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//Learn online --any time, any place!//
====Teachers—Learn to leverage the power of 1:1 computing with our innovative online courses, led by the Friday Institute's expert facilitators. Learn online, at a time most convenient to you! These high quality 7-week online professional development courses are offered as part of the Golden LEAF funded, North Carolina Learning Technology Readiness Initiative, the IMPACT-PD Initiative and the North Carolina e-Learning for Educators Initiative. These dynamic online courses are available fall and spring, offering you the flexibility to schedule at a time that meets your needs. Questions? Visit the ** E-Learning FAQ! **==== ======== ====The curriculum for our online courses follows a designated scope and sequence model, allowing you to build the skills you need to infuse your pedagogy with the power of Web 2.0. The scope and sequence model is 3 tiered: Technology/Pedagogy/Content. With a scope and sequence model founded on teaching standards, you will develop proficiency and expertise. Our curriculum is designed to build this expertise as you move from "Getting Started in a 1:1 Classroom" to integrating Web 2.0 tools in core content areas in your teaching. It is possible to begin the sequence of courses in the fall and work through the courses in your content area through the spring.====


 * ====Leverage the power of 1:1 computing to transform your lessons into a dynamic learning experience; ====
 * ====Create a classroom blueprint that accommodates an effective 1:1 learning environment; ====
 * ====Create a Classroom Acceptable Use Policy (CAUP) consistent with your school/district's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). ====

**//Meet your expert facilitator: Dr. Lisa Hervey//**

 * ====Experiment with and discuss free Web 2.0 tools for lesson development; ====
 * ==== Create an overview of an instructional activity with a Tool of the Week to enhance student learning; ====
 * ====Learn and reflect on emerging professional knowledge domains: technology, pedagogy, content, and the combination of each of these areas. ====

**//Meet your expert facilitator: Jonathan List//**

 * ====Work within an instructional framework to learn new Web 2.0 tools;====
 * ====Integrate exciting new tools into your units/lessons;====
 * ====Actively engage teachers in peer reflection on completed lessons.====

**//Meet you expert facilitator: Jaclyn Bell//**

 * ====Plan and design effective English I learning experiences supported by technology; ====
 * ==== Gain a basic knowledge, skills and understanding of concepts related to technology integration in 1:1 mobile learning devices; ====
 * ==== Understand basic concepts associated with technological, pedagogical and content knowledge. ====

**//Meet your expert facilitator: Ashley Allen//**

 * ====Learn to integrate technology into teaching linear functions to enhance student learning;====
 * ====Develop a lesson that incorporates the use of technology for teaching linear functions;====
 * ====Evaluate online activities for teaching linear functions.====

//US History and Web 2.0 Tools in 1:1 Technology Settings//

 * ====Learn to integrate technology to teach US history to enhance student learning;====
 * ====Develop a lesson that incorporates the use of Web 2.0 tools for teaching US history;====
 * ====Further students' understanding of digital history;====
 * ====Develop inquiry projects that engage students, enabling them to become more effective citizens;====
 * ====Evaluate online activities for effective instruction.====

//Co-hort based option//
====To meet a specific school/district's professional development need, we offer our online courses on a co-hort based option. A minimum of 15 participants is required to establish a co-hort. Advance notice (two months) is suggested to schedule your co-hort. For further information, contact Sophia Stone.====