Self-Paced Courses

Graduate Credit

Graduate PD credit is available for all Powerful Learning Practice courses through the University of North Dakota. Learn more.

Big Savings

Significant discounts are available for schools or districts, groups of educators from the same school or organization who want to take a course together, and bulk register for our popular course bundles. Contact us for details.

Customized PD

Don’t see the course offered you were hoping for? Let us customize the perfect course or PD experience for your school or organization. Contact us.
Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship

Instant Access, $29

Digital citizenship is about the norms of appropriate, responsible and ethical behavior with regard to technology. During this course, we’ll be exploring digital citizenship in the classroom, helping students understand the impacts of technology, and looking at examples of ethical, responsible, and safe technology usage.

Future-Proofing Students Living in Poverty

Future-Proofing Students Living in Poverty

Instant Access, $29

Thanks to the McKinney-Vento Act, we have seen much improvement in our most socio-economically challenged students in helping them enroll in school and remain in school. What do we need to do to make sure they are successful? Is access and stability enough? What else needs to be considered as we work to improve the learning experiences for all students? What role does technology and connected learning offer in terms of positive impact for these children? This course explores strategies that can support both the academic development and the emotional development of children living in poverty.

Google Docs for the Connected Classroom

Google Docs for the Connected Classroom

Instant Access, $29

Collaboration is key in the 21st Century. By taking this course you’ll learn how-to use one of the most powerful tools for collaborating as a professional and within your classroom.

Google Slides for the Connected Classroom

Google Slides for the Connected Classroom

Instant Access, $29

Google Slides is more than just a presentation tool. Discover the endless possibilities for how this tool can be used to engage, inform and collaborate with others!

Google Forms for the Connected Classroom

Google Forms for the Connected Classroom

Instant Access, $29

Say goodbye to the days of collecting data with complex programs. Learn how-to use Google Forms to easily collect a variety of data. This course will cover how-to create engaging forms (for both educators and students), streamline data collection and get organized!

Google Sheets for the Connected Classroom

Google Sheets for the Connected Classroom

Instant Access, $29

Create and organize your data in the cloud. In this course you’ll see how easy it is integrate Google Sheets into the classroom and have your students become pros at collaborating.

Wikis for the Connected Classroom

Wikis for the Connected Classroom

Instant Access, $29

Engage your 21st century students with Wikis. Come learn how educators and students can create, collaborate and share content on the web using this user friendly software.

Twitter for the Connected Classroom

Twitter for the Connected Classroom

Instant Access, $29

Educators can transform their teaching and professional practices with Twitter. Take this course to learn about the intricacies of Twitter and best practices for using it as a professional, with students, and parents.

21st Century Learning through the 4 Cs

21st Century Learning through the 4 Cs

Instant Access, $29

Preparing students to succeed in the information age is imperative in the 21st century. By definition, 21st century education should be a blend of the three Rs (Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes) and the four Cs (critical thinking and problem solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity and innovation). This course will help educators improve and enhance 21st century teaching practices with Web 2.0 tools.

Make & Take Lesson Plans

Make & Take Lesson Plans

Instant Access, $29

Are you tired of teaching the same lessons? Do you have a desire to create lesson plans that utilize technology to support learning goals? In this Make and Take Lesson Plans course you’ll find inspiration and steps to do just that!

Frequently Asked Questions: Self-Paced Courses

How is the material presented?
This self-paced course is a mixture of videos, written content, worksheets, downloadable goodies, and more.
Is this a “live” course? Can I take it whenever I like?
This course is an asynchronous, self-paced learning opportunity. You can review the content whenever you like. Each lesson has video instruction, resources, a practical example, and a “take action” at the end.
When will I have access to the course content?
You’ll get instant access right after we securely process your payment. You then have access to the course material forever.
How do you handle payments?
Payments are securely handled through Stripe. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. If you need to pay with a purchase order, enroll in bulk, or want us to create a custom bundle for you, contact us.
Can I register multiple people in this course like a school or district?
Absolutely. We give significant discounts for bulk registrations. Please contact us to make an arrangement for your staff, school, or district.

Money Back Guarantee

You might be concerned that these courses won’t work for you. We get that. We offer a no risk, 60-day money back guarantee. If you don’t like the courses, if you feel like you already know the material, or if you just change your mind, we will refund 100% of your money for the first 60 days upon completion of an exit interview so we can learn how to make it better next time around. Do you have questions about this offering? Please contact us!

Money-Back Guarantee

Bundled Savings

Save big when you invest in multiple courses
The Connected Classroom Course Bundle

The Connected Classroom Course Bundle

Do you want to use Web 2.0 tools in your classroom for student achievement, but aren’t sure how to get started? Maybe you’ve heard colleagues talk about the awesome power of collaboration through Google Apps and Twitter, but you’re not sure where to go? This bundle of 6 practical, step-by-step courses will get you up to speed, and using Web 2.0 tools in your teaching practice.

Purchase as a bundle and save $29 (get one course free)!

You’ll get instant access to:

  • Google Docs for the Connected Classroom
  • Google Slides for the Connected Classroom
  • Google Sheets for the Connected Classroom
  • Google Forms for the Connected Classroom
  • Twitter for the Connected Classroom
  • Getting Started with Google Drive & Calendar
The Well Rounded Educator Course Bundle

The Well-Rounded Educator Course Bundle

From incorporating technology into the elementary classroom to combating poverty to stress management tools that anyone can use – the Well-Rounded Educator Course Bundle has a little something for everyone. Learn from seasoned educators from several different fields in this diverse offering.

Purchase as a bundle and save $29 (get one course free)!

You’ll get instant access to:

  • Connected from the Start: Learning Globally in YOUR K-5 Classroom
  • Future-Proofing Students Living in Poverty
  • Digital Citizenship
  • Make & Take Lesson Plans
  • 21st Century Learning through the 4 Cs

What Our Customers Are Saying

Don’t just take it from us, let our customers do the talking!

“Sign up for a life changing experience”

Lani is a fantastic teacher and role model. If you take this course from her, you would be learning from the best! She is able to meet all learners at whatever level of coaching experience they have had prior and is able to effectively balance challenge with encouragement. She is also excellent at building a strong sense of community … and able to bring even the most hesitant individuals out of their shells.

Dawn Imada Chan

Educator

“I was amazed! 5 stars”

Jennifer is very responsive to student needs – I am amazed at the sheer amount of work it must take for her to respond so thoughtfully to each participant’s posts. She always responds with a follow up question or idea that supports a continuing dialogue around the learning. In addition to her direct support of learning, she also organizes a very thorough library of support tutorials that one can return to at anytime, even after the course has ended. I have often gone back to the course space, even more than a year later, to access these video libraries. What I find most helpful is that each video is quite short and addresses a single task. Whatever the question, there’s usually a “how to” video somewhere in the library. If there isn’t, Jennifer will create one before the next class. Finally, when I’ve encountered problems that aren’t addressed in the library, a quick email to Jennifer directly always results in a timely response. I’m amazed at how much effort Jennifer puts into answering specific questions to support our learning and implementation of these tools in our classrooms.

Laurie R.

Educator

“The Way To Learn”

This course was a terrific learning experience. It’s 21st century adult learning that can powerfully impact and improve your skills. The best aspect of the course was the instructor – Jennifer. She is in the real world as a current practicing professional who understands what educators need for their professional development. Self-paced and exciting, this is the way to learn.

Tony Meinerding

Educator

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Whether you’re an individual educator who wants practical, affordable professional learning, a school administrator leading your school through digital conversion, or an organization that wants customized, community-based professional learning, we want to work with you. Get in touch and let us know what you need so we can get started.