Fall 2020 Online Courses
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These courses are available to schools who are part of the WNYRIC Online Academy. Please click on the topic titles below for more information and to register for courses.
Topic | Start Date | End Date | Facilitator | Description |
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Google Certified Educator Level 2 | 9/14/20 | 10/26/20 | Mary Kovach | If you liked the Google Level 1 Academy, you'll love getting ready to become a Google Certified Educator Level 2! This certification is intended for educators who have been actively using Google in their classroom and would like to prepare themselves for employing G Suite apps in more depth. This intensive online training will dive deeper into various areas of Google and will provide you with the next level of expertise to successfully complete the Google Certified Educator Level 2 Exam. |
Introduction to Schoology | 9/14/20 | 10/5/20 | Mary Kovach | In this course, participants will learn how to add learning materials, assignments, tests, and discussions to their classes in Schoology. Teachers can use their district-based accounts, or create their own to explore Schoology as a blended learning platform. |
Online Content Delivery, Assessment, and Communication | 9/14/20 | 10/5/20 | Mary Kovach | This past year has taught us that the online classroom is not just a possibility, but a reality. This course will offer insight into resources such as Seesaw, FlipGrid Shorts, PBS Learning Media, Nearpod, and Actively Learn. These tools can be used to deliver content online, as well as assess and communicate with students in an online environment, regardless of whether your district is using Google GSuite, Microsoft O365, or another platform. We will also discuss ways to use these tools so that they are Education Law 2-d compliant. |
Novel Engineering and Design Thinking (Creativity Webinar Series) | 9/16/20 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | This webinar will offer an introduction to the Design Thinking process for students and teachers. In addition, we will look at the learning experiences suggested by the Novel Engineering project, which involves Design Thinking based around popular educational works of literature. This webinar can be viewed live on 9/16/20, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |
Virtual Art Teacher | 9/21/20 | 10/31/20 | Andrew Wheelock | This online workshop will showcase the powerful potential for learning within a virtual platforms. Teachers will learn how to use online and virtual world based programs that will allow teachers to create videos. Course will require teachers to download free programs to their PC or Mac computers. |
Book Study: Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators (SESSION 2 OF 6) | 9/28/20 | 11/7/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore chapters 4 and 5 (September and October) of the book, Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar, which tackles the topic of educator stress, and provides a practical framework to avoid burnout and keep great teachers teaching. This is the second session of 6 for this book study This is an asynchronous course worth 4 credit hours. This course will run from September 28, 2020, to November 7, 2020. Here is the Amazon link for the book. |
Measuring What Matters | 9/28/20 | 11/7/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will be designed to inspire participants to go deeper with their own expertness and explore new methods to perceive and meet students' learning needs. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. |
Book Study: Discipline with Dignity | 9/28/20 | 11/7/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore a book (Discipline with Dignity, 4th edition by Curwin, Mendler, & Mendler). Quote from the book, which describes the premise of the book. "Discipline with Dignity is actually an aspirational vision of what schools ought to be. It is highly structured, yet flexible. We designed our approach to help every educator, regardless of philosophy, strengths, and style. Our goal is to produce more responsible students and an easier, more comfortable life for teachers." This is an asynchronous course worth 10 credit hours. This course will run from September 28, 2020, to November 7, 2020. Here is the link to purchase the book. |
Creating Videos for Your Classroom | 9/28/20 | 11/7/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore how to create and share videos with the students in your educational setting. Tips and best practices for creating and sharing the videos will be part of the course, too. The tools used will be free. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from September 28, 2020, to November 7, 2020. |
Google Classroom - Workflow with Assignments - From Creating to Grading Assignments | 9/28/20 | 11/7/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore the workflow of student work within Google Classroom from the point of creating the assignment to sending feedback to the student about their submitted work. Participants will be expected to set up an assignment in their Google Classroom and take it from start to finish and submit a summary of how it went for them in their classroom. NOTE: This is an asynchronous online course, meaning that participants may complete course assignments at any time during the course time frame of 9/28/20 - 11/7/20. The course will be completed entirely online. This course is equivalent to 6 PD Hours. |
Podcasting and Video Creation: Make Yourself a Rewindable Educator | 9/30/20 | 11/1/20 | Dave Mileham | Teachers will leverage the power of Video Tutorial creation as well as simple audio creation to deliver content to their students in a way that is easily consumable and rewindable. This class will focus on extensions for video creation, podcasting, audio creation, embedding projects into many areas as well as website hosting and managing. |
Leveraging The GSuite for Effective Online Instruction | 10/9/20 | 11/20/20 | Dave Mileham | This worshop will discuss online instruction strategies for teachers using tools within Google GSuite for Education. Further topics and registration information will be available soon. |
Frame Animation in PowerPoint (O365 Webinar Series) | 10/15/20 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | Learning how to create animation takes creativity, perseverance, and planning. Help students develop these skills through PowerPoint! Students can use the built-in tools of PowerPoint to create illustrations, animate them, and then share them through OneDrive or as animated GIFs. This webinar can be viewed live on 10/15/20, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |
Google Certified Educator Level 1 | 11/12/20 | 12/23/20 | Mary Kovach | Do you love Google? Do you love telling other teachers all about Google? Become a Google Certified Educator! Explore various G Suite applications and strategies that will assist in transforming your classroom as well as other aspects of your professional life. This Google-intensive course will prepare you to apply for and take the Google Educator Level 1 Certification Exam. |
Book Study: Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators (SESSION 3 OF 6) | 11/10/20 | 12/19/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore chapters 6 and 7 (November and December) of the book, Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar, which tackles the topic of educator stress, and provides a practical framework to avoid burnout and keep great teachers teaching. This is the third session of 6 for this book study This is an asynchronous course worth 4 credit hours. This course will run from November 10, 2020, to December 19, 2020. Here is the Amazon link for the book. |
Book Study: Help for Billy by Heather T. Forbes | 11/10/20 | 12/19/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This book study will explore the book, Help for Billy by Heather T. Forbes. Here is a summary of the book: This easy to read book, with tables, outlines, and lists, clears the way for a better understanding of the true nature regarding traumatic experiences affecting the brain and learning. It is a must-read for anyone working with a child in the classroom. This is an asynchronous course worth 10 credit hours. This course will run from November 10, 2020, to December 19, 2020. Here is the link for the book. |
Literacy in Every Classroom | 11/10/20 | 12/19/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore how to bring literacy to every classroom. Examples of some topics, which will be explored include the following: ways to promote a culture of literacy, tools to take literacy online, and critical thinking skills. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from November 10, 2020, to December 19, 2020. |
Designing a Lesson in the Context of SEL | 11/10/20 | 12/19/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will facilitate participants with designing classroom lessons with SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) components as parts of the lessons. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from November 10, 2020, to December 19, 2020. |
Tangible Coding and Design | 11/12/20 | 12/10/20 | Mary Kovach | Many students are most engaged and learn best from tangible, hands-on learning experiences. This course will offer an overview of computer-based coding for a variety of projects, as well as tangible products that can be created using these tools. Topics will include 3D printing, circuit boards, and web-based applications that will make students’ ideas come to life! Information about in-district follow-up options will also be shared. |
Schoology 201: Classroom Apps and Resources | 11/12/20 | 12/10/20 | Mary Kovach | This course will serve as a “Part 2” to the Introduction to Schoology course, but teachers already familiar with the basics of Schoology are welcome to participate. The focus of this course will be on useful “Apps” or integrations with other online learning tools in Schoology, as well as how to create “Badges” for student motivation and rewards. |
Frame Animation in Google Slides (Google Webinar Series) | 11/18/20 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | Learning how to create animation takes creativity, perseverance, and planning. Help students develop these skills through Google Slides! Students can use the built-in tools of Slides to create illustrations, animate them, and then share them through Google Drive or as animated GIFs. This webinar can be viewed live on 11/18/20, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |
Using Google Sites for creating Self Guided Learning Experiences/ or Engaging Online Activties | 12/7/20 | 12/21/20 | Andrew Wheelock | This workshop will provide teachers with ideas and resources that will enable them to create an engaging online site to enhance instruction. Topics covered: Easy Video Creation, Formative Assessment strategies, and feedback tools. |
Video Editing Online (Creativity Webinar Series) | 12/10/20 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | Create meaningful educational videos … no software installation needed! This webinar will review a number of online tools that students and teachers can use for free to create multimedia projects incorporating video, images, sound, and more. This webinar can be viewed live on 12/10/20, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |