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As we head into the new year, what better way to start than with technology that will increase authentic student engagement? In Tech Essentials, classroom teachers will discover strategic ways to reach out to students while increasing effectiveness through result-based technology for all ages . Teachers will discover ways in which technology can increase student achievement and engagement through its data collecting methods . This class is a must for teachers who want to create effective methods in developing critical thinking skills for all students . Please join us in this opportunity to empower student learning through the use of classroom technology . An additional fee of $80, payable by check to Jon Maska, is due the first day of class . This course is an online class . Participants will use Moodle to complete their work . Additional computer requirements may be found at: www .friends .edu/technology/ . Enrollment closes prior to start date to allow time to establish Moodle accounts . If you need assistance with Moodle prior to class start date, please call Help Desk at 316-295-5767 or email at helpdesk@friends .edu .
For course information, contact Jon at jon_maska@friends.edu.
Learning Forward Standards: 1, 5 KEPPS Standards: 1, 2, 3, 8 Book: N/A Materials Fee: N/A Supplies: Laptop/Computer to access Zoom and Moodle . Prerequisites: Students are required to access Friends
University email account for all correspondence . For assistance, contact Help Desk at 316-295-5767 during business hours .
CRN: 20594 Meeting Dates: 01/29/2022-03/25/2022 Enrollment Ends: 02/07/2022 Location: Online
Jon Maska & David vanThullenar Workshops
Implementing Tech Essentials is an extension of the previously offered course, Tech Essentials, allowing educators to apply previously gained knowledge in the form of professional practice . Student engagement is a growing concern in the education profession and needs to be addressed with meaningful, research-based strategies . By embracing the challenge increasing student achievement, educators will have the opportunity to extend best practices with authentic tech strategies and learning experiences that address the needs of student engagement . In Implementing Tech Essentials, teachers will develop plans of action and instruction that support technology which promotes and stimulates student engagement . An additional fee of $80, payable by check to Jon Maska, is due the first day of class . This course is an online class . Participants will use Moodle to complete their work . Additional computer requirements may be found at: www .friends .edu/technology/ . Enrollment closes prior to start date to allow time to establish Moodle accounts . If you need assistance with Moodle prior to class start date, please call Help Desk at 316-295-5767 or email at helpdesk@friends .edu .
For course information, contact Jon at jon_maska@friends.edu.
Learning Forward Standards: 1, 5 KEPPS Standards: 1, 2, 3, 8 Book: N/A Materials Fee: N/A Supplies: Laptop/Computer to access Zoom and Moodle . Prerequisites: Students must also be enrolled in the
Tech Essentials class .
CRN: 20595 Meeting Dates: 02/05/2022-03/30/2022 Enrollment Ends: 02/15/2022 Location: Online
Taking a practical approach to developing student growth mindsets and using research-based strategies to acquire knowledge will enhance the learning experience in almost any classroom . For educators, one must explore, model, and teach specific learning strategies that can help students experience higher levels of success as they develop a growth mindset . In Student Developed Mindsets, we will explore a wide range of strategies to develop growth mindsets proven to impact student learning . Once in place, these strategies will maintain a growth mindset that can guide students to experience a positive, upward learning spiral of success . An additional fee of $80, payable by check to Jon Maska, is due the first day of class . This course is an online class . Participants will use Moodle to complete their work . Additional computer requirements may be found at: www .friends .edu/technology/ . Enrollment closes prior to start date to allow time to establish Moodle accounts . If you need assistance with Moodle prior to class start date, please call Help Desk at 316-295-5767 or email at helpdesk@friends .edu .
For course information, contact Jon at jon_maska@friends.edu.
Learning Forward Standards: 3, 5 KEPPS Standards: 1, 2, 5, 8 Book: N/A Materials Fee: N/A Supplies: Laptop/Computer to access Zoom and Moodle . Prerequisites: Students are required to access Friends
University email account for all correspondence . For assistance, contact Help Desk at 316-295-5767 during business hours .
CRN: 20596 Meeting Dates: 02/26/2022-03/31/2022 Enrollment Ends: 03/07/2022 Location: Online Applying Student Developed Mindsets Instructors: Jon Maska & David vanThullenar 2 credits Grade Levels: ALL Tuition: $200 Delivery: Online Instructor Fee: $80
Applying Student Developed Mindsets is a learning extension of the previously offered course, Student Developed Mindsets, allowing educators to apply previously gained knowledge in the form of applied professional practice . This fast-growing strategy has been developing and proven to increase educator effectiveness and demonstrate positive results from students . Through meaningful research-based strategies, educators will have the opportunity to extend best practices which demonstrate effective student learning for long term change . Educators will develop plans of action and instruction that demonstrate growth mindset that lead to higher levels of academic achievement . An additional fee of $80, payable by check to Jon Maska, is due the first day of class . This course is an online class . Participants will use Moodle to complete their work . Additional computer requirements may be found at: www .friends .edu/ technology/ . Enrollment closes prior to start date to allow time to establish Moodle accounts . If you need assistance with Moodle prior to class start date, please call Help Desk at 316-295-5767 or email at helpdesk@friends .edu .
For course information, contact Jon at jon_maska@friends.edu.
Learning Forward Standards: 3, 5, 6 KEPPS Standards: 1, 2, 5, 8 Book: N/A Materials Fee: N/A Supplies: Laptop/Computer to access Zoom and Moodle . Prerequisites: Students must also be enrolled in the
Student Developed Mindsets class .
CRN: 20597 Meeting Dates: 03/05/2022-04/30/2022 Enrollment Ends: 03/15/2022 Location: Online
Student Learning Communities provides a roadmap for educators to engage students with a structured way to solve problems, share insight, and help one another continually develop new skills and expertise . Like the professional learning communities they resemble, Student Learning Communities will provide opportunities for dynamic collaborative learning . Advance academic, social and emotional strategies with practicality are the focus . Join us as we explore ways to provide explicit instruction on the implementation process of student learning communities . An additional fee of $80, payable by check to Jon Maska, is due the first day of class . This course is an online class . Participants will use Moodle to complete their work . Additional computer requirements may be found at: www .friends .edu/technology/ . Enrollment closes prior to start date to allow time to establish Moodle accounts . If you need assistance with Moodle prior to class start date, please call Help Desk at 316-295-5767 or email at helpdesk@friends .edu .
For course information, contact Jon at jon_maska@friends.edu.
Learning Forward Standards: 3, 5 KEPPS Standards: 1, 5, 8 Book: N/A Materials Fee: N/A Supplies: Laptop/Computer to access Zoom and Moodle . Prerequisites: Students are required to access Friends
University email account for all correspondence . For assistance, contact Help Desk at 316-295-5767 during business hours .
CRN: 20599 Meeting Dates: 03/26/2022-05/02/2022 Enrollment Ends: 04/04/2022 Location: Online Implementing Learning Communities Instructors: Jon Maska & David vanThullenar 2 credits Grade Levels: ALL Tuition: $200 Delivery: Online Instructor Fee: $80
Implementing Learning Communities is a learning extension of the previously offered course, Student Learning Communities, by applying professional practice into the classroom . Understanding the function of learning communities in the education profession needs to be implemented with meaningful, research-based strategies . By applying the concepts to meet the needs of all students, educators will have the opportunity to extend best practices with authentic strategies and learning experiences that address the challenge of student improvement . In Implementing Learning Communities, teachers will develop plans of action and instruction that focus in on the academic, social, and emotional needs for continual student growth while using the learning community strategies . An additional fee of $80, payable by check to Jon Maska, is due the first day of class . This course is an online class . Participants will use Moodle to complete their work . Additional computer requirements may be found at: www .friends .edu/technology/ . Enrollment closes prior to start date to allow time to establish Moodle accounts . If you need assistance with Moodle prior to class start date, please call Help Desk at 316-295-5767 or email at helpdesk@friends .edu .
For course information, contact Jon at jon_maska@friends.edu.
Learning Forward Standards: 3, 5, 6 KEPPS Standards: 1, 2, 5, 8 Book: N/A Materials Fee: N/A Supplies: Laptop/Computer to access Zoom and Moodle . Prerequisites: Students must also be enrolled in the
Student Learning Communities class .
CRN: 20600 Meeting Dates: 04/02/2022-05/07/2022 Enrollment Ends: 04/12/2022 Location: Online
