Deeper Learning
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
1 Hour of PD Credit
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This self-paced online module will give teachers an overview of the history of technological innovations in education and explore AI tools that can be used in the classroom. Participants will finish this module with a basic understanding of artificial intelligence and collaborate with an AI tool to develop a resource for their classroom.
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1 Hour of PD Credit
This self-paced online module will give teachers an overview of the deeper learning competencies and how to assess them in the classroom. Participants will finish this module with multiple assessment resources they can utilize in their classrooms to assess deeper learning, including performance tasks, authentic assessments, and high-quality rubrics.
Fostering Academic Mindsets in the Classroom
1 Hour of PD Credit
This on-demand module defines and explains the four academic mindsets teachers can help foster to develop positive academic behaviors and academic perseverance. Participants will finish this module with multiple strategies they can utilize in their classrooms to help students develop positive academic mindsets.
Getting Started with Project-Based Learning
1 Hour of PD Credit
This self-paced online module will introduce classroom teachers and instructional coaches to the gold standard essential project design elements necessary to differentiate a “main course” project from a “dessert” project. We will share resources with participants to help them understand how project based learning works, from the launch through the final public presentations. Participants will also learn about free resources available to them through PBLWorks.
1.5 Hours of PD Credit
This self-paced module gives teachers an introduction to Hexagonal Thinking, explains how Hexagonal Thinking benefits students, and demonstrates multiple uses of this Deeper Learning instructional practice which can be adapted to all levels and content areas. Participants will finish this module with multiple Hexagonal Thinking resources and will create their own Hexagonal Thinking resource to utilize in their classroom.
2 Hours of PD Credit
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According to research, teacher preparation of questions ahead of time often leads to more rigorous questions than those generated “on-the-fly.” This online, self-paced module explains how to engage all students in deep thinking through effective questioning. Participants will explore resources to support development of questioning techniques and choose a questioning strategy to implement in their classroom.
Reflection Tools in the Classroom
1 Hour of PD Credit
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This online, self-paced module explains the importance of utilizing reflection as an instructional practice in the classroom. Participants will be introduced to and gain practice in utilizing various reflection tools and will finish the on-demand module with more than 10 ready-made reflection tools that can be used immediately with students.
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Student-Driven Feedback Protocols
1 Hour of PD Credit
This online, self-paced module defines and explains student-driven feedback protocols teachers can use to foster critique and communication skills. Participants will finish this module with multiple feedback protocols they can utilize in their classrooms to develop students’ ability to give and receive feedback.
1 Hour of PD Credit
This online, self-paced module defines and explains visible thinking strategies teachers can use to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. Participants will finish this module with a variety of routines and strategies they can utilize in their classrooms to develop students’ ability to make their thinking visible.
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What is Deeper Learning & Where Do We Begin?
2 Hours of PD Credit
This self-paced online module introduces participants to the Kentucky Deeper Learning grant, Kentucky’s United We Learn vision, and three big ideas, deeper learning competencies and state-wide pillars, and the overall goal of strengthening tier 1 instruction and engagement strategies across the commonwealth to create more vibrant learning experiences for our students.