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177 courses total.

Technology Integration-Leader
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 8
Description

Go here to learn more about Micro-credentials at BPS.

Being a leader in technology integration includes understanding the needs of the colleagues you work with, proactively working with others to address gaps in technology use in your school or district, and sharing best practices of effective technology with peers. This course will require you to be self-sufficient in utilizing resources, including creating a needs ass

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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Remote Technology
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.
Additional Content

PDF: Technology Integration- Leader.pdf

Classroom Management for Creative Learning
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 14
Description

Teachers of creative courses such as tech ed, art, family consumer sciences, and music have the challenge of designing classroom spaces and managing equipment that extend beyond the normal realm of books and Chromebooks. To add to that challenge is the large influx of developmentally varying bodies that move in and out of these very active classes.

This micro-credential allows the teacher to study in a hands-on approach to design a kinesthetic cooperative work environment for the learners wh

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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Remote
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 2 total)
All sections occur in the past.

Eliciting Accurate Evidence
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 16
Description

Reflective practice is one of the strongest ways to become an accomplished teacher and this micro-credential will take a deep dive into allowing you to look at how you provide feedback to your learners. As an educator, you will audit, refine and reflect on formal formative assessments you have used and then refine them while using components of assessment design and quality rubric criteria.

This course does have step-up credit approval. Don't forget to fill out a [credit approval request](

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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Remote
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.

Foundational Principles of Quality Assessments
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 17
Description

Visit this site to learn more about Micro-credentials at BPS.

The student mind frame of assessments is an important aspect of learning and growth in the divergent classroom. This course requires teacher self-reflection in their role of how they build the student perspective around assessment, how they develop and use assessments in units, and how the foundations of quality assessment encourage learning growth and be

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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Remote
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 18
Description

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all students based on scientific insights into how humans learn. This mico-credential focuses on instructional planning with variability in mind to make lessons that meet all learners where they are at. The outcome should be to reduce barriers to learning so

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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Remote
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.

Programming & Computational Thinking for Beginners
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 19
Description

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Despite common misperceptions, computer science is not only about programming. This course will focus on the why of computational thinking and design organization as a foundational understanding for students to be successful as learners and citizens in our current economy, For this course, teachers will create a series of integrated lesson plans that inclu

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High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Remote
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.

Google Certification Level 1
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 20
Description

Google Certification Level 1 entails self-training in the Google Suite for Education Platform and then taking a rigorous test. Participants will complete training as they see fit to achieve certification of passing the rigorous exam offered by Google for Education.

To learn more about learn more about the exam go to the Google Teacher Center; Google Teacher Center

  • This course does have step up credit app
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Elementary High School Middle School Remote Technology
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Google Certification Level   Asynchronous course.

Google Certification Level 2
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 24
Description

Validate your expertise and advanced technology integration skills with the Educator Level 2 Certification. Completing the certification show proficiency in TPACK with the tools of Google Workplace which focus on Classroom, Meets, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, YouTube and how tools should successfully be integrated with curriculum for achieving learning goals.

The learning is all self paced and in a manner that suites your own learning style. You can talk with your TIS to learn opti

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Elementary High School Middle School Remote Technology
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
GCE Level 2   Asynchronous course.

Google Educator Recertification Level 1
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 28
Description

Earning your first Google Certification is a triumph and one to celebrate but maintaining that certification is an important aspect of the journey of staying an accomplished TPACK teacher. Google Certification is only good for 36 months, and for good reason. Google Workplace is constantly updating its tools, pedagogical methods, and tools. The Google recertification course and credit is ONLY for learners who have earned their Google Certification 1 and 2 in prior terms and are to their 36-month

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Elementary High School Middle School Remote Technology
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
GCE Recertification 1   Asynchronous course.

Google Educator Recertification Level 2
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 29
Description

Earning your first Google Certification and then level 2 is a huge deal and in BPS only 27 people have done so. But, keeping that ongoing commitment to innovative technology understanding is a triumph one must strive for. As a Google Certified Educator, one must unlearn, learn, and apply new understanding every 36 months by taking a rigorous recertification exam.

This course is a self-paced journey to learn the rigor of the requirements of Google Re-Certification 2 in a manner that the teach

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Elementary High School Middle School Remote Technology
Credits Available
3.00 OPI Credits
3.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Recertification for GCE 2   Asynchronous course.

Leading Forward
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 51
Description

This is for people who teach a Trade Course.

BPS staff members who receive approval for teaching a trade course earn trade hours. You earn credit for teaching the content 1 time, for example if you teach the same course four times you only receive the credit for teaching it one time. Click here for instructions to get a course approved for trade credit and subsequently be able to earn credit as a "trade te

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Credits Available
18.00 OPI Credits
18.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 2 total)
Section 2
Teaching a Course   Asynchronous course.

Apple Teacher Portfolio Certification
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 58
Description

Apple Teacher Portfolio is a free professional learning program designed to support educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. This self-paced course allows teachers to build skills and an understanding of Apple tools on both Mac and iPad devices. Each phase of lesson planning as teachers build their Apple Teacher Portfolio offers a unique opportunity to design more meaningful learning experiences with iPad and Mac. When teachers build an Apple Teacher Portfolio, they’re encoura

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Elementary High School Middle School Remote Technology
Credits Available
18.00 OPI Credits
18.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Apple Teacher Portfolio Certification   Asynchronous course.

Apple Teacher Certification - iPad
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 61
Description

Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. This course allows teachers to build skills on an iPad that directly apply to activities with students in their classrooms. Teachers will learn to integrate tools available on the iPad to engage students in the curriculum. Teachers will complete exercises using a variety of Apple programs and earn badges after the completion of each set of tasks. Once

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Elementary High School Middle School Technology
Credits Available
2.00 OPI Credits
2.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
iPad   Asynchronous course.

Apple Teacher Certification - Mac
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 62
Description

Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. This course allows teachers to build skills on a Mac that directly apply to activities with students in their classrooms. Teachers will learn to integrate tools available on the MacBook to engage students in the curriculum. Teachers will complete exercises using a variety of Apple programs and earn badges after the completion of each set of tasks. Once

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Elementary High School Middle School Technology
Credits Available
2.00 OPI Credits
2.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Mac-Apple Certification   Asynchronous course.

Apple Teacher Certification - Swift Playgrounds
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 63
Description

Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. This course allows teachers to build skills and an understanding of Swift programming using Swift Playgrounds. Swift Playgrounds is a revolutionary app for iPad that makes learning Swift interactive and fun. ... Solve puzzles to master the basics using Swift — a powerful programming language created by Apple and used by the pros to build today's most

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High School Middle School Technology
Credits Available
2.00 OPI Credits
2.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Swift Playgrounds   Asynchronous course.

Special Request Course
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 101
Description

Special Request

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Credits Available
20.00 OPI Credits
20.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.

Using ELL (English Language Learner) Strategies in the Classroom
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 103
Description

Educators will demonstrate understanding of how to implement research-based English Language Learning (ELL) strategies to support ELL learning and achievement within a standards-based curriculum framework. The educator will learn through research explicit skill instruction strategies and then they will design an instructional plan that features effective ELL strategies to improve instructional practices.

For more information about Micro-credentails visit [this site](https://sites.google.com/

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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.

Getting Started with Seesaw (Seesaw Learning Path)
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 105
Description

This course is for teachers who are new to Seesaw. This pathway will get teachers up and running on Seesaw to create engaging learning experiences that make thinking and learning visible. This is offered virtually through the Seesaw Learning Hub, and teachers will work at their own pace. Teachers will create a free account on the Seesaw Learning Hub at learn.seesaw.me, then complete all 5 courses in the Getting Started Learning Path. The five courses are:

  • Starti
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Technology
Credits Available
2.00 OPI Credits
2.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Getting Started with Seesaw (Seesaw Learning Path)   Asynchronous course.

Technology Integration-Analyst
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 113
Description

Go here to learn more about Micro-credentials at BPS. Being an analyst in technology integration includes understanding the learning goals of your content area and creating digital assessment to meet those learning goals. You will create an assessment and analyze results using technology to create a lesson plan that uses a digital tool that students use to meet curricular standards.

  • This course does have step up cred
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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Remote
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.
Additional Content

PDF: Technology Integration- Analyst.pdf

Technology Integration-Citizen
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 114
Description

Go here to learn more about Micro-credentials at BPS.

Cultivating how to critically engage in online is important for teachers and learners. This micro-credential shares how to create a positive digital footprint and how to be a teacher model in starting students off in a digital positive manner. In the process of earning the credential teachers will create a code of conduct for their classroom that they share with stud

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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Technology
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.
Additional Content

PDF: Technology Integration- Citizen.pdf

Technology Integration-Collaborator
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 115
Description

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Collaborating with colleagues, experts, administration, and learners involved technology integration in every facet of our daily education practices. This Micro-credential brings a global perspective to authentic collaboration by using technology. Learners will self-explore the SAMR model as well as virtual engagement.

  • This course does have step up credit approv
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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Technology
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.

Technology Integration-Designer
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 116
Description

Go here to learn more about Micro-credentials at BPS. Designer in the technology integration standards includes looking at the pedagogy of a blended learning environment to drive the learning to be student-centered. This micro-credential will have you assess one of your unit plans. The plan should include aspects of students' choice and voice in a blended learning environment. Then you will analyze student work examples t

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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Technology
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.
Additional Content

PDF: Technology Integration- Designer.pdf

Technology Integration-Facilitator
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 117
Description

Go here to learn more about Micro-credentials at BPS. We often forget that technology integration is focused on content and pedagogy and this micro-credential gives you the opportunity to showcase this. The state technology facilitator standard focuses on high-level thinking skills such as computational thinking and problem-solving. This micro-credentail focuses on your evaluation of two of your lesson plans, how to utili

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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Technology
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.
Additional Content

PDF: Technology Integration- Facilitator.pdf

Not Available....Leader
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 118
Description

Being a leader in technology integration includes understanding the needs of the colleagues you work with, proactively working with others to address gaps in technology used in your school or district, and sharing best practices of effective technology with peers. This course will require you to be self-sufficient in utilizing resources, including the ISTE standards and our state technology integration standards to make your school, department, or district stronger in technology integration.

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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Technology
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
$75.00
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.

Technology Integration-Learner
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 119
Description

Go here to learn more about Micro-credentials at BPS. The focus of this micro-credential is the SAMR model and reflecting on how technology helps you meet goals professionally and in relation to student learning. The micro-credential will use your own research skills to select tools and pedagogy approaches to monitor effectiveness, plan for growth, implement a plan of improvement, and reflect.

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Elementary High School Micro-Credentials Middle School Technology
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.
Additional Content

PDF: Technology Integration- Learner.pdf

Not Available Cyberbullying/Cybersafety
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 120
Description

This course is about teaching students to be safe online. As a learner, you will develop a unit that teaches your students cyber safety, including a digital footprint and the effect of media on well-being. Following the creation and implementation you will then reflect on how the lesson can be improved. This micro-credential does include a video and audio submission. For more information about Micro-credentails visit [this site](https://sites.google.com/billingsschools.org/microcredentials/home

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Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.
Additional Content

PDF: Cyberbullying and Cyber Safety.pdf

Creating a Classroom Community (K-8)
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 131
Description

Go here to learn more about Micro-credentials at BPS.

The educator will create a classroom culture that cultivates relationships among all learners, ensuring a sense of belonging and value for each learner.

When you earn your badge please fill out this form

  • This course does have step up credit approval. Don't forget to fill out a [credit approval request]( http://www2.bill
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Elementary Micro-Credentials Middle School
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.
Additional Content

PDF: Creating a Classroom Community.pdf

Trauma Informed Pedagogy
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 132
Description

Go here to learn more about Micro-credentials at BPS.

The educator will create a classroom culture that cultivates relationships among all learners, ensuring a sense of belonging and value for each learner.

When you earn your badge please fill out this form

  • This course does have step up credit approval. Don't forget to fill out a [credit approval request]( http://www2.bi
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Behavior Elementary Micro-Credentials Middle School
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.
Additional Content

PDF: Trauma-Informed Pedagogy (1).pdf

Addressing Challenging Behaviors
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 133
Description

Go here to learn more about Micro-credentials at BPS. This course is about understanding and applying multiple strategies when addressing challenging classroom behaviors to meet the needs of all learners.

When you earn your badge please fill out this form

  • This course does have step up credit approval. Don't forget to fill out a [credit approval request]( http://www2.billi
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Behavior Elementary Micro-Credentials Middle School
Credits Available
15.00 OPI Credits
15.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (0 of 1 total)
All sections occur in the past.
Additional Content

PDF: Addressing Challenging Behaviors.pdf

Culturally Responsive Practices (ABT 2022-2023 Arts Integration Workshop Series)
Offered By : Billings Public Schools

Course ID : 144
Description

Participants will explore strategies and approaches that appeal to our diverse students. Rooted in multicultural education, culturally responsive practices aim to link students' ancestral and contemporary cultures and the support sytems classroom teachers are providing. Using the Essential Understandings, Native music and dance, participants will learn how to infuse native culture into the K-12 classroom.

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Elementary High School Middle School
Credits Available
2.00 OPI Credits
2.00 Trade Credits
Fee
No fee.
Upcoming Sections (1 of 1 total)
Section 1
Culturally Responsive Practices (ABT 2022-2023 Arts Integration Workshop Series)   Apr 25, 2023

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