a strong comprehension is having a solid vocabulary background to fall upon. This course provides simple strategies that can easily be brought into the classroom to help students “nail down” word meanings and connections.

This course is designed for teachers who are looking for ideas to assess student knowledge and understanding. There are no shortage of unique tools for teachers to utilize that provide immediate feedback needed to adjust teaching. Teachers enrolled in this course will use a variety of online resources to gage student knowledge by implementing a … Continued

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 explores the intersection of teacher leadership, courageous leadership, and effective coaching practices. Drawing upon Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead and Elena Aguilar’s The Art of Coaching, participants will examine how vulnerability, empathy, and resilience intersect with coaching strategies to empower educators as leaders. Through theoretical exploration, reflective practice, and experiential learning, participants will … Continued

This course is designed for teachers who want to learn the basics of Excel and how they can use it in their classroom. We will explore alternative ways to use Excel aside from basic spreadsheets. Projects will include board game, hall passes, address book, and much more! NETS: T-1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3B, 3C, 3D, … 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