Online Courses
Have you wanted to use Google Apps, but you weren't sure where to start? In the Applied Digital Skills courses, you will learn more about the features and digital tools included in Google Workspace. These courses are designed to allow you to acquire multiple hours of credit. How much credit? That is up to you! Once registered, you can complete as many of the lessons as you choose. IMPORTANT! Credit will not be awarded automatically upon completion. Credit will be verified, and hours will be credited on a weekly basis, Mondays between 10 a.m. and noon.
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- Google Docs | #289722
- Google Calendar | #289755
- Google Drive | #289767
- Google Forms | 289769
- Google Sheets | #289781
- Google Slides | #289802
- Google Drawings | #289764
The Blended Learning Institute provides teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators with the tools to incorporate blended learning practices into the classroom. These courses provide an overview of the five pillars of blended learning and give you the opportunity to put into practice the first steps toward creating a blended learning environment in your classroom.
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- Blended Learning Institute Introduction | #295524
- Blended Learning Institute - Pillar 1, Assessment and Data-Driven Instruction | #296721
- Blended Learning Institute - Pillar 2, Personalized Instruction |#297601
- Blended Learning Institute - Pillar 3, Student Agency | #300097
- Blended Learning Institute - Pillar 4, Relationships | #303607
- Blended Learning Institute - Pillar 5, Rigor | #304166
Creating digital choice boards allows teachers to easily promote student voice and choice while providing differentiation for all students.
Click to Register – Digital Choice Boards | #282442
Come join this online course to learn about the latest tools and resources available for the classroom. The workshop will cover how to use Discovery Education's platform to enhance student engagement, increase student learning, and help students achieve their goals. Topics include integrating technology in the classroom, creating engaging lessons, resources to support STAAR 2.0, and utilizing multimedia resources to bring subjects to life. Participants will leave the workshop with new ideas for their lessons and a deeper understanding of how to use Discovery Education Experience to support student success.
Click to Register – Discovery Education Experience (DEX) | #297328
Coding can bridge many different skills together. This course will show the basics of code.org and scratch as amazing, free tools to get you and your students started with coding.
Click to Register – Getting Started With Coding | #282475
In this course, we will cover some basics to help understand the amazing world of Ozobots.
Click to Register – Introduction to Ozobots | #282638
Ready to connect your students with authors, illustrators, and more? This course will focus on live and recorded events for you and your students.
Click to Register – Live & Recorded Read-Aloud Resources | #282447
It is the perfect time to plan your library year! Explore monthly topics and themes that will engage and excite your students while also focusing on literacy, creativity, and collaboration.
Click to Register – Planning Your Library Year 2023-2024 | #282435
Incorporating STEM and STEAM into your curriculum is essential as it enhances creativity and critical thinking skills and provides students with the ability to apply the engineering design process. By participating, you will have access to a wealth of resources that will empower your teaching and enhance the learning experience for your students.
Click to Register – STEM and STEAM Resources for You! | #282454
Let's implement purposeful and effective output practices in your classrooms that connect to your Texas standards, Texas K-12 ELPs, as well as TELPAS! The ESL/Bilingual and Digital Learning teams designed a quick workshop to expose participants to a wide variety of strategies for intentional speaking moments in classrooms -- from PE to Physics, and everything in between. Meaning? Workshop tools will address instructional design choices with a content area focus!
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Needing to add novelty, engagement, and choice using technology? The ESL/Bilingual and Digital Learning teams designed a quick workshop to expose participants to a wide variety of strategies and tech tools. Workshop discussions will address instructional design choices with content area focus and/or purposeful parent and community engagement.
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Empower yourself to unlock the potential of Discovery Education! This introductory online course provides a springboard for educators and students alike. Learn how to navigate the platform's vast library of engaging resources, from interactive science simulations to captivating documentaries. Gain confidence in using Discovery Education's tools to create dynamic lesson plans and personalize the learning experience for all.
Click to Register – The Basics of Discovery Education | #321354