Instructional Practices

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    Science of Reading 1: Foundations

    $29.99

    Reading is foundational for all content within schools, so this first course in a larger series introduces learners to the best practices of reading instruction.  These practices are aligned to the Science of Reading – decades of research that identifies how we learn to read. Specifically, you will learn how reading comprehension relates to the brain’s processing of external stimuli while being introduced to the five essential components of reading.

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    Using Nearpod to Spark Student Learning with Quick Inquiry

    $29.99

    This session will demonstrate how to customize Nearpod ready-made lessons to help offer students choice during your small group times. With a focus on inquiry-based tasks, teachers leverage a student’s natural curiosity for academic growth.

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    Teaching Online without PowerPoint

    $29.99

    See how to use a document camera, screen share, and the whiteboard tool to teach elementary students as if they are together in the same room. You will leave with ideas you can try in your live classes!

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    Classroom Management Strategies When Students are Offline

    $29.99

    When students are engaged, they are learning. Learn how to extend your student’s learning with strategies to keep them engaged after they leave your classroom.

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  • Robot for AI for Educators Practice
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    AI for Educators: Practice

    $29.99

    After having spent time in the AI Theory course learning about the implications of this technology in the classroom, this course will bring you into the specifics of how to practically use AI in the classroom: lesson plans, grading, feedback, and student assistance. The course shares several takeaway resources, a litany of sample exercises, and AI tools to try.

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    AI for Educators: Theory

    $29.99

    This course builds upon the foundation created by the first course in the series – “AI for Educators: Introduction.” Specifically, this course moves the learner through considerations of AI around cheating, plagiarism, ethics, and accuracy. The course provides many engagement opportunities to challenge you to think deeply about the implications and responsibility of using AI in your classroom. As Iman says in her podcast, “THIS is a tool that will transform how teachers teach and how students learn.”

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    AI for Educators: Introduction

    $29.99

    This course offers an overview of AI in life and then turns to considerations of the classroom.  First, the learner will see a brief history of AI while seeing its prevalence in our everyday lives.  Next, the learner will move through concerns about AI in schools and then see historical examples that are applicable.  Finally, the learner has an opportunity to practice using AI tools and see how they could potentially be used in the classroom.

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    Differentiation Basics for Every Classroom

    $29.99

    Have you wondered why differentiation in the classroom is so important?  In this session, you will dive into the basics of differentiation and explore various strategies.  You will leave with examples of what it can look in your classroom.

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    Targeted Instruction 101

    $29.99

    Targeted Instruction provides teachers an opportunity to scaffold instructional activities to encourage deeper learning. It is about intentionally sequencing rigor levels in a variety of ways to differentiate the instruction. This course gives you the basics, while another course (Targeted Instruction 102) takes you much deeper into the concept.

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    Empowering Students through Collaborative Problem Solving

    $29.99

    This session focuses on students working collaboratively in classrooms so that they own their learning.  Using a problem-solving method makes the content come alive.

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    Classroom Edutainment

    $29.99

    Do the facial expressions of your students indicate a disconnect with the lesson?  Have they said they are bored in class?  Well, one possible solution is the adoption of Edutainment strategies.  This course presents a definition of the term and at least 5 best practices.

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    Grading Calibration 3: Research Papers

    $29.99

    This third of five courses in the Grading Calibration series continues the application of your learning about grading calibration as you score actual papers.

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