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

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

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

This comprehensive course is designed for teachers who want to level up their instructional methods to motivate and engage students effectively through game-based learning. Educators will be introduced to a variety of game-based learning platforms such as Blooket, Gimkit, Kahoot, and more, that can be customized to meet their specific learning objectives. Designed for teachers … Continued

Calling all daring middle and high school educators! Join us in this course where we delve into the realm of difficult political issues, current events, and sensitive subject matter. Get ready to navigate the stormy seas of controversy as we explore topics that can make teaching a challenge. But fear not! Our focus is on … 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

Discover the transformative potential of co-creating culturally responsive and equitable classroom environments. This course will explore practices, tools, beliefs, and mindsets to better meet the needs of diverse learners, especially marginalized students. Explore strategies for culturally responsive teaching, curriculum design, relationship-building, and student assessment. Uncover four key practices for nurturing and rigorous classroom cultures that … Continued

Old School in Today's World is a way for teachers to be both old school and new school. By using timeless tools with proven success applied to new challenges, teachers can educate today’s learners for this ever-changing world. Teachers don’t have to choose one or the other - innovation happens when past tools are used … Continued

Embrace a Maker Mindset! Explore the dynamic world of K-12 makerspaces, where every classroom space encourages divergent thinking, problem solving, and wonder. This course delves into the design, implementation, and integration of makerspaces, fostering hands-on learning and innovation across the curriculum. Discover practical strategies to transform educational environments into hubs of exploration and imagination, making … 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

QR Codes are a fun and creative way to Help your students access online information. Learn how to create QR Codes in different styles and explore the many ways they can enhance what you are already doing in your classroom!

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