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Gmail and Google Tools: 1 Graduate-Level PD Credit

$140.00 – $167.00

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1 Brandman University Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit, 1 Professional Development Credit
This class introduces you to the powerful and free Gmail and Google tools that not only enable you to email others, but also allows you to turn your classroom into an online writing, reading, analyzing, and collaborating environment. One teacher reported that after taking this class, trips to the copy machine were greatly reduced since now they know they could give assignments, list information, and get homework returned – all through Google’s tools.

Learn how to use Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides and how to use Google Tools to empower your students’ creativity, ideation, and collaboration skills.
This course provides the following types of credit:
(Massachusetts) 15 PDPs. Approved by Mass Department of ESE for PDPs. Note: PDPs are determined by the number of clock hours. The number of PDPs may vary according to participant, up to a maximum of 15 PDPs. Participants must document their clock hours in order to receive credit.

(General) 1 graduate-level PDU. Transcripts in sealed envelope provided by Brandman University. University processing fee not included; $90 per credit + course fee. Course number: EDKU 9096

Please check with your school district or local authority on whether the kind of credit this course provides can be used towards meeting your professional development, salary differential, or credential renewal needs.

For questions, email [email protected].

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Microsoft PowerPoint for the Classroom: 1 Graduate-Level PD Credit

$140.00 – $167.00

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1 Brandman University Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit, 1 Professional Development Credit
Learn to create impressive presentations.
Microsoft PowerPoint is the world’s most commonly used presentation software. In this course, you will learn more than just how to use PowerPoint. You will also learn the secret to giving impressive presentations – to your classroom, to your open house attendees, and to decision makers.

Learn the basics of how to use PowerPoint and how to teach your students to use PowerPoint.
This course provides the following types of credit:
(Massachusetts) 15 PDPs. Approved by Mass Department of ESE for PDPs. Also listed on MyLearningPlan for Boston Public School teachers. Note: PDPs are determined by the number of clock hours. The number of PDPs may vary according to participant, up to a maximum of 15 PDPs. Participants must document their clock hours in order to receive credit.

1 graduate-level PDU. Transcripts in sealed envelope provided by Brandman University. University processing fee not included; $90 per credit + course fee. Course number: EDKU 9105

Please check with your school district or local authority on whether the kind of credit this course provides can be used towards meeting your professional development, salary differential, or credential renewal needs.

For questions, email [email protected].

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Microsoft Excel in the Classroom: 2 Graduate-Level PD Credits

$150.00 – $267.00

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2 Brandman University Graduate-Level Professional Development Credits, 2 Professional Development Credits
Learn to organize your life, your classroom, and your future with Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that will give you life a sense of order, consistency, and organization. From student rosters, to mathematics graphs, to your own budget – Excel is a great way to organize information and then visualize that information in meaningful ways.

Learn the basic and advanced features of Excel including creating a budget, creating a chart or graph, and summarizing formulas and information that is important to you.
This course provides the following types of credit:
(Massachusetts) 30 PDPs. Approved by Mass Department of ESE for PDPs. Also listed on MyLearningPlan for Boston Public School teachers. Note: PDPs are determined by the number of clock hours. The number of PDPs may vary according to participant, up to a maximum of 30 PDPs. Participants must document their clock hours in order to receive credit.

(General) 2 graduate-level PDUs. Transcripts in sealed envelope provided by Brandman University. University processing fee not included; $90 per credit + course fee. Course number: EDKU 9138

Please check with your school district or local authority on whether the kind of credit this course provides can be used towards meeting your professional development, salary differential, or credential renewal needs.

For questions, email [email protected].

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Microsoft Word in the Classroom: 1 Graduate-Level PD Credit

$140.00 – $167.00

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1 Brandman University Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit, 1 Professional Development Credit
This class will teach you how to use the world's most popular document processing tool - Microsoft Word. Starting from the basics of how to create a simple document and progressing all the way to learning how to create professional looking parent-teacher letters, compositions, brochures, and fliers, you will learn how to master Microsoft Word as well as how to create lesson plans that teach your students how to use Microsoft Word. For the busy professional, tips are given how to embed Microsoft Word assignments into your existing lesson plans.

Learn how to teach your students to use Microsoft Word.
This course provides the following types of credit:
(Massachusetts) 15 PDPs. Approved by Mass Department of ESE for PDPs. Also listed on MyLearningPlan for Boston Public School teachers. Note: PDPs are determined by the number of clock hours. The number of PDPs may vary according to participant, up to a maximum of 15 PDPs. Participants must document their clock hours in order to receive credit.

(General) 1 graduate-level PDU. Transcripts in sealed envelope provided by Brandman University. University processing fee not included; $90 per credit + course fee. Course number: EDKU 9102

Please check with your school district or local authority on whether the kind of credit this course provides can be used towards meeting your professional development, salary differential, or credential renewal needs.

For questions, email [email protected].

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The iPad Enabled Classroom: 1 Graduate-Level PD Credit

$140.00 – $167.00

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1 Brandman University Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit, 1 Professional Development Credit
Learn how to use the iPad for increased learning.
In this class, you will be led from the basics of how to turn on an iPad, all the way to how to use it to do math problems, help English Language Learners, and utilize key apps that enhance learning.

Learn how to teach your students to use the iPad and learn many resources and learning tools available for the iPad.
This course provides the following types of credit:
(Massachusetts) 15 PDPs. Approved by Mass Department of ESE for PDPs. Also listed on MyLearningPlan for Boston Public School teachers. Note: PDPs are determined by the number of clock hours. The number of PDPs may vary according to participant, up to a maximum of 15 PDPs. Participants must document their clock hours in order to receive credit.

(General) 1 graduate-level PDU. Transcripts in sealed envelope provided by Brandman University. University processing fee not included; $90 per credit + course fee. Course number: EDKU 9104

Please check with your school district or local authority on whether the kind of credit this course provides can be used towards meeting your professional development, salary differential, or credential renewal needs.

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Technology for Math Enrichment: 3 Graduate-Level PD Credits

$99.00 – $375.00

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3 Brandman University Graduate-Level Professional Development Credits, 3 Professional Development Credits

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Learn to make math problems relevant to the daily life of your students.
This class will feel like you are sitting at a dinner table with a group of teachers from different schools, talking about how to make math practical and relevant to students at your grade level. With this class, you will want to prepare yourself for learning up to 30 to 40 new websites and applications on the web that make math fun, engaging, and practical.

Learn how to use technology to help students master math concepts outlined in the Common Core standards.
This course provides the following types of credit:
(Massachusetts) 45 PDPs. Approved by Mass Department of ESE for PDPs. Note: PDPs are determined by the number of clock hours. The number of PDPs may vary according to participant, up to a maximum of 45 PDPs. Participants must document their clock hours in order to receive credit.

(General) 3 graduate-level PDUs. Transcripts in sealed envelope provided by Brandman University. University processing fee not included; $90 per credit + course fee. Course number: EDKU 9101

Please check with your school district or local authority on whether the kind of credit this course provides can be used towards meeting your professional development, salary differential, or credential renewal needs.

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Apple Keynote: 1 Graduate-Level PD Credit

$140.00 – $167.00

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1 Brandman University Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit, 1 Professional Development Credit
Learn to make effective and well-designed presentations using Keynote
This class will unlock Apple Keynote's features and help teachers use this Apple presentation software to open up the right side (the artistic side) of the brain.

Learn how to Apple Keynote in the classroom.
This course provides the following types of credit:
(Massachusetts) 15 PDPs. Approved by Mass Department of ESE for PDPs. Note: PDPs are determined by the number of clock hours or PDUs. If the course is taken for PDUs, each PDU is worth 15 PDPs. If the course is not taken for PDUs, but for PDPs only, the number of PDPs may vary according to participant, up to a maximum of 15 PDPs. Participants must document their clock hours in order to receive credit.

(General) 1 graduate-level PDU. Transcripts in sealed envelope provided by Brandman University. University processing fee not included; $90 per credit + course fee. Course number: EDKU 9135

Please check with your school district or local authority on whether the kind of credit this course provides can be used towards meeting your professional development, salary differential, or credential renewal needs.

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21st Century K-12 Technology Staircase: 3 Graduate-Level PD Credits

$159.00 – $375.00

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3 Brandman University Graduate-Level Professional Development Credits, 3 Professional Development Credits

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This course provides the following types of credit: (Massachusetts) 45 PDPs. Approved by Mass Department of ESE for PDPs. Note: PDPs are determined by the number of clock hours. The number of PDPs may vary according to participant, up to a maximum of 45 PDPs. Participants must document their clock hours in order to receive credit. (General) 3 graduate-level PDUs. University credit processing fees are not included. Upon completion of coursework, participant can request and pay $90 per credit. University credits are provided by Brandman University. Brandman University course number: EDKU 9156 Please check with your school district or local authority on whether the kind of credit this course provides can be used towards meeting your professional development, salary differential, or credential renewal needs. For questions, email [email protected].

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STEAM-Powered Education for Every Student: 1 Graduate-Level PD Credit

$140.00 – $167.00

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1 Brandman University Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit, 1 Professional Development Credit

Learn to apply STEAM-powered instructional practices to your classroom with concrete strategies, tools, and learnings presented in this course.
The pedagogical practices you will learn can be applied in various content areas and for various learning, whether or not you teach in STEAM.
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This course provides the following types of credit: (Massachusetts) 15 PDPs. Approved by Mass Department of ESE for PDPs. Note: PDPs are determined by the number of clock hours. The number of PDPs may vary according to participant, up to a maximum of 15 PDPs. Participants must document their clock hours in order to receive credit. (General) 1 graduate-level PDU. University credit processing fees are not included. Upon completion of coursework, participant can request and pay $90 per credit. University credits are provided by Brandman University. Brandman University course number: EDTU 9036 Please check with your school district or local authority on whether the kind of credit this course provides can be used towards meeting your professional development, salary differential, or credential renewal needs. For questions, email [email protected].

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Select Credit Type (3):	3 Brandman University Graduate-Level Professional Development Credits, 3 Professional Development Credits
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Learn to create impressive presentations.

Learn to organize your life, your classroom, and your future with Microsoft Excel

Learn how to use the iPad for increased learning.

Learn to make math problems relevant to the daily life of your students.

Learn to make effective and well-designed presentations using Keynote

Learn to apply STEAM-powered instructional practices to your classroom with concrete strategies, tools, and learnings presented in this course.

(syllabus sample is for the NYC school district)