1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Teaching students to ask questions not only builds greater comprehension but also teaches them to become inquisitive, life-long learners. The 10-5-2 teaching strategy invites students to be the ones asking questions about any topic presented. This training module will walk staff through the steps of leading a 10-5-2 while practicing from the student side. This strategy will make a great addition to content classes and works well for grades 4th and up. This routine could also be modified for grades 3rd and below by allowing the students to discuss the questions with the teacher being their scribe. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the TRAINING VIDEO

2. Submit the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT 

Resource:  Teacher Instructions for Running a 10-5-2

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Accommodations promote access to the general curriculum during both classroom instruction and assessment. Accommodations do not change or lower the academic standards, but rather accommodations are avenues for students to gain information and demonstrate learning. This can be confusing in the general education setting. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Read through the Dexter Discussions Accommodations Slides

2. Submit the requested information on the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT FORM

Resources: Universal Supports and Accommodations EOC Universal Tools and Accommodations IRIS Center  Understood.org, Accommodations Classroom Table 

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Every season, ACL injuries take thousands of students out of the game. To help you reduce the risk of ACL injuries for your student-athletes, the NFHS has partnered with the Hospital for Special Surgery to bring you this course. This course is designed to teach you about the causes of ACL injury, how to identify and correct movement deficiencies that can lead to ACL injuries, and how to effectively lead a Neurodynamic Warm-Up before practices and games.

How to earn the badge:

1. Go to the training video link, select your state, and click the "order the course" button. Staff members should complete the training as specified by NFHS.  

2. Submit a screenshot (SnipIt) of your TEST RESULTS on the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT. 

Resource: USING NFHS WEBSITE (3-minute How-To Video)

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time for each club/activity each year)

This badge is for club or activity sponsors.

How to earn the badge:

1. If you are a sponsor of a club or activity, you need to complete your extra contracted duties to qualify for this badge.  

2. Once you have completed your "season" or school year, you can submit the artifacts requested at the bottom of the POST ASSESSMENT FORM. 

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Speech and Debate provides a setting outside of the classroom for students to showcase their creative critical thinking, collaborative and communication skills. To help you as an adjudicator support the development of these skills, the NFHS has partnered with the National Speech and Debate Association to bring you Adjudicating Speech and Debate. This course has been designed to provide adjudicating guidelines, to identify the different types of speech and debate events and educate on the cultural context necessary to adjudicate speech and debate. Example student performances are included to give you an opportunity to practice adjudicating real performances, while also providing guidance on what to note during a performance. To learn and improve upon your adjudicating skills, take Adjudicating Speech and Debate.

It takes several judges to be able to host a Speech & Debate Competition.  If you would like to volunteer to judge, this training will help you prepare.

How to earn the badge:

1. Go to the training video link, select your state, and click the "order the course" button. Staff members should complete the training as specified by NFHS.  

2. Submit a screenshot (SnipIt) of your TEST RESULTS on the POST-TRAINING SUBMISSION FORM. 

Resource: USING NFHS WEBSITE (3-minute How-To Video)

COMING SOON!

2 POINT BADGE (May only be earned ONE time)

In this introductory course, educators learn about the power of creativity, why it matters, and how teachers can harness it to help students hone their 21st-century skills. Participants will need Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud Express to complete this certification ***Install to your school computer from the Software Center***

1. Adobe Creative Educator - Level 1 - Creativity for All

2. Log in to your Adobe profile

3. Take the 3 hour course to review the creative process and what it looks like inside and outside of the classroom.

4. At the end of the course, you will be asked to submit your simple learning artifact - a graphic that portrays how you will cultivate creativity with your learners.  

5. You will receive a badge and certificate at the end of the course.  Share your graphic and your certificate to the Post-Training Assessment to earn your badge.

COMING SOON!

2 POINT BADGE (May only be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE:  Adobe Creative Educator Level 1

After completing the Adobe Creative Educator - Level 1 course the Level 2 course aims to help K12 educators use the principles of great instructional design to become creative thinkers, apply their skills to designing innovative and engaging learning materials, and bring creativity into any class for all students. Whether you teach a media lab or a science lab, a history class or a literature class, this course will teach you to plan for creativity throughout your history, literature, math or science classes.

In this course, you’ll hear from expert educators and creatives on how to design learning objectives that infuse creativity into your class, and view examples of creative learning outcomes in math, science, history, literature, and much more. You’ll also explore how Adobe’s creative tools can help you achieve your creative learning goals, irrespective of your level of technical expertise. Finally, you’ll learn where to find additional support, either through Adobe’s free online learning materials or the wider Creative Educator Community.  You will receive a badge and certificate at the end of the course.

1. Adobe Creative Educator - Level 2 - Design Your Creative Class

2. Log in to your Adobe profile

3. Take the 3 hour course to review the creative process and what it looks like inside and outside of the classroom.

4. At the end of the course, you will be asked to submit your simple learning artifact - an instructional plan to teach creativity to your learners with provided template.  

5. You will receive a badge and certificate at the end of the course.  Share your instructional plan and your certificate to the Post-Training Assessment to earn your badge.

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Creating a safe school environment for afterschool activities is everyone's responsibility. Events and news stories across the country have helped to heighten concerns among educators and parents about school safety. This important course presents practical strategies for developing and implementing a school safety team and an afterschool activities supervision plan.

How to earn the badge:

1. Go to the training video link, select your state, and click the "order the course" button. Staff members should complete the training as specified by NFHS.  

2. Submit a screenshot (SnipIt) of their TEST RESULTS on the POST-TRAINING SUBMISSION FORM provided here. 

Resource: USING NFHS WEBSITE (3-minute How-To Video)

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

This training session will acquaint teachers with the AIMSWEB assessment platform.  The learning goals for this training module are 1) to gain a clear understanding of what benchmark screening and progress monitoring are and how they can positively impact student learning, 2) to obtain a basic understanding of benchmark data and use it to determine which students are at-risk of missing targets, 3) to examine and collect benchmark screening and progress monitoring data on the online assessments and Digital Record Forms, and 4) to gain a basic understanding of progress monitoring reports and how to interpret them.

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the TRAINING SESSION

2. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT.  You must score 14 or higher to be awarded this badge.

Resources:  Administering the AimsWeb ELA Benchmark Assessments, Creating Intervention Groups

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE: AIMSWEB - Level 1

This training session will acquaint teachers with the AIMSWEB assessment platform.  The presenter will introduce viewers to the wide variety of tools available within the AIMSWEB platform, the different types of assessments a teacher or school may want to use, how to access the data gathered following an assessment, and how that data can be used to guide school-side improvement.

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the TRAINING SESSION

2. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT.  You must score 16 or higher to be awarded this badge.

Resources:  Administering the AimsWeb ELA Benchmark Assessments, Creating Intervention Groups, Generate/Print TestNav Test Tickets Progress Monitoring Guide

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned one time each year)

This is a 30-60 minute in-person course that will walk you through the key components to the A.L.I.C.E Method for dealing with a dangerous intruder to your building/location.  Participants must successfully complete each scenario to earn the A.L.I.C.E training certificate.  You will be walked through the process for choosing the appropriate A.L.I.C.E strategy based upon a given scenario; and you will practice analyzing your options for a Violent Critical Incident in different environments.  

How to earn the badge:

1. Participants should submit the SUBMISSION FORM upon completion of this in-person training.  Principals will provide a sign-in sheet for verification purposes, but each individual must submit their own form for badge purposes.

3 POINT BADGE (PAID) / 10 POINT BADGE (UNPAID)
(May be earned more than one time for different courses)

How to earn the badge:

1. A teacher must have been selected by their administration to participate in the Summer Workshops for AP TEACHER TRAINING.  

2. Upon successful completion of the training course and receipt of a certificate of completion, submit the SUBMISSION FORM and provide a picture (image) of your completion certificate. 

This badge is for a teacher's INITIAL certification for any of the courses a training seminar has provided. 

3 POINT BADGE
(May be earned more than one time for different courses or scoring for different years)

IAP provides opportunities every year for teachers to be readers to help score AP exams.  For teachers, this is one of the best AP professional development opportunities.  Knowing how tests are scored will be invaluable to preparing your students for taking the AP exam each year.   This badge will be awarded for the successful completion of your AP Reading/Scoring session.  This badge would be awarded each year you participate in a reading/scoring.  This does require applying to The College Board AP Readers program and being extended an invitation to participate each year.  

How to earn the badge:

1. Teachers will need to provide a copy of the certificate or letter they receive from the College Board indicating their participation in the scoring/reading the previous summer using this SUBMISSION FORM.  

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

You have probably been using Google Forms, Google Slides, Google Docs, and Google Sheets for a while.  You can use Google Forms (Google Sheets) to make some of the work happen faster (for you and/or your students) and produce more consistent documents just by adding the AUTOCRAT extension.  During this training module, you will be walked through the process of linking a Google Form (and its attached Google Sheet) to a Google Slides (or Doc) utilizing the Autocrat extension.

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the Training Video

2. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT

3. Create a PRACTICE CERTIFICATE (by completing the linked Google Form).  Teachers will be required to add the Certificate they will be asked to create during the training video to their assessment form.

Resources:  Google Slides Certificate Templates, (make a copy of the form for your use) Class Awards Google Form, Class Award Certificate (make a copy of the slide for your use), How-To Video

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time during a curriculum writing cycle)

A vital component of a well-written curriculum is assessments. We assess our students to check for mastery and to measure success, but assessments can be so much more. Teachers gain the bigger picture and clearer meaning (that students will notice) when they practice a planning process called Backward Design. 

How to earn the badge:

• Listen to this PODCAST from The Cult of Pedagogy and learn the benefits and practice of Backward Design. 

• Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT.

Resource:  TRANSCRIPT of the podcast

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Most series are based on research and best practices. Big Ideas has taken that idea a step further offering Professional Development on the research that laid the foundation for the program. Learn from the experts from Big Ideas, practice in your classroom, and then complete the assessment by reflecting on the strategic practice to earn these badges. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the short video offered on the Big Ideas website (click on Video Library and the Pedagogical Approach tab). 

2. Determine how you can make this practice a part of your classroom and implement. 

3. Once you have experience with this strategy fill out the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT by writing a reflection on how you used this strategy in your classroom. 

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Most series are based on research and best practices. Big Ideas has taken that idea a step further offering Professional Development on the research that laid the foundation for the program. Learn from the experts from Big Ideas, practice in your classroom, and then complete the assessment by reflecting on the strategic practice to earn this badge. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the short video offered on the Big Ideas website (click on Video Library and the Pedagogical Approach tab).

2. Determine how you can make this practice a part of your classroom and implement. 

3. Once you have experience with this strategy fill out the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT by writing a reflection on how you used this strategy in your classroom. 

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Most series are based on research and best practices. Big Ideas has taken that idea a step further offering Professional Development on the research that laid the foundation for the program. Learn from the experts from Big Ideas, practice in your classroom, and then complete the assessment by reflecting on the strategic practice to earn this Level 1 Badge. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Please watch the short video offered on the Big Ideas website (click on Video Library and the Pedagogical Approach tab). 

2. Determine how you can make this practice a part of your classroom and implement. 

3. Once you have experience with this strategy fill out the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT by writing a reflection on how you used this strategy in your classroom. 

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Most series are based on research and best practices. Big Ideas has taken that idea a step further offering Professional Development on the research that laid the foundation for the program. Learn from the experts from Big Ideas, practice in your classroom, and then complete the assessment by reflecting on the strategic practice to earn this badge. 

How to earn the badge:

Watch the short video offered on the Big Ideas website (click on Video Library and the Pedagogical Approach tab). 

Determine how you can make this practice a part of your classroom and implement. 

Once you have experience with this strategy fill out the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT by writing a reflection on how you used this strategy in your classroom. 

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Most series are based on research and best practices. Big Ideas has taken that idea a step further offering Professional Development on the research that laid the foundation for the program. Learn from the experts from Big Ideas, practice in your classroom, and then complete the assessment by reflecting on the strategic practice to earn this badge. Ple

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the short video offered on the Big Ideas website  (click on Video Library and the Pedagogical Approach tab). 

2. Determine how you can make this practice a part of your classroom and implement. 

3. Once you have experience with this strategy fill out the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT by writing a reflection on how you used this strategy in your classroom. 

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Most series are based on research and best practices. Big Ideas has taken that idea a step further offering Professional Development on the research that laid the foundation for the program. Learn from the experts from Big Ideas, practice in your classroom, and then complete the assessment by reflecting on the strategic practice to earn this badge. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the short video offered on the Big Ideas website (click on Video Library and the Pedagogical Approach tab). 

2. Determine how you can make this practice a part of your classroom and implement. 

3. Once you have experience with this strategy fill out the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT by writing a reflection on how you used this strategy in your classroom. 

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Most series are based on research and best practices. Big Ideas has taken that idea a step further offering Professional Development on the research that laid the foundation for the program. Learn from the experts from Big Ideas, practice in your classroom, and then complete the assessment by reflecting on the strategic practice to earn this badge. 

How to earn the badge:

Watch the short video offered on the Big Ideas website (click on Video Library and the Pedagogical Approach tab).  

Determine how you can make this practice a part of your classroom and implement. 

Once you have experience with this strategy fill out the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT by writing a reflection on how you used this strategy in your classroom. 

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Most series are based on research and best practices. Big Ideas has taken that idea a step further offering Professional Development on the research that laid the foundation for the program. Learn from the experts from Big Ideas, practice in your classroom, and then complete the assessment by reflecting on the strategic practice to earn this badge. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the short video offered on the Big Ideas website (clicking on Video Library and the Pedagogical Approach tab)

2. Determine how you can make this practice a part of your classroom and implement. 

3. Once you have experience with this strategy fill out the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT by writing a reflection on how you used this strategy in your classroom. 

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

This training module was created in an effort to make the transition to BLOCKSI a bit easier.  The trainer will walk you through getting logged in for the first time, creating classrooms within the program, and how to manage student online presence during your class periods.  You will learn how to:  log in, tour the teacher dashboard, roster classes, tour the class tile, edit a class tile, class scheduler, enable student options, message in Blocksi, and add a substitute teacher.  

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the training video 

2. Complete the SUBMISSION FORM

Resources:  Outline of Training Video, BLOCKSI Teacher Handbook, BLOCKSI Teacher Cheat Sheet

1 POINT BADGE (May only be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE: BLOCKSI - Level 1

After completing BLOCKSI - Level 1, you will learn how to manage student online presence during your class periods.  You will learn how to:  1. Class Code Use, 2. Classroom Tools, 3. Block/Allow Lists, 4. Exception Lists, 5. Limiting Number of Open Tabs, 6. Creating/Assigning Assessments, 7. Sharing/Enforcing Pages, 8. Sharing Student/Teacher Screens, and 9. Using Heads-Up Mode.  

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the training video 

2. Complete the SUBMISSION FORM 

Resources: Outline of Training Video, BLOCKSI Teacher Handbook (pdf), BLOCKSI Teacher Cheat Sheet

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

The Gamification Theory states people learn best when having fun. Want to bring that to your classroom? Try Blooket! This badge is awarded to those who complete the training videos, score an 80% or higher on the assessment, and submit the requested artifacts.  

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the Training Video 

2. Submit the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT 

Resources:  Using Blooket In The Classroom, Explanation of Game Modes (Video), Blooket Tutorial YouTube Playlist.

5 POINT BADGE (May be earned more than once for different books)

This badge is designed for teachers who want to incorporate a long-term book study into their regular curriculum.  This offers teachers a chance to learn how to use cross-curricular work that supports the concepts and standards they are already teaching as part of their district-approved curriculum.  Teachers will be asked to choose a text that supports or compliments their instructional content.  Once a text is chosen, a teacher will need to create the following items:

1. Part 1:  Note-taking template - Some form/document/graphic organizer that students will be expected to use while reading assigned pages/chapters of the assigned book.   This note-taking tool will help students critically evaluate the text and improve their own reading skills.

2. Part 2:  Planning Template - A writing template that assists students in planning to write their own BOOK REVIEW.  The template should include the following:

   • A method for students to take notes to create a SUMMARY of the book in question. Every good review starts with a basic, concise summary of the events of the book.

     1. Basic information about the book:  title, author, publisher, etc.

     2. A method for helping students develop a "HOOK" to engage a potential reader.

   • A planning portion that helps students EVALUATE the text

     1. It should cause students to reflect on: genre, characters, setting, theme, pacing, etc.

     2. What impact did the book make on the student? 

     3. A reminder that SPOILERS should be avoided in the review. 

   • A planning portion for constructing a recommendation by the student.

     1. Who should read the book?  Why?

     2. Who should not read the book? Why?

3. Part 3:  A written product:  the actual BOOK REVIEW.  Teachers should construct the template document for students to complete this portion of the activity.

The teacher should also include a scoring rubric for grading each of the three portions of this assignment.

How to earn the badge:

1. Teachers construct their "book study" lesson or unit plan

2. Submit their plan through the SUBMISSION FORM 

Resources:  How To Write A Book Review, So What Do You Think?, 17 Sample Book Reviews, Review Guidelines, Components of a Review, and Fiction Book Review Template (sample)

5 POINT BADGE (May be earned more than once for different books)

This badge is designed for teachers who want to incorporate a long-term book study into their regular curriculum.  This offers teachers a chance to learn how to use cross-curricular work that supports the concepts and standards they are already teaching as part of their district-approved curriculum.  Teachers will be asked to choose a text that supports or compliments their instructional content.  Once a text is chosen, a teacher will need to create the following items:

1. Some form/document/graphic organizer that students will be expected to use while reading assigned pages/chapters of the assigned book.   This note-taking tool will help students critically evaluate the text and improve their own reading skills.

2. Some form of graphic organizer that causes students to put into sequence the major events covered in each chapter of the book.

3. A written assignment of some sort where the OVERALL theme and purpose of the book are stated and explained in some detail.  This can be in the form of a book report, book review, or any other appropriate writing task.

How to earn the badge:

1. Construct your "book study" lesson or unit plan

2. Submit it through the SUBMISSION FORM and receive the STUDENT BOOK STUDY BADGE (NON-FICTION).  Please see the resources shown below

Resources:  How To Write A Book Review, Non-Fiction Book Review Template (sample), 17 Sample Book Reviews, Review Guidelines, Components of a Review

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

It can be hard to concentrate for long periods of time without movement. That’s why we should incorporate Brain Breaks into our plans! Backed with research, Brain Breaks can be your answer to gaining greater student engagement. Work through this module by watching the video, reading the articles, and taking the short assessment to learn about using Brain Breaks and to earn your Level 1 Brain Break Badge.

How to earn the badge:

1) Watch the  Training Video

2) Read the following items:  Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Resource 1, and Resource 2

3) Take the Post-Training Assessment

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time each year of the Mentor or Buddy relationship)

Teachers, who are asked to act as a Buddy or Mentor Teacher, for a faculty member new to the district are eligible to earn this badge.  

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the SUBMISSION FORM 

Resource:  Example TIMESHEET

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Protecting students doesn’t happen just on the court or on the field. More and more, news media and criminal investigations are documenting examples of inappropriate relationships, sexual harassment, hazing, and bullying. In a fast-growing world of electronic and social media, these issues are becoming more prevalent and, in some cases, more severe. That is why the National Federation of State High School Associations has developed the course Bullying, Hazing, and Inappropriate Behaviors. This course takes a hard look at these difficult issues and provides recommendations and procedures that coaches should follow to protect their students, their program, and themselves.

How to earn the badge:

1. Go to the training video link, select your state, and click the "order the course" button. 

2. Submit a screenshot (SnipIt) of your TEST RESULTS on the POST-TRAINING SUBMISSION FORM 

Resource:  USING NFHS WEBSITE (3-minute How-To Video)

1  POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Canva for Education is 100% free for K to 12 teachers, students, and their entire school system.  Make sure you login using your @dexter.k12.mo.us Google account to be a verified school user. 

This course will teach you how AI can transform your teaching while using the many AI features in Canva.

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the 60 minute Canva AI in the Classroom Course.  

2. After you complete the last video in the course, you will click "GET CERTIFIED" to take the assessment!  You’ll receive a digital certificate recognizing your proficiency using Canva in your teaching practice.  

3. Upload your certificate using the Post-Training Assessment. 

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Canva for Education is 100% free for K to 12 teachers, students, and their entire school system.  Make sure you login using your @dexter.k12.mo.us Google account to be a verified school user. 

In the "Getting started with Canva for Education" course, you will be introduced to Canva for Education basics with 11 short lessons and be inspired by the supporting resources. You will explore the homepage, how to navigate, and how you and your students can create and personalize interactive docs, presentations, videos, whiteboards, websites and more.

When you are finished with the course, you should have an idea of the power of Canva. What will your first Canva design be?  

How to earn the badge:

1. Create a Canva account.  Make sure to use your @dexter.k12.mo.us Google account to be a verified school user. 

2. Take a screenshot or snippet of your account (top right of the homepage).  You will need that for the post-assessment.

3. Complete the "Getting Started with Canva for Education" course.

4. Take the Post-Training Assessment to earn your badge.  

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE: Canva for Education - Level 1

After completing the Canva for Educators Level 1 Badge, the "Canva Essentials" course will cover all the essentials you’ll need to feel right at home using Canva’s core features, including:

• Customizing templates

• Searching for elements

• Using the element library

• Using text

• Sharing your work

• Collaborating on projects

• Downloading your work

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the Canva Level 1 Badge.

2. Complete the 60 minute Canva Essentials Course.  

3. After you complete the last video in the course, you will click "GET CERTIFIED" to take the assessment!  You’ll receive a digital certificate recognizing your proficiency using Canva in your teaching practice.  

4. Upload your certificate using the Post-Training Assessment. 

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE: Canva for Education - Level 1 and Level 2

The Canva Teacher Essentials Course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to effectively use Canva in your classroom.  This self-paced online course focuses on practical applications that will make your teaching more engaging and efficient.

Whether you're looking to streamline lesson planning, foster creativity with our student-safe AI tools, or create interactive lessons, the Teacher Essentials course covers everything you need to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences with Canva – and officially become Canva certified.

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete Canva Level 1 and Level 2 Badges.

2. Complete the 60 minute Canva Teacher Essentials Course.  

3. After you complete the last video in the course, you will click "GET CERTIFIED" to take the assessment!  You’ll receive a digital certificate recognizing your proficiency using Canva in your teaching practice.

4. Upload your certificate using the Post-Training Assessment. 

5 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE: Canva for Education - Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3

Now it's time to show off your Canva skills!  You will be showing off five of your BEST creations you've designed in Canva.  You will upload three of the designs demonstrating your mastery of design and download.  You will share one design with bbadging@dexter.k12.mo.us to demonstrate you know how to share designs with others.  You will save your last design straight to your Google Drive from Canva.  

Your designs can be:  a poster for your classroom, a worksheet you made/edited for your students, a presentation, a banner, Google Classroom header, your email signature, an infographic... the list is endless.

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete Canva Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Badges.

2. You will need to have at least 5 designs in your Canva account that you can share for this badge.

3. Upload your designs using the Post-Training Assessment. To be prepared:

   1. You will download from Canva a different design of each file type (NO SCREENSHOTS) .pdf, .jpg, .png with a transparent background.

   2. You will share a different design from Canva to bbadging@dexter.k12.mo.us

   3. You will save one last design straight to your Google Drive via Canva.

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

For this digital badge, teachers will be introduced to some of the pros and cons associated with utilizing virtual labs as a means to perform labs or as a pre-lab setting. The ChemCollective platform, an online lab setup organized by Carnegie Mellon, will be utilized during this training. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Teachers should view the attached instructional video to learn about virtual lab setups and get a basic overview of ChemCollective through usage of two activities - a glucose dilution problem virtual lab and an autograded metal density problem. 

2. After the training video has been viewed, teachers should complete the Post-Training Assessment in order to receive their badge.  This submission form will require teachers attach a screenshot showing the successful completion of the metal density problem. 

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

When you participate in this training, you will learn:

• What are Chromebooks and how are they different from other computers

• How to manage and take care of Chromebooks in schools

• How to personalize your Chromebook

• How you can integrate technology in your classroom using Chromebooks

• How Chromebooks and Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals work seamlessly together

• How teachers can find and assign apps to students

• How to troubleshoot simple Chromebook issues, and where to find support when needed

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the ONLINE TRAINING and the Unit Review

2. Complete the SUBMISSION FORM 

Resources:  Chromebook Infused Classroom

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE: Chromebook - Level 1

This course is designed for you and your students to learn how they can help create a safe and positive experience online. This course will teach you how to integrate Digital Citizenship and Safety activities into your classroom curriculum.  You will learn:

• Why Teach Digital Citizenship and Safety?

• Teach Students About Internet Safety and Privacy

• Online Safety on the Go

• Savvy Searching

• Stay Safe from Phishing and Scams

• Manage Your Online Reputation

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete Chromebook Level 1 Badge

2. Complete the ONLINE TRAINING and the 5 Unit Reviews

3. Complete the SUBMISSION FORM (includes 5 screenshots or snippets of each Unit Review)

Resources: What is Digital Citizenship, Everything You Need To Teach Digital Citizenship

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE: Chromebook - Level 1 and Level 2 

When you participate in this training, you will learn how to set up a student Chromebook to serve the needs of your students (visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically impaired, dyslexic, etc) :

• Displays and Visual Settings 

• Audio and Captions Settings

• Spoken Feedback Settings

• Motor Settings

• Shortcuts

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete Chromebook Level 1 and Level 2 Badges

2. Complete the ONLINE TRAINING

3. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT 

Resources: Making Chromebooks Accessible, Chromebook Accessibility Guide, How To Add Accessibility Features to Google Chrome, Chromebook Accessibility Features in the Classroom

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE: Chromebook - Level 1 and Level 2 

In this lesson, we explore how learners may have more knowledge in their primary language and provide both teachers and learners robust tools to tap into the diverse groups that make up classrooms. We'll provide strategies for educators to create culturally responsive learning environments.

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete Chromebook Level 1 and Level 2 Badges

2. Complete the ONLINE TRAINING and the Course Review

3. Complete the SUBMISSION FORM

Resources: How One-to-One Effects ELL Students

COMING SOON!

10 POINT BADGE (May only be earned ONE time)

For this badge, educators will gain knowledge of the CK-12 platform to better engage students and improve learning. Participants will be able to navigate and use the CK-12 platform to access resources, customize content, assign modalities, utilize interactives, and track student progress. Additionally, they will gain a deeper understanding of how technology can be leveraged to support student learning in a classroom through various teaching strategies and use cases.

How to earn the badge:

1. Join the Certified Educator Program 

2. Work your way through the 10 lessons (which include video content, inline questions, resources and more) in the CEP FlexBook®. 

3. Complete the matching “quiz” assignments with a 70% grade or above and turn in your work.

4. Upon completion, a certificate will be generated detailing topics covered and the total hours spent learning.  Upload your certificate using the Post-Training Assessment. 

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

During this training session, participants will be introduced to the 4 areas of classroom management that have the most positive impact on student learning outcomes for grades K-3.  

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the TRAINING VIDEO

2. Complete the Post-Training Assessment 

Resource:  Training Video Slides

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

During this training session, participants will be introduced to the 4 areas of classroom management that have the most positive impact on student learning outcomes for grades 4-6.

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the TRAINING VIDEO

2. Complete the Post-Training Assessment 

Resource:  Training Video Slides

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

During this training session, participants will be introduced to the 4 areas of classroom management that have the most positive impact on student learning outcomes for grades 7-12.

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the TRAINING VIDEO

2. Complete the Post-Training Assessment 

Resource:  Training Video Slides

4 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE: Classroom Management - Level 1

After completing the Classroom Management 1 Badge, teachers will walk through the process of creating, explicitly teaching, modeling, revisiting, and revising an effective set of classroom rules 

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the Classroom Management - Level 1 Badge

2. Complete the TRAINING VIDEO  

3. Complete the Post-Training Assessment 

Resources: Training Video Slides, Example Artifact

6 POINT BADGE (May only be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE: Classroom Management - Level 1 and Level 2

After completing the Classroom Management 1 and 2 Badges, teachers will walk through the process of creating, explicitly teaching, modeling, revisiting, and revising an effective set of classroom rules

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete Classroom Management - Level 1 and Level 2 Badges

2. Complete the TRAINING VIDEO

3. Complete the Post-Training Assessment 

Resources: (Training Video Slides, Example Classroom Expectations, Classroom Procedures and Routines, Teaching Procedures

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Learn what Clever is, and how it can help you better manage technology in the classroom.  

You’ll learn:

• How Clever works and why it's helpful

• Logging in to Clever

• How we protect your data

• Accessing free technical support from Clever 

How to earn the badge:

1. Sign into your Clever account and visit Clever Academy. 

2. Click on the "Become A Clever Certified Teacher".  Choose Level 1:  Getting Started with Clever for Teachers.

3. Upon completion of your training, you will receive a certificate to download.  Complete the Submission Form where you will upload your Clever Level 1 completion certificate.

Continue to learn more about Clever and move on to Level 2!

1 POINT BADGE (May only be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE:  CLEVER - Level 1

After completing Clever Level 1, you can continue to learn how to help your students get access to all of their digital learning applications.  

You’ll learn:

• Managing student's access to apps with Clever

• Solving common troubleshooting issues for yourself and your students

• Helping students with password/login issues

How to earn the badge:

1. Sign into your clever account and visit Clever Academy. 

2. Click on the "Become A Clever Certified Teacher".  Choose Level 2:  Helping Your Students.

3. Upon completion of your training, you will receive a certificate to download.  Complete the Submission Form where you will upload your Clever Level 2 completion certificate.

Continue to learn more about Clever and move on to Level 3!

1 POINT BADGE (May only be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE:  CLEVER - Level 1 and Level 2

After completing Clever Levels 1 and 2, you can continue to learn how to run your classroom easily with Clever's time-saving teacher tools.  

You’ll learn:

• Creating your digital learning space with Teacher Pages

• Organizing resources for students

• Using any resource with Clever (not just apps!)

• Finding new apps through Clever

How to earn the badge:

1. Sign into your clever account and visit Clever Academy. 

2. Click on the "Become A Clever Certified Teacher".  Choose Level 3:  Setting Up Your Portal.

3. Upon completion of your training, you will receive a certificate to download.  Complete the Submission Form where you will upload your Clever Level 3 completion certificate.

Continue to learn more about Clever and move on to Level 4!

1 POINT BADGE (May only be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE:  CLEVER - Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3

After completing Clever Levels 1, 2, and 3 you can continue to learn how to become a Clever Champion by using advanced Clever Portal tools.  Learn how to send messages, view student engagement, and more!  

You’ll learn:

• Messaging with students in Clever

• Sending announcements to your classes in Clever

• Viewing and analyzing student engagement with digital resources

• Helping students log in without typing using Clever Badges

How to earn the badge:

1. Sign into your Clever account and visit Clever Academy. 

2. Click on the "Become A Clever Certified Teacher".  Choose Level 4:  Master Classroom Management.

3. Upon completion of your training, you will receive a certificate to download.  Complete the Submission Form where you will upload your Clever Level 4 completion certificate.

Optional: Once you complete the 4-part training module, you can complete Clever's form at the end of their Level 4 training module.  This will get yourself some additional Clever swag.

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time each year)

This course will teach you the importance of developing Emergency Action Plans and practicing them, including assigning responsibilities to team members. You’ll discover the three H’s; HEART, HEAT and HEAD and their relationship to potentially fatal injuries and illnesses.When your athlete collapses and you need to act, you will know an action plan designed to take you step by step through the process of helping the collapsed athlete. You will be prepared when any emergency arises.

How to earn the badge:

1. Go to the training video link, select your state, and click the "order the course" button. 

2. Complete the training as specified by NFHS.  

3. Submit a screenshot (SnipIt) of your TEST RESULTS on the SUBMISSION FORM. 

Resource:  USING NFHS WEBSITE (3-minute How-To Video)

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Are you looking for ways to make your students think critically? Here’s a routine suited well for you! Color, Symbol, Image is a routine that will enhance comprehension of students’ reading, listening, or watching. This training module will walk staff through the steps of this routine to prepare teachers to make it one of their tools to practice regularly with their students. This tool will make a great addition to enhance any content teaching in grades fourth and up. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the TRAINING VIDEO

2. Submit the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT 

Resources:  Teacher Instructions, Graphic, Sentence Starters 1, Sentence Starters 2, Presentation

15 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

This badge will be awarded to staff members who have completed Connections Training by The Apple Group. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the training 

2. Fill out the SUBMISSION FORM by attaching a copy of your training certificate.

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time each year)

Proper concussion recognition and management in high school sports is important. This course highlights the impact of sports-related concussion on athletes, teaches how to recognize a suspected concussion, and provides protocols to manage a suspected concussion with steps to help players return to play safely after a concussion. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Go to the training video link, select your state, and click the "order the course" button.

2. Complete the online training from NFHS 

3. Submit a screenshot (SnipIt) of your TEST RESULTS on the POST-TRAINING SUBMISSION FORM. 

Resource:  Link to USING NFHS WEBSITE (3-minute How-To Video).

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

During this training session, teachers will go through a review of common practices and expected outcomes associated with implementing Cooperative Learning in the classroom.  In addition, teachers will be introduced to the Set-Up, procedures, format of, and uses for the cooperative learning activity known as Find Someone Who (Knows).  

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the Training Video

2. Complete the Post-Training Assessment and submit a Find Someone Who (Knows) activity you plan to use in your classroom.

Resources:  Role Cards 1, Role Cards 2, Role Cards 3, FSWK Sample 1, FSWK Sample 2,  FSWK Rules, Cooperative Learning Best Practices, FSWK Introduction Activities, FSWK Resource 1, FSWK Resource 2  

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

During this training session, teachers will go through a review of common practices and expected outcomes associated with implementing Cooperative Learning in the classroom.  In addition, teachers will be introduced to the Set-Up, procedures, format of, and uses for the cooperative learning activity known as Rally Tables.

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the Training Video

2. Complete the Post-Training Assessment and submit a Rally Table activity you plan to use in your classroom.

Resources:  Role Cards 1, Role Cards 2, Role Cards 3, Cooperative Learning Best Practices, Rally Table Template 1, Rally Table Template 2,  Rally Table Template 3 

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time per certification period)

This badge is for athletic coaches, activity sponsors, club sponsors, faculty, and staff who are becoming CPR certified in the Dexter R-XI School District. 

CPR Certification is REQUIRED every two years.

How to earn the badge:

1. Complete the District provided CPR training.  

2. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT FORM to submit a copy (picture) of the CPR card or certificate you receive as a result of completing the course.

3. Each time you renew your certificate, you can fill out the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT FORM with your updated CRP card or certificate.

6 POINT BADGE (May be earned more than once)

Here's your chance to create a badge that others can earn.

How to earn the badge:

1. Provide the following items in order to submit a completed digital badge:  badge artwork and details for the badge included on the badge template.  

2. Complete the POST ASSESSMENT FORM and include the appropriate information.  

Resource:  Badge Construction Checklist, Badge Template, Canva Badge (learn how to create badge artwork)

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

The purpose of De-escalation & Restraint Training is to train individuals in state law and to use non-combative techniques to de-escalate dangerous situations that could result in someone striking out and injuring themselves or others. If physical restraint is necessary because of an emergency situation, CRT instructs its trainees to use the least amount of force for the least amount of time needed to prevent themselves or others from being physically harmed. Trainees should always consider the size, age, mental health, and physical health of the individual before using physical restraint.  

How to earn the badge:

1. Staff members must have completed the in-person CRT training, pass the post-training assessment, and submit a copy (picture) of the CRT Training Certificate they receive as a result of completing the course.  

2. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT FORM to receive your badge.

4 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time during a curriculum writing cycle)

Teachers involved in the curriculum writing process will work on the following with the help and input of their peers:

• Essential Questions

• Learning Goals

• Identification of Priority Standards

• Common Formative/Summative Assessments

• Tier 2 and Tier 3 Vocabulary 

• Pacing Guide plans

How to earn the badge:

1. At the conclusion of the curriculum writing process, the written and revised curriculum will be submitted to the school board for approval and publication on the Dexter R-XI School Districts Curriculum Webpage.  Teachers must participate in all required revision sessions to be awarded this badge.

2. Document all time spent working on the curriculum outside of contracted time on a copy of the district's curriculum time sheet to be turned in to the curriculum director.

3. Complete the BADGE SUBMISSION FORM  

Resources:  Curriculum Revision Handbook, Dexter R-XI Curriculum Webpage, Helpful Links for Curriculum Writing

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Learning takes courage and vulnerability. Learn how to create a classroom environment that allows students to be at their best state for learning. Teachers will learn that when shame enters, shields are engaged, stopping creativity, innovation, and trust. Brené also shares how to combat shame and helps us remember the impact teachers make. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch Brené Brown’s Daring Classroom presentation

2. Complete the Post-Training Assessment 

** Please note that this presenter uses the occasional profanity. If this makes you uncomfortable, please choose another badge to complete.

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

With so many different abilities and needs in a classroom, differentiating is a must! Digital Learning Menus offer students different ways to learn the same content. This training module provides links and resources for staff members to learn how to use Digital Learning Menus. Digital Learning Menus will make a great addition to any grade level and subject area. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Listen to Kasey Bell's Shake Up Learning Podcast Episode 8 (start at 7:45 to avoid the introduction)

2. Download and review The Teacher's Guide to Digital Choice Boards

3. Check out Learning Menus and Choice Boards

4. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT

5. Use a Digital Choice Board in the classroom 

Resource:  Bell's Shake Up Learning book (K. Chamberlain and M. Carmode has a copy)

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time per presentation topic)

If you are doing something innovative or successful in your classroom (or if you have been asked by the district to provide some training), it is time to share that with others in your district.  Present at least 45 minutes during a staff PD day as either the lead presenter or co-presenter.

How to earn the badge:

1. This badge can be earned multiple times, but only once per presentation topic.  

2. After the presentation, submit the description of your session, the date, and a link to your presentation materials.  You can submit all of the pertinent information by completing the SUBMISSION FORM.

3 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time per presentation topic)

If you are doing something innovative or successful in your classroom (or if you have been asked by the district to provide some training), it is time to share that with others outside of your district.  Present at least 45 minutes during a convention, conference, summer learning summit, or other event outside of Dexter.

How to earn the badge:

1. This badge can be earned multiple times, but only once per presentation topic.  

2. After the presentation, submit the description of your session, the date, the location, and a link to your presentation materials.  You can submit all of the pertinent information by completing the SUBMISSION FORM.

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

With the need to add a little spice to classroom activities, the need to differentiate instruction, or the need to have students do coursework online, we are sometimes at a loss for ideas.  Drag and Drop Activities are a great way to implement online/virtual learning into an in-person class, assign practice "sponge" activities, or assess student progress.  Teachers will be walked through the process for building a variety of Drag and Drop Activities using GOOGLE SLIDES.  Using Drag and Drop Activities can allow students to complete an assignment a bit quicker, with little to no "handwriting" issues, and can be used as individual or group assignments.  

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the TRAINING VIDEO 

2. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT.  You will be required to submit a SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT as part of the post-training assessment to earn this badge. 

Resource:  Example Assignment

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE:  Drag and Drop Activity - Level 1

This badge is an extension of the Drag and Drop Level 1 Badge. There is no training video, though you will be provided with some resources.  In order to earn this badge, you will be asked to create a MULTI-SLIDE drag and drop activity that you are using with your students.   

How to earn the badge:

1. Create a multi-slide activity that includes three of the following types of slides:  Labeling Diagram, Graphic Organizer, Manipulatives/Show-Your-Work, Matching Term to Definition, Question-and-Answer (textboxes), or a Sequencing Activity.

2. Complete the SUBMISSION FORM 

Resources:  Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, Sample Assignment 1, Sample Assignment 2, Example of a review activity that contains ALL of the types of slides listed in this list

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time each year)

How to earn the badge:

• Navigate to the link sent to you from the office of the Superintendent.

• Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT FORM.  

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

The EDGENUITY Badge will be awarded to individuals who utilize Edgenuity with their students.  Edgenuity is a web-based platform that allows students to take Initial Credit Courses, Credit Recovery Courses, and Test-Prep Courses with as much or as little teacher input as the instructor desires.  Currently, our KSIP teachers, our ISS teachers, and our AP teachers are utilizing this tool.  Any HIGH SCHOOL teacher can use this option as a supplement to their in-person courses. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the TRAINING VIDEO 

2. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT.  

Resource:  EDGENUITY login page

2 POINT BADGE (May only be earned ONE time)

Engaging Effectively with Parents, provides a unique student-centered curriculum and presents essential techniques and methods for coaches to effectively communicate and interact with students, parents and guardians. This course features specific guidance for speaking, listening, and implementing a communication system, and provides strategies for dealing with problematic parents and guardians. The course provides many printable resources coaches can use in their programs.

How to earn the badge:

1. Go to the training video link, select your state, and click the "order the course" button. 

2. Complete the training as specified by NFHS.  

3. Submit a screenshot (SnipIt) of your TEST RESULTS on the POST-TRAINING SUBMISSION FORM. 

Resource: USING NFHS WEBSITE (3-minute How-To Video)

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned one time every 2 years)

NOTE:  This training is an additional training to the Epilepsy training in the required VECTOR assignments.

All staff members are required to complete the EPILEPSY Training module. 

How to earn the badge:

• Scroll until you find the statement "All participants will need to register HERE to take the on-demand training" and complete the registration form.

• Watch the training video and complete the post-training assessment provided by the Epilepsy Foundation. You will receive your Certificate of Completion via email.

• Fill out the POST-TRAINING SUBMISSION FORM. This form requires you to attach either a picture or PDF of the "CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION" provided to you by the Epilepsy Foundation (NOT Vector).

COMING SOON!

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Flocabulary Certified educators are passionate teachers and administrators who have seen the impact Flocabulary has made on their students. 

How to earn the badge:

1. You will complete Flocabulary's requirements first.

• Attend a live webinar, a self-paced webinar, or an in-person training about Flocabulary. Haven't watched a webinar yet? Register and watch a Flocabulary webinar which you can find on the Flocabulary resources page: flocabulary.com/resources

• Get comfortable with the product! Attach a PDF of a Lyric Lab that you've created with your class, during a training, or on your own

• Tell us about how Flocabulary has impacted your students, and what you'd like to learn more about

• ***You must have access to Flocabulary through a subscription or trial in order to be certified!  

2. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT where you will upload your certificate you receive from Flocabulary.

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

This training module walks participants through the process of turning images into an animated GIF.  Faculty and staff will be walked through the process of turning all of their individual digital badges into a single image for use on social media, Gmail signature, or any other place they would like to digitally display their badges.  

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the TRAINING VIDEO

2. Create your own GIF 

3. Complete the SUBMISSION FORM

1 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Google Calendar is a great way to organize your life. The best part is you’ll always have it with you! This training module will go over using the basics of Google Calendar. You will learn how to create a new calendar, how to add an event with attachments and descriptions, how to add guests, and more! This app will surely make life easier! 

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch Videos 1-7 in Google Applied Skills Lesson 1 - Beginner

2. Complete the  POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT 

Resources:  Google Calendar Help Page, Beginner Lesson Plan

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE:  Google Calendar - Level 1

Google Calendar is a great way to organize your day. Level 2 will teach participants how to make their days even more organized! Staff members will learn how to share an event with guests, find time with guests, share calendars, and create tasks. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Watch the Videos 1-7 in Google Applied Skills Lesson 1 - Organize Your Day

2. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT 

Resources:  Google Calendar Help Page, Organize Your Day Lesson Plan

3 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE:  Google Calendar - Level 1

Google Calendar Appointment Scheduling allows you to manage your availability and let students, parents, and colleagues book time with you directly within Google Calendar via a personal booking page.

How to earn the badge:

1. Read through this How To Create Appointment Schedules document 

2. Create an appointment schedule on your own calendar (you will need to share your booking page as a part of the post-assessment)

3. Complete the POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT 

Resources:  Google Calendar Help Page, Google Appointment Schedules How-To

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

Google Classroom offers teachers a wide variety of methods for getting instructional materials to the fingertips of their students.  In this training module, teachers will receive training on how to locate and access Google Classroom from the Chrome browser.  In addition, teachers will be instructed on how to create a classroom, organize multiple classrooms on their homepage, invite students to join a classroom, adjust the universal settings for a classroom, post announcements to the stream page, and post assignments to the classwork page. 

How to earn the badge:

1. Visit the Google Classroom Course (you must be logged in and connect your Google Account to the Skill Shop)

2. There is a "Lesson Check" assessment after the course.  Make sure to take a screenshot/snippet of your score of 80% or higher.

3. Complete the  POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT  

Resources:  Getting Started with Google Classroom, Quick Notes 1, Google Classroom FAQs, 50 Google Classroom Resources to Make Your Day, How To Organize Your Assignments In Google Classroom

2 POINT BADGE (May be earned ONE time)

PREREQUISITE:  Google Classroom - Level 1

Google Classroom offers teachers a wide variety of methods for getting instructional materials to the fingertips of their students.  In this training module, you will receive training on how to deal with notifications, find student work, personalize, organize, differentiate learning, and use rubrics.  You will also learn a few hacks and what to do at the end of the year.

How to earn the badge:

1. Please watch the Video Playlist 

2. Complete the  POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENT