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7 Types of ADHD and Practical Strategies to Help

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This course is designed to learn more about ADHD. Dr. Amen proposes that there are seven different types of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Participants will dive deeper into how ADHD is diagnosed, learn about each of the subtypes of ADHD, and effective strategies to help in the educational setting for students with exceptionalities.

The Relationship Super Star: Strategies for building meaningful relationships between teachers, students, and parents

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It is widely known that strong relationships between teachers, students, and parents dramatically increase students’ levels of motivation, engagement, and learning. This course provides you with 5 strategies to help you build strong relationships that are easy and fun to implement. By the end of the course, you will have a plethora of resources to … Continued

Teaching Mental Toughness and GRIT in Students

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This course will ask you to analyze your current classroom of students and determine which students are gritty and which are not. What are some things causing students to easily give up when things get tough or others to preserve through the hard times in school and in life? Do some students just have a … Continued

More Easy Tech Tools for the Classroom (Tech Tools 2.0)

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Harness the full potential of educational technology in your classroom as we dive into an array of dynamic EdTech tools. Together, we'll explore the game-changing possibilities that Flipgrid, Miro, Nearpod, Animoto, Gimkit, and Blooket offer for boosting student engagement and facilitating deep learning. Whether you teach kindergarten or high school, regardless of the subject you … Continued

Digital Tools for Math Instruction

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Are you a K-12 math educator who would like to incorporate more digital tools in your daily math instruction? This course is for you! This course will take a deep dive into the world of free digital math resources such as Desmos, Geogebra, Whiteboard.chat, Open Middle, and a variety of virtual manipulatives. Each week will … Continued

Helping Students Tackle Primary Sources

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In this course you will learn best practices for using primary and secondary sources to help students understand important places/times/people in history. You will be provided with the necessary knowledge, resources and experience to teach your students how to analyze primary and secondary sources, critically examine historical events, and learn to make the past come … Continued

Even More iPad Apps for the Teacher and Classroom!

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This course is designed for teachers who want to learn about iPad apps that are useful in their classroom. All of the apps are free and are beneficial to the teacher and student. By the end of this course, the student will know how to make a Gif, video and much more!

Beyond the Basics of Google: Fresh Approaches to Teaching and Planning

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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

What They Don’t Teach Teens

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Welcome to What They Don't Teach Teens: Life Safety Skills for Teens and the Adults Who Care for Them! The modern age presents unique and unforeseen challenges for young people, and it's our responsibility as educators to provide them with the tools and strategies necessary to navigate this complex landscape. In this course, you'll learn … Continued

Chrome Extensions for the Educator- Work Smarter Not Harder!

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Chrome extensions are a fun and creative way to help you organize, present content, and link to Google Classroom. Explore a variety of extensions to help you stay organized online, engage your students, and manage and present your content.

Reach All Learners with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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This course is designed for educators who aim to create a student-centered, inclusive, and accessible classroom that meets the diverse needs of all learners. UDL (Universal Design for Learning) is a research-based, educational framework, rooted in three key principles: providing multiple means of representation, multiple means of engagement, and multiple means of expression. The implementation … Continued

Building Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity in Your Students

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21st Century Learning calls for today’s students to develop skills across three platform themes: learning and innovation skills; life and career skills; and information, media and technology skills to navigate complex life and work environments. This course explores the theme of learning and innovation skills. These skills include: Creativity and Innovation; Critical Thinking and Problem … Continued