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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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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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American Indians in the United States: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the online course American Indians in the United states which examines American Indian history in the United States from the earliest evidence of human habitation through first contact with Europeans, conflicts in the West, World War II and other key events in 20th century U.S. history, the American Indian rights movement, and into the present day.
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Assessment and Evaluation in Your Online Course: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the online class, Assessment and Evaluation in Your Online Course, which provides a collection of resources and exercises that define the unique assessment process of online courses.
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Beginning Teacher Success: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the online course Beginning Teacher Success designed to support beginning teachers with assignments and reading materials to guide and scaffold learning the best teaching practices.
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Biodiversity in Your Backyard: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the course Biodiversity in Your Backyard designed to help teachers of elementary-aged students to explore the topic of biodiversity and expand their knowledge of life science.
The Civil Rights Movement in Context: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the course The civil rights movement in context which investigates the precursors to the Civil Rights Movement, its leadership, its opposition, and its legacy, including lesser-studied events of the movement and primary sources.
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Courses and causes
You don't need special skills, great physical abilities, or a lot of money to participate in environmental workshops — just the interest. Learning opportunities like those discussed in this article can invigorate your teaching, inspire your students, and get you involved in causes outside your school.
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By Linda Dow.
A Crash Course in ESL: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the course A Crash Course in ESL which provides a concise overview of strategies and best practices for administrators working with English language learners.
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Crossing Cultures: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for Crossing Cultures, a course to help teachers gain a greater awareness of their own cultural background, as well as acquire tools to interact appropriately and effectively with people from a variety of cultures.
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Developing Your Online Course: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the course Developing Your Online Course designed to help teachers develop strategies for building online courses.
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Differentiating Instruction in Online Courses: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the course Differentiating Instruction in Online Courses which helps teachers tailor online instruction to meet the unique learning styles of specific students.
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Facilitating Online Collaboration: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the course Facilitating Online Collaboration which helps teachers develop strategies and practice the skills required to facilitate good online communication, moderate online discussion, and promote better accomplishment of instructional goals within the virtual classroom.
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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 Online Professional Development Catalog - Spring 2009
Online professional development offerings for Spring 2009 from LEARN NC.
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Lesson Planning for English Language Learners Using the WIDA/ELP Standards: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for Lesson Planning for English Language Learners Using the WIDA/ELP Standards, a course that provides ESL and regular K-12 classroom teachers an opportunity to plan lessons using the new NC Standard Course of Study for Limited English Proficient students known as the WIDA/ELP Standards.
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Moodle - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Moodle, LEARN NC's new learning management system.
Professional development by email
Conducting professional development by email can be an effective way to reach busy teachers, tailor the content to their needs, and provide an authentic context for learning.
By Bobby Hobgood.
Scaffolding Content for English Language Learners (6-12): Online course syllabus
Syllabus for the course Scaffolding Content for English Language Learners (6-12), an introduction to working with English language learners in the mainstream 6-12 grade classroom.
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Scaffolding Content for English Language Learners (K-5): Online course syllabus
Syllabus for Scaffolding Content for English Language Learners (K-5)an introduction to working with English language learners in the mainstream K-5 classroom.