eLearning for Educators
Online Professional
Development Courses
Participants will receive 30
contact hours of professional development credit (3.0 CEUs) for successful
completion (unless noted). Most courses are 6-weeks plus an orientation week
(unless noted). Everything is online – no need to be online at any given time
on any given day. Devoting 2-3 hours to read the assignments and 15-20 minutes
a day reviewing and replying to discussion posts should ensure your successful
completion of the course.
Special arrangements can be
make for schools/districts that would like to schedule any of our classes for
times other than scheduled semesters. Contact
us for further information.
Once the course(s) selected are
scheduled, registration will be through STIPD. Follow the procedures outlined
on the course
registration page. Detailed course descriptions are also available in
STIPD.
Courses for Teachers of All Grade Levels and Content Areas
EDU4401E Approaches and Tools for Developing Web-Enhanced Lessons
EDU4402E Classroom Assessment Enhanced by Technology
EDU4403E Designing a Virtual Field Trip
EDU4404E Differentiating Instruction to Accommodate Learning Styles
EDU4405E Finding the Best Educational Resources on the
Web
EDU4406E Instructional Approaches for Teachers of English Language Learners
EDU4407E Special Students in Regular Classrooms: Technology, Teaching, and
Universal Design
EDU4408E Learning and Teaching with Web 2.0 Tools *New*
EDU4409E Transforming the Classroom with Project-Based Learning
EDU4410E Using Digital Portfolios to Foster Student Learning
EDU4411E Using Handheld Computers in the Classroom
EDU4412E Using Technology to Support Research and Presentation
EDU4414E Cell Phones as Learning Tools
EDU4415E Teaching World Languages Using Web 2.0 Skills
EDU4421E Data-driven Decision Making
EDU4461E Explore APTPlus – A Treasure Trove of Digital Resources
EDU4462E Using Google Docs in the Classroom
EDU4463E Tricks and Tips for Making Your Video Production Sing
EDU4465E 21st Century Tools: Wikis,
Blogs, Podcasts, and Skype
EDU4472E Smart Board Level 1 – You Have One … Now What Do You Do With It?
EDU4473E Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, and TeacherTube
EDU4499E Teaching Your First English Language Learners
Courses for Elementary Teachers
Language Arts
REA2451E
REA2452E
ELA2451E Writing That Hits Home: Easy and Fun Ways to Unlock the
4 Modes of Writing in Grades K-6
ELA2404E Supporting Literacy Development in Lower Elementary Classrooms
ELA2405E Supporting Literacy Development in Upper Elementary Classrooms
ELA2411E Promoting
ELA2412E Best Practices for Vocabulary Instruction in the Elementary
Classroom *New*
ELA2413E Teaching Writing in the Elementary Classroom *New*
Mathematics
MTH2504E Using Technology in the Elementary Math Classroom
MTH2511E Using Models to Understand Fractions *New*
MTH2512E The Complexities of Measurement *New*
MTH2513E Algebraic Thinking in Elementary School*New*
Science
and Social Studies
SCI2611E Teaching Electricity and Circuits Through Inquiry *New*
SCI2612E Using Observable Phenomena to Make Sense of the Earth, Moon and
Sun*New*
SCI2613E Integrating Literacy and the Life Sciences*New*
Courses
for Middle and High School Teachers
Language Arts
REA3403E Helping Struggling Readers Improve Comprehension
REA3404E Improving
ELA3451E Writing That Hits Home: Using Memoir and
Nurture to Inspire Writers 7-12
REA3455E Kids,
Content, and Comprehension: Literacy and Learning in Grades 4-12
ELA3406E Making the Most of Adolescent Literature
ELA3407E Strategies and Tools for Teaching the Writing Process
ELA3411E Promoting
ELA3412E Best Practices for Vocabulary Instruction in the Middle School
Classroom *New*
ELA3413E Teaching Writing in the Middle School Classroom *New*
Mathematics
MTH3503E Getting Ready for Algebra by Using Virtual Manipulatives
MTH3505E Using Patterns to Develop Algebraic Thinking
MTH3506E Using Real Data in the Math Classroom
MTH3511E Proportional Reasoning *New*
MTH3512E A Conceptual Introduction to Functions: Using Visual Models*New*
MTH3513E Geometric Measurement*New*
Science
and Social Studies
SCI3601E Inquiry in the Science Classroom Using Internet-Based Data
Sources
SCI3660E Science Inquiry, Collaboration, and
Critical Thinking for 6-8
HIS3701E Integrating Primary Sources in the Social Studies Classroom
HIS3711E World War II – The Movies and History
HIS3712E The Cold War – The Media and History
HIS3713E The War on Terror – The Internet and
History
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
NBCT101E National Board for Professional Teaching – An Overview
NBCT202E National Board for Professional Teaching – Writing and Videotaping
(9 weeks – 50 hours)
NBCT303E National Board for Professional Teaching – Portfolios (9 weeks – 50
hours)
Course from the Intel® Teach Program
EDU4452E INTEL®
Elements – Assessment in the 21st Century Classroom
EDU4458E INTEL®
Elements – Collaboration in the Digital Classroom
EDU4459E INTEL®
Elements – Project Based Approaches
EDU4466E INTEL®
Teach Essentials (part 1)
EDU4467E INTEL®
Teach Essentials (part 2)
Courses for School and District
Leaders
(can also earn PLUs with additional study)
EDU5501E Data-Based School Reform
EDU5502E Planning for Curriculum Integration of Technology
EDU5503E Safeguarding the Wired Schoolhouse
EDU5504E Smart Budgeting for Technology: An Introduction to Total Cost of
Ownership
EDU5505E Leading Schools in a Web 2.0 World
EDU5506E Developing and Growing Personal Learning Networks for School
Leaders
EDU5507E Special Students in Regular Classrooms: Technology, Teaching, and
Universal Design (for admin)
EDU5508E Using Google to Become a 21st Century Administrator
Courses Developed with AMSTI (these e-Learning Courses are
Supplemental only – they do not replace the required AMSTI Summer Institute
Mathematics |
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MTH2551E Algebra K-2 MTH2561E Geometry K-2 MTH2571E Measurement K-2 MTH2581E Numbers&Opns K-2 MTH2591E Data&Probability K-2 |
MTH2552E Algebra 3-5 MTH2562E Geometry 3-5 MTH2572E Measurement 3-5 MTH2582E Numbers&Opns 3-5 MTH2592E Data&Probability 3-5 |
MTH2553E Algebra 6-8 MTH2563E Geometry 6-8 MTH2573E Measurement 6-8 MTH2592E Stats&Probability 6-8 |
Science |
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SCI3651E Life Science K-2 SCI3661E Earth Science K-2 SCI3671E Physical Sc. K-2 |
SCI3652E Life Science 3-5 SCI3662E Earth Science 3-5 SCI3672E Physical Sc. 3-5 |
SCI3653E Life Science 6-8 SCI3663E Earth Science 6-8 SCI3673E Physical Sc. 6-8 |