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Outside Your Classroom Walls: Bringing in Local and Global Resources
Course
In this course, participants will consider the connecting platforms available and appropriate, learn about and explore vendors' free offerings, then research and compile lists of potential classroom connections in a wide variety of local, state, and national resources. Modules will consist of videos to view, tasks to accomplish, and reflections to share.
We live in a global community. Regardless one's locale, technology allows connecting with outside sources in new and creative ways. Engaging and maintaining student focus are always challenging, but inviting new experiences and experts into the classroom enhances interest and enriches learning. In this course, participants will consider the connecting platforms available and appropriate, learn about and explore vendors' free offerings, then research and compile lists of potential classroom connections in a wide variety of local, state, and national resources. Modules will consist of videos to view, tasks to accomplish, and reflections to share. Participants will leave the course with a folder of valuable curated resources for immediate or eventual classroom use.
In this course, participants will consider the connecting platforms available and appropriate, learn about and explore vendors' free offerings, then research and compile lists of potential classroom connections in a wide variety of local, state, and national resources. Modules will consist of videos to view, tasks to accomplish, and reflections to share. Participants will leave the course with a folder of valuable curated resources for immediate or eventual classroom use.
Here is the course outline:
Welcome and Getting StartedA brief overview of the course and introduction to its author. |
Module 1: Developing Accessible Online Platform SkillsChoose and practice online platforms meeting your organizations' requirements and accessible to your guests |
Module 2: Accessing Vendors' Free ResourcesMicrosoft, Google, and others offer resource-laden free tools and resources as a helpful starting point |
Module 3: Involving Local LeadersFrom classroom student families to unrelated community officials, local personalities are ready to enhance student experiences. |
Module 4: Bringing in State and National ExpertsLeaders of public and private agencies and regional representatives seeking re-election may be more accessible than one might think. |
Module 5: Testing the Creative LimitsFrom coffee roasters to metal sculptors to amusement park operators and beyond, artisans, entrepreneurs, and innovators can bring new creative perspectives |
Module 6: Job NetworkingThose who hire teens and area teens now successful adults can bring opportunity, challenge, and inspiration to the classroom |
Final Reflection and ConnectionWith a folder filled with contact information and curriculum application, the questions now are when and how often |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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3 hr Certificate of Completion |