Instructor/Facilitator: Lisa Nordick

Biography: Lisa Nordick has an M.S. in Educational Leadership from North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. Her Master's Paper focused on established Continuing Education Unit practices of North Dakota University System institutions. Nordick has extensive experience in distance education, including online and blended learning environments. She also has extensive experience in educational needs assessment along with curriculum and program development and implementation. Nordick has been active in providing professional development opportunities for educators for more than 15 years.

Classes or Events by this instructor or facilitator

T&L 2900: VIR: Engaging Families to Enhance Student Achievement

This distance-based course explores literature related to family engagement in K-12 education settings.
April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Based on the book Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance, this course explores what Grit is and why it matters. Different case scenarios whereby passion and perseverance versus talent relative to achievement will be highlighted.
April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

This distance based course explores how a persons' potential can be fulfilled through clarity and understanding of beliefs about their capabilities and how those beliefs influence learning and the paths taken in life.
April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing our Kids for the Innovation Era

Based on the book, Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era, this course will explore the difference between what students must do to earn a degree (high school or college) versus what makes them most likely to succeed in work, citizenship, and lifelong learning.
April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: The Way of Mindful Education, Cultivating Well-Being in Teachers and Students

This course explores 'mindful education' as a classroom enhancement strategy with the intent to enhance student achievement. Characteristics of a "mindful teacher" will be highlighted as will "mindful practices" for the classroom.
April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: What Great Teachers Do Differently

Based on the book What Great Teachers Do Differently, this course explores characteristics of effective teachers. Matters such as; how effective teachers view their classrooms and students, how they prioritize, and what drives their decisions will be highlighted.
April 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026