TCEA Digital Learning Catalog
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Explore available online courses below. To make it easier for you to find courses, please find them organized into popular categories below. Asterisked prices are for TEN or more participants. If you need a quote, email Miguel Guhlin at "mguhlin@tcea.org"
Course Sections
- Blended/Hybrid/Remote Learning
In a self-paced, online course, participants will develop skills and capacity needed to facilitate remote learning opportunities for students. Earn 12 credit hours of CPE and 6 credit hours of Gifted and Talented (GT)
The purpose of this course is to expand your comfort zone and broaden your knowledge of the tools available. You will get the opportunity to see new tools and ideas and try them out if you want to. This is a great introduction to many of the tools you may need to use in remote learning.
The purpose of this course is to introduce blended learning, develop a process for creating engaging learning experiences leveraging blended learning models, and provide effective and efficient methods for engaging all learners. This online, self-paced course offers tools and ideas for planning and implementing blended learning models of instruction, and provides examples of authentic experiences you can use with students in a variety of learning environments.
2. Google Educator Certification preparation
The purpose of this program is to assist educators in earning their Google Certified Educator Level 1 certification. Participants who successfully complete the certification requirements will earn the TCEA Google Educator Level 1 Certification. They will also be prepared to pursue the Google Educator Level 1 Certification (certification exam cost not included). This course was updated in May, 2021 to reflect new exam expectations.
The purpose of this program is to assist educators in earning their Google Certified Educator Level 2 certification. Participants who successfully complete the certification requirements will earn the TCEA Google Educator Level 2 Certification. They will also be prepared to pursue the Google Educator Level 2 Certification (certification exam cost not included). This course was updated in May, 2021 to reflect new exam expectations.
The purpose of this program is to assist educators in earning their Google Certified Trainer (GCT) certification. Participants who successfully complete the certification requirements will earn the TCEA Certified Educator, Google Certified Trainer Certification. They will also be prepared to pursue the Google Certified Trainer (GCT) Certification via Google (that cost, if any, is not included).
3. Google Workspace for Education
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in getting more comfortable with Chromebook use.
The purpose of this course is to assist educators in becoming more comfortable with Google Classroom. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a TCEA Google Classroom digital badge and completion certificate.
Are you ready to learn the ways of the Jam? This course is not only informative but you are going to have a jammin’ good time throughout the five modules. Many educators use this tool to enrich their lessons with an interactive whiteboard. The course is jam-packed with how-tos, templates, and handy resources for the classroom. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a TCEA Google Jamboard digital badge and completion certificate.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in getting the most out of Google Sheets. This course not only covers the basics of manipulating spreadsheets but offers instant strategies and templates you can use with students in a variety of learning situations. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a TCEA Google Sheets digital badge and completion certificate.
The purpose of this course is to walk educators through the process of building a website. This particular Google tool is a great way to share resources and the most up-to-date information with students, parents, school community, or the whole world. Google Sites allows teachers to collaborate with colleagues to build a shared portal for course material. Teachers will also find setting up digital portfolios for their students easy- peasy. Google Sites is accessible from a phone, tablet, and a computer - so it’s readily available for all. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a TCEA Google Sites digital badge and completion certificate.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in getting the most out of Google Slides. This course not only covers building a presentation but shares how you can leverage the powerful features and functionality of Google Slides in education. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a TCEA Google Slides digital badge and completion certificate.
4. Learning Management Systems (LMS)
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in learning the basics of teaching using Canvas. Canvas offers a wonderful set of tools that make teaching and learning online simple and easy for teachers and students. This course covers the basics and shares a wide variety of tips and suggestions working within the Canvas learning management system.
The purpose of this course is to assist educators in becoming more comfortable with Google Classroom. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a TCEA Google Classroom digital badge and completion certificate.
The purpose of the course is for you to learn about the tools available to you in Microsoft 365, how to use the tools in your classroom, and how to help your students in their learning experiences. It is an introductory course intended to build your capacity for using Microsoft 365. The course provides you with access to curated content and, at the end of each module, resources will be shared that can extend your learning.
The purpose of the course is for you to adapt these strategies for your own use in the classroom. It is an introductory course intended to build your capacity for using Schoology. This course covers the basics and shares specific tips and suggestions for working within the Schoology learning management system.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in learning the basics of teaching using Seesaw. Seesaw offers a wonderful set of tools that make student driven digital portfolios and simple parent communication easier for remote learners. This course covers the basics and shares a wide variety of tips and suggestions working within a Seesaw learning environment.
This online, self-paced course offers instruction, ideas and strategies on how to deepen your implementation of Seesaw. This course assumes that you already know the basics of Seesaw, but are now wanting to expand your learning and your usage of Seesaw in order to enhance the daily experiences of teachers and students. This course is framed to support your blended learning efforts with the Seesaw learning management system. Prerequisite: Seesaw Educator
5. Digital Tools and Mindfulness
The purpose of this course is to expand your comfort zone and broaden your knowledge of Adobe Photoshop tools available. By the end of this course, you will be confident in your own ability to create original content in Photoshop that can be used to inspire students. This course can also be licensed for use with university students.
The purpose of this course is to enable you to deliver content in a virtual environment in a more professional and engaging way. Today’s internet is controlled by streamers and other content creators. You will use their tools to create high-quality content for your students as we exist in a digital environment.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in creating a virtual classroom, office, or library using Bitmojis.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist you in using Book Creator to become engaging content designers. Book Creator is an amazing app and browser-based ebook and comic creation tool. Learn how to use it to enhance teaching, learning in a variety of instructional settings.
This online, self-paced course presents an introduction to the design tool called Canva. Canva is not to be confused with the Canvas learning management system (LMS). Canva provides you with a powerful toolkit to easily and quickly create spectacular resources even if you are not a designer or an artist. If you are an artist or designer, you have a huge repository of tools all in one place to bring new creations to life at no charge. Yes, Canva is free to all K-12 educators.
The purpose of this course is to expand your comfort zone and broaden your knowledge of the tools available as you see strategies in action. As you move through this course, the first three modules will give you an overview of how stress affects our overall well being and techniques to deal with stress in your own life, both in and out of the classroom. The last two modules lead you in extending what you have learned to the classroom for your students. The heart of cultivating calm is being able to take care of yourself as well as being able to work with the students to nurture a more peaceful and balanced life in mind, body, and spirit in any subject area at any grade level.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in getting more comfortable with Chromebook use.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in learning the basics of ClassLink for Launchpad. Many educators have to use various tools to track login credentials for software programs, district tools, and application credentials. With ClassLink LaunchPad capabilities, educators can spend more time focusing on creating meaningful learning experiences for their students and less time worrying about individual login credentials.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist ClassLink Administrators in learning the Roster Server. This course is applicable to ClassLink Administrators whose institution has adopted ClassLink and is looking to use ClassLink's rostering solution called Roster Server. If you are an institutional administrator whose institution is not using Roster Server, but you are interested in learning about ClassLink, you can still enjoy this course about ClassLink's Roster Server features that can help make rostering easier.
The focus of this online course is to assist you in learning to code with tools and resources that are appropriate for elementary students. The purpose of the course is for you to adapt these tools and resources for your own use in the classroom. It is an introductory course intended to build your capacity for both online and offline coding with your students.
The purpose of this course is to expand your comfort zone and broaden your knowledge of the tools available around safeguarding sensitive information. You will learn about why it is important to secure data, how to encrypt it, how to protect your passwords, and the best ways to secure your data and device(s) as well as what you put in the cloud.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in getting more comfortable with game-based learning. This course covers the basics and shares a wide variety of tips and suggestions.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to help classroom teachers build foundational skills in using the iPad as an effective instructional tool with their students.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in getting more comfortable with screen recording and screen casting.
The purpose of this course is to assist your adaptation of proven strategies for use in your own classroom or school. This course introduces key functionality and builds your skills relevant to The Scholastic Network and offers suggestions for best use.
The purpose of this self-paced course is to expand your comfort zone and broaden your knowledge and implementation of Wakelet as you see strategies in action. You will learn what Wakelet is, why it should be added to your toolkit, and how to get started. You will also see best practices for creating, curating, and collaborating with students and colleagues. In addition, learn how to create collections for learning, critical thinking, communication, and supporting digital citizenship skills. (8/5/2021)
6. Research-Based, Pedagogy and Curriculum-Focused
The purpose of this course is to hone your feedback with digital tools. At the end of the course, you will walk away with several tools you can use, as well as clearly understand how they enhance the feedback process. This online, self-paced course offers digital tools aligned to multiple strategies that work. Those strategies include feedback (d>0.64), retrieval practice (a.k.a. practice testing with d>0.46), spaced vs massed practice (d>0.65), and the modality effect (d>0.55). Each complements the primary role of the feedback strategy within the context of easy-to-use digital tools. Learning when and how to use them within the context of a high-effect size instructional strategy will maximize their impact.
The purpose of this course is to introduce blended learning, develop a process for creating engaging learning experiences leveraging blended learning models, and provide effective and efficient methods for engaging all learners. This online, self-paced course offers tools and ideas for planning and implementing blended learning models of instruction, and provides examples of authentic experiences you can use with students in a variety of learning environments.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in getting more comfortable with Chromebook use. Using a Chromebook has become a necessity for some remote teachers. This course covers the basics and shares a wide variety of tips and suggestions working within a Chromebook environment.
The purpose of this self-paced, online course is to help educators build a foundational understanding of how to implement student self-reported grades, one of John Hattie’s effective instructional strategies, in the classroom.
The purpose of this course is to introduce digital tools in the context of effective math practices for K-2 learners. You will learn how to use digital tools like virtual manipulatives, F- $29/$24*
lipgrid, Seesaw, and Google Slides in the context of a K-2 math classroom.
The purpose of this course is to explore five effective teaching practices that can support the learning of our young mathematicians. This online, self-paced course offers engaging instructional activities that include digital tools you can use with students in a variety of learning situations.
The purpose of this course is to grow your instructional strategies, strengthen your pedagogical practices, and address how the instruction of mathematics can be adapted to today’s world. This online, self-paced course offers instant ideas and templates you can use with students in your math instruction. The course will cover how to implement research-based strategies to engage your mathematicians as well as strengthen their mathematical abilities.
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to digital tools that will help you implement technology in the elementary classroom. These modules will empower you to utilize technology tools so you can enhance your instruction in all subject areas. You will be prepared to give your students a foundation in technology skills and discover ideas to use technology across the curriculum.
The purpose of this course is to expand your list of successful instructional strategies with the jigsaw method and broaden your knowledge of a variety of digital tools to support teaching and learning. The big plus for using the jigsaw method is to explore a process that is proven to lead to greater student engagement and retention. This course is designed for teachers and instructional leaders to give you the information and resources to plan for and get the jigsaw method up and running. It is great to know that something can have such a powerful impact on teaching and learning.
The purpose of this course is to provide you with innovative, concrete tools to use for both reading and writing, tools which work with any style of teaching, from all-digital to paper-pencil. Guided by the foundation beliefs of the National Writing Project and informed by the work of literacy leaders and research in best practices, the course designer, Gretchen Bernabei, offers you tried-and-true methods that take the mystery out of powerful writing and in-depth reading.
The purpose of this self-paced online course is to introduce educators to social and emotional learning (SEL). Learn strategies to incorporate SEL in your classroom and build your own SEL skills as well.
The purpose of the course is for you to adapt these strategies for your own use in the classroom. It is an introductory course intended to build your capacity for meeting the needs of special education students and working with classroom teachers.
The purpose of the course is for you to adapt evidence-based instructional strategies for your own use in the classroom. The content is intended for those who may or may not be familiar with John Hattie's work as elaborated on in Visible Learning. This particular course focuses on building a foundation on evidence-based strategies that encompass the entire teaching and learning process.
The purpose of the course is for you to adapt Surface Learning strategies for your own use in the classroom. The content is intended for those who may or may not be familiar with John Hattie's work as elaborated on in Visible Learning. This particular course focuses on building a foundation on Surface Learning Strategies that focus on the introduction of new content to students.
The purpose of this course is to expand your comfort zone and broaden your knowledge of the tools available from your library. Expand your awareness of digital resources, graphic novels, ebooks, virtual research, and first year makerspaces. Discover how to connect these to the work you are about.
7. Robotics and STEAM
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist teachers as they learn the LEGO EV3 robot. This course will cover the building and programming foundation for EV3 using the Classroom app for coding.
This online, self-paced course offers an introduction to STEAM's multi-disciplinary approach needed to build the creative, innovative problem solvers of tomorrow. The purpose of this course is to offer strategies and content to help you set up and grow your STEAM program, be it for content enrichment, a STEAM class, or after school.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist teachers as they learn the SPIKE Prime robot. This course will cover the building and programming foundation for EV3 using the SPIKE app for coding.
The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist teachers as they learn the LEGO WeDo 2.0 robotics system.