ONLINE Balanced Literacy in Your Classroom Reading Components
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April 17 - May 29
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Carrie Serio and Melissa Smith Horizontal Advancement Credit: 1 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 15 hours June 3 - July 12
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Carrie Serio and Melissa Smith Horizontal Advancement Credit: 1 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 15 hours July 15 - August 26
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Carrie Serio and Melissa Smith Horizontal Advancement Credit: 1 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 15 hours |
The components of Balanced Literacy are equitable practices that all students should have the opportunity to experience in their education in CCSD. This course will allow educators to deepen their understanding of the reading components. Participants will be given the opportunity to explore the components of Balanced Literacy and reflect on their own individual practices.
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Becoming a Microsoft Rockstar
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June 17 - July 29
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Amber Paynter Horizontal Advancement Credit: 2 |
Embrace your inner geek and rock out in this self-paced online course. Personalize your learning adventure by creating your individual learning path by selecting from a wide range of course offerings within the Microsoft Educator Community and begin to create content to facilitate meaningful learning experiences empowering students. Learn how Microsoft tools can be used across the curriculum to increase productivity and student engagement. By the end, you will have earned a Microsoft Innovative Educator certificate and badge and materials to rock out the beginning of the school year! Yep, total rockstar status!
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tech Treasures for the Social Studies classroom
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June 10 - July 26
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Steven Kidd Horizontal Advancement Credit: 1 |
This online course provides teachers with relevant technology tools that will assist in delivery of instruction, increase engagement in the classroom, empower students to take more ownership of their learning, and create a more innovative experience in the classroom.
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Google Level 1 Certification
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May 31 - July 31
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Kris Edwards Horizontal Advancement Credit: 1 |
Cherry Creek Schools has been a Google Apps for Education district since 2008. For those who have been using Google tools with students or who would like to have a deeper understanding of how to use them effectively, this online course will provide opportunities to expand and apply your knowledge. Course participants will complete online modules in Google's Educational Training center along with companion course work in Schoology to complete the time required for 1 credit. Google Certification for Level 1 requires the successful completion of an online exam, which costs $10. Certification is the responsibility of the participant as neither the cost nor the exam is included in the course.
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Harnessing the Power of Video in the Classroom and Beyond
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June 17 - July 26
Online and Self-Paced Instructors: Kris Edwards and Matt Rittenberry Horizontal Advancement Credit: 1 |
In this course, participants will learn to use video creating tools that can maximize... student engagement, collaboration, communication, student voice and choice, professional development, community outreach, extra-curricular opportunities, school-wide celebrations, classroom experiences and more!
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Google HyperDocs
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May 28 - June 7
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Nanci Meza Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
HyperDocs have a way of helping teachers help students on a more personalized level with just one click of a button! Share a variety of multimedia resources, links, presentations and more with one Google Doc "hub" for students that can be easily modified if needed. Also, teachers can collaborate with other teachers to find resources and build other activities. Why work hard when you can work smart?
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Fantastic Formative Assessments - Fast, Fun & Free!
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May 28 - June 7
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Amber Paynter Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Assessing student learning is vital to student success because it's the bridge between the teaching and student learning. We will explore a host of free online digital tools to integrate in the K-12 classroom and learn how classroom assessment can fundamentally transform your teaching and increase student learning.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Heatin' Things Up with Adobe Spark
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May 28 - June 7
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Amber Paynter Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Ignite a creative fire in your students using Adobe Spark, a FREE and AH-MAZING digital tool that empowers students and teachers. Spark creativity by making stunning graphics, flyers, videos, posters, websites, vlogs, journals, portfolios and SO MUCH MORE!
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Creating SUPER Schoology Assessments
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May 28 - June 7
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Amber Paynter Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's...a Schoology SUPER TEACHER! Join us and fuel your super teacher strength by creating interactive and dynamic assessments using the new Schoology assessment tool! This session will focus on creating dynamic and interactive assessments in Schoology using digital tools and diverse media to enhance the learning tasks and engage learners. Participants will explore resources to gather free-use media and create an assessment that includes dynamic and interactive features.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Tech Tools for Your EdVenturous Classroom
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May 28 - June 7
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Rachel Advincula Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Calling all teachers who are ready to trek through uncharted digital pathways! Join us as we explore the tech tools that can elevate your students to new vistas. Participants will personalize their own learning trail by designing learning experiences for students. This course is completely online and self-paced May 28th through June 7, 2019.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |