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

This course equips educators with essential tools to recognize behaviors and support students who struggle with anxiety. We explore effective strategies for cultivating an anxiety-friendly environment, emphasizing open communication, fostering acceptance, and empowering students through choice. We discuss the impact of Covid on in-person learning and its consequences on attendance and well-being. Participants access invaluable … Continued

Using informational connected text (text on the same topic) is an evidence-based instructional strategy that supports vocabulary acquisition and comprehension in students. This course is designed for teachers who are seeking an intentional approach to accelerating reading comprehension in their students using Non-Fiction texts. Teachers in this course will be presented with a framework for … Continued

This online, independent course is designed for teachers who want to build relationships with their Spanish-speaking students. Even very basic words and phrases in a student’s first language can be meaningful to the student and useful for the teacher. Each lesson includes demonstrated and practice pronunciation so teachers can confidently refer to any reference sources … Continued

Chrome extensions are a fun and creative way to help you organize, present content, and link to Google Classroom. Explore a variety of extensions to help you stay organized online, engage your students, and manage and present your content.

In this course, participants will study 7 actionable principles that have been proven to enhance productivity, improve performance, and maximize potential. The Happiness Advantage will show you how impactful a positive mindset can be on your life and the life of others. Participants will study the 7 principles, ways to incorporate them into daily life … Continued

Canva has become a popular tool to use in the classroom, but most students (and teachers) are not utilizing it to its full potential. In the course you’ll learn teaching ideas, how to use templates, watch video tutorials, and have access to many teaching resources to share immediately with students. Canva is a valuable tool … Continued

"21st Century Teaching: Maximizing Social Media for Learning" is an innovative course designed to empower educators with cutting-edge tools for enhancing classroom engagement. Through comprehensive exploration, participants will delve into the educational potential of platforms such as Kahoot, Blooket, Pinterest, Remind, YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. From gamified quizzes with Kahoot to curated lesson … 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

This course is tailored for educators with a foundational understanding of Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) frameworks. PBIS, an evidence-based approach, merges data, systems, and practices to enhance daily routines, set uniform expectations, and enhance relationships with students. Our emphasis will be on specialized Tier 2 strategies that … 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

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