Heartland AEA Digital Learning News
May 2022
π‘ Heart of Innovation Summer Summit
β¨Top Reasons to Attend the Summer Summit
ποΈ Meet Our Keynotes!
Jake Miller
Jake brings practical advice and first-hand experience to demonstrate how we can create the best learning experiences for our students. He will discuss how to ensure we use technology as a tool to meet goals, address learning standards, and solve problems in the classroom.
π§ Podcast Interview
Jorge Valenzuela
Jorge will provide us with practical lesson ideas, hands-on activities, and tips for planning whatβs next as he shares his expertise related to project-based learning, computational thinking and computer science integration, STEM education, and equity and social and emotional learning.
π§ Podcast Interview
Katie Novak
As a renowned expert on the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusive practices, multi-tiered systems, and universally designed leadership, Katie will inspire us to design instruction that meets the needs of all of our students.
π§ Podcast Interview
You!
You are doing great things in your building, and we would love to highlight you as a presenter. You don't have to be a professional presenter - just a desire to share your successes with other educators! We're all better when we can learn from each other! Click here to submit a session.
π©π»βπ» Computer Science Updates
Comp Sci Professional Development + Stipends π΅
At the elementary level, the curriculum and professional learning opportunities include:
-BootUp K-5 Comp Sci PD + Curriculum
-Code.org CS Fundamentals & Deep Dive
-AEA Learning Online CS Standards asynchronous modules
At the secondary level, the curriculum and professional learning opportunities include:
-Code.org CS Discoveries (6-8 grades)
-Code.org CS Principles (9-12 grades)
-Code.org CSA (Java) (9-12 grades)
-Carnegie Mellon CS Academy (Python) (6-12 grades)
-AEA Learning Online Computer Science Standards asynchronous modules (6-12 grades)
π€ Physical Computing Kits Now Available!
These physical computing resources available for Heartland AEA Educators to check out from Heartland AEA. If you have questions, need integration or troubleshooting support, please contact us at heaetech@heartlandaea.org.
π§βπ Technology Courses from HAEA
Comprehension Amplified: Using Podcasts Effectively
Date: June 8 - June 30, 2022
Course: #181263
Credit: 1 LR Credit or Participant Only
Instructor: Jeff Glade
Register for Comprehension Amplified
Become a Google Certified Educator Level 1
Date: Spring Session - May 4 - June 8, 2022
Summer Session - July 12 - August 17, 2022
Course: #166823
Credit: 2 LR or 2 Grad
Instructor: Cathy Hines
Canvas In The Classroom - Basics
Date: June 14 - July 15
Credit: 1 LR Credit
100% Online with no set meeting times
Instructor: Marisa Dahl
Course #201846
Register for Canvas In The Classroom
Engaging Participants Part 1: Collaboration
Date: Spring/Summer 2022
Credit: Participant Only (Free) or 1 LR ($35)
Register for Part 1: Collaboration
Engaging Participants Part 2: Equity & Student Choice
Date: Spring/Summer 2022
Credit: Participant Only (Free) or 1 LR ($35)
Register for Part 2: Equity
Engaging Participants Part 3: Universal Design + Blended Learned
Date: Fall 2022
Credit: Participant Only (Free) or 1 LR ($35)
Course # 203331
Register for Part 3: Universal Design + Blended Learning
Seesaw In The Classroom Beyond The Basics
Date: June 2022
Course: #181100
Instructor: Marisa Dahl
Credit: 1 LR Credit
Register for Seesaw Beyond The Basics
Designing Instruction with Pear Deck
Date: June 2022
Course: #201009
Instructor: Tyler Hellmann
Credit: 1 LR Credit
Register for Designing Instruction with Pear Deck
Seesaw In The Classroom Basics
Date: June 2022
Course: #160532
Credit: 1 LR Credit
Instructor: Marisa Dahl
Register for Seesaw In The Classroom Basics
Heartland AEA Digital Learning Consultant Team
Our team of five consultants serves the 9 regions of Heartland Area Education Agency and designs and delivers the Heart of Innovation Summer Summit and Webinar Series. We are ready to deliver professional learning focused on effective digital learning and technology integration. Please reach out if we can design learning just right for you!
Email: haeatech@heartlandaea.org
Website: https://www.heartlandaea.org/educators/cia/instructional-tech/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartlandaeainnovativeeducators