Instructor Detail - University of North Dakota

T&L 2900: VIR: Artificial Intelligence, The Metaverse, and Chatbots in Education

If these words make you excited, or uneasy and anxious about the future, then you've come to the right place! Don't be afraid! This course is the perfect first step on your journey to understanding and navigating ever-changing technology.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Becoming a Resilient Educator: Self-Care Strategies and Tactics to Avoid Teacher Burnout

Teachers suffer more stress than other workers, according to the National Foundation for Educational Research. A recent survey of over 5,000 teachers from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence revealed that the most frequent emotion teachers feel every day is anxiety.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Best Practices for Social Emotional Learning in Response to Crisis

Pandemic teaching and learning has resulted in major shifts in the way teachers and students interact in the physical and virtual classroom.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Closing Gaps with Flipped Learning

Flipped learning is a dynamic approach that is used to empower learners through the fostering of an individualized and customized learning space.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Creating an Anxiety-Aware Classroom

Many teachers are not only struggling with their own anxiety, but are also working tirelessly to adapt educational practices to meet the needs of students with anxiety. This transformative course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to support students with anxiety effectively.
January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2028

T&L 2900: VIR: Differentiate Instruction with Technology Integration

Differentiating instructions provides each individual student with the content, application, and assessment tools that will engage and expand their learning. Digital tools are an efficient way to create individualized and engaging learning experiences.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Elevate Understanding with Project Based Learning

Project-based learning puts students in the driver seat of their education. Teachers provide the vehicle, resources, rest stops, and safety measures to support students on their learning journey. In this engaging course, participants will experience project-based learning first hand.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Enhancing Early Literacy Instruction with EdTech Tools

Early Literacy refers to the understanding of language, print, and words developed before a child begins kindergarten. This course is designed for early childhood teachers as well as parents of young children to support the development of six major early literacy skills.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Evaluating EdTech Tools for Classroom Implementation

Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of EdTech tools out there? Want to ensure the software you choose truly enhances student learning, not just adds more screen time? This course will transform how you select and use technology in your classroom!
January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Foundations of Digital Literacy and Computer Science for K-12 Educators

This course provides K-12 educators with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices. Participants will learn about digital citizenship, cybersecurity, computational thinking, and the responsible use of digital tools.
January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Gamification in the Classroom: Engaging, Exploring, and Applying

Game-based learning embeds gaming principles into learning activities, creating motivating experiences where students learn by doing. Participants will learn and apply constructivism and Universal Design of Learning (UDL) theories to explore a variety of game-based learning experiences and tools.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Implementing STEAM Skills Across Content Areas

It is essential that today's educators provide students with opportunities to learn and build STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) skills across the curriculum. This task can be overwhelming because the application of these skills greatly varies across grade levels and content areas.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Improving School Culture, Climate, and Morale as a Teacher Leader

Are you ready to move beyond the classroom and become a key player in shaping the heart and soul of your school? This hand-on course is designed for K-12 educators eager to lead positive change in their school as a teacher leader. Throughout this course, we dive deep into the research behind what makes a school truly thrive - exploring the interconnected worlds of school culture, climate, and morale - and immediately connect that understanding to actionable teacher leadership.
January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Integrating the Arts into K-12 Literacy Instruction

Visual, musical, and performing arts can be powerful tools for literacy education. Educational research has found a strong correlation between arts integration and increased student engagement, understanding, and retention.
January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: It Takes a Village: Building Community Connections with EdTech

The African proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child" has taken on a new level of importance as schools and families work tirelessly to close learning gaps and educate our students under increasingly difficult circumstances. Educational research indicates a strong correlation between community support and student learning.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Managing a 1:1 Classroom

One-to-one classrooms where every student in a class is issued a school-owned device are becoming more popular. There is great potential to innovate and expand learning, but there is also potential for distraction and disruption.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Mindfulness to Improve Teaching and Learning

Teacher and student anxiety and burnout is a global problem that researchers have been focused on for decades. Implementing skills and strategies for mindfulness have proven to be an effective tool to increase well-being and prevent burnout.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Overcoming Tech Fatigue: Strategies for Efficient and Effective EdTech Integration

Let's start by addressing the elephant in the room. This is an online course about technology fatigue. The resources and modules in this course are digital, and all of the assignments are online. Completing this course will involve a lot of screen time.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Phenomena-based Learning in the K-12 Science Classroom

Phenomena are natural events that spark wonder, and inspire scientists to investigate and learn about our universe and our place in it. Tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, moonbows, and decomposition are some examples of phenomena that have inspired scientists to ask "why?" and "how?"
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Science of Reading: Harnessing Research-Driven Digital Tools

The term "Science of Reading" has gained a lot of momentum over the last few years. The educational market has been flooded with "SOR" tools, resources, books, and programs, but as educators, we have a responsibility to ourselves and to our students to fully understand the research behind SOR and choose resources to use that are safe, ethical, and effective.
January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Social Media and Social Emotional Learning

Social Media has major impacts on our world. As educators, many of us experience social media through different lenses. Some are parents of children growing up with social media. Some are children of parents exploring social media. Many are experiencing social media first hand to learn, share, and connect.
January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Strategies for Bilingual Education that Empower All Learners

U.S. The Department of Education launched the "Being Bilingual is a Superpower" Initiative to promote multilingual education and encourage the implementation of high-quality language programs across the country. Many schools have implemented dual-language education models where students receive a percentage of their instruction, practice, and assessment in two different languages.
January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Supporting English Language Learning with Instructional Technology

The goal of English immersion in a mainstream classroom is the acquisition of language skills through exposure, exploration, practice, and support. Teachers in English immersion classrooms also require training, resources, and support to create a safe space for all students to learn and succeed.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Tools for Close Reading Across the Curriculum

Close reading is a series of strategies that invite students to interact with complex texts. While researchers have noted many benefits of close reading, it takes a lot of understanding and planning to implement an effective close reading lesson.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Tools to Strengthen Mathematical Processes in the K-12 Classroom

The NCTM has identified five process standards for K-12 mathematics instruction: Problem Solving, Reasoning, Communication, Connections, and Representation. While it is easy to list these processes, it can be very difficult to implement them in the classroom.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Understanding and Implementing IEPs with Digital Tools

Understanding the roles, rights, responsibilities, and restrictions of classroom teachers who teach students with IEPs can be overwhelming. It is essential that all educators who teach students with IEPs understand the laws and components of each Individualized Education Plan. Participants will assess their prior knowledge of the IEP process and develop a personalized goal for the course.
January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Understanding and Supporting Learners with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia

Discover the intricate world of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia in this engaging course designed for K-12 educators. Participants will delve into the unique characteristics of each learning disability, exploring the latest scientific research behind their manifestations.
January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Unlocking History: Inquiry-Based Strategies for Primary Source Learning Experiences

Let's go back in time! Primary sources are a direct connection to the people and events that shape history. Analysis of images, literary works, documents, and objects can help us understand and learn from events in our past and help shape our future. Inquiry-based learning puts students in the driver seat as they find the answers to questions that motivate them to learn, make connections, and form deeper understanding.
January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2026

T&L 2900: VIR: Visual Learning Experiences to Support English Learners with Canva

Incorporating visual representations into instruction can improve vocabulary, engagement, understanding, collaboration, and confidence in a class with English language learners. In this hands-on course, educators will gain valuable insights and strategies to empower English learners in building vocabulary, reinforcing concepts, promoting collaborative learning experiences, and boosting their independence and confidence.
January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2026

Instructor/Facilitator: Megan Gonzalez

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