Learners Edge Course Formats

For the Tech Savvy Crew

Most courses include a hard copy course text(s) containing a combination of practical strategies, methods and research-based theory for classroom teaching. Learners Edge works to use the most applicable and popular texts in the field. All 3 credit courses include the following sections:

• Read and Respond: Each course uses a study guide with questions aligned with the readings.
• Reflection Requirement: Every 3-credit course has a Reflection Requirement that is a minimum of 2 pages long. The Reflection Requirement allows you to deepen your learning on the topic, and to explore related issues.
• Resource Requirement: An opportunity to customize your learning by finding and summarizing current articles and blog posts that support the content of your course.
• Application Requirements: Applications are designed to be relevant and useful to teachers in their classrooms, so each course requires that you create something applicable to your teaching situation.

Course Materials

• The Online Format is infused with multi-media clips to enhance learning, with all materials (including the syllabus) online.

Feedback

• For online courses, evaluator feedback is given after each module submission (3 Modules for a 3 credit course).

For Those that Like a Little of Both

Are you the kind of person who likes to have an accountability partner? Does the thought of self-paced learning intrigue you, but honestly, it's helpful to have a little nudge every now and again? Let us introduce you to Blended Learning! A mix of self-paced (asynchronous) and instructor-led (synchronous) learning in the Learners Edge online environment. Two blended learning courses will be offered summer 2019. Click here for a sneak peek at the courses! Registration for these courses will open on March 21, 2019 at 9AM!

If you like summer in the Midwest, these are for you!

On-Site courses will get you out and about and bring new adventures to your continuing education. Lance Raabe, a seasoned and favorite Learners Edge instructor, is bringing back some of the most popular on-sites (in and around the Council Bluffs, Iowa area) and introducing a handful of great new courses! You can check them all out with a preview before registration opens! On-Site courses will open for sale on March 21 at 9AM. If you'd like us to send you a reminder, drop us your name and email below and we'll remind you when 2019 On-Sites are available for registration! 

When You (and your Colleagues) Found the Perfect Book!

There are some books that resonate at a gut level. When you come across this type of book, use a Learners Edge book study to share your learning and excitement with teachers at your school or district.

Hours, PDPs, CEUs - Time to Relicense or Recertify!

Learners Edge has worked with teachers across the country to help them relicense and recertify. If you are looking for applicable, online learning that will provide you with a Learners Edge Letter of Completion and 10 hours of professional development, these courses are the perfect fit. We offer nearly two dozen online professional development courses that you can take from the comfort and coziness of your own home and keep ahead of that recertification deadline.

Academic transcripts ARE NOT available for professional development courses and we encourage you to check with your state licensing board to ensure Learners Edge Professional Development will meet your needs!