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Published: March 3, 2022

Trauma-Informed Remote Learning (Independent Study)

This course will take you through how to become a trauma-informed educator, with special application to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Equity and Challenges for Remote Learning (Facilitated or Independent Study)

In this course, you will learn about the equity challenges caused by the necessity for remote learning, as well as the opportunities you have as educators to minimize their impact.
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Implicit Bias, Stereotypes, & Microaggressions

Implicit Bias refers to the attitudes, beliefs, or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

Seesaw Basics (Independent Study)

In this course you will learn how to create courses in Seesaw.

Getting Started With Google Classroom (Independent Study)

Learn how to maximize Google Classroom for remote teaching and learning purposes.

Remote Learning 101 (Facilitated or Independent Study)

In this course, you will learn about best practices for remote learning, as well as how to implement a successful remote learning program by utilizing strategies that encourage community building, effective communication, and peer-to-peer collaboration.

Social-Emotional Learning: Social-Awareness (Independent Study)

In this course, you will learn to ask essential questions of yourself, raise awareness as to the impact of your social and ethical norms on your practice as an educator, recognize your personal network of supports and expand your skills in empathizing with those who have a different perspective from yours.

Digital Tools for Collaboration and Communication (Facilitated or Independent Study)

This course will guide educators through the many options for online collaboration and communication with students, families, and colleagues.

Supporting All Students in an Asynchronous Environment (Facilitated or Independent Study)

In this course, you will explore asynchronous digital tools and learn how you can use them to write engaging lessons that meet the needs of all of your students.

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We are dedicated to to helping educators achieve and sustain new norms of excellence at every phase of their career. The professional growth of our members is our priority.
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Great public schools for every student

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.