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Cognitive Cave Art

Ready to engage students in cognitive task analysis? Focus on knowledge representation through the use of infographics and charts. This hands-on session will have you learning how to make and model infographics using free tools.

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Digital Creation Tool Spotlight

MockoFun (Free for Teachers)

MockoFUN is a virtual platform for innovative, image design. You can create backgrounds, business cards, greeting cards, Facebook posts, and flyers. Each category is replete with templates that you can start with and make your own. Want to design an infographic with a different look? MockoFUN is your creative design buddy.

Online Courses

This online, self-paced course presents an introduction to the design tool called Canva. Canva is not to be confused with the Canvas learning management system (LMS). Canva provides you with a powerful toolkit to easily and quickly create spectacular resources even if you are not a designer or an artist. If you are an artist or designer, you have a huge repository of tools all in one place to bring new creations to life at no charge. Yes, Canva is free to all K-12 educators.

The purpose of this program is to assist educators in earning their Google Certified Educator Level 1 certification. Participants who successfully complete the certification requirements will earn the TCEA Google Educator Level 1 Certification. They will also be prepared to pursue the Google Educator Level 1 Certification (certification exam cost not included). This course was updated in May, 2021 to reflect new exam expectations.

The purpose of this program is to assist educators in earning their Google Certified Educator Level 2 certification. Participants who successfully complete the certification requirements will earn the TCEA Google Educator Level 2 Certification. They will also be prepared to pursue the Google Educator Level 2 Certification (certification exam cost not included). This course was updated in May, 2021 to reflect new exam expectations.

The purpose of this program is to assist educators in earning their Google Certified Trainer (GCT) certification. Participants who successfully complete the certification requirements will earn the TCEA Certified Educator, Google Certified Trainer Certification. They will also be prepared to pursue the Google Certified Trainer (GCT) Certification via Google (that cost, if any, is not included).

The purpose of this course is to assist educators in becoming more comfortable with Google Classroom. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a TCEA Google Classroom digital badge and completion certificate.

Are you ready to learn the ways of the Jam? This course is not only informative but you are going to have a jammin’ good time throughout the five modules. Many educators use this tool to enrich their lessons with an interactive whiteboard. The course is jam-packed with how-tos, templates, and handy resources for the classroom. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a TCEA Google Jamboard digital badge and completion certificate.

The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in getting the most out of Google Sheets. This course not only covers the basics of manipulating spreadsheets but offers instant strategies and templates you can use with students in a variety of learning situations. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a TCEA Google Sheets digital badge and completion certificate.

The purpose of this course is to walk educators through the process of building a website. This particular Google tool is a great way to share resources and the most up-to-date information with students, parents, school community, or the whole world. Google Sites allows teachers to collaborate with colleagues to build a shared portal for course material. Teachers will also find setting up digital portfolios for their students easy- peasy. Google Sites is accessible from a phone, tablet, and a computer - so it’s readily available for all. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a TCEA Google Sites digital badge and completion certificate.

The purpose of this online, self-paced course is to assist educators in getting the most out of Google Slides. This course not only covers building a presentation but shares how you can leverage the powerful features and functionality of Google Slides in education. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a TCEA Google Slides digital badge and completion certificate.

The purpose of this course is to introduce blended learning, develop a process for creating engaging learning experiences leveraging blended learning models, and provide effective and efficient methods for engaging all learners. This online, self-paced course offers tools and ideas for planning and implementing blended learning models of instruction, and provides examples of authentic experiences you can use with students in a variety of learning environments.

*Note*: Have 10 or more participants to register? Get discounted pricing. Bundle pricing is also available.