Upcoming Online Course Offerings (January 1-February 15, 2013)

Check out the list of online professional learning opportunities below. To register, click on the activity numbers listed with each course. To conduct your own search for professional development classes, click here to go to the AEA PD Online catalog.

Presentation Zen: Improving Your Approach to Presentations
Want to deliver better presentations? Take Presentation Zen.
Register at 22012399991301
Course Dates: Jan. 6-27, 2013
Credit(s): 1

Collaborative Online Writing in Math (Free Tools)
Use blogs, wikis, google docs and more to enhance student learning in the math classroom.
Register at 22012299991301
Course Dates: Jan. 7-Feb. 18, 2013
Credit(s): 3

iEvaluate: Administrators
Learn about the critical elements of the administrator evaluation system in Iowa.
Register at 22000199991302
Course Dates: Jan. 7-Mar. 1, 2013
Credit(s): 2 (Renewal only)

OLLIE: Online Assessment, Feedback, and Evaluation
Online assessment, feedback, and evaluation is different than face-to-face. Learn methods to use with students in an online course.
Register at 22009899991303
Course Dates: Jan. 9-Feb. 12, 2013
Credit(s): 2

OLLIE: Technology for Online Instruction
This course will help teachers become “Moodle-savvy ”.
Register at 22005399991303
Course Dates: Jan. 9-Feb. 12, 2013
Credit(s): 2

iEvaluate: Teachers
Learn the critical elements of the teacher evaluation system in Iowa.
Register at 22000299991307
Course Dates: Jan. 14-Feb. 22, 2013
Credit(s): 2 (Renewal only)

iPods & iPads for the Classroom
Discover how to implement Apple's iPods & iPads into your classroom.
Register at 22004199991306
Course Dates: Jan. 14-Feb. 10, 2013
Credit(s): 2


Leading Authentic Place-Based Student Investigations: Water
Develop a place-based water investigation.
Register at 22012699991301
Course Dates: Jan. 14-Apr. 20, 2013
Credit(s): 2 (Renewal only)

Using Iowa AEA Online Databases in Our Face to Face, Blended, and Online
Find ways to integrate Iowa AEA’s Online Databases into instruction.
Register at 22012199991301
Course Dates: Jan. 14-Feb. 28, 2013
Credit(s): 2

Using the iPad in the Science Classroom
Explore resources to support the use of iPads in the science classroom.
Register at 22013199991301
Course Dates: Jan. 14-Feb. 18, 2013
Credit(s): 2

Read and Learn Spanish
Increase your ability to understand, read, and speak Spanish.
Register at 22007199991301
Course Dates: Jan. 15-Feb. 26, 2013
Credit(s): 2

The Chinese American Experience
Explore Chinese American culture, roles in US history, and contributions to the United States.
Register at 22003899991301
Course Dates: Jan. 16-Feb. 27, 2013
Credit(s): 1

Exploring Iowa’s Natural Resources
Weave Iowa Core concepts into lessons about local natural resources.
Register at 22007499991302
Course Dates: Jan. 21-May 5, 2013
Credit(s): 3 (Renewal only)

Examining: 7 Keys to Comprehension
Improve students' reading comprehension.
Register at 22007099991302
Course Dates: Jan. 25-May 3, 2013
Credit(s): 3

Examining Bullying From Both Sides
Learn about the emotional needs of bullied children and the one who bullies.
Register at 22002099991302
Course Dates: Jan. 25-May 3, 2013
Credit(s): 3

Examining: How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed Ability Classes
Discover how to meet the needs of all students.
Register at 22003499991302
Course Dates: Jan. 25-May 3, 2013
Credit(s): 3

Examining: It Takes a Village: Building School, Family, and Community Partnerships
Investigate different types of parent involvement in schools and discuss their benefits and challenges.
Register at 22013299991301
Course Dates: Jan. 25-May 3, 2013
Credit(s): 3

Examining: Literacy & Learning in the Content Areas
Support content area literacy at the middle/high school level.
Register at 22012999991301
Course Dates: Jan. 25-May 3, 2013
Credit(s): 3

Examining: Managing Noncompliance and Defiance in the Classroom
Address misbehavior and disruptive classroom conduct.
Register at 22002999991302
Course Dates: Jan. 25-May 3, 2013
Credit(s): 3

Examining: Overcoming Dyslexia
Find out how to help students with dyslexia.
Register at 22003399991302
Course Dates: Jan. 25- May 3, 2013
Credit(s): 3

Examining: Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction
Help students improve their vocabulary by using practical strategies that are research-based.
Register at 22004899991302
Course Dates: Jan. 25-May 3, 2013
Credit(s): 3

iEvaluate: Teachers
Learn the critical elements of the teacher evaluation system in Iowa.
Register at 22000299991308
Course Dates: Jan. 27-Mar. 8, 2013
Credit(s): 2 (Renewal Credit Only)

Introduction to Google Apps
Transform classroom experiences with Google Apps.
Register at 22007899991308
Course Dates: Jan. 28-Mar. 3, 2013
Credit(s): 2

iEvaluate Teachers
Learn the critical elements of the teacher evaluation system in Iowa.
Register at 22000299991309
Course Dates: Feb. 4-Mar. 15, 2013
Credit(s): 2 (Renewal Credit Only)

iPods & iPads for the Classroom
Learn to implement Apple's iPods & iPads into your classroom.
Register at 22004199991307
Course Dates: Feb. 11-Mar. 10, 2013
Credit(s): 2

Using Iowa AEA Online Databases in the Language Arts Classroom
Integrate Iowa AEA’s Online Databases into language arts instruction.
Register at 22006599991301
Course Dates: Feb. 11-Mar. 25, 2012
Credit(s): 2

Google Sites
Learn to use Google Sites in the classroom to enhance collaboration, creativity, and student communication.
Register at 22012899991301
Course Dates: Feb. 14-April 14, 2013
Credit(s): 2