Coding for young children. Coding is the new literacy! With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer. ScratchJr is a free tablet application introducing coding skills to children who can learn to think creatively and … [Read more...]
Teach With The iPad: Inspire, Engage and Mentor With EdTech
Are you a teacher who wants to better inspire and engage your students? Do you want your students to be excited about school and about learning? Do you want to engage your students through technology that speaks to them? The iPad is quickly becoming the most innovative and exciting technology-based teaching tool to come along in years. Many schools across the country have … [Read more...]
The 10 Most Satisfying Jobs and Free Courses For Them
Some jobs have great pay, some offer immense satisfaction, and some make a huge difference in the lives of people. A satisfying job is a combination of all three. Here are the 10 most-satisfying jobs to inspire you towards career fulfillment. And listed with each one is a free Alison course to help you gain skills in that area. 1. Teacher Changing young lives for the … [Read more...]
Explore 21st Century Learning Practices With This Free MOOC
Online technologies, social media and open education have made learning ubiquitous. This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will introduce you to 21st-century learning practices. You will have a chance to evaluate your digital literacies, create your own personal learning environment, find open educational resources, explore virtual worlds and more! The "21st-Century Learning" … [Read more...]
Learn To Create Online Courses for Passive Income: 100k/Year Formula
Learn to create a passive income of 10k+ per month by planning, producing, publishing and promoting online courses. Being an online course publisher is not rocket science. However, the only hold up for some to start teaching online is the wide range of skills needed to make this happen. Seeing the struggle that some instructors were facing when creating the videos, … [Read more...]
Introduction to Technology-Enabled Learning: A Free MOOC For Teachers
"Introduction to Technology-Enabled Learning" is a massive open online course (MOOC) jointly offered by the Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. Using up-to-date learning design and simple, accessible technology, the course runs on an easy-to-use learning platform available via the Internet. The course, which starts on 6 November 2017, is … [Read more...]
Learn How Environmental Factors Affect the Functioning of Adolescent Brains – Free Course
Our brain continues to develop throughout childhood and adolescence. It becomes fully matured only after the age of twenty. This development is influenced by environmental factors such as physical activity, nutrition, and the amount and quality of sleep. But how do these environmental factors affect the functioning of adolescent brains and what is the effect that upbringing has … [Read more...]
Autism spectrum, sensory therapy, behavior management
Learn about autism and how to manage challenging behaviors so we can change the perspectives of others and help people. This is a must read course for anyone who works with, or interacts with, individuals who are on the autism spectrum. Requirements No materials or software are required before starting this course. Autism spectrum, sensory therapy, behavior management: … [Read more...]
Instructional Planning for Successful Teaching – Free Online Course
Education has goals, purposes and objectives. A vital task in teaching is to transform general goals and purposes into objectives for students. This ALISON free online course will help you to set goals and objectives for your class. Course Content The course includes the following topics: How to set general goals using curriculum frameworks and guides; Using the … [Read more...]
Fundamentals of Storytelling in Education – Free Online Course
Fundamentals of Storytelling in Education for Teachers and Trainers Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of oral communication and plays a very important role in education, particularly for younger children. Teachers and trainers who incorporate storytelling into their repertoire of teaching skills can enhance student engagement with almost any subject. This free online … [Read more...]
LEGO Serious Play – An Introduction (Videos)
1: LEGO Serious Play (LSP) Methodology Lego Serious Play (LSP) is a technique that uses Lego blocks in directed exercises to build structures that metaphorically represent business and brand architecture models. Based on extensive research in organizational development, psychology, and learning techniques—LSP uses the context of "play" to enable executives, managers, and … [Read more...]
iPad Training Modules – A Free Course
Module series on using the iPad in the classroom and academic setting, basic features and applications for academic use, creating presentations for academic needs, and utilizing the iPad to integrate contextual teaching and learning. Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Instructors: Anna Gordon and Nadine Pruitt Price: Free Visit the course page … [Read more...]
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