Effective communication sounds like it should be instinctive. But all too often, when we try to communicate with others, something goes astray. Not everyone is prepared for two-way communication. With two-way communication, the other person hears something else, and misunderstandings, frustration, and conflicts ensue. In this guidepost, coaches will learn how to facilitate effective communication among teachers, administrators, and students. Coaches will learn how to facilitate effective communication among teachers, administrators, and students.

Approximate time to complete this course is 4 hours. A micro-credential is available from Digital Promise upon completion.

Educators will explore the benefits of designing learning experiences with augmented reality. Educators will examine augumented reality to open new immersive learning opportunities for students.

Approximate time to complete this course is 4 hours. A micro-credential is available from Digital Promise upon completion.

Explore powerful tools for creating online classroom spaces and meaningful blended and remote learning experiences. Explore powerful tools for creating online classroom spaces and meaningful blended and remote learning experiences.

Approximate time to complete this course is 3 hours. A micro-credential is available from Digital Promise upon completion.

Find ideas and resources for working with families to make plans and decisions at the school level!

This toolkit focuses on the role of family engagement in school improvement and student success. In particular, the toolkit focuses on increasing the engagement of underrepresented families and helping teachers and administrators become more skilled and comfortable working with families.

What do the first five minutes of class look like for you? How do you maximize student learning while you take care of attendance and other administrative chores? We'll share our favorite five bellringers that utilize technology and provide meaningful experiences for students.

This Features Overview provides more information about classroom management tools, Instructional Tools, and Administrative Tools and Classroom Metrics.

The coach reexamines their methods of communication for those they coach and hones their abilities to give feedback. As a coach, you have to be aware of your own communication style while supporting educators with different communication styles. Our communication styles determine how we offer support to our educators and how educators receive support

Approximate time to complete this course is 3 hours. A micro-credential is available from Digital Promise upon completion.

This financial literacy content package is a collection of educator-curated instructional materials to support the planning and money management strand of the Ohio Financial Literacy Learning Standards for the middle grades 7-8. Click View Resource to explore the package or Remix to make a copy for your own use. 

According to Ohio's Learning Standards for Financial Literacy, "Financial Literacy is defined as the ability to read, analyze, manage and communicate about personal financial conditions that affect one's material well-being. It includes the ability to discern financial choices, discuss money and financial issues without (or despite) discomfort, plan for the future and respond completely to life events that affect every day financial decisions, including events in the general economy."This content pack is intended to be a way to discover new resources and lessons for financial literacy that can be used in grades 9-12. The standards being referenced are ODEW Site: Ohio's Financial Literacy Standards for Financial Literacy, page 9 (high school). Though it is not mentioned here, it may hit additional standards within Social Studies, Mathematics, or other topics within Financial Literacy. Specific content standards that were used to find relevant resources are:

This content package offers resources for grades K-6 in Financial Literacy and related math skills. There are a variety of resource types in the package: individual lesson plans, mini-units, lesson collections, videos, interactive resources, and eReading materials.

Article that introduces the basics of OER, where to find content, and how to integrate it into a curriculum.

Learn the basics of Flipgrid. From setting up your account to creating your first group and topic. Bring your laptop and follow me to create your account and get ready to engage your class. Don’t let the “Flipgrid Fever” social distance you from this great engagement tool. Workshop recorded from the RemotEDx Digital Learning Conference from January, 2022. For more information about the event see https://www.smore.com/ca98b.

What is the Food and Nutrition for Grades PreK-8 Content Package?Food and nutrition are important for students across Ohio's PreK-12 schools. This content package includes eBooks, videos, interactives, and lesson plans to support adults as they educate PreK-8 students about healthy eating habits and cultivate an awareness of nutrition and agriculture. Adults should review the materials in this package and select the materials that will meet the academic needs of their students. 

Explore free math apps and websites that will engage students in grades K-8. Obtain practical tips and best practices to implement the resources.

Explore free math apps and websites that will engage students in grades K-8. Obtain practical tips and best practices to implement the resources.

From Now On explains the purpose and advantages of graphic organizers such as converting complex information into meaningful displays, helping students plan their research, and sometimes acting as mind maps. There are several examples provided using both fiction and nonfiction.

Free choice centers offer many benefits for preschoolers. It allows them to direct their own learning, make their own decisions, and learn time management. Here are some ideas for implementing free choice centers in your classroom.

Future Forward Ohio encompasses the state’s strategic priorities for using federal funds to help students recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on students who experienced the greatest disruptions to learning.