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• LDA 801 Teaching Tools on the Internet (1-3 credits)
• LDA 802 Learning Stations on the Internet (1-3 credits)
• LDA 803 Literature on the Web (1-3 credits)
• LDA 804 Internet in the Math Classroom (1-3 credits)
• LDA 805 Internet in the Science Classroom (1-3 credits)
• LDA 806 Reaching the Reluctant Reader (1-3 credits)
• LDA 807 Internet for Early Childhood Educators (1-3 credits)
• LDA 808 Internet in the Fine Arts Classroom (1-3 credits)
• LDA 809 Multiple Intelligences on the Web (1-3 credits)
• LDA 810 Internet in the Social Studies Classroom (1-3 credits)
• LDA 811 Internet in the English Language Arts Classroom (1-3 credits)
• LDA 812 Internet in the Foreign Language Classroom (1-3 credits)
• LDA 813 Graphic Organizers on the Internet (1-3 credits)
• LDA 814 Rubrics on the Internet (1-3 credits)
• LDA 815 WebQuests in the Classroom (1-3 credits)
• LDA 816 Learning/Teaching Styles, Models and Theories (1-3 credits)
• LDA 817 Apply Learning Styles to Successful Disciple (1-3 credits)
• LDA 818 The Dunn and Dunn Learning Style (1-3 credits)
• LDA 819 The 4-Mat Learning Style System  (1-3 credits)
• LDA 820 Strategies for Success – Application of Learning Styles  (1-3 credits)
• LDA 821 Multiple Intelligences and Ways of Learning  (1-3 credits)
• LDA 822 Brain Compatible Learning  (1-3 credits)
• LDA 823 Differentiated Instruction (1-3 credits)
• LDA 824 Reading/Language Arts Strategies for Success (1-3 credits)
• LDA 825 Curriculum and Instruction Strategies (1-3 credits)
• LDA 826 Mathematics Strategies for Success (1-3 credits)
• LDA 827 Principles and Practices in E-Learning Activities (1-3 credits)
• LDA 828 Engaging E-Learning Activities (1-3 credits)
• LDA 829 Grammar Update (1 credit)
• LDA 830 Problem Based Instructional Tasks in Math (1-2 credits)
• LDA 831 Differentiated Instruction-Assessment (1 credit)
• LDA 832 Differentiated Instruction-Learning Profiles (1 credit)
• LDA 833 Differentiated Instruction-Tiered Lessons (1 credit)
• LDA 834 Inside Words (1 credit)
• LDA 835 Reading Reasons (1 credit)
• LDA 836 Distributed Practice in Math (1-2 credits)
• LDA 837 Geometry with Patty Paper (1-3 credits)
• LDA 840 Teaching of Reading-Secondary (3 credits @ $160/cr)
• LDA 841 Organization and Administration of Early Childhood (3 credits @ $160/cr)
• LDA 842 Introduction to Early Childhood (3 credits @ $160/cr)
• LDA 843 Classroom Motivation (1-3 credits)
• LDA 844 Art for the Classroom Teacher (1-3 credits)
• LDA 845 Reaching Every Student:  Cells, Plants, Creatures (1-3 credits)
• LDA 846 Reading Every Student:  Genetics and Heredity, Human Body Systems (1-3 credits)
• LDA 847 Reading Every Student: Classification, the Environment (1-3 credits)
• LDA 848 Reaching Every Student: Biomes, Landforms, Geography Basics (1-3 credits)
• LDA 860 Booktalks in the Classroom (1-3 credits)
• LDA 861 Digital Camera in the Classroom (1-3 credits)
• LDA 862 Creating Review Games using PowerPoint (1-3 credits)

Brief Course Descriptions

LDA 801 Teaching Tools: Participants will define, explore, experience, and locate a variety of teaching tools available on the Internet. Participants will also create activities that can be used in the classroom, TODAY!

LDA 802 Learning Stations on the Internet: Participants will discover ways the Internet can be used for research, extension, enrichment, enhancement, modification, project/products, tutorials, and re-teach/review! Learn ways to use the Internet as an interactive Learning Stations.

LDA 803 Literature on the Web: Participants explore six steps to great literature-technology connections.  The goal of this class is to encourage reading by showing the students author facts, themes and other interesting information about books on the Internet.  Participants can use this course to help prepare information about authors, publishers, themes, and curricular connections for their classrooms.

LDA 804 Internet in the Math Classroom: Participants will identify web sites that can be used as resources for the classroom and how to create activities that connect with the curriculum for web sites that are all ready created for you.

LDA 805 Internet in the Science Classroom: Participants will locate games, activities, resources and other tools for the Science Classroom. Many participants enjoy viewing hands-on museums on the web. Participants explore ways to use the Internet to enhance their Science curriculum.

LDA 806 Reaching the Reluctant Reader: Participants define, What is a Reluctant Reader?  There are two different types of reluctant readers - those who can read but don't enjoy it and those who find reading so difficult that they avoid it whenever they can. Both groups think reading is hard work so it's important to give them books which are really worth the effort - strong stories that keep them turning the pages, humor which makes them laugh out loud and non-fiction packed with fascinating facts about their favorite interests.

LDA 807 Internet for Early Childhood Educators: Participants discover a variety of ways to use the Internet in the Early Childhood Classroom. There are MANY MANY websites for Early Childhood. Use the class to locate website for children…and as a resource to discover ideas and information for the teacher. Participants can read articles and even create activities for their students!

LDA 808 Internet in the Fine Arts Classroom: Participants use the Internet to locate lessons, activities, and online tools for the fine arts classroom. The course is flexible and offers options in the areas of music, visual arts, and drama.

LDA 809 Multiple Intelligences on the Web: Identify basic information about the Multiple Intelligences then build your resources including “quizzes”, lesson plans, and Multiple Intelligences activities. Find ways to help students reach their full potential, building on their MI strengths to access and improve their weaknesses.

LDA 810 Internet in the Social Studies Classroom: Participants will locate games, activities, resources and other Internet tools for the Social Studies Classroom. Participants explore ways to use the Internet to enhance their Social Studies curriculum.

LDA 811 Internet in the English Language Arts Classroom: Participants will locate games, activities, resources and other Internet tools for the English/Language Arts Classroom. Participants explore ways to use the Internet to enhance their English/Language Arts curriculum.

LDA 812 Internet in the Foreign Language Classroom: Participants discover a variety of ways to use the Internet in the Foreign Language Classroom. There are MANY MANY websites for Foreign Language. Use the class to locate websites for your students…and as a resource to discover ideas and information for the teacher. Participants can read articles and even create activities for their students! Think about using radio, tv and other media via the Internet with your students!

LDA 813 Graphic Organizers on the Internet: Use this course to build your resource bank of Graphic Organizers. Participants will locate, evaluate, and create a variety of Graphic Organizers on the Internet. Participants discover the thinking skills behind each graphic organizer and gain an understanding of WHY graphic organizers are great learning tools!

LDA 814 Rubrics on the Internet: Use this course to build your resource bank of Rubrics. Participants will locate, evaluate, and create a variety of Rubrics on the Internet. Participants discover best practice in regards to Rubrics.

LDA 815 WebQuests in the Classroom: A WebQuest is defined, by Bernie Dodge at San Diego State University, as "an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the Internet."  A WebQuest provides the perfect model for teachers searching for ways to incorporate the Internet into the classroom on both a short-term and long-term basis. In this class, participants locate, evaluate and can even create WebQuests for their classroom!

LDA 860 Booktalks in the Classroom: Participants in this course will identify what a Booktalk is, then locate, access, and create their own booktalks to use in their classroom or library. Explore a variety of media to create Booktalks in order to motivate your students to read.

LDA 861 Digital Camera in the Classroom: This course will introduce participants to using digital cameras in the classroom to enhance lessons and projects. Capturing digital images brings a whole new dimension to teacher presentations and productions, as well as student demonstrations, projects, and reports.

LDA 862 Creating Review Games using PowerPoint: This course is designed to help teachers create review games using Microsoft Office PowerPoint. The class is designed and directions are given for the program, Microsoft Office PowerPoint. Participants will create “Jeopardy like” games that they can use in their classroom.