Live Event: Science Standards Conference

Oct. 20, 2015

9:00 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.

Watch the live stream here.

Educators and administrators across the state can watch the Oct. 20 Science Standards conference through livestream. The conference is designed to bring together administrators, curriculum directors, Area Education Agency personnel, teacher leaders and higher education faculty to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the adoption of the new Iowa Science Standards. For more information, visit the Iowa Department of Education website.

Iowa's New Science Standards Conference Agenda is available here.

Finding Educational Resources

 

Finding content for your online course can be a daunting task, especially content that you can use without fear of copyright infringement. I am talking about images, lesson plans, and other types of teaching materials that is posted on the web. Sometimes it appears as though there is not a copyright associated with a particular piece of content, but never, ever assume. If you don't know, then don't use it. Find something else--and I know that is sometimes difficult, especially when you have found "the perfect thing" for what you are teaching.

The following infographic provides some steps for finding openly licensed educational resources. It also provides directions for how you can share content you have created, remixed, etc. with others.

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It is our responsibility, as educators, to model the ethical use of content and resources for our students. Besides only using learning objects that we have permission to use, we must also give proper attribution to the resources we are "borrowing". That is a topic for another Friday Feature.

 

Peggy Steinbronn, Ed.D.

Upcoming Courses: Nov. 1-Dec. 15, 2015

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, download the AEA PD Online app at myapp.is/aeapdonline or click here to go to the AEA PD Online catalog.

iMovie: Digital Video in the Classroom
Register at 22000399991602
Dates: Nov. 1-Nov. 22, 2015
Credit(s): 1

MovieMaker: Digital Video in the Classroom
Register at 22000699991602
Dates: Nov. 1-Nov. 22, 2015
Credit(s): 1

Photoshop Elements: Digital Imaging in the Classroom
Register at 22000499991602
Dates: Nov. 1-Nov. 22, 2015
Credit(s): 1

Advancing Minds - Assessing Written Language in Students
Register at 22029299991601
Dates: Nov. 2, 2015-Jan. 11, 2016
Credit(s): 3

Advancing Minds: Helping Our Students with Behavioral Challenges
Register at 22029799991601
Dates: Nov. 1, 2015-Jan. 11, 2016
Credit(s): 3

iPods & iPads for the Classroom
Register at 22004199991603
Dates: Nov. 2-Nov. 29, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Methods of Teaching Elementary Fine Arts
Register at 22027899991603
Dates: Nov. 2-Nov. 23, 2015
Credit(s): 1

How Do You Teach Reading-Speaking the Language of The Book Whisperer
Register at 22019399991602
Dates: Nov. 9-Dec. 4, 2015
Credit(s): 1

Using the iPad in the Social Studies Classroom
Register at 22014899991601
Dates: Nov. 9-Dec. 14, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Increasing Cognitive Complexity to Enhance Student Learning
Register at 22025699991602
Dates: Nov. 14-Dec. 20, 2015
Credit(s):  1 (renewal only)

Google Sites for the Classroom
Register at 22025199991603
Dates: Nov. 16-Dec. 9, 2015
Credit(s): 1

Examining: Bullying From Both Sides
Register at 22002099991603
Dates: Nov. 18, 2015-Jan. 22, 2016
Credit(s): 3

Examining: Fierce Teaching
Register at 22018799991603
Dates: Nov. 18, 2015-Jan. 22, 2016
Credit(s): 2

Examining: Secrets of the Teenage Brain
Register at 22019199991602
Dates: Nov. 18, 2015-Jan. 22, 2016
Credit(s):  3

Examining: Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction
Register at 22004899991603
Dates: Nov. 18-Dec. 22, 2015
Credit(s): 3

MOLLIE: Online Teaching Best Practices
Register at 22019699991601
Dates: Nov. 18-Dec. 22, 2015
Credit(s): 2

OLLIE: Online Facilitation
Register at 22009699991602
Dates: Nov. 18-Dec. 22, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Spanish for Educators Online
Register at 22000799991602
Dates: Nov. 18-Dec. 30, 2015
Credit(s): 3 (renewal only)

Google Sites
Register at 22012899991603
Dates: Nov. 22, 2015-Jan. 27, 2016
Credit(s): 2

Intro to Google Apps: Tools to Integrate
Register at 22014599991604
Dates: Nov. 22, 2015-Jan. 17, 2016
Credit(s): 2

Pinterest in the Classroom 
Register at 22019999991607
Dates: Nov. 30-Dec. 27, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Effective Teacher Mentoring and Coaching 
Register at 22025799991602
Dates: Dec. 2-Dec. 23, 2015
Credit(s): 1 (renewal only)

Latino Lit
Register at 22006399991601
Dates: Dec. 2-Dec. 30, 2015
Credit(s): 1 (renewal only)

Pinterest: Using Pins, Boards, and More in Your Classroom
Register at 22022299991608
Dates: Dec. 2-Dec. 29, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Building Social Studies Literacy
Register at 22017199991601
Dates: Dec. 8, 2015-Jan. 12, 2016
Credit(s): 2

Developing Student-Directed Learning
Register at 22010499991602
Dates: Dec. 10, 2015-Jan. 21, 2016
Credit(s): 3 (renewal only)

eCurriculum Content Iowa Teacher shares what he built

Did you know that AEA PD Online K-12 System has online content created by teachers that can be used in your classes (downloaded and added to your Moodle, Canvas or Schoology course).  Here is a list of new content that was just added from an Iowa teacher.  To see this click on eCurriculum Catalog icon under Teacher Resources. REMEMBER- these are meant to be teacher facilitated courses.

Here are some shared by Craig Mohr from SouthEast Polk Schools currently available for use in the classroom. Check back for more as this will be expanded upon over the summer.  Thanks Craig!

• General Chemistry
• Earth and Space Science
• AP Physics  

(You too can share what you have built. Contact any AEA PDOnline Team member)

October is Connected Educator Month

Connected Educator Month: Those who do, teach. Own it, year-round. October 2015.

A celebration of community, with educators at all levels, from all disciplines, moving towards a fully connected and collaborative profession. Convened by the connected education community, with the full support of the U.S. Department of Education, building on the success of previous years with hundreds of new events and activities from dozens of organizations and communities. We’ll be working together, in October and beyond, with all stakeholders, leaving no device unturned, no country or learning environment unexplored. Get involved at connectededucators.org.

Over the past three years, millions of educators and others around the world have participated in hundreds of professional development and other educational opportunities, offering highly distributed, diverse, and engaging activities to all stakeholders at all levels.

There is a wide variety of activities to participate in.  From blogs, interactive wikis, tweets, webinars, MOOCs, resource sharing, and podcasts.  For the complete calendar of events, click this link. http://connectededucators.org/calendar/.  You can also follow the events on twitter at #CE15.

With so many different ways to participate, what's some of the professional development opportunities that appeal to you? 

Online Instructors Wanted

Interested in teaching for AEA PD Online? Check out these 8 steps to becoming an instructor. For more information check out the Instructor Toolbox located here.

Fast Facts about Online Learning

Interested in learning about the research, trends, and statistics related to k-12 online learning. Check out iNACOL's Fast Facts brief. Click here.

10 Smart Tips for Effective Learning

If you are new to online teaching, chances are you are constantly on the lookout for tips and tricks that will help you improve your practice.  Because of this drive for continuous improvement, it is sometimes easy to forget that for many learners online learning is new to them. 

Set your online students up for success by taking some time to review and share the infographic, "10 Smart Tips for Effective Learning" with them. 

Find more education infographics on e-Learning Infographics

Exploring Iowa’s Natural Resources course meets STEM Endorsement

A new online course added to AEA PD Online course listings. This Exploring Iowa’s Natural Resources  course also also qualifies for credit for the STEM endorsement through Drake and Grandview.

Activity Title:Exploring Iowa's Natural Resources (Online) 3 credits
Online

Class Dates (Online):  October 3, 2015 - January 31, 2016

To find our more or to sign up for the class go to https://prodev.aeapdonline.org/4DCGI/YYYYYYYYYYYYYYSWCH  with the Activity #: 22007499991601

Upcoming Online Courses: October 1-November 15, 2015

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, download the AEA PD Online app at myapp.is/aeapdonline or click here to go to the AEA PD Online catalog.

Advancing Minds: Helping Our Students with Behavioral Challenges
Register at 22029799991601
Dates: Oct. 1-Dec. 10, 2015 Credit(s): 3

Creatively Thinking with MinecraftEdu
Register at 22026399991602
Dates: Oct. 1-Dec. 4, 2015 Credit(s): 2

Exploring Iowa's Natural Resources (Online)
Register at 22007499991601
Dates: Oct. 3, 2015-Jan. 31, 2016
Credit(s): 3

Professional Learning Communities/Data Teams' Role in Assessment/MtSS/RtI II

Register at 22026099991601
Dates: Oct. 3-Nov. 10, 2015
Credit(s): 1 (renewal only)

Google sites for the Classroom
Register at 22025199991602
Dates: Oct. 5-Oct. 28, 2015
Credit(s): 1

iEvaluate 1.2
Register at 22017299991604
Dates: Oct. 5-Nov. 27, 2015
Credit(s): 2 (renewal only)

Introduction to Google Apps
Register at 22007899991604
Dates: Oct. 5-Nov. 8, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Reading in the Content Areas
Register at 22022499991602
Dates: Oct. 5-Nov. 6, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Total Participation Techniques
Register at 22020199991602
Dates: Oct. 5-Nov. 6, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Building ELA Foundation Skills-The Voweletics Method
Register at 22016699991602
Dates: Oct. 12-Dec. 13, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Using the iPad in the Language Arts Classroom
Register at 22014799991601
Dates: Oct. 12-Nov. 16, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Spanish for Educators Online
Register at 22000799991602
Dates: Oct. 13-Nov. 24, 2015
Credit(s): 3 (renewal only)

Building Social Studies Literacy
Register at 22017199991601
Dates: Oct. 14-Nov. 18, 2015
Credit(s): 2 (renewal only)

OLLIE: Online Learning Instructional Design
Register at 22002799991602
Dates: Oct. 14-Nov. 17, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Understanding and Developing Mulit-tiered System of Supports (MtSS/RtI) I
Register at 22024599991602
Dates: Oct. 14-Nov. 4, 2015 
Credit(s): 1 (renewal only)

Using Formative Assessments to Drive Instruction and Design Interventions
Register at 22025499991602
Dates: Oct. 16-Nov.12, 2015
Credit(s): 1 (renewal only)

iEvaluate 1.2
Register at 22017299991605
Dates: Oct. 19-Dec. 11, 2015
Credit(s): 2 (renewal only)

Examining Dyslexia: Remediation that Works!
Register at 22022899991602
Dates: Oct. 21-Dec. 30, 2015
Credit(s): 3

Examining Engaging Troubling Students: A Constructivist Approach
Register at 22003299991602
Dates: Oct. 21-Dec. 30, 2015
Credit(s): 3

Examining: How the Brain Influences Behavior
Register at 22017499991602
Dates: Oct. 21-Dec. 30, 2015
Credit(s): 3

Examining: Teaching Math to 21st Century Students
Register at 22024999991602
Dates: Oct. 21-Dec. 30, 2015
Credit(s): 3

Examining: The Gifted Brain: Science, Secrets, and Synapses
Register at 22022199991601
Dates: Oct. 21-Nov. 24, 2015
Credit(s): 3

MOLLIE: Designing Online Lessons, Including SoftChalk
Register at 22017999991602
Dates: Oct. 21-Nov. 24, 2015
Credit(s): 2

OLLIE: Introduction to the Online Learner
Register at 22001399991604
Dates: Oct. 21-Nov. 10, 2015
Credit(s): 1

Personalized Learning: Helping Your Students Take Charge of Their Learning
Register at 22027099991602
Dates: Oct. 21-Nov. 17, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Pinterest: Using Pins, Boards, and More in Your Classroom
Register at 22022299991607
Dates: Oct. 21-Nov. 21, 2015
Credit(s): 2

iEvaluate 1.2
Register at 22017299991606
Dates: Oct. 26-Dec. 18, 2015

Credit(s): 2(renewal only)

Pinterest in the Classroom

Register at 22019999991606
Dates: Oct. 26-Nov. 22, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Supporting Technology Literacy in Elementary Classrooms with Scratch Programming
Register at 22024299991602
Dates: Oct. 26-Dec. 7, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Presentation Zen: Improving Your Approach to Presentations
Register at 22012399991603
Dates: Oct. 28-Nov. 17, 2015

Credit(s): 1

iPods and iPads for the Classroom
Register at 22004199991603
Dates: Nov. 2-Nov. 29, 2015
Credit(s): 2

What Great Teachers Do Differently
Register at 22020399991603
Dates: Nov. 2-Dec. 11, 2015
Credit(s): 3

How Do You Teach Reading-Speaking the Language of the Book Whisperer
Register at 22019399991602
Dates: Nov. 9-Dec. 4, 2015

Credit(s): 1

Using the iPad in the Social Studies Classroom
Register at 22014899991601
Dates: Nov. 9-Dec. 14, 2015
Credit(s): 2

Increasing Cognitive Complexity to Enhance Student Learning
Register at 22025699991602
Dates: Nov. 14-Dec. 20, 2015
Credit(s): 1 (renewal only)

Minecraft Course

A new online course added to AEA PD Online course listings. This Minecraft course also also qualifies for credit for the STEM endorsement through Drake and Grandview.

Activity Title: Creatively Thinking with MinecraftEdu  2 credits
Online

Class Dates: October 1-December 4, 2015

To find our more or to sign up for the class go to https://prodev.aeapdonline.org/4DCGI/YYYYYYYYYYYYYYSWCH  with the Activity #: 22026399991602

Why do you need to know about social media and digital citizenship for your students? Read the PEW report  http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/08/06/teens-technology-and-friendships/ to see how students use social media to find new friends.

We can help. Take the Social Media self paced course or the Digital Citizenship self paced course to learn more at  http://training.aeapdonline.org/ .  Here you can take the courses for license renewal credit or take the individual learning opportunities for no credit.  The course for credit:

• Digital Citizenship- Course for LR Credit
• Social Media- Course for LR Credit

 Individual Non-credit learning opportunities:

• Social Media: Twitter
• Social Media: Facebook
• Social Media: Google Plus
• Social Media: Instagram
• Social Media: Pinterest
• Digital Citizenship: Digital Literacy
• Digital Citizenship: Digital Netiquette
• Digital Citizenship: Cyberbullying and Online Safety
• Digital Citizenship: Digital Security
• Copyright and Fair Use