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.

 

 

 

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!

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Creating digital choice boards allows teachers to easily promote student voice and choice while providing differentiation for all students.

 

 

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

 

 

Incorporating STEM and STEAM into your curriculum is essential as it enhances creativity, 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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

This is the first course in the Blended Learning Institute. In this course, we will give 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.

Click to Register  – Blended Learning Institute Introduction | #295524