LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

CEU courses open for enrollment

Elementary Science Learning
Science is fundamentally about the process of making sense of phenomena in the natural and social world. In this course you will think about the scientific process and how it applies to teaching science in the elementary classroom.
Take this course: Begins March 22.

From the education reference

North Carolina thinking skills
Model of thinking skills adopted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in 1994. Lists seven levels of thinking skills from simplest to most complex: knowledge, organizing, applying, analyzing, generating, integrating, and evaluating.
teacher research
Intentional and systematic inquiry by a teacher or teachers in order to improve classroom practice. Teacher researchers begin with a question about classroom life, design and implement a research plan, collect and analyze data, and adjust practice to better meet the needs of students.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction administers the policies adopted by the State Board of Education and offers instructional, financial, technological, and personnel support to all public school systems in the state.
alternative teacher certification
Certification of teachers by means other than traditional four-year college and university education degree programs. Candidates for alternative certification hold a degree in the subject matter they will teach and meet abbreviated pedagogical coursework requirements, often during the first two years of teaching.
Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium
A consortium of state and national education agencies and organizations focused on the preparation, licensure, and professional development of teachers. INTASC is guided by the belief that student learning standards should drive the preparation and development of teachers.

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Carolina Online Teacher Program (COLT)
Now you can earn a LEARN NC Certificate in online instruction through the Carolina Online Teacher program (COLT). In five core courses and two electives, totaling a minimum of 17 CEUs, you’ll master the component skills of online teaching: effective collaboration and facilitation, creating learning communities, navigating the virtual classroom, and developing student-centered instruction.
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LEARN NC white paper: Training teachers to teach online
The importance of certification for online instructors.
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Invest in Teachers Award
Help fund teacher professional development in your school or school district with LEARN NC's Invest in Teachers Award.
LEARN NC Blackboard hosting
This page explains the changes made as a result of switching from Blackboard to Moodle, LEARN NC's new learning management system.
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LEARN NC professional development - Frequently asked questions
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about LEARN NC professional development courses.
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North Carolina e-Learning for Educators
A description of the North Carolina e-Learning for Educators program, a series of high-quality, low-cost professional development courses.
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Teach an online course in your school
This document explains how to teach an online course on LEARN NC's Moodle server.
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North Carolina American Indian stories
In this lesson students will select and read stories from some of the North Carolina American Indian tribes. They will compare and contrast two stories of their choice and complete a Venn diagram. Students will use the information on the Venn diagram to write three paragraphs. After reading several American Indian tales or legends, students will then create their own legend using the narrative writing process.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Janice Gardner.
Flyers, brochures, and workshop tools
Want to learn more about how you can use LEARN NC's website and resources in your classroom — and share your knowledge with others? Whether you're adding to your own toolbox or arranging staff development, these tools will get you started. All flyers and brochures may be downloaded, printed, and distributed for purposes of sharing information about LEARN NC's website and services.
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LEARN NC Virtual Mentoring Program
LEARN NC mentors are experts in their subject matter and have effectively mentored teachers in their own school systems. Whatever the challenge, LEARN NC will be there from the first day of class through the final bell of the year.
English language learners
An introduction to LEARN NC's resources for teachers and administrators working with students with limited English proficiency.
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About LEARN NC
LEARN NC, a program of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education, provides lesson plans, professional development, and innovative web resources to support teachers, build community, and improve K-12 education in North Carolina.
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Ackland Art Museum
Features online versions of art museum's exhibits and permanent collection, field trip guidelines and activities, lesson plans, and in-depth institutional background.
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Math in the White House
This plan uses an online tour of the White House to reinforce the concept of tallying.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics)
By Bunnie R. Brewer, Missy Colborn, Kathy Hale, Kim Roberson, and Emily White.
American Indians in North Carolina: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the online course American Indians in North Carolina which explores Native American history in North Carolina from the earliest evidence of human habitation in the state through first contact with Europeans, the Trail of Tears, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement, and into the present day.
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Masks in Burkina Faso and Cherokee clans
Focuses on the seven masks of the Cherokee clans and the masks in Burkina Faso (Africa). Students explore different masks through individual and group projects demonstrating their understanding of the roles masks play in the Cherokee culture and the African culture in Burkina Faso.
Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Second Languages)
By Maguy Techer-Yancey.
Sweet potato fun
These activities allow students to gain knowledge of the North Carolina state vegetable and have fun while doing it! Activities include describing, analyzing and comparing facts about sweet potatoes, creative writing and dramatization, taste testing and completing an online scavenger hunt.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts)
By Amy Luna and Kathy Beck.
African American History to 1950: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the online course "African American History to 1950," which explores African American history in the contexts of United States, North Carolina, and world history.
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History of atomic theory
This lesson is developed for a regular low level physical science class. In small groups, students will use media and written script to learn and teach each other about major contributions to the development of the atomic theory.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development and Science)
By Anya Childs and Rhonda Garrett.
Why the opossum's tail is bare
In Teaching about North Carolina American Indians, page 4.2
A recording of a radio adaptation of a Cherokee legend, with suggestions for use in the classroom.
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