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Registration for Spring 2025 workshops will be available until two weeks before each workshop start date. Please enroll as soon as possible as workshops may be canceled if enrollment is low.

To register for a workshop, please visit Credit Registration Information

Tuition rates are as follows:

• Undergraduate per credit hour $480.70
• Graduate per credit hour $594.78
• All Spring 2025 workshops will be held online. Online courses and workshops have an additional distance learning fee of $15 per credit hour.

Please Note: Both undergraduate and graduate tuition are subject to change for all Spring 2025 workshops.

Alphabetical Listing of Workshops:

Addressing Anxiety in the Classroom

From COVID, to cyber-bullying, to the daily trials of being adolescents, students today face unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety that can impact them for the rest of their lives. This workshop examines what teachers can do to help reduce these stressors as well as practical strategies for creating supportive curricula and classroom environments.

Required Textbook: The required reading for this workshop is provided for you online in the “Course Content” folder.

ONLINE; March 1 – May 2
2 undergraduate credit hours
SPED 40093, CRN # 18817
2 graduate credit hours
SPED 50093, CRN # 18819
Dr. Robert Cimera, Professor, LDES

Adobe Acrobat PDF Basics: An Overview of PDF Files as a Tool

Communicating effectively and efficiently with audiences, peers, and employers is crucial in a society that is moving at a rapid pace. An effective, easy tool for communicating electronically is a PDF file. This Adobe Acrobat workshop is designed to equip the beginner or novice user with the skills needed to downsize and convert Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files. You will also be able to e-mail and create secure passwords for each PDF file.

Required Textbook: Fridsma, L., & Gyncild, B. (2015). Adobe Acrobat DC Classroom in a Book (1st ed.). Adobe Press. (Free e-book and lesson downloads available. Information will be emailed.)

ONLINE; March 17 – April 11 
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18812
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18815
Dr. Marian Maxfield, Instructor, TLC

AI for Educators

This 5-week, 2-credit asynchronous course delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education, aiming to equip educators with a comprehensive understanding of AI's applications and implications in teaching and learning. Through weekly modules, participants will explore fundamental concepts of AI, ethical considerations, and practical challenges for educators, while also examining AI's impact on student learning and critical thinking skills. The course emphasizes the development of guidelines and best practices for integrating AI tools effectively and responsibly into the classroom, addressing concerns such as privacy, security, accessibility, and inclusivity. Additionally, participants will explore alternative assessment methods aligned with various subject areas, grade levels, and learning objectives. Throughout the course, discussions will also center on students' perspectives, goals, and expectations regarding AI usage, fostering a deeper understanding of the role of AI in education and its ethical implications.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; January 27 - March 2
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18773
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18775
Dr. Julee Henry, Instructor, TLC

Classroom Management: Addressing All Students’ Behavioral Needs

Difficulty managing student behavior is among the most frequently cited reasons why teachers leave the profession. Don’t be scared, be prepared! This workshop provides in-depth coverage of research-based principles and practices for effective classroom and behavior management. Workshop materials include step-by-step guides for implementing behavioral interventions at the group and individual levels. Multimedia podcasts reinforce key knowledge and include video demonstrations of real teachers modeling effective practices. Valuable information and guidance for all school-based professionals and anyone interested in supporting student success at school.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; January 21 – May 4 
3 undergraduate credit hours
SPED 40093, CRN # 18768
3 graduate credit hours
SPED 50093, CRN # 18769
Dr. Andrew Wiley, Associate Professor, LDES

Controlling Stress: Creative Ways to Make Stress Work for You

This workshop focuses on minimizing student and athlete stress through creative brain science techniques by maximizing performance in the classroom, in the workplace, or on the playing field. In each of the presentations, teachers, coaches, workers, and students will benefit from the newest applications of brain science and practical approaches to handle stress in effective ways that will actually make stress work for you!

Textbook (Optional for Undergraduates, Required for Graduates): Donnelly, D. (2016). Think like a warrior: The five inner beliefs that make you unstoppable. Shamrock New Media, Inc. ISBN: 0692705465

ONLINE; February 3 - 17
1 undergraduate credit hour
CI 40093, CRN # 18776
1 graduate credit hour
CI 50093, CRN # 18778
Timothy Berger, Instructor, TLC

(The) Culture of Poverty: Understanding the Hidden Rules

This fully online, asynchronous course will explore the notion of a "culture of poverty." Teachers and other professionals will learn practical strategies for working with students and clients who come from a background of poverty. An emphasis on relationship-building and issues of communication will be found in the readings and discussions. Payne's work will be examined through multiple lenses including critiques by Paul Gorski. This content is applicable in many different professions.

Required Textbook: Payne, R. (2019). A Framework for Understanding Poverty - A Cognitive Approach (6th ed.). TX: Aha! Process Inc. ISBN: 1948244187

ONLINE; January 25 – February 7
2 undergraduate credit hours
CI 40093, CRN # 18771
2 graduate credit hours
CI 50093, CRN # 18772
Dr. Kathryn Knapp, Associate Professor, TLC

Designing Web Sites: An Overview

The World Wide Web is used extensively in educational and business settings as a means of presenting original information. The variety and availability of programs for web designs have increased; however, it is important to first learn basic Web designing principles and skills. This workshop provides skills in organizing and writing information for the Web, structuring a site, enhancing site usability, and evaluating one's efforts. Participants will create a blueprint of a website in this workshop that will assist in the future creation of the website. This workshop is independent of and does not teach specific software and other technologies used in building the site.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; February 24 – March 7
1 undergraduate credit hour
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18811
1 graduate credit hour
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18813
Dr. Marian Maxfield, Instructor, TLC

ePortfolio Design

In this workshop, students will design and create a dynamic ePortfolio that showcases their projects and scholarship at 5X����. Students will explore different types and utilities of ePortfolios and learn techniques to display their work to academic communities and potential employers around the world.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; February 10 – March 9
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18805
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18806

ONLINE; March 17 – April 13
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18797
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18798
Dr. Richard (Ben) Hollis, Instructor, TLC

Flipping Your Classroom

How do you reach every student, in every class, every day? Create a flipped classroom. This type of classroom inverts traditional teaching methods, delivering instruction online outside of the classroom, and moving homework into the classroom. Students will learn how to create an engaging, interactive environment that is student-centered. Workshop participants will create an instructional video that can be used for flipped learning in their classroom.

Required Textbook:
Bergman, J., & Sams, A. Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class & Every Day. (2012). International Society for Technology in Education. ISBN: 10:1564843157 or 13:9781564843159

ONLINE; February 10 – March 2
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18786
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18788
Dr. Julee Henry, Instructor, TLC

From IEPs to Manifest Determination: Everything Teachers, Parents, and Paraprofessionals Need to Know About Special Education Law

Teachers nowadays are not just educators — they are also social workers, nurses, and lawyers. Designed specifically for teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents, this workshop provides an introduction to the many legal issues involved in educating children with disabilities. Topics covered include (but are not limited to): identifying and assessing children with disabilities, developing and implementing appropriate IEPs, disciplining students with disabilities, maintaining confidentiality, and dispute resolution.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; March 1 – May 2
3 undergraduate credit hours
SPED 40093, CRN # 18820
3 graduate credit hours
SPED 50093, CRN # 18821
Dr. Robert Cimera, Professor, LDES

Google Classroom

Create a virtual classroom by using Google Classroom! By using Google Classroom and interacting with students in a web environment, you will increase student engagement and advance instructional methods. Using Google Classroom allows you to communicate with students quickly in real-time by using announcements and discussions. You can post discussion prompts, share videos and websites, attach documents, and create assessments anytime. Use these tools to keep organized, save time, and facilitate more efficiently.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; January 13 – February 9
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18749
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18750

ONLINE; March 24 – April 20
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18794
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18795
Dr. Jamie Rhoads, Instructor, TLC

Grant Writing

Interested in increasing your skills to locate and write a successful grant proposal? The skills learned in this basic grant writing workshop can be transferred to any occupation and look great when presented on a vitae or resume. You will learn basic writing skills, including proposal development, acquisition, and management. Review strategies for developing successful grants.

Required Textbook: O’Neal-McElrath, T. (2019). Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing & Writing Successful Proposals (5th ed.). Jossey-Bass. ISBN:9781119547341

ONLINE; February 10 – April 11
2 undergraduate credit hours
CULT 40093, CRN # 18780
2 graduate credit hours
CULT 50093, CRN # 18781
2 graduate credit hours
CULT 70093, CRN # 18782
Dr. M. Amanda Johnson, Instructor, FLA

Helping Students with Depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders faced by American children today. Current estimates suggest that as many as 3.2% of school-age children have been diagnosed with clinical depression. Further, roughly 9% of adolescents attempt suicide before they reach adulthood. Unfortunately, with COVID and other stressors in our society, these numbers are likely to continue to increase. This workshop explores how teachers and parents can identify depressed students as well as develop strategies and find resources that may help them.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; March 1 – May 2
2 undergraduate credit hours
SPED 40093, CRN # 18826
2 graduate credit hours
SPED 50093, CRN # 18828
Dr. Robert Cimera, Professor, LDES

How to be a Great Substitute Teacher

There is a significant need for effective substitute teachers at this moment in K-12 classrooms. Since the State of Ohio has dropped many of the requirements for substitute licensure, many professionals are struggling with the day-to-day realities of substitute teaching, both short- and long- term. This workshop offers a very practical approach to becoming an excellent substitute who can teach lessons, manage a classroom, and attend to issues of diverse learners all within a respectful climate. Student teachers, new substitutes, experienced substitutes, and administrators are all welcome to this workshop!

Required Textbook: First Days of School by Wong and Wong, 5th edition. ISBN 978-0976423317

ONLINE; February 24 – March 7
2 undergraduate credit hours
CI 40093, CRN # 18808
2 graduate credit hours
CI 50093, CRN # 18810
Dr. Katie Knapp, Associate Professor, TLC

Inspiring Excellence: Teaching & Coaching Mental Excellence

This workshop is designed to assist instructional and teacher coaches to utilize the latest brain science for better performance in and out of the classroom. Great teachers and great coaches must take advantage of the practical applications of these exciting new discoveries to get peak performance during classroom testing or state championships. Great teachers coach and coaches teach.

Required Textbook: Orlick, T. (2007). Pursuit of Excellence (5th ed.). Human Kinetics Publishers. ISBN: 978-0-736-06757-7

ONLINE; April 14 - 28
1 graduate credit hour
CI 50093, CRN # 18675
Timothy Berger, Instructor, TLC

Intrapersonal Conflict and Stress Management

This fully online course addresses the question: "What is intrapersonal conflict and stress (conflict within one's own self), and how can it be addressed more effectively—for myself, and for the clients/students that I serve?” Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to do the following: distinguish between different types of stress; describe the impact of traumatic stress on children and adults: identify aspects and types of dissociation; identify and evaluate preferred techniques through practice, application, and reflection; and describe the benefits and intentions of your preferred techniques to others. Developed for teachers, counselors, social workers, and psychologists, this course is helpful to anyone working with people experiencing inner conflict and stressful life situations and includes the opportunity to try out and develop ways of sharing stress reduction techniques with your clients or students.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; January 13 – February 9
2 graduate credit hours
CES 50093, CRN # 18751 
Dr. Jennifer Maxwell, Instructor, LDES

Leading the Way: Leadership 101

This workshop is designed for anyone who would like to discover a deeper understanding of leadership by exploring leadership styles, expectations, and engagement requirements of exemplary leaders. Whether you're aiming to lead on campus, in your career, or within your community, this workshop will provide practical insights to help equip you with essential skills. Join a community of aspiring leaders and embark on your leadership journey!

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; February 10 – March 7
2 undergraduate credit hours
EDLE 40093, CRN # 19488
2 graduate credit hours
EDLE 50093, CRN # 19489
Dr. Mandy Cenker, Instructor, FLA

Making ADHD a Gift

Taught by an individual with ADHD, who happens to have a Ph.D. in special education, this fully online workshop will not only discuss what ADHD is and isn't, but it will also explore ways of making ADHD a gift! Parents and individuals with ADHD are welcome, as are teachers, counselors, and other professionals. This workshop will examine the history, etiology, and characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD), as well as strategies, accommodations, and technologies that may make having ADHD be a positive outcome.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; March 1 – May 2
3 undergraduate credit hours
SPED 40093, CRN # 18829
3 graduate credit hours
SPED 50093, CRN # 18831
Dr. Robert Cimera, Professor, LDES

Managing and Negotiating Conflict in your Personal and Professional Life: A Workshop for Educators, Counselors, and Social Workers

Conflict is a part of life – it can lead to positive change and growth, or it can be waged in intensely destructive ways. This fully online course is designed to help participants develop an enhanced ability to use communication and listening skills and negotiation strategies to manage conflict in a more productive manner. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of how conflict styles, temperament, power, and cultural differences impact how conflict is waged. They will experiment with and practice techniques to deal with conflict with “difficult people,” anger, and aggression. Finally, they will be able to use their enhanced skills and knowledge to develop programs to teach this information to their students or clients.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; February 10 – March 9
2 graduate credit hours
CES 50093, CRN # 18790
Dr. Jennifer Maxwell, Instructor, LDES

Mental Motivation

This workshop focuses on maximizing motivation in the classroom, in the workplace, or on the playing field by teaching students and athletes to develop their thinking process in a systematic fashion used by successful athletes, administrators, and students. The materials presented will challenge you to “think” in new ways as you teach, manage, or coach. This course is not a “pep” talk” or a “collection” of encouraging sayings, but a road map of “how” to increase motivational thinking. Participants will benefit from the newest applications of brain science and practical approaches to improving success and motivation.

Textbook (Optional for Undergraduates, Required for Graduates): Rotella, B. (2004). Golf is not a game of perfect. Downtown Press. ISBN: 9780743492478

ONLINE; March 24 – April 7
1 undergraduate credit hour
CI 40093, CRN # 18787
1 graduate credit hour
CI 50093, CRN # 18791
Timothy Berger, Instructor, TLC

Mentally Awesome for Maximum Mental Performance

This workshop is designed to assist instructional/teacher-coaches & administrators to build a mental toolbox by utilizing the latest brain science for maximum mental performance. The cognitive tools presented in this class will serve the practical daily demands of improved thinking in all types of situations! By the end of the workshop, you will have built a mental toolbox that will allow you to apply knowledge of practical brain science used in some of the most successful organizations in the world. These tools will assist your students, workers, or athletes in better critical thinking, concentration, stress reduction, and confidence-building.

Textbook (Optional for Undergraduates, Required for Graduates): Donnelly, D. (2016). Think like a warrior: The five inner beliefs that make you unstoppable. Shamrock New Media, Inc. ISBN: 0692705465.

ONLINE; January 17 - 31
1 undergraduate credit hour
CI 40093, CRN # 18759
1 graduate credit hour
CI 50093, CRN # 18760
Timothy Berger, Instructor, TLC

Microsoft Excel^® I

This course is an introduction to the functional design of Microsoft Excel focusing on the management of Excel spreadsheets, applying formulas, and graphing and charting data. Students will finish the workshop with proficiency in basic Excel skills.

Required Textbook: None

Required Software: Microsoft Excel 2019 or later for Windows or Mac. 5X����, in partnership with Microsoft, offers Microsoft Office for Faculty, Staff, and Students for use on their personal computers (Mac and Windows), tablets, and smartphones at no cost through Office 365.

ONLINE; April 1 - 30 
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18783
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18785
Jaelithe Russ, Instructor, TLC

Mindfulness in Education

As students, educators, and administrators alike navigate unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety, incorporating mindful practices into a daily routine can help calm anxiety and build healthy coping skills. Mindfulness practice in educational organizations has been shown to: positively impact academic performance, reduce behavioral and attention issues, and improve interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills. Join mindfulness instructor Becca Hollis online to explore the application of mindfulness in educational settings. Participants will gain an understanding of mindfulness practices and techniques and develop strategies for applying mindfulness in educational settings as well as personal/family contexts.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; January 13 - 26
1 undergraduate credit hour
CI 40093, CRN # 18755
1 graduate credit hour
CI 50093, CRN # 18756

ONLINE; March 17 - 30
1 undergraduate credit hour
CI 40093, CRN # 18807
1 graduate credit hour
CI 50093, CRN # 18809
Becca Hollis, Instructor, TLC

Mobile Technologies for Educators

Technology but more specifically mobile devices and applications have become integrated into the daily lives of people on a personal, educational, and professional level. The use of mobile devices and the methodological and best practice in K-12 classrooms are essential in the 21st-century classroom. It is important for participants to be able to understand the basics and integration of mobile technologies to engage, motivate, and assist students in the learning process and achievement. Mobile technologies are increasing in society and within the learning and teaching environments because mobile technologies are readily available and are easy and effective tools to aid in effective and efficient teaching and learning. Participants will review the current mobile technologies and how they can be implemented into a unit lesson for student learning and achievement.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; February 10 - 21
1 undergraduate credit hour
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18802
1 graduate credit hour
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18804
Dr. Marian Maxfield, Instructor, TLC

Photoshop^® I

Focus on the fundamental operations and controls of Photoshop. The workshop will feature video tutorials, demonstrations, and weekly projects.

Required Textbook: None.

ONLINE; January 13 – February 9
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18757
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18758

ONLINE; March 17 – April 13
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18801
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18803
Dr. Richard (Ben) Hollis, Instructor, TLC

Problem-Based Learning: An Interactive and Engaging Student-Centered Learning Environment

Solving everyday ill-structured and complex problems with diverse audiences is a required skill needed to prepare students for the rapidly paced Global Market. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered methodology that provides an interactive learning environment to engage students. PBL requires students to resolve everyday problems through research, higher-level thinking, and cooperation. You will apply the basics of PBL by creating a PBL unit to use within the classroom. The online workshop will cover instructional strategies, cognitive aids, and teacher and student roles within PBL.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; January 13 – February 7
2 undergraduate credit hours
CI 40093, CRN # 18752
2 graduate credit hours
CI 50093, CRN # 18754
Dr. Marian Maxfield, Instructor, TLC

Response to Intervention: A Promising Practice for Identifying and Helping Struggling Learners

Participants will obtain a solid understanding of the logic behind RTI, how RTI is implemented in schools, and how RTI can be used to identify students who have learning disabilities.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; March 7 – April 17
2 undergraduate credit hours
SPED 40093, CRN # 18827
2 graduate credit hours
SPED 50093, CRN # 18830
Dr. Brian Barber, Associate Professor, LDES

Rise & Thrive: Leading with Resilience

In today's dynamic world, resilience isn't just a trait—it's a skill that can be nurtured and developed. Whether you're navigating personal challenges or professional hurdles, this workshop equips you with practical tools and strategies to thrive in the face of adversity. By the end of this workshop, you'll emerge with renewed confidence, enhanced coping mechanisms, and a resilient mindset that propels you towards success.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; April 7 – May 2
2 undergraduate credit hours
EDLE 40093 CRN # 19490
2 graduate credit hours
EDLE 50093 CRN # 19491
Dr. Mandy Cenker, Instructor, FLA

Social Networking for Educators

Social networking has become a common means of communication among students and faculty alike. The purpose of this workshop is to teach the fundamentals of social networking and the impact it has on education. This online workshop will help participants: identify various social networking tools to use as teaching aids, recognize ways in which social networking can enhance teaching and learning, and identify the pros and cons of social networking.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; January 21 – February 9 
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18766
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18767
Dr. Julee Henry, Instructor, TLC

Solving Problems Under Pressure

Finding ways to work and successfully respond under pressure is the focus of this class. The mental approaches that establish better thinking and responding patterns must be taught and practiced. This course explains the foundations of good thinking that prepares individuals to function successfully under pressure.

Required Textbook: (Optional for Undergraduates, Required for Graduates): Rotella, B. & Cullen, B. (2015). How Champions Think: In Sports and in Life. Simon & Schuster. ISBN: 978-1-4767-8864-7

ONLINE; February 24 – March 10 
1 undergraduate credit hour
CI 40093, CRN # 18814
1 graduate credit hour
CI 50093, CRN # 18816
Timothy Berger, Instructor, TLC

Stress & Life Management: Being All Things to All People

In this workshop, you will enhance your power of thought, focusing on the positive and keeping life’s events in their proper perspective. You will learn specific techniques to deal with stress, change and worry, along with time management and goal-setting strategies.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; April 16 – May 2
1 undergraduate credit hour
CI 40093, CRN # 18763
1 graduate credit hour
CI 50093, CRN # 18764
Dr. Mandy Cenker, Instructor, TLC

Teacher Interviews That Succeed!: How to Prepare for a Rewarding Selection Process

Ready to take on teacher interviews like a pro? Join Kent City School’s retired superintendent, Dr. Giancola, on how to prepare for your teaching career interviews. This workshop will respond to two overarching questions: (1) What are the elements of effective teaching found in current Ohio standards, and how do they affect the local teacher interview? (2) How are Gallup teacher traits used with and related to Ohio standards in the teacher selection process for increased interview success? You’ll leave this workshop with tools and confidence!

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; April 7 – May 4
2 undergraduate credit hours
CI 40093, CRN # 18770
2 graduate credit hours
CI 50093, CRN # 18774
Dr. Joseph Giancola, Instructor, TLC

Teaching Conflict Management in the Classroom K-12

Many K-12 students struggle with handling conflict in a productive manner, which results in teachers spending inordinate amounts of time dealing with conflictual behavior between students and directed at teachers themselves. This workshop will assist educators in building an individualized conflict-management curriculum for their students that can be incorporated into a variety of subjects as well as addressing the social and emotional teaching mandates for their particular grades. Course participants will conduct a quick needs assessment in order to put together a curriculum based on their own individual needs in the classroom and select materials to teach to their students – listening and communication skills, dealing with anger, saving face, being assertive rather than aggressive, problem-solving and conflict management techniques. The course is taught by Dr. Jennifer Maxwell, a 5X���� Emeritus Professor who has taught conflict management skills at the university level for over 40 years. Dr. Maxwell holds a current State of Ohio Professional Teachers License in both Social Studies (7-12) and Art (K-12) and a current Ohio License of Social Work (LSW).

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; February 10 – March 9
2 undergraduate credit hours
CI 40093, CRN # 18793
2 graduate credit hours
CI 50093, CRN # 18800
Dr. Jennifer Maxwell, Instructor, TLC

Teaching with Tablets

Tablets are changing the way people communicate and the possibilities for utilizing these devices to engage in technology-supported activities are limitless. The ability to collaborate anytime, anywhere benefits teaching, learning, and so much more. In this online workshop participants will explore the many uses of tablets in varying fields and environments. Students will learn to identify various apps for teaching aids, recognize ways in which tablets can enhance teaching and learning, and identify both the benefits and challenges of tablets.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; March 17 – April 6
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18824
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18825
Dr. Julee Henry, Instructor, TLC

Teen Dating in the 21st Century: The Impact of Alcohol, Drugs, and Sex

This workshop is designed to provide parents, students, and professionals with the skills and tools to work with teenagers who are involved in dating. Teenage dating has evolved during the 21st century to a point that teens as young as twelve and thirteen are now dating and engaging in sexual activities, as well as the use of drugs and alcohol. It is conceivable that today’s youth are engaging in these adult-like activities without the maturity or knowledge of how to protect themselves from harm. It is paramount that parents and professionals learn what is needed to assist teens in making good decisions and being safe in today’s society. Those who understand and provide appropriate guidance can make a difference in teenagers being safe or being harmed by others, or by situations in which they are vulnerable.

Required Textbook: Foster Cline, MD & Jim Fay. Parenting Teens with Love and Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood (2020). Nav Press, ISBN-13 978-1641581554

ONLINE; January 19 – February 17
1 undergraduate credit hour
CES 40093, CRN # 18761
1 graduate credit hour
CES 50093, CRN # 18762
Dr. Sandra Miller-Jones, Instructor, LDES

Thrive with Google Drive

Did you know that you could actually teach and learn through the use of Google Drive? The goal of this workshop is to introduce you to the many tools available through Google Drive. Through this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how Google Drive can increase collaboration and communication, creativity and innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Don’t get left behind, thrive using Google Drive!

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; April 7 - 27
2 undergraduate credit hours
ETEC 40093, CRN # 18777
2 graduate credit hours
ETEC 50093, CRN # 18779
Dr. Julee Henry, Instructor, TLC

Understanding and Working with Difficult Children

This workshop is designed to provide individuals who are working with children or plan on working with children, pertinent information regarding recognizing and understanding behavior problems in children. Not all children with behavior problems will display identical difficulties. Eclectic approaches are needed to address specific behavior issues. Workshop participants will be educated on the diversity of problems and children. Referrals and assessment needs will be discussed.

Required Textbook: Glasser, H. & Easley, J. Transforming the difficult child: The nurtured heart approach. (2016 revision). AZ: Nurtured Heart Publications, ISBN: 9780967050707

ONLINE; March 17 – April 14
1 undergraduate credit hour
CES 40093, CRN # 18822
1 graduate credit hour
CES 50093, CRN # 18823
Dr. Sandra Miller-Jones, Instructor, LDES

Understanding Power and Control in Interpersonal Relationships: A Course for Educators, Counselors and Social Workers

This course has been developed for professionals to enhance their ability to recognize power inequalities and the effects of coercion and force in the context of trust-based relationships. The effects of trauma and disassociated coercion in battering relationships, domestic violence, and child abuse will be explored, as well as models of collaborative and balanced power in interpersonal relationships. Participants will be provided with information designed to enable them to develop individualized screening and assessment plans.

Required Textbook: None

ONLINE; March 17 – April 13 
2 graduate credit hours
CES 50093, CRN # 18818
Dr. Jennifer Maxwell, Instructor, LDES