Spring 2021 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 | 1/4/21 | 2/12/21 | 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. |
Book Study: Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators (SESSION 4 OF 6) | 1/4/21 | 2/21/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore chapters 8 and 9 (January and February) 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 fourth session of 6 for this book study This is an asynchronous course worth 4 credit hours. This course will run from January 4, 2021, to February 21, 2021. Here is the Amazon link for the book. |
Book Study: Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind | 1/4/21 | 2/21/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore a book, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind by Eric Jensen. This book draws from research, experience, and real school success stories and contains smart, purposeful engagement strategies that all teachers can use to expand students' cognitive capacity, increase motivation and effort, and build deep, enduring understanding of content with poverty in mind. This is an asynchronous course worth 4 credit hours. This course will run from January 4, 2021, to February 21, 2021. Here is the link for the book. |
SEL Topic: The Promise of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Educational Setting | 1/4/21 | 2/21/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore the "promise of social-emotional learning (SEL)" within the educational setting. The following topics will be covered: research about SEL, dignity in the classroom, focus on the whole child, learning character from characters, and SEL for adults. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from January 4, 2021, to February 21, 2021. |
Google Slides: Using Features to Leverage Engagement | 1/4/21 | 2/21/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | Google Slides may be used for more than just presenting material. This course will explore how to use the features of Google Slides for engagement and more such as using Google Slides to make PDF's editable. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from January 4, 2021, to February 21, 2021. |
Google Resources for English Language Learners | 1/11/21 | 1/29/21 | Mary Kovach | This course will cover a variety of Google apps, extensions, and add ons to support literacy for English language learners and all students. Topics in literacy will include vocabulary building, close reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This session is designed for educators with Google (G Suite) educational accounts through their school district. |
Office 365 Resources for English Language Learners | 1/11/21 | 1/29/21 | Mary Kovach | This course will cover a variety of O365 apps, tools, and add-ins to support literacy for English language learners and all students. Topics in literacy will include vocabulary building, close reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This session is designed for educators with Office 365 educational accounts through their school district. |
Using PowerPoint to Create Interactive Whiteboard Activities (O365 Webinar Series) | 1/13/21 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | This webinar will cover strategies for creating Interactive White Board/Interactive Panel activities … no software installation needed! All you will need is an Office 365 account and an Internet connection, and these activities can be conducted as whole class, small group, or individual learning experiences. This webinar can be viewed live on 1/13/21, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |
Using Google Drawings or Slides to Create Interactive Whiteboard Activities (Google Webinar Series) | 2/10/21 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | This webinar will cover strategies for creating Interactive White Board/Interactive Panel activities … no software installation needed! All you will need is a Google account and an Internet connection, and these activities can be conducted as whole class, small group, or individual learning experiences. This webinar can be viewed live on 2/10/21, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |
Resources to Support NYSLSA: A Framework for the Arts | 2/24/21 | 3/24/21 | Mary Kovach | This course will explore the conceptual shifts of the updated New York State Arts Standards, which are largely influenced by the National Core Arts Standards Frameworks. Technology resources to support the Anchor Standards will also be presented. The course is equivalent to 4 PD hours. |
Next Generation Math Standards: Building Capacity through Technology | 2/24/21 | 3/17/21 | Mary Kovach | This course will discuss some of the updates to the NYS (aka Next Generation) Math Standards, and offer a framework for sharing these with students. We will also explore technology tools to support various strategies in Math instruction. |
Book Study: Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators (SESSION 5 OF 6) | 3/2/21 | 4/11/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore chapters 10 and 11 (March and April) 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 fifth session of 6 for this book study This is an asynchronous course worth 4 credit hours. This course will run from March 2, 2021, to April 11, 2021. Here is the Amazon link for the book. |
Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom | 3/2/21 | 4/11/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will cover 4 big ideas, 12 strategies, and 1 self-care challenge, which will facilitate the creation of a trauma-sensitive classroom for participants. This is an asynchronous course worth 4 credit hours. This course will run from March 2, 2021, to April 11, 2021. |
Growth Mindset in the Classroom | 3/2/21 | 4/11/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | Students with a growth mindset believe that intelligence can be developed. These students focus on learning over just looking smart, see effort as the key to success, and thrive in the face of a challenge. This course will explore strategies for creating a growth mindset for the students in an educational setting. This is an asynchronous course worth 4 credit hours. This course will run from March 2, 2021, to April 11, 2021. |
Using Google Accessibility Features to Make Lessons Accessible to All Students | 3/2/21 | 4/11/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore Google accessibility features such as live captions, built-in screen reader, accessibility features on a Chromebook, and accessibility features within Google apps. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from March 2, 2021, to April 11, 2021. |
Storyboard That and Comic Strip Creation (Creativity Webinar Series) | 3/11/21 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | Teach students to share their thinking process, content understanding, or creativity through the unique format of comic strips. This webinar will discuss the web site Storyboard That, as well as a few other resources and strategies for students to create comic strips. This webinar can be viewed live on 3/11/21, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |
Tangible Coding and Design | 3/18/21 | 4/15/21 | 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. |
Online Content Delivery, Assessment, and Communication | 3/25/21 | 4/15/21 | 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, Loom, 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. |
Choose Your Own Adventure in Microsoft Forms (O365 Webinar Series) | 4/14/21 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | Do you remember reading “Choose Your Own Adventure” books? They’re back … and online! Learn how to create “Choose Your Own Adventure”-style learning experiences in Microsoft Forms, by using the “Branching” feature. Once students understand the concept, they can also create their own to reinforce classroom content and exercise their creativity and design skills. This webinar can be viewed live on 4/14/21, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |
Minecraft in Education | 4/21/21 | 5/20/21 | Mary Kovach | This course will look at options to incorporate Minecraft into a variety of K-12 content areas. Resources discussed will include Minecraft coding through Code.org as well as Minecraft Education Edition through Microsoft. |
Accessibility Tools in Office 365 | 4/21/21 | 5/20/21 | Mary Kovach | The Microsoft Office suite offer many tools for ensuring that your documents are accessible for those with disabilities. In this course, we look at these tools within Microsoft Word and explain what strategies can be incorporated to make documents more accessible. We will then look at how the accessibility tools translate to the Office 365 online environment. |
Book Study: Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators (SESSION 6 OF 6) | 4/26/21 | 6/6/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore chapters 12 (May) 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 sixth session of 6 for this book study This is an asynchronous course worth 4 credit hours. This course will run from April 26, 2021, to June 6, 2021. Here is the Amazon link for the book. |
Using Data for Equity in the Classroom | 4/26/21 | 6/6/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore using data with a purpose (equity and excellence), meaningful ways to examine data, and using data for instructional defferentiation. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from April 26, 2021, to June 6, 2021. |
What is Digital Citizenship and Why is it Important? | 4/26/21 | 6/6/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore what digital citizenship is and why it is important to facilitate this with the students in your educational setting. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from April 26, 2021, to June 6, 2021. |
Google Classroom: Getting it Ready for the End of the School Year | 4/26/21 | 6/6/21 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will facilitate what to do with your Google Classroom to get it ready for the end of the school year. This is an asynchronous course worth 4 credit hours. This course will run from April 26, 2021, to June 6, 2021. |
Accessibility Tools in Google (Google Webinar Series) | 5/13/21 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | As educators, we are always striving to meet the needs of all learners. Learn about resources within Google that will help your documents to reach ADA compliance, as well as resources that will support a number of student needs. This webinar can be viewed live on 5/13/21, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |
Graphic Design Online (Creativity Webinar Series) | 6/9/21 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | Create beautiful graphic designs … no software installation needed! This webinar will review a number of online tools that students and teachers can use for free to create project posters, infographics, artwork, and more. This webinar can be viewed live on 6/9/21, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |