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Culturally Responsive Education is a kind of forward-thinking pedagogy that allows for the intentional inclusion of students from underrepresented groups and helps all students feel valued and included; this is accomplished by following specifically outlined methods of teaching, combined with high expectations for students. Teachers who are successful in this approach are those who put in concerted efforts to get to know, learn from, and engage with students and families who are culturally and often linguistically different from the teachers. To set the stage for this to happen, it is imperative that teachers do their own introspective reflection work to discover areas of growth that, once strengthened, can help them truly teach this way. This course will help participants understand how to approach this introspective process, providing a structure for reflection that will help in designing culturally responsive educational experiences.

STEM eLearning challenges learners to take a transdisciplinary approach to pedagogy and instruction in order to create concrete applications of the interrelatedness of academic disciplines and society. Learners will integrate STEM practices and tools to create hands-on learning experiences that authentically explore relevant contexts and provide opportunities for students to build STEM competencies that prepare them to be active, innovative and empathetic global citizens.

Our classrooms have changed. Motivation is low, time is limited, and students feel more disconnected than ever. Choosing a high-impact discussion strategy is important for making the most of the instructional time available. Through this course, review three discussion strategies that encourage student higher-order thinking and collaboration, can be applied at various points of a unit and can be implemented in many subjects.  Explore best practices for implementing these strategies face-to-face or remotely. Walk away with a new or adapted learning experience that leverages one of these discussion strategies.

Having a solid foundation in STEM learning is one thing, but the application is where it can be taken to the next level. In this course, participants will review the structure of a strong STEM lesson, while noting how it parallels lesson construction across other academic areas. Participants will then be supported in leveraging how they can use what is already happening in their classrooms to construct engaging and meaningful STEM experiences.

When virtual schooling became a reality for schools around the world, the benefits of video meeting platforms became immediately apparent. Google Meet is a popular platform used by many educators to facilitate virtual classroom experiences for students learning from home. Whether a class meets entirely online or in a hybrid in-person/online setting, Google Meet can be used to facilitate an effective learning experience. In this course, learners will explore features of Google Meet that promote student engagement and collaboration. You will learn how to plan and host virtual class sessions that make all learners feel included and valued as a part of your classroom. Using Google Meet, educators can make all students feel as involved as they would in an in-person setting.

Now that you have learned foundational elements and components of Culturally Responsive Teaching, this course will take a closer look and a deeper dive at some of those for an enhanced understanding. What can windows and mirrors look like, particularly when the whole class looks the same? What about metaphorical bridges? What are methods of gathering funds of knowledge, and what are various ways they come in useful in teaching moments? How about student expectations in differentiated learning? And when and how are the best times and ways to engage families? In this course, we will take CRT deeper and discover ways to apply it to situations such as these.

Is your goal to become Google Educator Level 1 certified? Then Google Level 1 Bootcamp is the place to learn! This course is built to prepare you for the Level 1 certification exam. Multiple-choice and sorting questions will ensure you have the background knowledge needed to analyze the questions included in the first part of the exam. Missions will help you practice the skills needed to prepare for the hands-on portion of the exam. Tutorials are available to help you through any skills that are new to you. Take the practice exam to gauge your readiness for the official certification exam. Tips and tricks are provided to help you smoothly navigate the registration process and exam. Please note: this course is recommended for those who have experience using Google tools in the classroom. If you are new to Google tools, it is recommended that you begin with the “Getting Started with Google” course.

Setting norms is a crucial facet of efficient classroom management. In this course, uncover new ideas for integrating Photon into their classrooms as we unpack various strategies used to norm Photon into your classroom. These strategies can be considered with the creation of practical classroom management procedures.

In the remote learning setting where monitoring student academic progress is more challenging, setting clear, measurable, and individualized learning goals for your learners is a proven way to support academic progress. Furthermore, the distance that is inherent to remote learning can become a potential roadblock to learners who are now suddenly monitors of their own progress. By engaging our learners in both goal writing and monitoring, learners become more aware of the structure and the supports available to rely on as they academically, socially, emotionally, or physically progress. In this session, we will explore a methodology to develop learning goals, designing benchmarks to assess goals, systematizing the way in which the goals will be monitored, and finally, the technology tools available to facilitate the entire process. Following the session, you will be able to implement your new plan and system right away to help all of your learners meet their goals and find success, even at a distance. 

Research has shown that learning outcomes increase in classrooms that engage students in culturally responsive learning experiences. As we journey to develop our competencies in culturally responsive practices, there are lenses we can use to critically analyze and develop an environment that sets the stage for planning and implementation. In this course, we’ll revisit the importance of culturally responsive practices and explore the process of establishing a culturally responsive learning environment through these four specific lenses: Audit (examining current practices), Relationships (with students and families), Environment (the physical classroom), and Curriculum (academic planning). Using the framework provided, along with the support of specific examples and resources, course participants will develop a plan to strengthen existing techniques or infuse new culturally responsive elements into their own practice.Research has shown that learning outcomes increase in classrooms that engage students in culturally responsive learning experiences. As we journey to develop our competencies in culturally responsive practices, there are lenses we can use to critically analyze and develop an environment that sets the stage for planning and implementation. In this course, we’ll revisit the importance of culturally responsive practices and explore the process of establishing a culturally responsive learning environment through these four specific lenses: Audit (examining current practices), Relationships (with students and families), Environment (the physical classroom), and Curriculum (academic planning). Using the framework provided, along with the support of specific examples and resources, course participants will develop a plan to strengthen existing techniques or infuse new culturally responsive elements into their own practice.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) correlates strongly with positive academic, emotional, and social outcomes for learners. In this course, explore CASEL’s five competencies. Then we will explore how to connect each competency with Photon as a powerful technology tool to support learner’s SEL instruction and development of SEL skills.

Once you have earned your Google Educator Level 1 certification, it’s time to level up and earn your Level 2 certification. This course will guide you through advanced uses of familiar Google tools with a special focus on how they apply in the classroom. Additional Google tools for the classroom will be introduced and explored. The course will provide practice for both parts of the certification exam by giving sample multiple-choice and sort quizzes, along with missions that require you to practice the skills you will need for the hands-on portion of the exam. Tips and tricks will be provided for completing the exam within the allotted time. Please note: this course is recommended for those who have already completed the Google Educator Level 1 certification since Level 2 builds off of the content from Level 1.

This course will bring focus to the collaborative features of Epson BrightLink. From the interactive nature of the interactive projector to multi-device connection, Epson BrightLink provides ample ways to get learners and educators alike working collaboratively for a variety of purposes. We will spotlight stand-out collaborative capabilities and discuss their integration into the academic space.

Educators, administrators, and others using the Insights portal will learn about School Day, how to access and navigate the School Day Insights portal as well as how to utilize the portal to gain insights on students’ wellbeing.

In this course, we will explore the ways in which to harness the versatile features of the Epson BrightLink interactive projector to transform the presentation of lessons across all academic areas. We will explore some of Epson BrightLink’s more advanced features and how they can apply to the classroom.