It was a GREAT learning experience…exceeded my expectations. Sheryl is one the best teachers I have come across. Extremely knowledgeable yet very friendly, accessible and motivating. I love that I have the ability to come back and use the resources after the course ‘officially’ ended.
Common Core
Now that forty-five states, the District of Columbia, four territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity have adopted the Common Core State Standards, what does it mean for technology integration? In this course, participants will look at how to create technology-rich lessons that will incorporate and blend higher-order thinking, 21st Century skills and common core standards. Enroll now
Introduction to Project Based Learning
A passionate student is a learning student. As the world is becoming increasingly connected, the nature, use, ownership, and purpose of knowledge are changing in profound ways. Our goal as educators is to leverage these connections and changes as powerful means to improve teaching and learning in our schools. Enroll now
Teaching Online & Blended Learning
Learning today takes place anywhere and anytime. To meet the needs of today’s connected learner, today’s educator needs to be fluent in new media literacies. The Teaching Online: Becoming a Connected Educator eCourse will prepare you to be an online professor, teach online courses in blended environments such as a virtual school, or teaching blended courses in traditional settings. Enroll now
Creative 21st Century Lesson Plans
You will be provided with a wealth of information and creative ideas for how to implement and develop effective technology-rich lesson plans. As a result of this course participants will use the TPACK framework to ensure tools aren’t driving 21st century lessons, understand the Four C’s, gain an understanding of the National Educational Technology Standards, know how-to choose the right technology to enhance student learning, and evaluate how-to adapt older 20th Century lessons and create new 21st Century lessons from scratch. Enroll now
iPads and Favorite Apps
iPads are increasingly found in schools across the globe. However, the market is overflowing with apps and the quality can greatly vary from one to the next. So how can you make the most of limited budgets and time to ensure you downloading (or buying) the best apps that will meet your educational standards? In this course, will talk about practical uses for iPads, obstacles, favorite apps, support sites, and more! Enroll now
Games in the Classroom
It’s no secret that students love games. But how do you incorporate students’ passion for gaming into practical classroom activities? In this course, participants will take a look at online games that stimulate problem solving, creativity, higher order thinking and team building. Enroll now
Posted by Bonnie Birdsall on 8th May 2013
This course provided me with all of the components, ideas, and resources necessary to put my own online course together. I feel more confident about implementing all of the pieces and that I will do more of an effective job teaching an online course as a result. The style, pace, and content of the Teaching Online eCourse was perfect!
I will use the learning about developing a syllabus for an online course, building community, some great ice-breaking activities and opportunities to engage learners in an online environment. I also liked reinforcement about assessment and reflection. Basically, I’ll be using it all!