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Teachers have summer breaks off, but that doesn’t mean we spend every minute lounging next to the pool. In fact, most of us spend a portion of our summer learning new skills and brushing up on the most current teaching methods. As teachers, we are often required, expected, or find ourselves in need of new learning opportunities for improving our teaching. Here are the top online courses for teachers looking to learn something new this summer!
1. Motivating Students to Learn
Motivated students learn more and enjoy school more. This free course is made up of 6 modules that show what can interfere with student motivation and what you can do to increase student motivation.
2. Reversing Underachievement in Students
This free course will introduce two reasons why students might be underachieving in your class as well as what you can do to reverse that trend and get them back on track.
3. Quality Curriculum and Pedagogy for Educators of 21st Century
This course shows teachers what a quality education looks like and what they can do to make sure all students are receiving an education that prepares them for life.
4. ChatGPT for Educators
This is a series of three courses that help teachers understand the world of artificial intelligence and how they can use it to their advantage in the classroom.
5. Manage Your Classroom and Your Students with 21st Century Web Tools
Many teachers have already incorporated technology into their curriculum and instruction, but this course shows you how you can also use technology to more effectively manage your classroom.
6. Teacher Self-Care: Recharge, Refuel, and Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body, and Classroom
Summer is the perfect time to take some time to care for yourself and this class will teach you how to recharge so you can find joy in your career again. You’ll learn methods for stress management, self-care, and personal motivation.
7. The Science of Learning: What Every Teacher Should Know
Teachers know that making learning stick is essential, but it’s not always easy. This course will give you research to help students learn to their fullest capacity.
8. The Art of Storytelling
Literacy is a key part of school, and using books in the most effective way will help produce more literate students. This course shows educators how to use storytelling to boost literacy skills.
9. Project-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education
Project-based learning is a powerful educational tool that helps topics come alive for students. This course teaches early childhood teachers how to introduce project-based learning activities into lesson plans for even the youngest learners.
10. How to Make a Difference: Inspiring Students to Do Their Best
This course will teach you the best ways to get parents on your side, promote positivity in your classroom, and increase student success.
11. The Joy Zone! Ways to Recharge and Find Your Zen
This hands-on course teaches teachers how to fit wellness into our schedules so that we can be physically and mentally healthy.
12. Putting the Arts in STEM Education
Incorporate art methodology into your STEM instruction with this course that teaches use art to boost skills in other areas of learning.
13. Anti-Bullying Training
This course will help you understand what bullying is and what bullying is not. It also teaches you why bullies bully and why certain children are more susceptible to bullying. You’ll also learn how to combat bullying in your classroom and school.
Any of these online courses for teachers will help you be your best in August when school starts again!
