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

Educators will learn how to improve on their digital photography skills, using either their phone camera or a basic digital camera. Snapping pictures of classroom activities or having students take photos can focus the lens on learning and integrate technology in an easy way. Teachers will learn basic skills to familiarize themselves with their camera … Continued

This is the bottom line for most teachers. Why do we continue to teach? What got us here in the first place? Chances are it is the relationships with students. Perhaps even more important than curriculum content, the opportunity that educators have to influence young lives is critical, especially in the world we live in … Continued

Join us for a comprehensive exploration of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in PK-12 classrooms. This course will share valuable insights and strategies for fostering a more inclusive educational environment for both students and educators. Participants will delve into LGBTQ+ issues within the education system and develop actionable strategies to create safe and supportive spaces for LGBTQ+ students. … Continued

Come discover what is new in middle grades and young adult literature. We will explore a different genre or two each week, as well as a different topic surrounding youth reading. During the course students will need to read and reflect on the week’s article, add to their reading list from that week’s genre(s), and … Continued

Join us for a comprehensive exploration of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in PK-12 classrooms. This course will share valuable insights and strategies for fostering a more inclusive educational environment for both students and educators. Participants will delve into LGBTQ+ issues within the education system and develop actionable strategies to create safe and supportive spaces for LGBTQ+ students. … Continued

This course examines two popular approaches to student-centered learning: Genius Hour and Morning Meeting. Genius Hour empowers students to explore their passions and interests through self-directed projects, fostering creativity and intrinsic motivation. On the other hand, Morning Meeting focuses on building a positive classroom community through meaningful interactions and activities at the start of each … Continued

Come explore ways to help our struggling readers be successful in the classroom! This course will focus on developing an understanding for dyslexia and strategies to help students with dyslexia. We will discuss what dyslexia is, then dig deeper into ways to help our students. You will be introduced to several strategies that you can … Continued

Students will learn design basics and production skills using the program Adobe Photoshop. Students will visually step through the process of creating images, manipulating them and then optimizing them for print or the web. This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the capability of the computer to produce visual imagery and to … Continued

This course is designed to give teachers an introduction to podcasts and how they can be used in the classroom. Students will explore what a podcast is, how to listen and subscribe to a podcast, and how to create a podcast. Additionally, students will explore different ways for their students to create podcasts to show … Continued

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

Teaching has always been a challenging profession, often with higher burnout rates than other careers. Currently, record numbers of teachers are reporting feeling or approaching burnout. While so many contributing factors are beyond our control, there are things we can do to help ourselves. In this course we’ll look at some strategies other teachers have … Continued