Learning and Teaching in a K-12 Digital Classroom Series

Online Self-Paced

Use Today’s Technology to Improve Classroom Learning and Teaching

Facilitate teaching and learning in your K-12 classroom, school or district with the latest technology. Explore existing and emerging technologies such as, Chromebooks, iPads, iPods, cell phones, Netbooks and e-readers and how they can be integrated into the classroom. This unique online self-paced series equips teachers and school leaders with the skills to thrive in today’s technology learning environment.

These courses allow educators to customize their learning based on their particular needs.  Take courses individually or create your learning plan by taking multiple courses from the Learning and Teaching in a K-12 Digital Classroom Series.

Schedule & Fees

Courses – Enroll in One or More

Course Date Units Price
Developing 21st Century Skills with Blended Learning (prev#: EDU-X775R) [EDU-X775RA] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Veronica Reyes

This course provides educators with the why and how to implement the Blended Learning model in the classroom to develop 21st Century skills.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Utilizing EdTech Tools and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to Enhance Lessons in the Classroom/2 (prev#: EDU-X745P) [EDU-X745P2] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Joshua DuCharme

Online course for K-12 educators and administrators on how to connect to students with SEL and technology in the learning environment

This is a 2.0-unit course. If you are wanting to enroll in the 3.0-unit version, go to course page for EDU-X745P3 instead.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Utilizing EdTech Tools and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to Enhance Lessons in the Classroom/3 (prev#: EDU-X745P) [EDU-X745P3] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Joshua DuCharme

Online 3-unit course for K-12 educators and administrators on how to connect to students with SEL and technology in the learning environment.

This is a 3.0-unit course. If you are wanting to enroll in the 2.0-unit version, go to course page for EDU-X745P2 instead.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Transitioning to a Blended Learning Environment [EDU-X713P] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Jenifer Fazy

This online course for educators, K-12 and Higher Education faculty, allows for one to strategize using technology on how to easily move to and from remote learning.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Gamification in Education [EDU-X726T] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Joshua DuCharme

This 3-unit online course provides continuing education to K-12 teachers who want to gamify their teaching to increase learning and participation, the history of gamification will be shared along with the value of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, and web-based software and programs for educators to gamify their teaching.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Digital Portfolios in Education [EDU-X719P] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Matthew Evans

Online two-unit course for educators that promotes learning about and use of digital portfolios in the classroom to demonstrate learning growth

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Developing Digital Citizens [EDU-X751L] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 1 $169
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
1
$169
Online Self-Paced
Jeannie Chufo

Developing Digital Citizens course for K-12 teachers offered as a one-unit online self-paced course

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Chromebooks in the Classroom [EDU-X781L] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Matthew Evans

Chromebooks in the Classroom is a two-unit online self-paced course for educators

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Teaching Coding in the K-12 Classroom [EDU-X789K] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Matthew Evans

Teaching Coding in the K-12 Classroom is a two-unit online self-paced course for educators that focuses on introducing educators to coding and how to incorporate it into the classroom

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Google Tools for Collaborative Teaching [EDU-X772M] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Tiffani Brown

Learn how to incorporate Google education tools into your classroom to effectively collaborate with students and teachers in this online USD course.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Advanced Google Tools [EDU-X777L] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Matthew Evans

Advanced Google Tools is an online course for K-12 educators that promotes critical thinking and student engagement in the classroom

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Technology Tools for Enhancing Instruction and Empowering Students [EDU-X783J] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Rick Selby

Technology Tools for Empowering Students course provides strategies for incorporating a variety of technology tools into the K-12 classroom

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Best Practices in Technology Integration (prev #: EDU-506YK) [EDU-X706A] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 3 $504
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
3
$504
Online Self-Paced
Kristen Eveland

This is a three-unit online course for educators in the Professional Teachers Program series

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Health and PE Innovation: Incorporating Technology into Your Curriculum [EDU-X787P] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Gregory Mott

This is an online professional growth course for PE and Health educators on how to incorporate technology into the curriculum

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Supporting Learners with Google Classroom [EDU-X798O] Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $317
Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$317
Online Self-Paced
Brent Enerva

This Google Classroom training course covers the basics of how to navigate Google Classroom and maximize its impact when working with learners in any K-12 setting.

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the Online Orientation and your online course.

Learning Method Information

Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are similar to online fixed-date courses, but are designed to give you a six-month period from time of enrollment to complete all assignments. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

How is the self-paced course structured? Like fixed-date courses, online self-paced courses are asynchronous meaning that you can work on your assignments anytime; the difference being there are no assigned due dates in self-paced courses. The content is divided into learning modules. Each module will cover one or more topics. Within each of the learning modules, you can expect the following components:

  • Module introduction that outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required readings (textbook, articles, journals, websites, etc.) and presentations (audio and/or video).
  • Assignments (which may include: written assignments, quizzes, blogs, etc.) based on the readings and presentations.
  • Module conclusion to review the topics and what you should have learned.
  • Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that culminates all of the topics covered in each of the learning modules. You’ll find that the design of the learning modules has a rhythm to help you manage your time in the course.

SERIES CURRICULUM

Enroll in one or more courses in this series to earn graduate level extension credits.

You can expect the following from Online Self-Paced courses:

What You Will Learn

Who Should Attend

These courses are designed for K-12 teachers and administrators interested in learning how to plan and implement a technology learning program for today’s students. The curriculum allows you to plan, deliver, and assess a digital technology learning environment.

Benefits of Usd’s learning and teaching in a k-12 digital classroom series

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Careers Outlook

Employment opportunities in the education field — including adult education — are expected to grow by almost 1 million new jobs by 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With so many new and emerging opportunities, adult learning institutions and programs are going to have to compete heavily to attract and retain the most talented educators.

This makes furthering your education and diversifying your teaching skill set all the more important. By growing your expertise in a wide variety of educational concepts, you will broaden your career prospects and become a valuable asset in any learning environment.

Industry Insights

10 %

Job growth

$57,220

Median salary


Career Opportunities

District Level Professional Development Provider
Instructional Coach
Academic Director
Conference Speaker
Workplace Trainer
Continuing Education Instructor
Anyone interested in leading other adults through trainings, workshops, or presentations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for completing a certificate program?

Requirements for completing a certificate can be found on the certificate page.

Are the continuing education courses transferable to a master degree program?

Professional and Continuing Education courses that are transferrable to a USD master degree will be stated on the course or certificate page. If you wish to transfer credit, it is your responsibility to confer with the receiving institution before enrolling, as each
individual academic institution decides whether or not to accept USD Professional and Continuing Education credit.

How long do I have to complete the Certificate?

You have five years to complete the certificate.

What are your registration/drop/refund policies?

Click here for complete details regarding our refund, drop and transfer policies

What if I can’t get into a course because it is full?

Prospective students can request to be placed on a waitlist. Should a space open up in a course, those on the waitlist will be notified. We encourage you to register early for courses.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

Informative Stats and Facts

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High-quality, career-building courses to choose from

50+

In-depth, innovative, and relevant topics

25+

Career advancing certificates

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