Let 2024 Be the Year of More:
More Tech, More Tools, and More Transformation
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Eduspire has scheduled nearly 80 new course sessions beginning January through April 2024, and you can use our course search bar to find sessions that suit your interest and schedule at eduspire.org/courses.
Registration deadlines are approaching for the following courses, so act fast!
👀 Click here to view a list of eleven March 18th courses with deadlines that were just extended to 3/12 and 3/14! 👀
⏰ (Registration deadline is March 14th) ⏰
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🐣 The courses below start 4/1 and registration closes 3/21 🐣
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Explores how the specific technology available to each teacher can be integrated into students’ daily learning activities to create a more collaborative learning environment, to improve creativity and critical thinking skills, and to customize and differentiate learning and assessment to meet individual student needs. Course begins 4/1.
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Examines the Google Workspace of educational tools (formerly G Suite and Google Apps for Education) and explores how these technical tools can aid teachers in developing digital learning resources and methodologies. Students will learn to effectively implement Google Workspace tools in classroom instruction and activities to facilitate collaborative, independent, and differentiated learning. Course begins 4/1 and Eduspire will pay the testing fee for the Level 1 or Level 2 Google Certification Exam.
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Learn best practices in efficiently creating and manipulating audio, video and image content for the classroom. Investigate and evaluate options that provide cutting-edge technical and educational solutions to educators, empowering them and their students to develop authentic, engaging, and relevant digital learning while abiding by Fair Use Copyright Laws. Course begins 4/1.
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Creating a sound infrastructure for your school or organization is vital to the successful integration of technology and daily workflow for employees. Course takers will explore best practices and current industry standards for developing and maintaining their infrastructure, financial and human resources, and software applications. Participants will develop leadership techniques for working with all levels of the educational community to manage and administer instructional technology programs -- all while adhering to policy and maintaining a secure environment for their staff and students. Course begins 4/1.
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This course will examine the use and function of integrative technology in the health and physical education classroom. We will explore current trends in educational technology and focus on the implementation of technology as it aligns with the standards set forth by the Best Practices document published by SHAPE America. Course begins 4/1.
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This course will research, define, and teach educators how to increase their students’ success by building vocabulary and understanding of critical words and concepts across content areas. Participants will explore, practice, monitor and modify technology and tools to support students in building their vocabulary and comprehension skills in a variety of content areas. Course begins 4/1.
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“Doing history” is a social studies pedagogical method that asks students not only to think about history, but to replicate the conditions and means under which histories are made. This class examines interactive tech tools that will aid social science teachers in “doing history” and understanding the processes that make history happen. Course starts 4/1 and includes a Chromebook with no additional fees.
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Google Workspace is so much more than just sharing and real-time editing. Learners in this course will discover new and innovative ways to take some Google Workspace tools to the next level through the analysis and application of the 4C’s of learning. Course starts 4/1.
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Explore and experiment with the many possibilities for virtual reality (VR) integration in educational settings with an easy-to-use personal VR device. Hands-on experiences include VR apps, games, virtual communication and an evaluation of the advantages of and barriers to VR educational use in the present and near future. Wilson College version of course includes a Meta Quest 2 with no additional fees. Course starts 4/1.
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This course is designed for educators who want to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching practice. The course will provide an overview of AI and its educational applications, including personalized learning, assessment, and classroom management. Participants will learn how to design and implement AI-driven activities and projects that promote student engagement and learning. Course starts 4/1.
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And many more! See what the rest of 2024 has to offer! |
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How Will You Innovate Your PD in 2024? |
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Regardless of whether you're teaching online or in-person, there's one thing that always translates: technology. If your passion could use a jump start, there are many ways to reignite your love of teaching, and your students' love of learning. Whether it's a free classroom device that leads to more exploration and experimentation, moving up the pay-scale by obtaining one of our excellent certifications (see bottom of this email), or more fully integrating classroom technology in a way that is fun, relevant, and practical, our offerings present options for many grade levels, subject areas, and experience levels. |
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Did you know you can search our courses by keyword? Click here to visit our Tag Cloud and browse courses by various technology tools, course topics, integrated instruction categories, and even student population types!
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Pursue a Master of EdTech Degree
and Other Certifications Online
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What better way to use your time at home than to add to your teaching credentials with a powerful and flexible online master's degree?
The Wilson College Master of Educational Technology (MET) degree program, in partnership with Eduspire, is:
- uniquely customizable with over 60 online EdTech courses
- 100% online: learn from anywhere
- flexible: continuous enrollment, self-paced completion
- affordable - just $530 per credit
- current and practical
- 30 credits
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