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  • Aligning Curriculum with Grade Level Expectations (Summer 2010)
    This course requires an enrollment key
    This course will guide Kindergarten through Eighth Grade teachers through the process of aligning curricula to the Grade Level Expectations/Grade Span Expectations. Teachers will learn how read the GLES/GSEs, how to identify GLEs not currently addressed, and how to adjust lesson plans to incorporate them. The importance of the GLEs in the NECAP assessments will be addressed.

    For a final project, students will choose 1 Cluster/Strand of the GLEs and align their existing curricula to it. Participants will use the Backward Design Process to set new learning goals and create or modify curriculum.

    This course is meant to be the first step in an ongoing process for teachers in aligning curriculum to the GLEs.
  • Aligning Curriculum with Grade Level Expectations (Nashua 2009)
    This course requires an enrollment key
    This course will guide Kindergarten through Eighth Grade teachers through the process of aligning curricula to the Grade Level Expectations/Grade Span Expectations. Teachers will learn how read the GLES/GSEs, how to identify GLEs not currently addressed, and how to adjust lesson plans to incorporate them. The importance of the GLEs in the NECAP assessments will be addressed.

    For a final project, students will choose 1 Cluster/Strand of the GLEs and align their existing curricula to it. Participants will use the Backward Design Process to set new learning goals and create or modify curriculum.

    This course is meant to be the first step in an ongoing process for teachers in aligning curriculum to the GLEs.
  • Aligning Curriculum with Grade Level Expectations (Spring 2009)
    This course requires an enrollment key
    This course will guide Kindergarten through Eighth Grade teachers through the process of aligning curricula to the Grade Level Expectations/Grade Span Expectations. Teachers will learn how read the GLES/GSEs, how to identify GLEs not currently addressed, and how to adjust lesson plans to incorporate them. The importance of the GLEs in the NECAP assessments will be addressed.

    For a final project, students will choose 1 Cluster/Strand of the GLEs and align their existing curricula to it. Participants will use the Backward Design Process to set new learning goals and create or modify curriculum.

    This course is meant to be the first step in an ongoing process for teachers in aligning curriculum to the GLEs.
  • Developing Competencies for High School Courses (Special 2010)
    This course requires an enrollment key
    By 2008 the State of NH will require all high school courses to be competency-based. While this expectation may be daunting, when you complete Developing Competencies for High School Courses you will be confident in your ability to translate the New Hampshire Standards/Grade Span Expectations into instructional competencies. This course is designed to give you a deep understanding of competency-based curriculum design and the tools to write quality competencies.
  • Designing a Virtual Field Trip for The Elementary Classroom (Fall 2009)
    This course requires an enrollment key

    This workshop is designed to familiarize participants with the resources available to them on the World Wide Web for the purpose of guiding their students on a "field trip" using Internet resources to provide as authentic an experience as possible without really going there. Throughout this six week workshop websites will be explored and analyzed for their usefulness. Participants will become familiar with tools available via the World Wide Web to support the journey. Consideration will be made to ensure alignment with the Massachusetts State Frameworks. Each participant will leave the online workshop with a detailed lesson plan suitable for the classroom.

  • Engaging K-12 Students with Digital Portfolios (Fall 2009)
    This course requires an enrollment key
    This course is for teachers interested in helping their students develop a reflective digital portfolio that meets the New Hampshire ICT Literacy Program standards and engages and motivates students. Participants will learn about characteristics of reflective portfolios, be introduced to tools and process steps for creating digital portfolios, and review examples of portfolio contents and organization. As a final product, each course participant will create a sample student digital portfolio and a plan for improving student engagement in the portfolio process.
  • Engaging K-12 Students with Digital Portfolios (Winter 2009)
    This course requires an enrollment key
    This course is for teachers interested in helping their students develop a reflective digital portfolio that meets the New Hampshire ICT Literacy Program standards and engages and motivates students. Participants will learn about characteristics of reflective portfolios, be introduced to tools and process steps for creating digital portfolios, and review examples of portfolio contents and organization. As a final product, each course participant will create a sample student digital portfolio and a plan for improving student engagement in the portfolio process.
  • Engaging K-12 Students with Digital Portfolios (Spring08)
    This course requires an enrollment key
    This course is for teachers interested in helping their students develop a reflective digital portfolio that meets the New Hampshire ICT Literacy Program standards and engages and motivates students. Participants will learn about characteristics of reflective portfolios, be introduced to tools and process steps for creating digital portfolios, and review examples of portfolio contents and organization. As a final product, each course participant will create a sample student digital portfolio and a plan for improving student engagement in the portfolio process.
  • Using A Model to Create Competencies for High School Courses
    This course requires an enrollment key

    This course uses the hybrid model of course delivery, combining online instruction and discussions with face to face interactions. The course will include 4 face to face meetings between online weekly units that are designed to help your district develop course competencies.

    This course has been designed to provide educators with a tool kit to translate New Hampshire Grade Level/Span Expectations (GLEs/GSEs) into competencies to guide instruction. Throughout this hybrid course, exemplary practices and research will be analyzed to encourage a deep understanding of competency-based instruction. Participants will gain practical knowledge about design strategies and will be skilled in writing quality competencies that can define their course content.