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Our courses are free professional development for all Ohio Educators. Our communities are free for any educator to join.
Keep checking back we are working on releasing some new courses in October 2024.
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Adapting Think Ladders for All Subjects
Designed to be used with Webb’s Depth of Knowledge framework, the goal of Think Ladders is to create a visual representation of questions, sequenced according to the complexity. These questions can be used with any topic to gauge student comprehension, and more importantly – to expose and guide students into getting comfortable with thinking deeper. This course is designed to assist educators with analyzing content and evaluate the relationship between cognitive complexity of content and levels of cognition in student assessments and tasks. Strategies, examples and resources will be used to support educators with lesson planning and preparation.
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AI-Powered Education
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey of professional growth at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and education? Join us for an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of the AI revolution in education. In this immersive learning experience, we will explore the boundless potential of AI in revolutionizing teaching and learning.
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Assessment with Edcite
Edcite for Remote Assessment is a one-hour asynchronous online course that equips educators with the skills and knowledge to effectively use Edcite, a versatile online platform for creating and administering assessments in a remote learning environment. Participants will learn how to create, customize, and distribute assessments using Edcite's robust features, including question types, answer formats, and assessment settings. The course will also cover strategies for assessing student learning remotely, such as using Edcite's grading tools, providing feedback, and analyzing assessment data. Educators will leave with practical skills and insights to confidently leverage Edcite for remote assessments, enhancing their ability to assess student understanding, track progress, and inform instructional decisions.
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Assessment with Edulastic
Assessment with Edulastic is a one-hour asynchronous online course designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively use Edulastic, a comprehensive assessment platform, in a remote learning environment. Participants will learn how to create, customize, and administer assessments using Edulastic's extensive question bank, including various question types, standards-aligned content, and embedded multimedia. The course will also cover strategies for assessing student learning remotely, such as utilizing Edulastic's advanced scoring and reporting features, providing formative feedback, and analyzing assessment data. Educators will leave with practical skills and strategies to confidently implement Edulastic for remote assessments, enhancing their ability to assess student understanding, monitor progress, and adapt instruction to meet individual needs.
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Assessment with Socrative
Socrative for Remote Assessment is a one-hour asynchronous online course designed for educators seeking to effectively utilize Socrative, a versatile assessment tool, in a remote learning environment. Participants will learn how to create and administer assessments using Socrative's intuitive features, including multiple-choice questions, open-ended responses, and instant feedback. The course will cover strategies for engaging students in remote assessments, monitoring progress in real-time, and analyzing assessment data. Educators will gain practical skills and insights to leverage Socrative for remote assessments, empowering them to assess student learning, provide timely feedback, and optimize instructional strategies in a virtual setting
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Blended Learning
Introduces educators to the best practices of Blended Learning (aka-hybrid learning). This method of teaching that integrates technology and digital media with traditional instructor-led classroom activities is relevant now more than ever giving students more flexibility to customize their learning experiences.
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Choiceboards
The Choiceboards course teaches learners how to create and implement choice boards, which are graphic organizers that allow students to select from a variety of activities and assignments. Participants will explore the benefits of choice boards, design effective choice board activities, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. The course also covers incorporating technology tools into choice board design. By the end of the course, participants will know how to use choice boards to promote student choice, engagement, and success in their classrooms.
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Cyber Safety for Teachers
Addresses the need for educators to understand the relevance and importance of learning how to interact safely online in their personal and professional lives. When educators understand how to protect their personal information and use digital tools in a safe way, they are better equipped to incorporate best practices into classroom instruction with their students.
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Digital Activity Creation with Seesaw
Digital Activity Creation with Seesaw is a one-hour asynchronous online course that equips educators with the skills and knowledge to create engaging and interactive digital activities using Seesaw, a versatile digital learning platform. Participants will learn how to utilize Seesaw's features, including interactive templates, multimedia integration, and formative assessments, to create customized activities that promote student engagement, creativity, and collaboration. The course will cover strategies for designing and delivering digital activities, incorporating student voice and choice, and assessing student learning using Seesaw's built-in tools. Educators will leave with practical skills and strategies to effectively create digital activities with Seesaw, empowering them to enhance their instructional practices and facilitate meaningful and interactive learning experiences for their students.
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Google Certified Educator Community
This is the community for all current Google Certified Educator students and Alumni to connect and share resources. Other educators who are Google certified are welcome to join the community and participate in discussions.
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Google Workplace for Support Staff
This course is for school secretaries, bus drivers, cafeteria staff and any other school employees who want to learn how to better use their school google accounts. Learn about Gmail and Calendar, Drive and Docs in this easy to navigate course. Certificate for 12 hours is available on completion.
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Interactive Instruction with Edpuzzle
Interactive Instruction with EdPuzzle is a one-hour asynchronous online course that empowers educators to create engaging and interactive instructional experiences using EdPuzzle, a powerful video-based learning platform. Participants will learn how to utilize EdPuzzle's features, including embedding questions, comments, and assessments into videos, to enhance student engagement, comprehension, and critical thinking skills in a remote or blended learning environment. The course will cover strategies for creating and customizing interactive video lessons, tracking student progress, and providing formative feedback. Educators will gain practical skills and strategies to effectively implement EdPuzzle in their instruction, fostering interactive and dynamic learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of their students.