AEA PD Online: 2016

It is the time of year when AEA PD Online's team takes a moment to reflect on the past year. We feel privileged to have worked with you over the year to make teaching and learning great for Iowa students. Thank you for all that you do and know that we are looking forward to working with you in 2017.

Updates to Google 101 Website Tools Self Paced Course for Teachers

Because Google is moving Google sites from the Classic older view to a newer view available in your Google Drive, the Google 101: Website Tools teacher self paced course has been updated.  In this course you will find directions for the Classic version and the New version. If you have already taken the Google 101 self paced course for credit and did not have the opportunity to learn about the new version and your domain has been transitioned to this version, you can find the information by registering for the Google 101: Website Tools module (no cost and no credit) at the teacher training center.  This module will have a blue icon which is just the individual module and not the course for credit.

The Google course "Google: Sites" in the Student Personalized Learning System will also be updated soon.

If you have any questions please contact Denise Krefting or Deborah Cleveland.

Upcoming Courses: Jan. 1-Feb. 15, 2017

See below for a list of upcoming online professional learning opportunities. 

To register, click on the activity number listed with each course. To conduct your own search for professional development classes, click here to go to the AEA PD Online catalog.

MOLLIE: Blended Learning

Register at 22015099991704

Course Dates: Jan. 4-Feb. 7, 2017

Credit(s): 2

MOLLIE: Designing Online Lessons, Including SoftChalk

Register at 22017999991703

Course Dates: Jan. 4-Feb. 7, 2017

Credit(s): 2

OLLIE: Technology for Online Instruction: Moodle

Register at 22005399991702

Course Dates: Jan. 4-Feb. 7, 2017

Credit(s): 2

Doing More with Google Drive-Classroom Application

Register at 22029499991703

Course Dates: Jan. 8-Mar. 5, 2017

Credit(s): 2

ELL's: Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners

Register at 22037599991701

Course Dates: Jan. 8-Feb. 26, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Technology in the Common Core Mathematics Classroom

Register at 22037399991701

Course Dates: Jan. 8-Mar. 5, 2017

Credit(s):

Advancing Minds: Collaborative Teaching-Making it Work

Register at 22031699991702

Course Dates: Jan. 9-Mar. 6, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Advancing Minds: How to Thrive as a Teacher Leader

Register at 22035399991702

Course Dates: Jan. 9-Mar. 6, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Graphic Novels in the Classroom

Register at 22036699991702

Course Dates: Jan. 9-Feb. 12, 2017

Credit(s): 2

How Do You Teach Reading-Speaking the Language of the Book Whisperer

Register at 22019399991704

Course Dates: Jan 9-Feb. 4, 2017

Credit(s): 1

Intro to the google Classroom

Register at 22033399991705

Course Dates: Jan .9-Feb. 6, 2017

Credit(s): 1

Reading in the Content Area

Register at 22033399991705

Course Dates: Jan. 9-Feb. 10, 2017

Credit(s): 2

Supporting Technology Literacy in Elementary Classrooms with Scratch Programming

Register at 22024299991703

Course Dates: Jan. 9-Feb. 20, 2017

Credit(s): 2

Total Participation Techniques

Register at 22020199991703

Course Dates: Jan. 9-Feb. 11, 2017

Credit(s): 2

What Great Teachers Do Differently

Register at 22020399991704

Course Dates: Jan. 9-Feb. 25, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Online Effective Programming for integrated Students on the Autism Spectrum

Register at 22031299991701

Course Dates: Jan. 1-May 2, 2017

Credit(s): 1

Pinterest: Using Pins, Boards, and More in Your Classroom

Register at 22022299991709

Course Dates: Jan 11-Feb. 7, 2017

Credit(s): 2

Exploring Iowa's Natural Resources

Register at 22007499991702

Course Dates: Jan. 15-May 1, 2017

Credit(s): 3 (renewal only)

Best Practices for Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching

Register at 22025799991701

Course Dates: Jan. 16-Mar. 16, 2017

Credit(s): 3 (renewal only)

Building ELA Foundation Skills-The Voweletics Method

Register at 22016699991703

Course Dates: Jan. 16-Mar. 12, 2017

Credit(s): 2

Earth Science for Elementary Teachers

Register at 22031999991703

Course Dates: Jan. 16-Mar. 5, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Life Science for Elementary Teachers

Register at 22036599991701

Course Dates: Jan. 16-Mar. 10, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Pinterest in the Classroom

Register at 22019999991708

Course Dates: Jan. 16-Feb. 15, 2017

Credit(s): 2

Formative Assessment Using Data for Instructional Planning and Interventions

Register at 22037299991702

Course Dates: Jan. 23-Apr. 10, 2017

Credit(s): 3 (renewal only)

Physical Science for Elementary Teachers

Register at 22031499991704

Course Dates: Jan. 23-Mar. 24, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Examining Differentiated Instruction: Taking Learning to a Whole New Level!

Register at 22030999991703

Course Dates: Jan. 25-April 7, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Examining: Managing Noncompliance and Defiance in the Classroom

Register at 22002999991702

Course Dates: Jan. 25-April 7, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Examining: Overcoming Dyslexia

Register at 22003399991702

Course Dates: Jan. 25-April 7, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Examining: Teaching Math to 21st Century Students

Register at 22024999991702

Course Dates: Jan. 25-April 7, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Examining: The Gifted Brain: Science, Secrets, and Synapses

Register at 22022199991703

Course Dates: Jan. 25-April 7, 2017

Credit(s): 3

Google Sites

Register at 22012899991704

Course Dates: Jan. 29-Mar. 26, 2017

Credit(s): 2

Intro to Google Apps: Tools to Integrate

Register at 22014599991704

Course Dates: Jan. 29-Mar. 26, 2017

Credit(s): 2

Project Based Learning Meets Standards Based Grading

Register at 22038599991701

Course Dates: Jan. 30-Mar. 13, 2017

Credit(s): 3

OLLIE: Introduction to the Online Learner

Register at 22001399991705

Course Dates: Feb. 1-Feb. 21, 2017

Credit(s): 1

iEvaluate 1.2

Register at 22017299991707

Course Dates: Feb. 6-Mar. 31, 2017

Credit(s): 2 (renewal only)

Pinterest in the Classroom

Register at 22019999991709

Course Dates: Feb. 6-Mar. 8, 2017

Credit(s): 2

MOLLIE: Blended Learning in the Elementary

Register at 22031899991704

Course Dates: Feb. 8-Mar. 14, 2017

Credit(s): 2

OLLIE: Online Learning Instructional Design

Register at 22002799991702

Course Dates: Feb. 8-Mar. 14, 2017

Credit(s): 2

Pinterest: Using Pins, Boards, and More in Your Classroom

Register at 22022299991710

Course Dates: Feb. 15-Mar. 14, 2017

Credit(s): 2

Character Skills Content in Student Personalized Learning System

AEA PD Online in collaboration with Robert D and Billie Ray Center (formerly known as Character Counts) has created self-paced content in the Student Personalized Learning System on Character Skills. This curriculum is know as Excellence with Integrity.

These modules help students learn more about effective character development, social emotional growth, and strategies for lifelong interactions with others.

Here is a partial list of the 40 + Character Skills modules that teachers can assign to students in the Student Personalized Learning System.

• Character Skills 1-1: Communicating to Connect with Others
• Character Skills 1-2: Preparing to Communicate
• Character Skills 1-3: Win-Win Negotiation
• Character Skills 1-4: Developing a Portable Compact for Excellence
• Character Skills 2-1: Collaboration Continuum
• Character Skills 2-2: Two-Way Communication
• Character Skills 2-3: Negotiation for Collaboration
• Character Skills 2-4: Finding Creative Solutions
• Character Skills 3-1: Time: Identify, Prioritize, Organize, Plan
• Character Skills 3-2: Time: Task Management
• Character Skills 3-3: Process Time and Tasks
• Character Skills 3-4: Time Management Troubleshooting

If you are interested in exploring these areas of learning go to http://learning.aeak12online.org/ to learn more. These modules are available for teachers to assign to students in the Student Personalized Learning System and are found in the categories of Counseling and Employability.

Please share this with others who may be interested in using these resources with students. Contact Denise Krefting or Melissa Wicklund for assistance in adding students or assigning content.

Explore this new module that has been added to the Student Personalized Learning System:

Digital Health and Wellness 6-8

The Digital Health and Wellness Module will help students:

• Learn the definition of Digital Health and Wellness
• Understand the health risks associated with the use of technology.
• Identify psychological impacts of technology use for our mind.
• Recognize strategies to benefit our mind and body.

If you are interested in checking out this or any other modules go to the Student Personalized Learning System and log with the credentials from the Teacher Training System.  Once logged in, to find the content enter the title in the search criteria, or click on the catalog of content.

If you wish to have your students work in this content or need additional support, please contact Denise Krefting or Melissa Wicklund.  Please share this with anyone you feel would benefit.

Students create content in the Student Personalized Learning System

Today we have 2 student guest bloggers.  Tyler Spear and Hunter Stumpf represent their teams from Waukee High School’s Aspiring Professional Experiences Program (APEX) who have been working on creating energy content for teachers and students in AEA PD Online's Student Personalized Learning System.
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The Waukee APEX (Aspiring Professional Experiences) Next Generation Energy team has collaborated with AEA PD Online and has been hard at work to deliver an informative Hydroelectric Energy Module to share with teachers and students. In this module you will find information that includes detailed descriptions of the basics of hydropower and how to harness it. The module also touches on the requirements for a dam, how the dam is constructed and more.

The Next Generation Energy class of Waukee High School’s Aspiring Professional Experiences Program (APEX) has also produced a Nuclear Energy Module for you to explore. It shares information to students on benefits and downfalls of nuclear energy, components of a reactor, and how nuclear energy is converted to a useful form in electricity which is used to power the community.

If you are interested in exploring these areas of learning go to http://learning.aeak12online.org/ to learn more. These module are available for teachers to assign to students in the Student Personalized Learning System and is found in the category of Science.
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AEA PD Online thanks Tyler Spear, Hunter Stumpf, Tyler Groathouse, Jackson Slagter, Noah Jacobson, Eli Wright, Claudia Kern  and their teacher Tyler Wright for their hard work on these modules.

** Coming soon from students in the APEX program will be a variety of careers in energy.  Look for this by the beginning of the new year.  If you have students interested in creating content for Iowa teachers and students please contact Denise Krefting or Melissa Wicklund.