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Crash the Discord: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities

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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

Accommodations and Modifications: What You Need to Know

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Join us for this important course that will equip you with the skills to navigate and implement accommodations and modifications like a pro. Starting with the basics, we’ll unpack the definitions of accommodations and modifications, research effective implementation practices for the general education classroom, and create a tool kit of options to have at your … Continued

Smooth Operator

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This course is designed for teachers who desire a smooth semester - from beginning to end. Prepare ahead of time to start off on the right foot, maintain a smooth pace, and wrap up class in a meaningful way. Keep students engaged and provide them opportunities to self reflect and provide feedback. Analyze performance on … Continued

Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in our Classrooms

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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

Social Media for Educators: Engaging and Growing

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In today’s digital world, social media is a powerful tool for professional growth, collaboration, and classroom innovation. Engaging & Growing: Social Media for Educators is designed to help teachers harness the potential of social media to expand their professional learning networks (PLNs), discover and share cutting-edge educational resources, and engage with thought leaders in the … Continued

Create Digital Breakouts Using Google Sites

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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.

Work Smarter Not Harder: Next Gen Teaching Tools

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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

Personality in the Classroom

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Educators will analyze personality types to differentiate learning. There are unique worlds of 16 types of teachers and students using the framework of personality type. (Jungian type-popularized through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Knowing more about the personality types, which this amazing textbook organizes into four main animal groups, generates activities that will empower strengths and … Continued

Adobe Illustrator Basics

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Students will learn design basics and production skills using the program Adobe Illustrator. Students will step through the process of creating illustrations, work with digital images and lay out documents that include both text and graphics. This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the capability of the computer to produce visual imagery … Continued

Makerspace Mindset in K12 Education

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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

QR Codes to the Rescue!

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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!

Captivate and Educate: Active Engagement Strategies for the Classroom

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Hook, Line, and Thinker! Get on board with active learning, an approach in contrast to traditional instruction, as it engages students in the learning process. Discover seven impactful strategies that foster two-way communication and actively involve students in the learning process. This course is tailored for educators seeking to elevate their teaching through ready-to-use active … Continued