Supporting UDL and the Common Core Standards with Interactive Whiteboard Systems

3 Lane Credits | 45 Hours

$199.00
$199.00
$199.00
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  • Instructional Strategies
Supporting UDL and the Common Core Standards with Interactive Whiteboard Systems K-12 teachers professional development course

Course Description

CPS Course Code: - (CEC-LC-2it-UDL)

This course will introduce you to ways an interactive whiteboard (IWB) system can support Universal Designs for Learning (UDL) frameworks and the Common Core State Standards in subjects across the curriculum. All IWB systems (regardless of brand or configuration) can be powerful instructional tools in the hands of a trained teacher to meet the needs of diverse learners. The first section of this course explores several current themes in instruction including the Common Core Standards, Universal Design for Learning, and measuring effective teaching. The next section provides a brief overview of different IWB systems before digging in deeper to build a strong foundation of IWB skills such as using the basic software tools and integrating other software and hardware. The section following shows how these skills can be integrated into multiple curricular areas including language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, music, and art.

Throughout, there are connections to common core standards in multiple grade levels and UDL differentiation suggestions. In the last section, you will apply your knowledge to create and teach a lesson of your own, using at least seven of the IWB skills you have learned in this course and identify the standard(s) it supports and at least one differentiation extension. This course includes over 40 videos of a credentialed, SMART certified teacher demonstrating the skills and how they support instruction.

Please Note:

Although having access to any brand of digital whiteboard is not required, it will greatly enhance your learning experience. Most of the software applications referenced are available as free downloadable trials and are compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems.

Most lessons in this course demonstrate hardware and software features through the use of core and auxiliary videos. Core videos, which are embedded in the web page, have been created and professionally produced specifically for this course and feature a digital whiteboard system from SMART Technologies. Auxiliary videos, which can be accessed via web links, have been produced by others and feature different digital whiteboard systems.

Objectives:

Chicago Public School teachers will be able to:

  • Recognize the purpose and structure of the Common Core Standards
  • Know the rationale and framework to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
  • Discover the findings of the latest research on affecting change in teacher practices
  • Identify components of an interactive whiteboard system
  • Comprehend how to use specific IWB skills including basic operations, manipulating graphics and objects, and integrating peripheral products
  • Practice using software used in an IWB system
  • Identify how IWB skills covered in this course can be applied to language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, and art
  • Apply skills learned in this course to develop your own lessons that  support common core standards and differentiated instruction
  • Discuss challenges and successes in using interactive whiteboard systems in your classroom

To Enroll in a Course:

  • You must first register with CPS.
  • Go to the CPS Learning Hub: and Sign In, then
  • Enter the Class Code listed after your course below:
    1. Coaching to Improve Teaching and Learning - (CEC-LC-COA)
    2. Conducting the Parent Conference - (CEC-LC-CPC)
    3. Content-based Instructional Strategies for ELL - (CEC-LC-CBI)
    4. Developing Listening Comprehension in English Language Learners - (CEC-LC-DLC)
    5. ELL Language Assessment and Related Issues in the K- 12 Classroom: An Introduction - (CEC-LC-ARI)
    6. ELL Reading: Teaching Strategies for K-12 - (CEC-LC-ELR)
    7. Maximizing Engagement for All Learners - (CEC-LC-MEL)
    8. Supporting UDL and the Common Core Standards with Interactive Whiteboard Systems - (CEC-LC-2it-UDL)
    9. Transforming Language Arts Instruction with Interactive Whiteboard Systems - (CEC-LC-2IT-LA)
  • Return to CE Credits Online and go to our Chicago Public Schools page.
  • Add the course to your cart.
  • When you are ready to check out, go to your cart, and click “Check Out”.
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  • Follow the enrollment and payment prompts. If you have a gift card or discount code, you will enter it at the end of the enrollment process.
  • Upon purchase, you will receive an email receipt and be able to log in to your course at eClassroom Sign in. You have 180 days (about 6 months) from your purchase to complete your course.

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Obtaining Lane Credits

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Obtaining Clock Hours/CPDUs

  1. The Certificate of Completion you receive when you complete your course must be submitted to CPS to receive your Clock Hours.

Obtaining Graduate-Level Professional Development Credits

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