Online+Professional+Development

== == =Online Professional Development Courses= = //Learn online --any time, any place!// =

====Teachers—Learn to leverage the power of 1:1 computing with these innovative courses, led by expert online facilitators. Learn online, at a time most convenient for you! These high quality 7-week online professional development courses are offered as part of the Golden LEAF funded, North Carolina Learning Technology Readiness Initiative, the IMPACT-PD Initiative and the North Carolina e-Learning for Educators Initiative. The curriculum for our online courses follows a designated scope and sequence model, allowing you to build the skills you need to infuse your pedagogy with the power of Web 2.0. These dynamic online courses are available fall and spring. With a scope and sequence model founded on teaching standards, you will develop proficiency and expertise. Our curriculum is designed to build this expertise as you move from "Getting Started in a 1:1 Classroom" to integrating Web 2.0 tools in core content areas in your teaching. To meet your professional development needs, we also offer special co-hort based courses on an as needed basis.====

//**Getting Started in a 1:1 Classroom**//

 * ====Leverage the power of 1:1 computing to transform your lessons into a dynamic learning experience; ====
 * ====Create a classroom blueprint that accommodates an effective 1:1 learning environment; ====
 * ====Create a Classroom Acceptable Use Policy (CAUP) consistent with your school/district's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). ====

//**Innovate to Transform the 1:1 Classroom with Web 2.0 Tools**//

 * ====Experiment with and discuss free Web 2.0 tools for lesson development; ====
 * ==== Create an overview of an instructional activity with a Tool of the Week to enhance student learning ====
 * ====Learn and reflect on emerging professional knowledge domains: technology, pedagogy, content, and the combination of each of these areas. ====

//**Getting Started in a 1:1 Classroom**//

 * ====Leverage the power of 1:1 computing to transform your lessons into a dynamic learning experience; ====
 * ====Create a classroom blueprint that accommodates an effective 1:1 learning environment; ====
 * ====Create a Classroom Acceptable Use Policy (CAUP) consistent with your school/district's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). ====

//**Innovate to Transform the 1:1 Classroom with Web 2.0 Tools**//

 * ====Experiment with and discuss free Web 2.0 tools for lesson development; ====
 * ==== Create an overview of an instructional activity with a Tool of the Week to enhance student learning ====
 * ====Learn and reflect on emerging professional knowledge domains: technology, pedagogy, content, and the combination of each of these areas. ====

//**English I and Web 2.0 Tools in 1:1 Technology Settings**//

 * ====Plan and design effective English I learning experiences supported by technology; ====
 * ==== Gain a basic knowledge, skills and understanding of concepts related to technology integration in 1:1 mobile learning devices; ====
 * ==== Understand basic concepts associated with technological, pedagogical and content knowledge. ====

//**Discovering Linear Functions Through Technology**//

 * ====Learn to integrate technology into teaching linear functions to enhance student learning;====
 * ====Develop a lesson that incorporates the use of technology for teaching linear functions;====
 * ====Evaluate online activities for teaching linear functions.====

//US History and Web 2.0 Tools in 1:1 Technology Settings//

 * ====Learn to integrate technology to teach US history to enhance student learning;====
 * ====Develop a lesson that incorporates the use of Web 2.0 tools for teaching US history;====
 * ====Further students' understanding of digital history;====
 * ====Develop inquiry projects that engage students, enabling them to become more effective citizens;====
 * ====Evaluate online activities for effective instruction.====

