Tuesday, December 20, 2016

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.

Monday, December 19, 2016

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.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

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

Friday, December 9, 2016

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.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

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.

    Wednesday, December 7, 2016

    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.