Content Literacy: Grades 6-12
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Students must develop literacy skills in order to access, learn, and comprehend
And with the adoption of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) , teachers in all subject areas-science, humanities, history, social sciences, mathematics, and technology-are finding themselves actively involved in their students' literacy development, including skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language
In this course, you'll discover literacy development strategies that will make content come alive for each and every student
We'll review the new literacy standards to see how they relate to the content areas, and uncover the many ways adolescent development is connected to effective teaching
We'll explore differentiated education and see how easy it can be to deliver content to students at varying levels of literacy development
You'll also see how student learning centers can provide a valuable, real-world model of how content learning and literacy skill development can happen simultaneously in every classroom
In addition, you'll analyze your current teaching practices to identify the effective literacy development that you're already doing
We'll work together to adapt some of your favorite lessons to enhance reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language development
By the end of the course, you'll be confident in your ability to utilize the best of what's new, keep the best of what you've already got, and enjoy being a great 21st-century teacher! Note: To receive 25 hours of instruction in the State of Oregon, please ensure your school is eligible to issue professional development units, and that the course is approved by your professional learning coordinator.
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Introduction to QuickBooks Online
In this course, you'll learn to manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online
This powerful accounting software program has helped thousands of business owners just like you manage their finances
With the online version, you also gain all the advantage of computing in the cloud, so that your files will be available to you virtually anytime, anywhere
As we explore the pros and cons of online accounting, you'll soon see how easy it is to use the navigation features of QuickBooks Online
Then you'll gain hands-on experience as you learn all the ways this well-designed accounting program makes it a snap to manage your business' finances-from recording income and expenses, to entering checks and bank transfer entries, to setting up a chart of accounts
You'll see how to reconcile your checking account and manage credit card and loan payments
create and print invoices, receipts, and statements
track your payables, inventory, and receivables
create estimates
generate reports
and much more
Whether you're new to QuickBooks or have already used other versions of this software program, this course will empower you to take control of the financial accounting for your business, all with the ease and convenience of an online platform.
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Advanced Fiction Writing
Do you have a story idea but aren't sure how to begin? Do your friends say you write well, but you're not sure how to get started on that first book? Do you have a manuscript, or parts of a manuscript, and need to know how to polish it for publication? Are you a published author who wants to learn techniques to write more effectively and efficiently? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Advanced Fiction Writing is for you! In this course, you'll explore all the topics a writer needs to create a successful manuscript, including story structure, plot, character, dialogue, setting, suspense, conflict, action, viewpoint, tense, and even how to get published
Each lesson includes an assignment that will help you develop or polish your manuscript
And in the Discussion Area, you'll have an opportunity to share your work with classmates to obtain their feedback
In Advanced Fiction Writing, you'll explore the essential techniques that are often overlooked by other writing classes and textbooks
And you'll explore them in a clear, step-by-step fashion that will make it easy for you to turn your story idea into a published book
Join us for the next six weeks, and you'll never look at fiction writing the same way again!
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Math Refresher
Math isn't about plugging numbers into formulas
It's about knowing enough to make the numbers and formulas work for you
Math can be incredibly useful - but only if you understand how and when to apply it in your everyday life
This course will show you how to use math to your advantage
You won't find any theory or memorization here
The lessons that make up this course are filled with practical exercises and information that you can put to immediate use
You'll find out some very interesting things about how calculators work, and then you'll discover how best to get a handle on your income and expenses
You'll be able to check your paystub, invoices, and bank statements for errors and overcharges, and you'll become more skilled at handling money and comparing investment opportunities
You'll learn how to calculate percentages, including the proper amount to pay in tips, commissions, taxes, and discounts
You'll find out how to calculate interest rates and you'll develop a better understanding of mortgages, credit cards, and other types of loans
You'll discover a handy method for converting one type of measurement to another, and you'll be able to calculate areas correctly so you don't overspend on your next home improvement project
You'll become adept at interpreting graphs, calculating the probability that something will (or won't) happen, and understanding the statistics embedded in test results, polls, and even news stories.
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Solving Classroom Discipline Problems II
In this professional development course, you'll get the teacher training you need to deal effectively with serious discipline problems and help even the most challenging students you're teaching make more responsible choices
You'll discover how to use a new research-based six-step approach to solve severe and chronic discipline problems, including bullying, fighting, using abusive language, stealing, and refusing to work
You'll learn how to deal with the special problem of attention deficit disorder, find out how to use time-outs effectively, and see how class meetings can help solve class-wide discipline problems
We'll cover numerous preventative strategies, including 12 actions you and your colleagues can take to prevent problems from occurring in the common areas of your school, and six practical strategies that can prevent student violence
You'll gain a new understanding of what motivates severe and chronic misbehavior and, more important, what actions will help you effectively find solutions
We'll look at numerous real-life examples set in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms so you can see how to put the ideas into action in your own teaching situation
Note: To receive 25 hours of instruction in the State of Oregon, please ensure your school is eligible to issue professional development units, and that the course is approved by your professional learning coordinator.
Price : 65.00
