_ The 21st Century Learner   Learning Module 424 
* available your school or as a hybrid-online class

There is growing evidence that today's students have a different relationship with information and learning than previous generations. Learn strategies for transforming your teaching practice by examining characteristics of 21st century learners, current brain research, research-based instructional strategies, “Habits of Mind”, and Web 2.0 technologies. This learning module will also apply strategies from educational experts who offer ideas in the book, "Curriculum 21" (Heidi Jacob Hayes, editor) on how to adjust our mindsets and classroom learning environments to support our 21st century learners.

Learning Outcomes:
•     Educators will examine best practices that are aligned with the needs of 21st century learners.
•     Educators will implement strategies that focus on recent brain research, the Habits of Mind, and Web 2.0 technologies to create a 21st century learning environment.

Guidelines and Credit:
1 semester hour Colorado State re-certification credit is offered = 15 hours. This module may be offered in a variety of time blocks. Follow-up is recommended using any of the options listed in our PD4Schools catalog.

_ Designing an Interactive Classroom   Learning Module 425
* available your school

21st century learners must be able to interact and collaborate with others when learning new knowledge and be challenged to solve problems. Research indicates that we must give students opportunities to interact with classroom Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) to effectively engage them in the learning process. This module explores the use of interactive IWB software features and 10 brain-friendly strategies for making your IWB teaching and learning interactive, memorable, and fun!

Learning Outcomes:
•  Educators will embed research-based models for interaction into daily instruction to provide an engaging and collaborative learning environment. 
•  Educators will use strategies when using an IWB to provide hands-on interaction that will support the process of learning in any content area.

Guidelines and Credit:
1 semester hour Colorado State re-certification credit is offered = 15 hours. This module may be offered in a variety of time blocks. Follow-up is recommended using any of the options listed in our PD4Schools catalog.

•  Prerequisite class: IWB Basics Level 1 skills (see below) or equivalent experience.

_ Differentiation for the 21st Century Learner  Learning Module 426
* available your school

Differentiating instruction creates multiple learning options so that students of different interests, needs, and learning styles experience equally appropriate ways to learn, apply, and create products to show understanding as a part of their daily learning process. This learning module explores how the use of an IWB and Web 2.0 technologies can support a differentiated learning environment in your classroom.

Learning Outcomes:
•  Educators will use IWB techniques to provide learning opportunities for students based on these differentiation frameworks: interests, needs, and learning styles.
•  Educators will use Web 2.0 technologies along brain-compatible learning strategies to differentiate content, process, product, and the learning environment.

Guidelines and Credit:
1 semester hour Colorado State re-certification credit is offered = 15 hours. This module may be offered in a variety of time blocks. Follow-up is recommended using any of the options listed in our PD4Schools catalog.

•  Prerequisite class: IWB Basics Level 1 skills (see below) or equivalent experience.

_ SMART Assessment Strategies  Learning Module 427
* available at your school

As the learning process should be carefully guided by individual learner needs, formative assessment should pace the instruction to guide the learner along the way. The 21st century learner should also be engaged in assessing their own progress as they become more independent learners.  This learning module is designed to provide a variety of assessment techniques using the SMART Response System to inform your instruction.

Learning Outcomes:
•  Educators will use IWB technologies for assessment as they monitor and adjust learning to meet the needs of all students.

Guidelines and Credit:
Colorado State re-certification credit is offered for 6 hours). This module may be offered in a variety of time blocks. Follow-up is recommended using any of the options listed in our PD4Schools catalog.
•  Prerequisite classes:
        SMART Basics Level 1 skills (see below) or equivalent experience.
        SMART Response Basics Level 1 skills (see below) or equivalent experience.

_ SMART Content Creation Seminar  Learning Module 428
* available at your school

Educators who have the support of their colleagues as they design IWB lessons for their students are likely to provide instruction that is more thoughtful, interactive, and creative. These seminars are designed for SMART Board users who are familiar with Notebook software’s basic skills. Mini-sessions that are offered increase intermediate and advanced Notebook skills. Plan and design lessons to add to your collection of SMART lessons for your students!

Learning Outcomes:
• Educators will use a variety of resources to find lessons, create, and share lessons with colleagues and form a Collaborative Learning Team to support their SMART instruction.

Guidelines and Credit:
1 semester hour Colorado State re-certification credit is offered = 15 hours. This module may be offered in a variety of time blocks. Follow-up is recommended using any of the models listed in the Professional Learning Options section in this catalog.
• Prerequisite classes: Notebook Basics Level 1 or equivalent experience.

_ Take on the Challenge. . . One Step at a Time  Learning Module 429
* available online or as a hybrid online class at your school

Every two weeks, in each of our 5 classes you will focus on a NETS Standard using web activities, resources, and readings of your choice posted on our Take on the Challenge Blog. You will share your experiences as you post your learning outcomes and reflections about the learning with your students with a team of
3 - 5 colleagues online and your online coach. (Additional fees for outside the Denver Metro area).

Learning Outcomes:
• Exam pedagogical practices by exploring best practices that are aligned with 21st century educational standards.
• Implement instructional strategies that support digital learning opportunities
• Learn new skills that compliment and support the academic learning goals for your digital learners.

Guidelines and Credit:
Take on the Challenge Class may be offered for your school/district. Start dates are flexible for this online course for teachers who wish to join others as a cohort team. Follow-up is recommended using any of the models listed in the Professional Learning Options section in this catalog.
This learning module will also support schools who are implementing a 1:1 initiative.

_ SMART Notebook 10 Skills   Learning Module 430
* available at your school or as online classes

The use of a SMART Board has the potential to create a new learning environment for you and your students. Learn beginning to intermediate skills to help re-design your instructional practice to make your lessons hands-on and interactive.

Learning Outcomes:
•  Educators will learn how to use the SMART Notebook features so their SMART board will become a catalyst for change that is focused on interaction and collaboration skills.

Skills:
Notebook Basic Skills Level 1: 
* Notebook Toolbar: Pen Tools, Screen Shade, Objects, Adding Text* Working with Pages, The Sidebar, The Property Tools
* The Gallery Essentials, The SMART Exchange

Notebook Basic Skills Level 2:
* The Activity Toolkit 2.0
* Beyond Notebook: SMART Board Tools, Ink Layer, Linking
* Archiving the Work: Screen Capture, Page Recorder, SMART Recorder
* More on Pages and Tools: Dual Page/Pin Page, Grouping Pages, Measurement
      tools, Shape Recognition, Transparency Screen
* Efficiency: My Content

Notebook Basic Skills Level 3:* 
* Adding Multimedia: Linking and embedding videos, working with audio,
       interactive and multimedia resources
* Let's Get Visual: adding and working with images
* Let's Interact: reveal techniques, animation, pull tabs
* Tables: creating and editing tables
* Putting It All Together: Creating a lesson and Trouble Shooting Tips

SMART Response Basics Class:  New!
*  Getting Started: planning and setting up your class with the SMART Response              System
*  All About Questions: creating questions, question formats, SMART question                  resources, importing questions, printing questions
*  Viewing assessment results in Notebook
* Teacher Tools: creating classes and adding students, importing a class list, the              student and assessment tabs, student and class performance reports
* Putting it All Together: Tips and Support
   Participants should have Notebook Basics skills

Guidelines and Credit:  Notebook Basic Skill classes are offered in your school/district as separate (3 hour) sessions and may be customized to meet your ability levels.  They are also offered as separate online (5 hour) classes. Follow-up is recommended using any of the models listed in the Professional Learning Options section in this catalog. Choose at least 2 modules to qualify for our matching grant funds.

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New!  iPad Innovations • Collaborate • Innovate • Learn 
Learning Module 431
* available at your school

Innovations start with educators trying new ideas, which in turn, creates new ways of thinking that can transform teaching and learning for 21st century learners. These learning modules are designed for educators who are willing to try new ideas that will inspire their students to be engaged, collaborative, and productive learners in an interactive, complex, changing world.

__ Learning Outcomes:

•  Students will use iPads as a personal and a collaborative learning tool as appropriate for activities to support their learning, creativity, and productivity.
•  Teachers will use research-based strategies to increase student engagement and achievement through 21st century standards with the support of iPad applications.
•  Teachers will collaborate with colleagues to share the transformation of learning in their classrooms.
    

_50 Ways to Love your iPad
Become familiar with the many cool features of the iPad that can be customized to make this a truly personal device.  Learn about organizing apps, finger gestures, keyboard shortcuts, Safari tips and many, many more.  After this class you will REALLY love your iPad!

All About Apps 101
Explore apps that will engage your students to be more independent as well as collaborative learners.  A variety of learning activities will be shared using Bloom's Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation categories. These apps will truly begin to transform learning for you and your students.

Reading with iPads: 
Design lessons and explore apps that support reading activities to increases reading fluency skills. 

Writing with iPads:
Design lessons and explore apps that support students to write and publish in variety of genres.

Math, Social Studies and Science Investigations with iPads:
Design lessons and explore apps that support students in the areas of math, science, and social studies with a focus on problem solving and simulations.

iPads for Personal Expression
Design lessons and explore apps that support students to demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and create ideas and products for personal expression.

iPad Action Research Project
Design and implement a plan to collect data to show the effectiveness of student engagement and learning. Share classroom management practices, projects and activities. 

Coaching in your School
We provide research-based coaching models to support individuals or small groups in planning and teaching lessons along with debriefing the process. These sessions may be embedded during the day, before or after school, and during planning times.


Guidelines and Credit:
iPad classes are offered in your school/district as separate 3 hour sessions. They are designed to support schools who are using a few iPads in a classrooms to a 1:1 iPad initiative. Follow-up is recommended using any of the models listed in the Professional Learning Options section in this catalog.  Choose at least 2 modules to qualify for our matching grant funds.

 

"I thought the class was amazing!  The instructors know what participants need and how to reach all.  I learned what I need to know to get started.  I am very excited to bring this year's class into the 21st Century!"
                                - Naomi




  "Invaluable learning experience!  A MUST training for the future of classroom instruction and interaction with students!"
                               - Trish G/T teacher




  "I have had a Smart Board for a year and a half, but never realized how much I didn't know about it before taking this class.  I will certainly utilize it more effectively this year with the knowledge I gained. Can't wait for a class in the future to expand my skills further."

               -Roger 5th grade teacher"




This class was excellent!  I had many questions answered.  It was perfect just the way you presented it!"
                                   -Gail Interventionist





"Your ability to adjust, and differentiate for instruction  is second to none.
                                    - Meg 
Instructional Coach




"The instructors were well-prepared and encouraging. The curriculum and timing was well-adapted for students at all levels of computer expertise. The class was not only fun, it was exciting! Even those of us who arrived feeling a little anxious left feeling like technology All  Stars!"                                         -  Kathy
              Reading Support
                      Specialist




 “The instructors totally honor where we are as learners. The pace of the training was perfect! We were supported by  print, visual images, reinforcement, time to practice, and more".

                           Karen
2nd grade teacher





  “This is a phenomenal class that has invaluable resources. Amazing! Can't wait to get started in my classroom.”




"I really appreciate the concrete, real world examples you give us to use in our classroom.  I also love that you don't take paper and pencil completely out of the picture.  Thanks!