WHAT IS THE #eduKATE COMMUNITY?
The #eduKATE Community is run by the Kentucky Academy of Technology Education (KATE), which is part of the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) at Murray State University in Murray, KY. We strive to provide high-quality professional development about EdTech tools and pedagogy for educators through FREE online professional development courses via Google Classroom. These courses are designed to help you grow your edtech knowledge and skills so that you can confidently and effectively infuse technology into your teaching.
FREE PD CREDIT
We offer three different types of courses for varying levels of PD credit. Once you register and complete the course, we will email you a certificate documenting your completion and the number of PD credit hours you have earned.
*KY EILA Credit: If you need EILA credit, please reach out to Rebecca Simons (rsimons@murraystate.edu). We are approved and can provide EILA credit upon the completion of PD sessions if needed.
TYPES OF COURSES OFFERED
Badge Courses: Badge courses are typically worth 3 hours of PD credit. These courses are designed for in-depth exploration of an EdTech tool or a broader topic.
1-Hour Workshop: Workshops are worth 1 hour of PD credit. These sessions also cover EdTech tools and topics, but are shorter, with a more narrow focus and an emphasis on both pedagogical theory and practical application.
Make & Take Session: We are issuing PD credit for Make & Takes for the FIRST TIME this year! They are worth 1 hour of PD credit. The purpose of a Make & Take is to learn how to better utilize a specific EdTech tool while creating a product or resource that you use right away!
Click on each course type above to see what we are currently offering!
CONNECT WITH US!
We want YOU to be part of the #eduKATE Community! By joining our Google Group, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, stay updated on all our new course releases, and connect with a network of fellow educators who love EdTech! Click the "Join Our Group" button below and request to be added to the group.
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