Instructor: Dianne Nichols

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T&L 2900: VIR: Embracing Diversity and Equity through Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)

T&L 2900: VIR: Embracing Diversity and Equity through Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Perhaps you are concerned because your diverse students just don't seem to be "getting it," no matter what you try. This online course is designed for K-12 teachers who are looking to dig deeper into their own teaching practices and explore strategies and initiatives for incorporating students' cultural backgrounds and experiences so that the focus is on the whole child/student.
October 1, 2021 to October 1, 2024

T&L 2900: VIR: Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and SEL in the Classroom (K-12)

T&L 2900: VIR: Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and SEL in the Classroom (K-12)
This online course is designed for K-12 teachers who want to focus on the whole student by supporting social-emotional learning skills but may not know where to begin.
October 1, 2021 to October 1, 2024

T&L 2900: VIR: Google as a Classroom for Learning (K-12)

T&L 2900: VIR: Google as a Classroom for Learning (K-12)
This online course introduces K-12 teachers to some of the best practices for effectively integrating a variety of Google products and services into their classrooms for educational purposes. This course allows teachers to practice navigating through the general interface of many different Google products including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Drawings, Classroom, Sites, Photos, Blogger, Maps, Earth, and YouTube.
October 1, 2021 to October 1, 2024

T&L 2900: VIR: Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-12)

T&L 2900: VIR: Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-12)
After all, perhaps they just are not "math people" or "good at reading," right? Wrong! According to recent research, there are two types of mindsets with which students come to school - growth and fixed - and each of them empowers its owner, for better or worse. This online course is designed for K-12 teachers who wish to explore the concept of growth mindset in detail.
October 1, 2021 to October 1, 2024

T&L 2900: VIR: Social, Emotional, and Physical Wellness for Students and Teachers (Grades PreK-12)

T&L 2900: VIR: Social, Emotional, and Physical Wellness for Students and Teachers (Grades PreK-12)
As most teachers are acutely aware, being a teacher is an awesome privilege, which is why it is one of the most rewarding and satisfying professions; however, it also has the potential to be one of the most stressful. Additionally, many teachers also know that students who have poor mental health and coping skills are more likely to disengage from school, engage in unhealthy behaviors, and lack healthy relationships with adults.
October 1, 2021 to October 1, 2024