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CPD - Social Studies

• SOC 913 - The Stewardship of Lake Tahoe

  3 Units
  This online course investigates the political, social, economic, and environmental forces that have shaped the development of the Lake Tahoe basin. Focusing on the use of the area from the indigenous Washoe to the runaway development that accommodated the crowds of the present, students will learn how the use of the environment has led to the deterioration of the basin as well as other lake regions in the United States. Students will come away from this course with valuable lessons about how human development has affected the development of the West and how citizens and the government have attempted to solve the environmental problems that have resulted. Students will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned as they develop integrated lessons for their classroom that align to state, district or national standards, as well as the connections between these standards and the Common Core. The rich, engaging environment of the online classroom will allow you to connect with other educators as you share resources, lessons and ideas. 
  Visiting the Tahoe area is optional. Required textbook must be purchased separately. Assignments are available for teachers who are not currently in the classroom.

  Center for Professional Development students only.

• SOC 914 - Historic Carson City: Silver Capital of the West

  3 Units
  Discover Carson City, Nevada, once the smallest but most important of state capitals, the garden and social resort of the Comstock and an oasis of civilization in the desert. Incorporate numerous subject areas covered into classroom curriculim.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 916 - Historic Mono Lake

  3 Units
  Learn about the early pioneers of the Mono Basin and the fragile ecosystem of Mono Lake. Discover how this fascinating area within its volcanic surroundings creates a valuable course relevant for teaching geography, history/social studies and science.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 917 - California: Reflecting America

  2-3 Units
  Become acquainted with J.S. Holliday, Ph.D., and his study of past and present events, which led him to conclude that California's present-day image as a "risk-taking society" is the result of its formative years, mainly those of the Gold Rush and the 1860s-1880s.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 923 - Lake Erie Islands: Secluded Splendor

  3 Units
  Learn about the isles of Lake Erie, located along the north coast of Ohio. discover how history dates back to pre-glacial times and continues to include aspects of our country's growth up to and including our present culture.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 924 - American Indians: Part One - An Overview

  3 Units
  Understand American Indians with reference to stereotypes, historic beginnings, similarities, cultural diversities and "Indianness."
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 927 - American Heritage: Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown

  3 Units
  Take a unique step back to various periods in our country's history. Walk where the 17th and 18th century Englishmen and Americans carved out a nation called the United States of America and left behind a legacy of law, language, customs and a way of life.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 934 - Our National Parks

  3 Units
  Study the history of our national parks and the National Park Service, and explore the political, social and economic forces that shaped their development. Visting a national park is optional.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 935 - On the Road with Mark Twain

  3 Units
  Travel back in time with the legendary author, Mark Twain, a.k.a. Samuel Clemens. Experience the context within which this autor created many of his most profound literary contributions. Relevant for all educators, especially those teaching English, English literature, journalism and reading.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 937 - Ohio I: Lake Erie to Columbus

  3 Units
  Explore the Midwestern culture of Ohio, from Lake Erie to Columbus, and the role it played in helping shape America.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 939 - Ancient Greece

  3 Units
  Explore the historical development and impact of ancient Greece, the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and many other aspects of life that we take for granted today.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 940 - Washington D.C. - Capital Sites

  3 Units
  Discover why there is no other place in this country that directly affects every citizen as does Washington, D.C. Experience the political, cultural and social environment our capital offers.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 941 - Yellowstone Cultural History

  3 Units
  Explore the cultural history of Yellowstone National Park.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 943 - Boston and the American Revolution

  3 Units
  Discover how Boston became the center of patriot activity that moved England's American colonies toward revolution and independence. Explore the ideas, events and people of the Boston area that provided direction for the new American nation.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 944 - Social Studies Methods

  3 Units
  Explore social studies in the study of culture, people, places and environments, individual development and identity, civic ideals and practices, and global connection.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 945 - Gettysburg

  3 Units
  Learn about Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, located at the crossroads of four major highways and a stopping point for travelers. Address the national standards of analyzing chronological relationships, appreciate historical perpsective and grasp the character of the Civil War and its effects on the American people.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 946 - China: A Cultural History

  3 Units
  Explore the cultural history of China. Provide your students with insights about China's social, political, religious, economic and cultural heritage through readings, video, and CD-ROM (complete a virtual tour of China).
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 947 - Puritan New England

  3 Units
  Discover how Puritanism in colonial New England was a way of life that had a profound effect on the shaping of later American culture and self-identity. Understand how this formative culture left its imprint on American life in ways both positive and negative.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 949 - History/Social Science Curriculum on the Web

  3 Units
  Be introduced to history/social science curriculum support resources on the World Wide Web. Explore content standards and online resources. Develop online research skills that will enable you to efficiently locate additional resources.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 951 - Understanding Other Cultures

  3 Units
  Stimulate your thinking about cultural difference and how they might be enriching, instead of seeing them as mysterious or problematic. Develop multicultural skills and attitudes that will enhance your ability to understand and interact effectively with fellow human beings regardless of cultural differences.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 953 - Map Skills

  3 Units
  Explore how relevant the study of social studies map skills are to our lives. Learn about global connections, how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools and technologies to acquire, process and report information.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 954 - Agriculture: Past, Present, Future

  2-3 Units
  Become more knowledgeable about the importance of agriculture to your own state. Focus on the small farmer, the raisin industry and the content standards appropriate for presenting agriculture in the classroom.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 955 - America Goes Modern: The 1920's

  3 Units
  Learn how the 1920's were years of rapid and startling changes in the ways many Americans though and lived their lives. Study this decade that brought forth the best and worst of human nature, saw unprecedented technological advances and took America from dizzying heights of material prosperity to the despair of national economic collapse.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 956 - The Civil Rights Movement

  3 Units
  Gain an overview of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States during the 1950's and 1960's. Study how black Americans and other minority groups brought national and international attention to racial injustice, and America was turned in a new direction of living up to its creed of equality for all.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 957 - America's Founding Documents

  3 Units
  Gain a deeper understanding of the earliest years of the new American nation with implications for today. Explore three key founding documents of American political culture: the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 958 - Abraham Lincoln and His Era

  3 Units
  Discover the human side of Abraham Lincoln and probe beyond myth and legend to reveal how the real Lincoln overcame numerous obstacles to acheive recognition as America's greatest president. Reflect on an amazing story of determination, tragedy and triumph on both personal and national levels.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 959 - Japan: A Cultural History

  3 Units
  Study the cultural history of Japan. Gain insights about Japan's social, political, religious, economic and cultural heritage.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 960 - Slavery in America

  3 Units
  Trace the history and development of American slavery from early colonial times to the end of the Civil War. Explore the profound impact and study the moral debate generated by the existence of slavery in a nation whose founders professed, "All men are created equal."
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 961 - Ancient Rome

  3 Units
  Understand the world of ancient Rome, and learn how much of our government, culture and even religious outlook has a Roman imprint on it. Explore key social, political, religious, artistic, and technological aspects of what was once the world's most powerful empire.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 962A - India: A Cultural History

  3 Units
  Study the cultural history of India by gaining insights about its social, political, religious, economic and cultural heritage.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 963 - A Nation of Immigrants

  3 Units
  Explore the multi-ethnic heritage of the United States and obtain valuable insights through the experiences of earlier generations who came to this land as "new" Americans. Understand the "how" and "why" of America's rise to greatness as "a nation of immigrants."
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 964 - A History of Mexico

  3 Units
  Discover the rich political, cultural, and social history of Mexico from ancient times to the present. Great pre-Columbian civilizations, the Spanish Conquest, the role of the Catholic Church, the achievement of independence, struggle and loss in the Mexican-American War, political instability, foreign intervention, and modernization in the 19th century, the resolution of the early 20th century, and Mexico's continued development through the early 21st century are covered.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 965 - Multicultural Education: Personal Perspectives

  3 Units
  Designed for classroom teachers, this course provides interviewees' defintions of multicultural education, why it is important for teachers to focus their curriculum on the understanding and appreciation of all cultures and individuals. and their suggestions for classroom strategies.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 966 - Multicultural Americans

  3 Units
  Designed for classroom teachers, this course traces multicultural American groups and individuals from migration and immigration through their participation in America's struggles and their own quest for civil rights. Multicultural commonalities and differences include customs and folklore.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 967 - Scientific Revolution: 1500-1800

  3 Units
  Explore the key discoveries, theories, personalities and impact of the Scientific Revolution in Europe in the 16th through 18th centuries, including the conflict between scientifiec advances and traditional religious and cultural views of the period.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 968 - The American Presidency

  3 Units
  Explore the development of the American presidency from its Constitutional beginnings in 1787 through the development of political parties, primary elections and modern media-centered campaigning. Focus on key individuals and their strengths, weaknesses and contributions to the office that have helped make the presidency the most powerful political position in the world.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 969 - The Great Depression

  3 Units
  Can the Great Depression happen again? Explore the causes, events, policies, personalities and human tragedy and triumph of the Great Depression in America from an interdisciplinary historical perspective that will examine economic, political, psychological and sociological aspects of the greatest economic crisis ever faced by the United States.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 970 - Baseball as American Culture

  3 Units
  This course examines the game of baseball as an integral part of American culture from its origins to the present day. Develop an understanding of our "national past time" and discover how the game is a reflection of America.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 971 - New York City and The American Revolution

  3 Units
  Examine the importance of New York City in the nation's struggle for independence from 1775-1783. More than any other city in America, New York City was a key strategic location for both sides in the American Revolution. The course offers a travel option that will allow the participant to visit New York City and see first-hand sites were important during the American Revolution.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 972 - Exploring the San Joaquin River

  3 Units
  This travel course is based on a two-four day visitation of the Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway. Examine the history, geography and uses of the San Joaquin River, paying close attention to the effect humanity has had on the landscape.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 973 - Ben Franklin's Philadelphia

  3 Units
  Examine the life of Benjamin Franklin and his impact upon the city of Philadelphia, PA, learning about his achievements and role in American History. Develop curriculum lessons, field trips and projects about Franklin and Philadelphia.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 974 - Hudson River History

  3 Units
  This course will examine the history of one of the most important waterways in America. No other river has held such importance in the history and development of the United States. Participants will become more knowledgeable about this great waterway and explore the rich history, beginning with the early Native American cultures and the voyages of European explorers.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 975 - Cesar Chavez: Historical Peacemaker

  3 Units
  Acquaint yourself with the life of Cesar Chavez and his work with the United Farm Workers Movement. Explore Chavez' moral vision, which lies rooted in Catholicism, the belief in human dignity and the power of non-violent resistance.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 976 - American West: A Video Course

  3 Units
  The course will provide teachers with conceptual understanding of the American West and concrete teachable units for classroom settings. The course interacts between the Ken Burns video series The American West (produced for PBS), the accompanying text by Geoffrey C. Ward, The West: An Illustrated History, and the accompanying PBS internet site. The three provide intriquing possibilities for creative classroom learning. This course is designed for social science educators in middle and secondary schools. Ths course meets all 10 National Content Standards for Social Science.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 978 - 9/11: Tragedy and Triumph

  3 Units
  On September 11, 2001, the United States suffered through the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. This course will examine the history of Al Qaeda and its attacks on the United States on 9/11. These attacks forever changed the course of American history and were the result of years of planning by Al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden. This course will examine the originas of modern Islamic fundamentalism and its increasing animosity toward the United States. Students will learn about the life of Osama Bin Laden and the emergence of an international terrorist organization called Al-Qaeda. The course will also examine the debate between the need for security and protection of individual freemon in a democracy threatened by Terrorism. Students will have a travel option to see the memorials in New York City, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, PA. This course is aligned to National Standards, U.S. History Content Standards for Grades 5-12, National Council For Social Studies Standards. Teachers will align lessons to include Common Core State Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 979 - Comparing World Governments

  3 Units
  Examine various government systems and political ideologies from around the world: Great Britain, China, Iran, Russia, Mexico, and Nigeria. Emphasis will be placed on each country's government structure, economic systems, elections, political parties, sources or tension, social movements, and current policy challenges.
  Required textbook purchased separately. 

  Center for Professional Development students only.

CPD - Special Education

• SED 900 - Inclusion: What, Why and How

  3 Units
  This online course will explore the history of special education and inclusion, the pros and cons of including special needs in the classroom, the role of general education teachers and the strategies necessary to help special education students succeed.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SED 901 - High Incidence Disabilities

  3 Units
  As families look for special education options outside of public schools, more and more children with special needs are being served in private and parochial schools. This course will provide an overview of the most commonly found disabilities in private schools, while providing educators with the tools needed to serve all children. Using differentiated teaching techniques as indicated by state and federal special education law, educators will learn practical strategies and interventions.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SED 902 - Special Education and Private Schools

  3 Units
  This course provides insight regarding special education law and its impact on private and parochial schools from grades pre-school through 12th. Participants will research their individual states and create materials that they can use to request an educational assessment from the public schools while learning about funding allocations to private schools. Educators will learn about the IEP process and their role in that process, they will also gain understanding of reported scores and how to implement strategies based on the assessment report.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SED 903 - Adaptive PE: Inclusive Games/Sports

  3 Units
  Develop a lifelong commitment to the inclusion of all students in physical education activities. Learn how to modify sports, games and physical activities to make them appropriate for students with disabilities.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SED 904 - Special Education Law and Ethics

  3 Units
  This course will involve an in-depth examination of California and federal laws which affect the lives and education of individuals who have disabilities and discuss the ethics involved in providing services to this population. Special education law for children from birth to age 22 will be covered. Although there are no official state or national standards for special education, the Council for Exceptional Children (cec.sped.org) is regarded as the national representative of special education expectations. CEC ethical standards and best practices will be used as a core to special education expectations.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SED 905 - Special Needs Programs

  3 Units
  God has divinely placed students with special needs in your class. Teaching them, and meeting their unique needs, is what this course is all about. The statistics are rising, and more special need students are in our faith- based schools. This course provides a step-by-step foundation on how to start a special needs program in your class or school. It will build upon Kingdom perspectives to empower, and necessary steps to better teach special need students in a Christian setting. Meeting the unique needs of these students by bridging school to home and community is possible. Discover the ministry God has given you.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• SOC 977 - Vietnam War: A Video History

  3 Units
  The Vietnam War created divisions in the American political body like no other conflict since the Civil War. Those divisions were both about the role of America in the world and the structure of American society. Thus the course permits us to look at important internal issues in U.S. history, its place on the world stage, Vietnamese history and the way in which localized conflicts became part of the larger Cold War between East and West. The 11-part series (one hour each) begins with the roots of the conflict and traces it through the American withdrawal in 1975 and beyond.
  Center for Professional Development students only.

CPD - Technology

• TEC 908 - Internet: The Connected Classroom

  3 Units
  Learn about the exciting world of the Internet and develop skills to fully integrate the Internet into your classroom. Be guided through the use of online communication tools, educational resources on the Internet and webpage design tools.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 910 - Internet: A Course of Exploration

  3 Units
  Discover fun, easy and practical ways to learn about the Internet. Improve your instruction, stay in contact with others, find the latest research, access volumes of resources and/or provide an exciting medium for your educational environment.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 911 - Comprehensive Technology Use Planning

  3 Units
  A Technology use plan is a powerful, dynamic tool that creates and sustains a technology-rich educational environment. Examples, guidelines, sample plans, surveys and activities model the process of developing a TUP. Submitting a completed plan is not required to pass the course.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 912 - Web Searching

  3 Units
  Develop the skills needed to find information on the World Wide Web. Learn to develop search strategies, use search engines, web indexes, online libraries and ready-reference websites, conduct advanced web searches and optimize web resource management skills.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 914 - Troubleshooting the Macintosh

  3 Units
  Learn to solve Macintosh computer problems. Develop strategies necessary to solve common problems and understand the Macintosh in non-technical "plain English" terms.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 915 - Computer Graphics for Teachers

  3 Units
  Tailored to beginners, this course introduces the concepts, functions and basic tools common to all computer graphics programs to create, visually enhance and personalize teaching materials-bulletin boards, quizzes, newsletters, even web graphics. Hands-on, skills-based projects reinforce learning by doing.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 920 - Word - The Ultimate Writing Tool

  3 Units
  Discover how Word can play a key role in the classroom providing authentic assessment, student-centered learning activities and collaborative project-based learning. Move through the basics and onto advanced features, including multimedia, which can have a positive impact on student achievement.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 921 - Excel - The Ultimate Information Tool

  3 Units
  Learn how Excel can be used to increase student achievement and improve data analysis skills, and how this tool can help manage your classroom. Study formulas, calculations, charting, linking, database functions, macros and text functions.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 922 - Powerful Presentations Using PowerPoint

  3 Units
  Bring your presentations to life and improve their impact with ease. Learn to make powerful, professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint by following a step-by-step process to easily learn the program's rich features from beginning to advanced.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 923 - Introduction to Computers for Teachers

  3 Units
  Easy-to follow, step-by-step instructions in "plain English" for hands-on, practical projects provide the basic skills needed to become productive, competent, confident computer-users. Both Windows and Macintosh novices will soon be word processing, creating graphics, producing simple spreadsheets, surfing the web and emailing colleagues.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 924 - Microsoft Publisher: Communicating to the World

  3 Units
  Learn the basics of desktop publishing with Microsoft Publisher.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 925 - Advanced Computer Graphics - Photoshop, Bryce and Poser

  3 Units
  Experienced computer-users explore the creative capabilities of a trio of applications-PhotoShop, Bryce and Poser (demonstration versions provided) to create professional-quality, photorealistic and 3D artwork.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 931 - Video Production: iMovie

  3 Units
  Learn the basics of creating and editing movies with iMovie.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 931P - Video Production: Adobe Premiere Elements

  3 Units
  Become a movie mogul and learn the basics of creating and editing movies with Adobe Premiere Elements.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 933 - Technology and School Administration

  3 Units
  Look at new ways of doing things, breaking out of standard practices and collectively finding a better way, resulting in well-managed schools and improved student achievement. Issues addressed include security, privacy, copyright law, equity of access, funding, staff development, policy development and effective and efficient management.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 935 - Web Publishing: Dreamweaver MX

  3 Units
  Experience developing web pages at various levels with Dreamweaver MX. Please email the instructor with what version you are using so the proper textbook will be sent.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 936 - Multimedia: Digital Imaging for Educators

  3 Units
  Focus on digital media with an emphasis on photography, and understand the basics of using digital photos and other digital media in the classroom.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 938 - Computers in the Classroom: Teaching and Learning with Technology

  3 Units
  Innovative, motivated, knowledgeable teachers can enhance and enrich teaching and learning with technology, stimulating and engaging students. Learning theory, social contexts, special needs students, gender equity and equality of access are addressed, followed by practical, hands-on projects focused on increasing achievement and productivity.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 939 - Microsoft Access: Exploring Databases

  3 Units
  Learn databases and their uses with the exploration of Microsoft Access. Improve your standards-based instruction, manage student developed information, teach searching skills and provide an exciting medium for your educational environment.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 940 - Virtual Field Trips

  3 Units
  Motivate and engage your students in a way that makes subject matter come alive. Learn about the taking and making of virtual field trips using the World Wide Web.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 942 - WebQuests: Implementing Technology Integration

  3 Units
  Learn about using and creating the increasingly popular WebQuest. Obtain strategies, steps, guidelines, tools and resources for developing standards-based WebQuests that require critical and creative thinking skills.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 943 - Multimedia: Integrating Photoshop Elements

  3 Units
  Focus on digital media with an emphasis on integrating enhanced and redesigned images into your curriculum.
  NOTE: If unfamiliar with digital cameras or scanners, TEC 936  would be a recommended prerequisite for this course. Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 944 - Animation Technology

  3 Units
  Become familiar with the basics of animation using the powerful software program Flash. Get acquainted with all areas of computer animation and the powerful tools available to produce stunning PowerPoint animations, web animation, Flash websites and even interactive CD-ROMS.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 945 - Graphics on the Web

  3 Units
  Receive an introduction to the basics of graphics and how they are used on the Internet. Get acquainted with all areas of computer graphics and produce eye catching graphics.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 946 - Podcasting for Educators

  3 Units
  Publish lectures to your students using inexpensive equipment and simple software. Make lectures and resources available through the Internet using MP3 players and computers.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 947 - Microsoft Outlook

  2 Units
  Learn to manage different categories of data with Outlook. Learn to schedule tasks, dates, e-mail and contacts.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 948 - Teaching and Learning Online

  3 Units
  With the explosive growth of online instruction, see what it really means to learn in this environment. Discover what distinguishes online from traditional instruction as you explore teaching strategies, and the theories and concepts that apply to the online classroom.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 949 - Communicate with Acrobat Pro

  3 Units
  Master the art of document management with Adobe's Acrobat Pro, and learn to create a PDF document or share documents in combined PDF format. Learn Acrobat Pro and change the way you run your classroom of the future.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 950 - Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom

  3 Units
  Blogs, wikis, social networks, social bookmarks, podcasts, RSS feeds and photo sharing are Web 2.0 tools native to today's students that can innovatively be harnessed to transform and expand teaching and learning.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 951 - Instructional Blogging for Educators

  3 Units
  Instructional blogging is a new technological technique to facilitate better teaching and learning through authentic publishing skills and computer applications. Publish content to your students and other classroom stakeholders, without technology (HTML, FTP, XML, etc.) or web pages getting in the way.
  Center for Professional Development students only
• TEC 954 - Interactive Whiteboards: Smartboards in the Classroom

  3 Units
  Interactive Whiteboard is designed for any teacher, technology coordinator, principal or librarian working with an Interactive Whiteboard. Through the process of completing the required assignments the participants will develop strategies for using the Interactive Whiteboard in their curriculum.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 955 - OpenOffice.org for Teachers

  3 Units
  OpenOffice.org is the leading open-source software, developed as a free, fully compatible alternative to Microsoft Office. Learn the basics of OpenOffice.org, from installation to the creation, saving, printing and sharing of a variety curriculum-rich documents. This course is suitable for teachers of all subjects and grade levels.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 956 - Desktop Publishing with iWork

  3 Units
  Desktop Publishing with iWork is designed for the teacher, technology coordinator, principal or anyone working with iWork on the Macintosh computer. Develop strategies for using desktop publishing with iWork in your classroom and understand how the various applications of iWork can be seamlessly integrated into the curriculum.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 957 - All Things Google

  3 Units
  All Things Google will introduce educators to several free Google tools, such as Google Docs, Google Earth, Blogger, YouTube, Picasa and many more. Emphasis will be placed on how these tools can impact classroom practice. This course is designed for the instructor who wants to use free, powerful, collaborative tools with their colleagues, students and community.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 958 - Photoshop CS4 for Teachers

  3 Units
  Photoshop CS4, the world-standard for digital image editing, is the quintessential tool for designing and manipulating images. A must-know for teachers of photography, multimedia, journalism and art, Photoshop CS4 pushes the boundaries of digital image editing like never before.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 959 - Google Docs for Educators

  3 Units
  Do you want to change the way your work gets done? Do you want to enhance all your lessons with collaborative learning? Now, you and your students can use the free web-based collaborative productivity tools provided by Google, making it possible to have access to your documents around the world, on or offline. Google Docs will do that and more.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 960 - Internet: Classroom on Wire

  3 Units
  Put your ability to navigate the Internet to some practical use. Search the Internet to enhance your classroom lessons and units. Pick various listed websites to explore for your own classroom.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 961 - Computer Projects for the Classroom

  3 Units
  Use personal productivity software to develop classroom projects, providing strategies for improving student's academic achievement and your own teacher effectiveness. Cross the digital divide by ensuring that students are technologically literate and encourage the effective integration of technology to establish successful instructional methods.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 962 - Google Maps and Earth in the Classroom

  3 Units
  Learn to incorporate Google Maps and Google Earth into creative, standards based lessons, and personalize the features that have direct application to your classroom. Applicable to all grade levels, this course provides the ability to explore the planet from a desktop.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 963 - Digital Storytelling

  3 Units
  Using a project-based approach, students will develop a slide show that can be output as a movie file using the Photo Story 3 program. This is a free and easy program through Microsoft (Windows only) that is great to use in the class.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 964 - iPod Touch in the Classroom

  3 Units
  Explore the classroom use of the iPod Touch, a powerful hand-held computer capable of running thousands of educational apps as well as viewing textbooks, videos and Internet resources via built-in WiFi. Course materials include an iPod Touch simulator for PC and Mac, so owning an iPod is not required to complete the course.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 965 - Teach with Moodle

  3 Units
  Gain the essential skills and knowledge to be an effective online instructor and meet needs of 21st century students as identified in the NETP. Moodle will be experienced from a student and instructor perspective as you acquire technical skills, instructional strategies and design principles necessary for online teaching.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 966 - Project Based Learning Using Information Technology

  3 Units
  Prepare your students for their future career paths by having them work in a Project-Based Learning using Information Technology (PBL IT) environment. Learn how to design and implement PBL IT units of study that will motivate your students to do online research, multimedia authoring, writing, collaboration and public speaking.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 967 - Facebook in the Classroom

  3 Units
  Welcome to Facebook. Teachers connecting with students and parents. The instructional focus is on the teacher who wants to become a confident user of Facebook to enhance communication with parents and in some cases, students. By the conclusion, participants will have created a personal profile as well as a classroom group page that may be used instantly in the classroom.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 968 - Expand Your Classroom with YouTube

  3 Units
  Have you ever wanted an easy way to help your students after school hours? Solve this dilemma as you create videos to post on YouTube and other sites like TeacherTube. You will also find useful videos online and then learn how to download them to show on campus if YouTube is blocked.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 973 - Data Driven Decision Marking

  3 Units
  Use different data analysis strategies, evaluate state and local benchmarks, develop action plans and communicate information about a student's progress with parents. Although helpful, having your own report generating tool is not a requirement.
  Center for Professional Development students only.
• TEC 977 - Cloud Computing for Educators

  3 Units
  The purpose of this class is to provide educators with many tools to make their life as a classroom instructor easier and more organized with a side benefit of helping them make their lesson plans more fun and technologically oriented for their students.
  Center for Professional Development students only.

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