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Making the Most of Distance Learning – NEW Online Professional Development Course
LAUSD Course Code NA-22-311
Course Description
Many teachers and students are faced with exceptional challenges as together they try to succeed in the teaching and learning process online. While distance learning has high potential for success, it also poses extreme risk of loss of learning. To succeed, students’ various creative, social, emotional and developmental needs must be sufficiently met.Those needs include:
Building an environment of mutual respect and rapport among all attendees in an online space
Providing adequate social engagement
Integrating exercise and movement
Promoting creative expression
Having fun through games and other means
Maintaining a high sense of meaningfulness of content and practices in the learning process
Learning also improves as families are included and involved in educational activities, and when teachers are supported with a community of fellow teachers.This course addresses each of these areas, with best practices that remedy various difficulties as well as enhance the capabilities and opportunities presented by online learning.
Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points
Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 2 professional development credits by completing this online course or 2 graduate level credits (awarded through Brandman University in Irvine, California). This course is also worth 2 salary points awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose.
Target Audience
This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators.
NA-22-311 is the LAUSD course code for Making the Most of Distance Learning which you’ll need to use to get credit for salary points from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
Additional Information/Questions
Here’s additional information about the Making the Most of Distance Learning online professional development course:
This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course.
Once you’ve successfully completed the Making the Most of Distance Learning course, you’ll earn 2 LAUSD salary points, 2 professional development credits, or 2 graduate-level professional development credits.
If you have any questions about the Making the Most of Distance Learning course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email education4equity@gmail.com.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This online professional development class has been approved by the LAUSD and UTLA Joint Salary Point Credit Committee. Please note, however, that the LAUSD does not endorse this online class provider over any other.
Making the Most of Distance Learning – Online Professional Development Course
UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9994
Course Description
Many teachers and students are faced with exceptional challenges as together they try to succeed in the teaching and learning process online. While distance learning has high potential for success, it also poses extreme risk of loss of learning. To succeed, students’ various creative, social, emotional and developmental needs must be sufficiently met.Those needs include:
Building an environment of mutual respect and rapport among all attendees in an online space
Providing adequate social engagement
Integrating exercise and movement
Promoting creative expression
Having fun through games and other means
Maintaining a high sense of meaningfulness of content and practices in the learning process
Learning also improves as families are included and involved in educational activities, and when teachers are supported with a community of fellow teachers.This course addresses each of these areas, with best practices that remedy various difficulties as well as enhance the capabilities and opportunities presented by online learning.
Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points
Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 2 professional development credits by completing this online course or 2 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 2 salary points awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose.
Target Audience
This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators.
Additional Information/Questions
Here’s additional information about the Making the Most of Distance Learning online professional development course:
This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course.
Once you’ve successfully completed the Making the Most of Distance Learning course, you’ll earn 2 LAUSD salary points, 2 professional development credits, or 2 graduate-level professional development credits.
If you have any questions about the Making the Most of Distance Learning course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This online professional development class has been approved by the LAUSD and UTLA Joint Salary Point Credit Committee. Please note, however, that the LAUSD does not endorse this online class provider over any other.
"Exercise is the single most powerful tool that you have to optimize your brain function." - John Ratey, M.D.
This course covers the value of movement and exercise, with the benefits it provides to learning, health, behavior, classroom management in the classroom, and even a teacher's ability to thrive in the teaching profession. In addition, ways to incorporate movement into instruction in and across all content areas are taught and practiced.
VIEW THE SYLLABUS
Additional information:
Normally we give professionals 6 months to complete this course. Send an email to donny.wise@gmail.com and he will - free of charge - extend your deadline to 12 months so, if you want, you can buy now and wait until summer to start your class.
The recommended pace is to finish one lesson per week for 10 weeks
Audience: Pre-K through 12th grade educators, staff & administrators
Email us at donny.wise@gmail.com if you need assistance or have questions.
DISCLAIMER: This class has been approved by UMass Global for 3 College Professional Development Graduate credits.
Many school districts around the United States put a limit on how many courses a registrant can submit per trimester or quarter. This allows districts to plan the kind of budget they need to handle salary increases. LAUSD teachers are able to submit up to 12 credits / salary points from Education4Equity, per trimester (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec).
Movement for Improvement – Online Professional Development Course
This 3-credit online course for teachers introduces the benefits of movement and how it can have a positive impact on students of all ages.
Click Here to View SyllabusLAUSD Course Code: NA-11-113
UMass Global University Course Code: EDDU 9837
Course Description
Are your students restless? Do they struggle to stay engaged for the entire class period? Would you, too, like more exercise, even when you’re on your feet all day? If so, you’ll enjoy discovering how movement can help improve learning.
Our most popular professional development course for teachers, Movement for Improvement shows you the positive impact that movement can have on learning, student behavior, classroom management, and the health of you and your students.
According to John Ratey, M.D., author of SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and The Brain, “Exercise is the single most powerful tool that you have to optimize your brain function.” in this course, you’ll earn how to put that tool to use in the classroom, in fun and creative ways.
Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course covers different aspects of movement, including:
how movement impacts the brain and learning
the effects of movement on physical and mental health
using movement as a classroom management tool
building unity through movement
movement and teaching (in all content areas)
how movement can give the brain a much-needed break
movement and multiculturalism
how movement can help you thrive as a teacher
sharing a learning activity involving movement
This 3-credit online course is approved by LAUSD for salary points and by other districts in California for professional development credits or graduate-level credits available through University of Massachusetts Global. You can check with your school district to find out which professional development credit type you need.
The course is comprised of 10 units. For each unit, you’ll read a lesson, watch a video, take a quiz, and complete an assignment. Throughout the professional development course, you’ll post your responses in an online discussion forum, for interaction with other teachers who are taking the online course.
Reviews
"This helped tremendously in my classroom because it gave me ideas of how I could include movement in my daily schedule. I saw increased student engagement, and it wasn't that hard to do. I have learned the importance of regular movement and will continue this practice in my future teaching."
"I never realized just how much movement affects your brain. The information was so interesting and has compelled me to be a lot more active with my students and in my life."
"I really enjoyed this course! By far, the best I have ever taken in my teaching career!! Thank you so much!!"
"This workshop was all related to my job. As an educator, I seek for courses to improve my teaching practices. This course provided infinite examples and research base of the importance of movement in the classroom."
"I didn't realize how important it was to incorporate movement in the classroom. This course offered me the opportunity to learn and come to understand the content and how crucial it is in the classroom. I am definitely going to try to implement everything that I have learned, as much as possible."
Learning Outcomes
In this online course, you’ll learn how movement can enhance learning and how to incorporate movement into your classroom activities.
Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points
Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 3 professional development credits by completing this online course or 3 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 3 salary points awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose.
Target Audience
This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators.
NA-11-113 is the LAUSD course code for Movement for Improvement, which you’ll need to use to get credit for salary points from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
Additional Information/Questions
Here’s additional information about the Movement for Improvement online professional development course:
This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course. If you’re enrolled in three or more 3-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
Once you’ve successfully completed the Movement for Improvement course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points, 3 professional development credits, or 3 graduate-level professional development credits.
If you have any questions about the Movement for Improvement course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
Related Courses
If you’re interested in Movement for Improvement, you might also like these related online courses:
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This online professional development class has been approved by the LAUSD and UTLA Joint Salary Point Credit Committee. Please note, however, that the LAUSD does not endorse this online class provider over any other.
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Movement for Improvement – Online Professional Development Course
This 3-credit online course for teachers introduces the benefits of movement and how it can have a positive impact on students of all ages.
Click Here to View SyllabusUMass Global University Course Code: EDDU 9837
Course Description
Are your students restless? Do they struggle to stay engaged for the entire class period? Would you, too, like more exercise, even when you’re on your feet all day? If so, you’ll enjoy discovering how movement can help improve learning.
Our most popular professional development course for teachers, Movement for Improvement shows you the positive impact that movement can have on learning, student behavior, classroom management, and the health of you and your students.
According to John Ratey, M.D., author of SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and The Brain, “Exercise is the single most powerful tool that you have to optimize your brain function.” in this course, you’ll earn how to put that tool to use in the classroom, in fun and creative ways.
Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course covers different aspects of movement, including:
how movement impacts the brain and learning
the effects of movement on physical and mental health
using movement as a classroom management tool
building unity through movement
movement and teaching (in all content areas)
how movement can give the brain a much-needed break
movement and multiculturalism
how movement can help you thrive as a teacher
sharing a learning activity involving movement
This 3-credit online course is approved by LAUSD for salary points and by other districts in California for professional development credits or graduate-level credits available through University of Massachusetts Global. You can check with your school district to find out which professional development credit type you need.
The course is comprised of 10 units. For each unit, you’ll read a lesson, watch a video, take a quiz, and complete an assignment. Throughout the professional development course, you’ll post your responses in an online discussion forum, for interaction with other teachers who are taking the online course.
Reviews
"This helped tremendously in my classroom because it gave me ideas of how I could include movement in my daily schedule. I saw increased student engagement, and it wasn't that hard to do. I have learned the importance of regular movement and will continue this practice in my future teaching."
"I never realized just how much movement affects your brain. The information was so interesting and has compelled me to be a lot more active with my students and in my life."
"I really enjoyed this course! By far, the best I have ever taken in my teaching career!! Thank you so much!!"
"This workshop was all related to my job. As an educator, I seek for courses to improve my teaching practices. This course provided infinite examples and research base of the importance of movement in the classroom."
"I didn't realize how important it was to incorporate movement in the classroom. This course offered me the opportunity to learn and come to understand the content and how crucial it is in the classroom. I am definitely going to try to implement everything that I have learned, as much as possible."
Learning Outcomes
In this online course, you’ll learn how movement can enhance learning and how to incorporate movement into your classroom activities.
Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points
Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 3 professional development credits by completing this online course or 3 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University). This course is also worth 3 salary points awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose.
Target Audience
This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators.
Additional Information/Questions
Here’s additional information about the Movement for Improvement online professional development course:
This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course. If you’re enrolled in three or more 3-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
Once you’ve successfully completed the Movement for Improvement course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points, 3 professional development credits, or 3 graduate-level professional development credits.
If you have any questions about the Movement for Improvement course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
Related Courses
If you’re interested in Movement for Improvement, you might also like these related online courses:
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This online professional development class has been approved by the LAUSD and UTLA Joint Salary Point Credit Committee. Please note, however, that the LAUSD does not endorse this online class provider over any other.
This 3-credit online course for teachers introduces the benefits of movement and how it can have a positive impact on students of all ages.
Click Here to View Syllabus
Course Description
Are your students restless? Do they struggle to stay engaged for the entire class period? Would you, too, like more exercise, even when you’re on your feet all day? If so, you’ll enjoy discovering how movement can help improve learning.
Our most popular professional development course for teachers, Movement for Improvement shows you the positive impact that movement can have on learning, student behavior, classroom management, and the health of you and your students.
According to John Ratey, M.D., author of SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and The Brain, “Exercise is the single most powerful tool that you have to optimize your brain function.” in this course, you’ll earn how to put that tool to use in the classroom, in fun and creative ways.
Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course covers different aspects of movement, including:
how movement impacts the brain and learning
the effects of movement on physical and mental health
using movement as a classroom management tool
building unity through movement
movement and teaching (in all content areas)
how movement can give the brain a much-needed break
movement and multiculturalism
how movement can help you thrive as a teacher
sharing a learning activity involving movement
The course is comprised of 10 units. For each unit, you’ll read a lesson, watch a video, take a quiz, and complete an assignment. Throughout the professional development course, you’ll post your responses in an online discussion forum, for interaction with other teachers who are taking the online course.
Reviews
"This helped tremendously in my classroom because it gave me ideas of how I could include movement in my daily schedule. I saw increased student engagement, and it wasn't that hard to do. I have learned the importance of regular movement and will continue this practice in my future teaching."
"I never realized just how much movement affects your brain. The information was so interesting and has compelled me to be a lot more active with my students and in my life."
"I really enjoyed this course! By far, the best I have ever taken in my teaching career!! Thank you so much!!"
"This workshop was all related to my job. As an educator, I seek for courses to improve my teaching practices. This course provided infinite examples and research base of the importance of movement in the classroom."
"I didn't realize how important it was to incorporate movement in the classroom. This course offered me the opportunity to learn and come to understand the content and how crucial it is in the classroom. I am definitely going to try to implement everything that I have learned, as much as possible."
Learning Outcomes
In this online course, you’ll learn how movement can enhance learning and how to incorporate movement into your classroom activities.
Target Audience
This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators.
Additional Information/Questions
Here’s additional information about the Movement for Improvement online professional development course:
This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
You have 45 days to complete all coursework from the date of enrollment.
Once you’ve successfully completed the Movement for Improvement course, you’ll earn 3 CPS Lane Credits.
If you have any questions about the Movement for Improvement course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email help@education4equity.com.
"Exercise is the single most powerful tool that you have to optimize your brain function." - John Ratey, M.D.
This course covers the value of movement and exercise, with the benefits it provides to learning, health, behavior, classroom management in the classroom, and even a teacher's ability to thrive in the teaching profession. In addition, ways to incorporate movement into instruction in and across all content areas are taught and practiced.
VIEW THE SYLLABUS
Additional information:
Fee for Ashland University creditsNOT included in price. Link will be provided after purchase on how to pay for credits.
Participants have 6 months to complete all coursework.
The recommended pace is to finish one lesson per week for 10 weeks
Audience: Pre-K through 12th grade educators, staff & administrators
Final product includes a written or presentation proposal
Movement for Improvement – Online Professional Development Course
This 3-credit online course for teachers introduces the benefits of movement and how it can have a positive impact on students of all ages.
Course Description
Are your students restless? Do they struggle to stay engaged for the entire class period? Would you, too, like more exercise, even when you’re on your feet all day? If so, you’ll enjoy discovering how movement can help improve learning.
Our most popular professional development course for teachers, Movement for Improvement shows you the positive impact that movement can have on learning, student behavior, classroom management, and the health of you and your students.
According to John Ratey, M.D., author of SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and The Brain, “Exercise is the single most powerful tool that you have to optimize your brain function.” in this course, you’ll earn how to put that tool to use in the classroom, in fun and creative ways.
Designed for all types of teachers, this online professional development course covers different aspects of movement, including:
how movement impacts the brain and learning
the effects of movement on physical and mental health
using movement as a classroom management tool
building unity through movement
movement and teaching (in all content areas)
how movement can give the brain a much-needed break
movement and multiculturalism
how movement can help you thrive as a teacher
sharing a learning activity involving movement
This 3-credit online course is approved by LAUSD for salary points and by other districts in California for professional development credits or graduate-level credits available through Brandman University. You can check with your school district to find out which professional development credit type you need.
The course is comprised of 10 units. For each unit, you’ll read a lesson, watch a video, take a quiz, and complete an assignment. Throughout the professional development course, you’ll post your responses in an online discussion forum, for interaction with other teachers who are taking the online course.
Reviews
"This helped tremendously in my classroom because it gave me ideas of how I could include movement in my daily schedule. I saw increased student engagement, and it wasn't that hard to do. I have learned the importance of regular movement and will continue this practice in my future teaching."
"I never realized just how much movement affects your brain. The information was so interesting and has compelled me to be a lot more active with my students and in my life."
"I really enjoyed this course! By far, the best I have ever taken in my teaching career!! Thank you so much!!"
"This workshop was all related to my job. As an educator, I seek for courses to improve my teaching practices. This course provided infinite examples and research base of the importance of movement in the classroom."
"I didn't realize how important it was to incorporate movement in the classroom. This course offered me the opportunity to learn and come to understand the content and how crucial it is in the classroom. I am definitely going to try to implement everything that I have learned, as much as possible."
Learning Outcomes
In this online course, you’ll learn how movement can enhance learning and how to incorporate movement into your classroom activities.
Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points
Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 3 professional development credits by completing this online course or 3 graduate level credits (awarded through Brandman University in Irvine, California). This course is also worth 3 salary points awarded by the LAUSD (Los Angeles Unified School District), depending on the credit type you choose.
Click Here to View SyllabusTarget Audience
This course is designed for all types of Pre-K through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators.
LAUSD Course Code NA-11-113
NA-11-113 is the LAUSD course code for Movement for Improvement, which you’ll need to use to get credit for salary points from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
Additional Information/Questions
Here’s additional information about the Movement for Improvement online professional development course:
This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course. If you’re enrolled in three or more 3-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
Once you’ve successfully completed the Movement for Improvement course, you’ll earn 3 LAUSD salary points, 3 professional development credits, or 3 graduate-level professional development credits.
If you have any questions about the Movement for Improvement course, or any of our other professional development online courses, please email education4equity@gmail.com.
Related Courses
If you’re interested in Movement for Improvement, you might also like these related online courses:
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This online professional development class has been approved by the LAUSD and UTLA Joint Salary Point Credit Committee. Please note, however, that the LAUSD does not endorse this online class provider over any other.
Each book for the practice test is $38 per book (per student). Since our practice tests are made for the entire grade at a school, we do not permit purchases for less than 90 students. So, after putting this product in your shopping cart, be sure to increase the product number to at least 90 - to get our price of $3420. If you have more than 92 students per grade simply enter that number and make your purchse. If you have any questions give us a call at 310-486-3169. Once you purchase, we will give you a call and ask what grade level you would like. If you purchased the print copy version of the test for your students, we will call you with an approximate time the material will be mailed to you. Please allow 3 weeks for the material to arrive.
For districts that would like to purchase the practice test for all schools in the district, we have group discounts. Simply email us at education4equity@gmail.com. For those schools and districts interested in the online practice test, the cost is $76 per student. The online practice test enables students to not only get a feel of taking the actual CAST test which is an online test, but also enables teachers to receive automatic grading and summary reports that show how well students understand the NGSS standards that the CAST tests against. This purchase cannot be made online but can only be made over the phone.
"This helped tremendously in my classroom because it gave me ideas of how I could include movement in my daily schedule. I saw increased student engagement, and it wasn't that hard to do. I have learned the importance of regular movement and will continue this practice in my future teaching."