P.E.N. Online Courses

Pitman Educational Technologies- What do we have and how do we use it?

This entry level course will help you learn about the technology we have at Pitman and how you can use it in your classroom. To earn credit and the badge for this course, please submit to your Credly account:

• What Technology Do You Have and How Do You Use it?

• Evidence of use

Following the completion of this course, you will be awarded Technology Course Badge and 10 points.

Modern Learning

What is the Modern Learner?

The Modern Classroom is completing redesigning what education looks like today. Throughout this course you will analyze various resources to answer the question, what is a modern learner and how do we teach them?

Following the completion of this course, you will be awarded the Modern Learning Badge and 10 points.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning is a educational buzzword that you have probably heard over and over again. This course will answer the question, What is Blended Learning? You will be provided resources and strategies to create your own blended learning lesson.

Following the completion of this course, you will be awarded the Blended Learning Badge and 10 points.

Flipped Classroom

The Flipped Classroom is probably the most popular and utilized method of the 7 Blended Learning Models. In the course, you will learn about Flipped Classrooms and be provided resources for you to use them in your classroom.

Following the completion of this course, you will be awarded the Flipped Classroom Badge and 10 points.

Google Integration- Become a Certified Google Certified Educator

Google Education has its own education coursework program, where teachers can become Google Certified Educators. You can earn this badge by completing Google's Certification Course and passing their test. Click here to learn more about the Google Certification process.

You have the opportunity to become a Level 1 or Level 2 Google Certified Educator. If you want to look at becoming a Google Trainer or or even an Google Innovator, please let the district know.

Completion of each badge is worth 10 points.

Problem-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning and ... Zombie-Based Learning?!

Project-Based Learning is a great way for students to use a variety of 21st Century tools and skills. This course pedagogical practice of Problem-Based Learning and provide resources for your classroom.

Following the completion of this course, you will be awarded the Problem-Based Learning Badge and 10 Points.

Gamification and Game-Based Learning in the Classroom

Using games in the classroom is a great way to increase student motivation and engagement. This course will go over the differences between gamification and game-based learning and show you ways to incorporate games in your classroom.

Following the completion of this course, you will be awarded the Gaming Badge and 10 Points.

Using Data to Drive Instruction

Data is extremely important in education. This course explains how and why we use data in education. You will also explore the different types of data and how we can use it to drive instruction.

Following the completion of this course, you will be awarded the Data in Education Badge and 10 Points.