This online, independent course is a continuation of ‘Survival Spanish for Educators’. Completion of that course is not a requirement to take this course. Lessons focus on pronunciation and basic vocabulary or phrases on each theme. These are the themes that were created based on input from previous participants: Hispanic names, Specials and Field Trips, … Continued

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

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

Unlock the power of generative AI with Harnessing MagicSchoolAI! This hands-on course takes educators on an exciting journey through MagicSchoolAI’s game-changing tools built specifically with educators in mind. Each week, explore key AI topics—like lesson automation, student engagement, and personalized learning—while actively exploring and using MagicSchool’s AI-driven tools like lesson generators, data insights, and text … Continued

The purpose of this course is to introduce teachers to a diverse range of digital tools that their students can utilize for classroom presentations. Throughout the course, teachers will not only learn about various digital presentation tools, but also gain practical experience using them. These newfound skills can then be applied in their own classrooms, … 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 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

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

In this course, educators will explore strategies from Jonathan Haidt's book "The Anxious Generation" to address the epidemic of teen mental illness and its impact in the K-12 classroom. They will examine the decline of play-based childhood, the impacts of the phone-based childhood, and the mechanisms interfering with children's development. Participants will learn about Haidt's … Continued

"Shifting the Balance: The Science of Reading in Action" is a transformative course designed to empower educators with evidence-based strategies for effective early reading instruction. This practical guide integrates the Six Shifts© of the Science of Reading, focusing on key areas such as reading comprehension, phonemic awareness, phonics, high-frequency words, cueing systems, and text selection. … Continued

This course is for middle and high school educators. We will discuss & reflect on ways to build a daily lesson that is appropriate for a secondary student. We will connect what research says is best ways for the teenage brain to learn & strategies you can use in your class. You will have the … Continued

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