Courses by Tyler Youngers

Engagement is Not a Unicorn (It’s a Narwhal)

Despite the fact that unicorns are not real, you undoubtedly know what a unicorn is. Despite the fact that narwhals ARE real, you may not know what a narwhal is. In schools, we think that engagement at the highest level like it’s a unicorn-something we’ve heard of, but know isn’t

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AI for Educators

“Artificial Intelligence may change the world more than the iPhone, the internet, or even electricity. It’s bound to change education. (It already has.)  But how?” Join this learning opportunity to learn how AI can transform your professional growth but also your teaching. We can use AI to empower teaching and learning.

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Creating a Thinking Culture in the Classroom

Transform your classroom culture from one of passive knowledge consumption to one of active learning and student engagement. In this well-researched book, author Rebecca Stobaugh shares how to build a culture of thinking that emphasizes essential 21st century skills — from critical thinking and problem solving to teamwork and creativity.

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Use Design Thinking to Increase Creativity in the Classroom

The purpose of this course is to introduce teachers to design thinking as a way to increase creativity in the classroom with design projects. Teachers will explore the concept of design thinking, learn about the LAUNCH cycle and how it can all be integrated into the classroom. Teachers will apply

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Project-Based Teaching: How to Create Rigorous & Engaging Learning Experiences

It’s no secret that in today’s complex world, students face unparalleled demands as they prepare for college, careers, and active citizenship. However, those demands won’t be met without a fundamental shift from traditional, teacher-centered instruction toward innovative, student-centered teaching and learning. For schools ready to make such a shift, project-based learning (PBL)

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Make Just One Change- Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions

What would classrooms look like if teachers asked fewer questions and students asked more? “The authors of Make Just One Change argue that formulating one’s own questions is “the single most essential skill for learning” — and one that should be taught to all students.” “They also argue that it should be

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