SELF-STUDY: Reading through Technology in the Classroom (5 hours)
“Technology makes reading more interesting, interactive, and fun.“
Reading is an essential skill central to education. In today’s classroom, students use and access information from a variety of sources. The skills of evaluating content, collaboration and peer-review become an important part of reading.
This course showcases creative strategies for reading instruction […]
Understanding Special Learning Populations (1 Iowa LRC – Self Study)
“Today the chances are good that you know someone with autism or autism – like characteristics.”
“Have you ever come across a child who’s always on the move? They might have ADHD.”
“Gifted learners have competencies and abilities that go two or more years beyond their grade and/or age level.”
As teachers, […]
SELF-STUDY: Standards and Communications in Teaching (15 hours)
In an age where there are multiple approaches to teaching and educating students, it becomes important to ensure that a particular standard is maintained. This package helps teachers achieve goals, while empowering you with skills and tools to deliver the best of quality education. Standards and Communications in Teaching […]
Technology Today (1 Iowa LRC – Self Study)
“Technology in education is less about the toolset and skillset and more about the mindset. The teacher’s most prominent role in the digital age is that of lead learner.”
Gone are the days when the word classroom brought to mind an image of a dusty blackboard, chalk or […]
Standards and Communications in Teaching (1 Iowa LRC – Self Study)
“Benchmarks? Rubrics? Assessments? Content, Instructional and Performance Standards?”
In an age where there are multiple approaches to teaching and educating students, it becomes important to ensure that a particular standard is maintained. This class helps teachers achieve goals, while empowering you with skills and tools to deliver the best of […]
SELF-STUDY: Reaching Diverse Learners (15 hours)
“I really appreciate the abundance of ideas for teaching ELLs that I learned in this course. There were so many techniques and ideas shared, and I feel as if I have a toolbox to use in my classroom.”
“This was a great course. Thank you for the opportunity […]
Self-Study : Curriculum Development (5 hours)
“How should curriculum be conceptualized?”
Educators can make a difference in strengthening the curriculum. The resources, examples and templates included in this online course, guide teachers to plan, develop, integrate and evaluate curriculum more effectively. This information can empower teachers so that they feel more confident to implement interactivities. Effective […]
SELF-STUDY: Spanish for Educators (5 hours)
“Learn to effectively manage a classroom of ‘Spanglish’ speakers.”
Course Description:
A classroom is a place where all students must feel accepted and involved. Non-Spanish speaking teachers may need to make an extra effort to involve Spanish-speaking students in the classroom. Learning to communicate with students in their language is one […]
SELF-STUDY: Research-based Instructional Strategies (5 hours)
“As technology develops and the fields of research widen, one often has to unlearn things in order to grow in knowledge”
To help students improve in academic achievement, develop an attitude of learning and acquire the skills needed for the demands of the work place and real life situations, educators […]
