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FLVS Global Professional Development Catalog

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FLVS GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CATALOG | 800.374.1430 | FLVSGlobal.net

FLVS GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAs the leader in online education, FLVS Global creates innovative ways to help administrators and teachers

reach their potential through education and development. The best teachers know how to motivate and engage

students, and the best administrators know how to support and evaluate teachers. FLVS Global instructional

tools and professional development offerings are designed with both groups in mind. To assist students,

teachers, and administrators, FLVS Global Professional Development courses are specifically designed for

literacy, Response to Intervention (RTI), student motivation, and school leadership, in addition to blended and

fully online teaching and learning.

FLVS Global is committed to developing flexible professional development options to meet various needs. All

courses, except for our Teaching Online Series, are available as online webinars or face-to-face workshop

presentations and can be customized. FLVS Global Professional Development is available year-round and can

be scheduled on demand.

CUSTOMIZED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTFLVS Global offers the option to provide participants with customized training that focuses on specific

organizational needs. The FLVS Global staff will work closely with participants to provide consultation and

training that meets unique organizational needs.

For more information about the following Professional Development offerings, including pricing and

customization information, please reach out to your FLVS Global Account Manager or email

[email protected].


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Academic Integrity in a Virtual World ....................................................................................................... 5

Advanced Placement in a Virtual World ........................................................................................................ 5

Blended Learning Webinar ...................................................................................................................... 6

Blended Learning Workshop: Strategies for Success ......................................................................... 6

BRAINHONEY™ TRAINING SUITE:

BrainHoney Essentials I .................................................................................................................. 7

BrainHoney Essentials II ................................................................................................................. 7

BrainHoney Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 8

BrainHoney Course Creation .......................................................................................................... 8

Collaboration Best Practices ................................................................................................................... 9

COMMON CORE SUITE:

Transform Your Thinking ...............................................................................................................10

English Language Arts and Literacy .............................................................................................10

Mathematics .................................................................................................................................11

Create Dynamic Thinkers in All Subject Areas ..............................................................................11

Student-Centered Communication ................................................................................................12

Cyberbullying .........................................................................................................................................13

Essentials Workshop I: Preparing Online and Blended Teachers ...........................................................13

Essentials Workshop II: Exploring Online and Blended Teaching Strategies .........................................14

Exceptional Student Education in a Virtual World .......................................................................................14

Flipping the Virtual Classroom ..........................................................................................................15

Fueling Growth through Feedback ..........................................................................................................15

Gamify Live Lessons and Collaborations ..............................................................................................16

Grading Efficiencies and Best Practices ......................................................................................................16

Lab Facilitator Training ............................................................................................................................17

Live Lessons in a Virtual Classroom .......................................................................................................17

Mentoring the First Year Virtual Teacher .................................................................................................18

Online Courseware Exploration ..............................................................................................................18

Performance Management and Evaluations of Virtual Teachers .................................................................19

Teaching Online Best Practices ...................................................................................................................19

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Teaching in an Online Learning Model ............................................................................................. 20

Teaching in a Blended Learning Model ............................................................................................ 20

Advanced Strategies for Online or Blended Instruction .................................................................... 21

Teaching Literacy Strategies in an Online or Blended Learning Model ............................................ 21

Teaching Strategies in a Digital Environment ................................................................................... 22

Time Management ................................................................................................................................ 23

Virtual Leadership Training ......................................................................................................................... 23

Web 2.0 in the Virtual Classroom .......................................................................................................... 24

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT IN A VIRTUAL WORLD

Advanced Placement is an interactive training that provides participants with online teaching strategies and resources that focus on higher-order thinking skills. At the end of the session, educators will be empowered to use the tools provided to focus learning on analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. The Advanced Placement training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction from an expert in online Advanced Placement programs with proven results.

OBJECTIVES:• Createahigh-qualityonlineAdvancedPlacement

program• ImprovepassratesforanexistingAdvanced

Placement program • Discovertechniquestoimprovetheteachingand

learning for online Advanced Placement programs • Supportstudentmasteryof21stCenturySkills

required for workplace success and college and career readiness

AUDIENCE:Instructors, Advanced Placement Instructors, Instructors experiencing low pass rates, Program Administrators looking to begin or expand Advanced Placement offerings, Advanced Placement Coordinators, Curriculum Specialists, Content Specialists, Guidance Counselors, Principals, Superintendents

TIME: 1 hour

FORMAT: Face-to-Face or Webinar

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN A VIRTUAL WORLD

Academic Integrity in a Virtual World is an interactive training that will equip educators to effectively ensure the academic integrity of their online program. At the end of the program, educators will feel confident in using online tools and best teaching strategies to protect to integrity of their online courses. Participants will benefit from the high-quality instruction and proven strategies that have made FLVS a successful online program with strong academic integrity for over 15 years.

OBJECTIVES:• Determinestrategiesandtechniquesformaintaining

academic integrity • Employstrategiestocombatacademicintegrity

infractions • Learnbestpracticestopreventacademicintegrity

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AUDIENCE:Instructors, Curriculum Specialists, Content Specialists, Technology Coordinators, Program Administrators, Principals, Superintendents, Programs experiencing academic integrity challenges

TIME: 1 hour


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BLENDED LEARNING WEBINAR

This is an interactive training that will equip participants to utilize online curriculum effectively in a blended learning environment. By the end of the session, participants will be empowered to use their knowledge of blended learning, time management strategies, and monitoring tools to support a blended learning class setting. The Blended Learning training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction from an expert in online learning with proven results in a blended environment.

OBJECTIVES:• Discovertimemanagementandmonitoringtoolsfora

successful blended learning model • Learnhowonlinecoursescanbeusedinablended

setting or a summer school setting • Investigatenewtrendsinblendedlearning• Activatecommunityinvolvementinblendedlearning

including parent involvement and resource allocation • Supportstudentmasteryof21stCenturySkills


• Exploreandharnessdigitallearningresourcestoassist learners in online courses

AUDIENCE:Instructors, Learning Lab Facilitators, Curriculum Specialists, Content Specialists, Summer School Coordinators, Guidance Counselors, Technology Coordinators, Program Administrators, Principals, Superintendents

TIME: 1 hour


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BLENDED LEARNING WORKSHOP: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

This is a full-day face-to-face intensive training that will equip participants to utilize online curriculum effectively in a blended learning environment. By the end of the workshop, participants will be empowered to use their knowledge of blended learning, time management strategies, and monitoring tools to support a blended learning class setting. The Blended Learning Workshop offers educators the opportunity to learn from the successes of FLVS Blended Learning communities to create opportunities for personalized learning and engaged students.

OBJECTIVES:• Learnnewtrendsinblendedlearning• UtilizeiNACOLBlendedLearningTeacher

Competency Framework for evaluating blended learning practices

• Explorehowblendedlearningcanadvancestudent-owned learning and define roles and responsibilities of individuals within the blended learning program

• Discovertimemanagementandmonitoringtoolsforasuccessful blended learning model

• Supportstudentmasteryof21stCenturySkillsrequired for workplace success and college and career readiness



TIME: 6 hours

FORMAT: Face-to-Face

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BRAINHONEY™ TRAINING SUITE

Mastering a Learning Management System (LMS) can be a daunting task. With the help of FLVS Global Learning Specialists, you can begin to navigate with confidence, modify instructional content, adjust gradebook settings, and personalize your BrainHoney system to meet the needs of your online or blended program. Whether you’re an administrator or an instructor using FLVS Global courses in BrainHoney, you will benefit from the suite of hands-on, interactive trainings. Choose one, two or all four of these engaging sessions and benefit from the high-quality instruction and proven strategies used at FLVS Global.

BRAINHONEY ESSENTIALS I

Explore the basics of the BrainHoney Learning Management System (LMS). The goal of this training is to help participants feel comfortable with basic user settings, teacher and student dashboards, and communicating with students through email, announcements, and the discussion board. This training offers participants the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction from an expert in online learning with proven results.*Demo accounts for use during the training can be requested ahead of time if actual teacher accounts are not set up by the time the training occurs.

OBJECTIVES:• ExperiencebasicnavigationofBrainHoneyLearning

Management System (LMS)• Discoveruseroverview/settings• Navigateteacherandstudentdashboards• Learnbestpracticesforcommunicationwithinthe

LMS• Exploresupplementalinformationalandnavigational

elements within a FLVS course

AUDIENCE:Intended for programs using BrainHoney as their LMS with FLVS Global courses. Instructors, Learning Lab Facilitators, Curriculum Specialists, Content Specialists, Summer School Coordinators, Program Administrators

TIME: 1 hour


BRAINHONEY ESSENTIALS II

Continue to explore the basics of the BrainHoney Learning Management System (LMS). Learn how and gain confidence in manipulating gradebook settings, modifying lesson and assessment settings, creating groups, and using the scheduling tool. This training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction and to gain practical experience with BrainHoney to use in conjunction with FLVS courses. *Demo accounts for use during the training can be requested ahead of time if actual teacher accounts are not set up by the time the training occurs.

OBJECTIVES:• Exploreteacher’sgradebookviewandvariousdisplay

settings• Modifylessonandassessmentvisibilityand

completion settings• Scheduleduedatesforeaseofstudenttracking• Discoverwaystosupportstudentsthroughgroup

creation

AUDIENCE:Intended for programs using BrainHoney as theirLMS with FLVS Global courses. Instructors, Learning Lab Facilitators, Curriculum Specialists, Content Specialists, Summer School Coordinators, Program Administrators

TIME: 1 hour


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BRAINHONEY ADVANCED

Dive deeper into the BrainHoney Learning Management System (LMS) to meet the varied needs of your students in the online or blended classroom. At the end of this training, you will feel comfortable modifying instructional content, adjusting quiz and exam settings, and aligning standards and objectives to course content. This training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction and acquire advanced skills for use of FLVS courses within the Learning Management System.

OBJECTIVES:• Modifyinstructionalcontent• Discoverhowtoaddalesson,assessment,and

discussion board to supplement existing curriculum• Modifyquizandexamsettings• Supportstudentmasterybyschedulingduedatesfor

specific groups• Exploreobjectivesandstandardsalignment

AUDIENCE:Intended for programs using BrainHoney as their LMS with FLVS Global courses.Instructors, Learning Lab Facilitators, Curriculum Specialists, Content Specialists, Summer School Coordinators, Program Administrators

TIME: 1 hour


BRAINHONEY COURSE CREATION

Have you been tasked with building a brand new course in your BrainHoney Learning Management System (LMS)? During this hands-on training, you will walk through the process of creating a new course inside the LMS. This training offers the opportunity to go behind the scenes of course creation as you work with your FLVS Global Learning Specialist to build the shell for your future course.

OBJECTIVES:• EffectiveuseofTeachaCourseWizardtocreatean

empty shell • Learnbestpracticesforaddinginstructionalcontent• Discoverhowtoaddalesson,assessment,and

discussion board to the course outline• Setinitialassessmentsettingsandmodificationfor

future reference • Exploreessentialgradebooksettings• Exploreobjectivesandstandardsalignment

AUDIENCE:Intended for programs using BrainHoney as their LMS with FLVS Global courses.Instructors, Curriculum Specialists, Content Specialists, Technology Coaches, Program Administrators

TIME: 1 hour


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COLLABORATION BEST PRACTICES

This interactive training will equip participants to help facilitate collaboration in their online or blended learning environments. By the end of the session, participants will be empowered to use their knowledge of synchronous and asynchronous strategies to help facilitate collaboration between their students. The Collaboration Best Practices training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction from an expert in online learning with proven results.

OBJECTIVES:• Exploreandharnessdigitallearningresourcesto

assist learners in online courses • Discoversynchronousandasynchronous

communication tools for versatile web-based instruction and assessment

• UtilizeappropriateWeb2.0toolsforcontent,collaboration, and assessment options

• Increaseaccesstoinstructionandsupportforspecialneeds students and diverse populations


AUDIENCE:Instructors new to teaching online, Experienced Instructors, Program Administrators, Curriculum Specialists, Technology Coordinators, Principals, Administrators

TIME: 1 hour


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TRANSFORM YOUR THINKING

As we move toward implementation of Common Core StateStandardsinmanyplacesacrosstheU.S,theonus is on teachers in all subject areas to ensure that students are prepared for college and careers. Common Core—Transform Your Thinking is an interactive training that provides participants a basic understanding of the history and purpose of the Common Core State Standards, as well as strategies to help address the instructional shifts that need to take place.

OBJECTIVES:• ExplorethehistoryoftheCommonCoreStandards

and why they are needed• Identifystrategiestoinspireotherstoembrace

Common Core• Supportstudentsastheystrivetomeetbenchmarks• Learnwaystohandledifficultconversationsabout

CC

AUDIENCE:Instructors, Learning Lab Facilitators, Curriculum Specialists, Content Specialists, Summer School Coordinators, Guidance Counselors, Administrators, Principals, Superintendents

TIME: 1 hour


ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND LITERACY

The Common Core—English Language Arts and Literacy training provides participants with an introduction to the key shifts required by the Common CoreStateStandardsforELA/Literacy.Partofthistraining will examine ways in which adoption of CCSS has impacted ELA courses at FLVS Global. Other topics covered will include text complexity and understanding howtext-dependentquestionssupporttheELA/Literacyshifts at FLVS Global.

OBJECTIVES:• GainabasicunderstandingofCCSSforEnglish

Language Arts & Literacy• UnderstandtheshiftsthatCCSSrequire• Understandtheimportanceoftextcomplexity• Learnhowtoanalyzeandassesstextcomplexity• ExplorehowFLVScoursesreflecttheseshifts


TIME: 1 hour


COMMON CORE IN A VIRTUAL WORLD/21st CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS SUITE

Across the country, new standards in education have raised the bar in preparing students for college and career readiness. The Common Core in a Virtual World Suite is a series of interactive trainings that will equip educators with an understanding of their role in addressing the instructional shifts required by Common Core. Choose one, two or all of these engaging sessions and benefit from the high-quality instruction and proven strategies that have helped FLVS Global make the needed transformational shifts to embrace Common Core.

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MATHEMATICS

Encouraging growth of critical thinking skills and enabling students to connect the mathematical dots between concepts is a primary focus of CCSS aligned courses at FLVS Globall. The Common Core–Mathematics training provides participants with an introduction to the key shifts required by the CCSS for Math. Part of this training will examine ways in which adoption of CCSS has impacted mathematics courses at FLVS Global and ways that educators can help learners achieve higher levels of math competencies

OBJECTIVES:• GainanunderstandingoftheCCSSforMathematics• GainanunderstandingoftheStandardsfor

Mathematical Practice• UnderstandhowELAstandardsmayimpactmath

courses


TIME: 1 hour


CREATE DYNAMIC THINKERS IN ALL SUBJECT AREAS

Applying Common Core State Standards across all subject areas helps transform students who are accustomed to thinking about text-explicit concepts into dynamic thinkers able to draw inferences and reach evidence-based conclusions no matter what course they are in. Learn ways that higher-order questioning can beinfusedintoLiveLessons/Collaborationsandbethebeginning of an exciting change in learning outcomes. This training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction from an expert in online learning with proven results.

OBJECTIVES:• InvestigatewaysthatCCSScrossdisciplinesand

subject areas• UtilizeLiveLessons/Collaborationstoincrease

student engagement• Learnwaysliteracyshiftsandtextcomplexitypresent

challenges in all subject areas• Explorewaystocreateengagingassessmentsthat

meet CCSS


TIME: 1 hour



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STUDENT-CENTERED COMMUNICATION

This interactive training will investigate how Common Core components are mainstays of effective communication with students. Examples and non-examples of communication which is “Common Core sound” in terms of focus, student-centeredness, tone and approach will be provided. This session also includes a discussion of how applying Common Core ideology to praise and feedback can increase student engagement and motivation. This training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction from an expert in online learning with proven results.

OBJECTIVES:• ExploretheuseofCommonCoreideologyonpraise

and feedback• ConducteffectiveDiscussionBasedAssessments• Learnwaystotransformconversationsabout

complexity, rigor and depth of knowledge


TIME: 1 hour



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CYBERBULLYING

No longer are bullies limited to the school yard to dish out harmful comments and black eyes. They now have access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using the Internet and cell phones. During this interactive training, participants will take a closer look at the warning signs and the potential harmful effects cyberbullying can have on your online students. Learn ways to prevent cyberbullying before it begins with online classroom and school-level proactive approaches. After the training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to successfully intervene and ultimately prevent instances of cyberbullying before they begin.

OBJECTIVES:• Definecyberbullyinginitsmanyforms• Recognizethedifferentformsofcyberbullyingthat

exists • Identifythedifferenttypesofcyberbullies• Recognizewarningsignsandtakeaproactivestance• Explorewaysteachersandadministratorscanprevent

cyberbullying • Establishaplanofactiontodealwithincidentsof

cyberbullying

AUDIENCE:Instructors, Learning Lab Facilitators, Curriculum Specialists, Content Specialists, Summer School Coordinators, Program Administrators, Principals, Superintendents

TIME: 1 hour


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ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP I: PREPARING ONLINE AND BLENDED TEACHERS

Areyoujustgettingstartedimplementinganonline/virtual or blended learning program? This training provides a full-day of engaging face-to-face activities that will equip participants with the basic skills needed for first year implementation of your program. Participants will explore best practices and use of online content, digital tools and strategies to make the most out of the learning management system to support successful student outcomes. With over fifteen years’ experienceincreatingaward-winningonline/virtualandblended programs, FLVS Global offers expert training to help your team understand the requirements involved in creating a strong program.

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS:• IntroductiontoOnlineLearning• TeachingOnlineBestPractices• Student-CenteredCommunication• CourseExploration• GradingEfficiencies• BrainHoneyBasics(forhostedmodel)

OBJECTIVES:• Exploreresearch-basedpracticesforsound

instructional design• Explorebestpracticesingrading,monitoring,and

communication expectations • LearnhowtoconducteffectiveDiscussionBased

Assessments• Exploreandharnessdigitallearningresourcesto

assist learners in online courses • Exploresupplementalinformationalandnavigational

elements within an online course • Explorestrategiesformanagingtasksandcreating

an online schedule to maintain a healthy work-life balance


TIME: 6 hours


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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION IN A VIRTUAL WORLD

Exceptional Student Education in a Virtual World training provides techniques and tools to empower participants to create an online learning environment that is conducive for success for the exceptional learner. By the end of the training, educators will be able to employ the methods and proven strategies to differentiate content and to make modifications to create a successful virtual classroom for exceptional learners. This training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction from an expert in online learning with opportunities for question and answer.

OBJECTIVES:• Discoverhowtodifferentiateonlineinstructionfor

exceptional students • Increaseaccesstoinstructionandsupportforspecial

needs students and diverse populations • FindsolutionstohelpvisuallyimpairedorEnglish

language learners • Supportstudentmasteryof21stCenturySkills



AUDIENCE:Instructors, Exceptional Student Education Instructors, Curriculum Specialists, Content Specialists, School Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, Principals, Superintendents

TIME: 1 hour


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ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP II: EXPLORING ONLINE AND BLENDED TEACHING STRATEGIES

Isyouronline/virtualorblendedlearningprogramup and running but you want to move it from good to great? This training provides a full-day of engaging face-to-face activities that will motivate participants to the next level as virtual instructors. Participants will explore focused topics on academic integrity, Web 2.0 Tools, motivating students, effective feedback and student collaboration techniques. With over fifteen years’ experienceincreatingaward-winningonline/virtualandblended programs, FLVS Global offers expert training to help your team understand the requirements involved in maintaining a strong program.

TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS:• AcademicIntegrity• Web2.0Tools• MotivationalStrategies• FuelingGrowthThroughFeedback• CollaborationintheVirtualClassroom

OBJECTIVES:• Learnbestpracticestopreventacademicintegrity

infractions• Exploreandharnessdigitallearningresourcesto



• Learnstrategiesformotivationandsuccess• Explorewaysfeedbackcanenhancestudent

performance and achievement • Examineuseofbrain-basedlearningtocraftstudent-

centered feedback• Supportstudentmasteryof21stCenturySkills



TIME: 6 hours


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FLIPPING THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

Explore ways to flip the virtual or traditional classroom to engage students by putting them in the driver’s seat. Learn best practices to increase student involvement and shift the focus from instruction to learning. Focus on the practical application of course content to help increase critical thinking skills, and promote active learning and problem-solving. This training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction and acquire advanced skills for use of online content within the flipped classroom.

OBJECTIVES:• Explorestrategiesformotivatingandengaging

students through use of flipped classroom techniques • Identifytherequirementsofaflippedclassroom• Investigatethepracticalapplicationsandchallenges

of flipping the classroom• Supportstudentmasteryof21stCenturySkills



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FUELING GROWTH THROUGH FEEDBACK

This interactive training will investigate how purposeful communication and a strong understanding of brain-based learning can help fuel student motivation and engagement. Benefit from examples and non-examples of focused and student-centered feedback designed to fuel dynamic thinking. This training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction from an expert in online learning with proven results.

OBJECTIVES:• Explorewaysfeedbackcanenhancestudent

performance and achievement• Identifyelementsofeffectivegoal-referencefeedback• Examineuseofbrain-basedlearningtocraftstudent-

centered feedback


TIME: 1 hour


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GRADING EFFICIENCIES AND BEST PRACTICES

Online teaching redefines the way an instructor thinks about time and space. This interactive training explores best practices to help participants develop effective behaviors and strategies to be efficient and not just busy. Learn from experienced online instructors who have “been there and done that” and leave with a new lease on life.

OBJECTIVES:• Increaseefficienciesthroughtheuseoftoolsand

technology• Exploretimemanagementtechniques• Investigatewaystomanageyourpersonalworkspace

to avoid fatigue and ultimately increase efficiency


TIME: 1 hour


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GAMIFY LIVE LESSONS AND COLLABORATIONS

Explore ways to help online students develop new skills, think differently, and willingly collaborate in the process of studying. The Gamify Live Lessons and Collaborations training provides insight into how to use game elements to motivate students and drive their learning behaviors. In this session, participants will learn about game design principles, a way to test and iterate quickly, and leave with sample games to include in online Live Lesson and Collaboration sessions.

OBJECTIVES:• Understandgamificationandidentifyproblems

associated with gamification techniques• Examinehowgamingisusedinanonline

environment to capture student attention and make learning meaningful

• Takeawayexamplesoffield-testedgamesamplesthat can be used in Live Lesson or Collaboration sessions


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LAB FACILITATOR TRAINING

Working in a physical space with students using online content can be a smooth experience for all with just a little preparation and well established practices to monitor and support student progress. This training is designed to help school leaders understand the needs for a face-to-face computer lab and to provide the facilitators themselves with tips and tricks to get the courses launched without a hitch. We include conversation about equipment, policies and procedures, and can even include tips to navigate FLVS systems for our Global School users.

OBJECTIVES:• Identifybestpracticestodrivestudentsuccess• Establishaface-to-faceenvironmentconduciveto

success in an online environment • Monitorprogressofstudentsworkinginonline

course(s) • Liaisebetweenstudents,teachers,families,andother

school staff • Planforemergencies

AUDIENCE:Instructors, Lab Facilitators, School Counselors, School-based Administrators

TIME: 1 hour


LIVE LESSONS IN A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

Live instruction helps cultivate the culture of a successful virtual learning community and can effectively increase student engagement and performance. This interactive training will equip participants with the skills to develop and deliver purposeful and intentional instruction through engaging Live Lessons that will elicit high rates of student responses. Learn from our online experts how to get the most “bang for your buck” when designing Live Lessons to meet the learning needs of students.

OBJECTIVES:• Examinethecharacteristicsofasuccessful

synchronous learning session • Explorecommunicationstrategiestoincreasestudent

attendance and participation • Learndesignelementstohelpprotectagainst

academic integrity violations • Utilizestrategiesforevaluatingstudentandteacher

performance

AUDIENCE:Instructors, Learning Lab Facilitators, Curriculum Specialists, Content Specialists, Summer School Coordinators, Program Administrators

TIME: 1 hour


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MENTORING THE FIRST YEAR VIRTUAL TEACHER

Mentoring the First Year Virtual Teacher training allows participants to learn and benefit from the proven mentoring methods that have made FLVS a successful organization for over 15 years. By the end of the session, participants will be empowered to use strategies and proven techniques for their own mentoring program that will help create a high-quality work force in a successful virtual program. The Mentoring the First Year Virtual Teacher training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction from the industry leader in online learning with proven results in creating and maintaining a mentor program for an online school district.

OBJECTIVES:• Determinetheneedsformentoringinonlineteaching• Createamentorprogramforonlineinstructorsand

staff • Developaroadmapforprofessionaldevelopment• Retainahigh-qualityworkforce

AUDIENCE:Instructors, Lead Teachers, Professional Development Coordinators, New Teacher Coordinators, Human Resources Representatives, Grant Coordinators, Program Administrators, Principals, Superintendents

TIME: 1 hour


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ONLINE COURSEWARE EXPLORATION

Explore ways to identify quality online courses including the resources, pedagogies and best practices needed to create engaging online curricula. During the training, participants will review pedagogies, instructional design elements, and iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Courses. The Online Courseware Exploration training also offers participants the opportunity to learn about the development process that Florida Virtual School has used over the last 15 years to create engaging, award-winning online courses.

OBJECTIVES:• Learnaboutthevariouspedagogiesthatare

employed while creating online courses • Exploreresearch-basedpracticesforsound

instructional design• Examinehowauthenticlearningandgamingisused

in an online environment to capture student attention and make learning meaningful




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TEACHING ONLINE BEST PRACTICES

Teaching Online Best Practices training allows participants to learn and benefit from the strategies and experiences that have made FLVS a successful organization for over 15 years with over 1,600 employees. By the end of the session, participants will be empowered to refine their own online program using best practices in a variety of topics including monitoring student progress, communication, using Web 2.0 tools and time management. By learning from an expert in online learning, educators will have the tools to refine their virtual program to successfully meet the needs of stakeholders.

OBJECTIVES:• Refineanexistingonlineprogram• Explorebestpracticesingrading,monitoring,and

communication expectations • Supportstudentmasteryof21stCenturySkills



• Explorestrategiesformanagingtasksandcreatingan online schedule to maintain a healthy work-life balance

AUDIENCE:Instructors, Lab Facilitators, Program Administrators, Principals, Superintendents

TIME: 1 hour


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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATIONS OF VIRTUAL TEACHERS

Learn best practices, strategies, and tips for creating a meaningful virtual teacher management and evaluation system. By the end of the session, participants will be empowered to use strategies and proven techniques to conduct successful classroom walk-throughs, employ online tracking methods, utilize communication tools, and retain a high-quality work force that will lead to a successful virtual program. Performance Management and Evaluations for Virtual Teachers offers educators the opportunity to learn from the experience from the industry leader in online learning.

OBJECTIVES:• Examinecharacteristicsofasuccessfulonline

employee • Learntechniquesandstrategiesforsupervising

remote employees• Explorestrategiesformotivatingandengagingahigh-

quality online work force• Analyzetoolsavailablefordocumenting,tracking,and

evaluating online employees• Participateinanonlineclassroomwalk-through

AUDIENCE:Instructors, Lead Teachers, Professional Development Coordinators, New Teacher Coordinators, Human Resources Representatives, Grant Coordinators, Program Administrators, Principals, Superintendents

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TEACHING IN AN ONLINE LEARNING MODEL

Our Teaching in an Online Learning Model course provides an introduction to online teaching. Five modules of content, based on the FLVS teaching model and years of experience in the virtual arena, will jump-start instructors with access to the most essential elements of successful online instruction.

OBJECTIVES:• Discoverthehistoryofonlineeducation,online

teaching standards and organizations, and the future of online learning

• Reviewprosandconsofonlinelearningandthechallenges and benefits of working remotely and organizing a workspace

• Learnsecretstoestablishingawork/lifebalance,managing tasks, and planning and prioritizing

• Explorebestpracticesforwelcomingstudentsintothecourse and for personalizing an online classroom

• Takeawaygreattipsforcommunicatingviaphone,writing emails, and using proper netiquette

• Learnhowtocreatetimely,personal,andspecificfeedback that will motivate students

AUDIENCE: Instructors and Lab Facilitators

TIME: 30 hours

FORMAT: Online course

TEACHING ONLINE SERIES

The FLVS Global Teaching Online Series offers five courses filled with best practices for virtual school and classroom environmentsandcanbeaccessed24/7.Designedforclassroomteachers,teacherswhoarenewtoonlinelearning,andteachers who are more experienced, the Teaching Online Series focuses on expanding skills by demonstrating specific strategies to optimize instruction. This series is offered as online courses, not as a webinar or in a face-to-face format, and a FLVS Global Certificate is awarded upon completion of each Teaching Online Series course.

TEACHING IN A BLENDED LEARNING MODEL

Designed for teachers who are new to blended learning or school leaders ready to embark on this new adventure, Teaching in a Blended Learning Model focuses on expanding skills by demonstrating specific strategies to optimize instruction. Course assessments provide practical opportunities to strategize and implement best practices based on input from industry experts.

OBJECTIVES:• Analyzeresearchonblendedlearning,evaluate

learning models, and use case studies to incorporate best practices

• Incorporatenationalonlineteachingstandardsand21st Century Skills into your course

• Createcourseexpectationsthatwillhelpprepareyourstudents for success

• Analyzestrategiestosupportdifferenttypesofblended learners

• Explorewaystoblendcontentwhileincorporatingnational online teaching standards and 21st Century Skills into your classroom.

• Implementmethodstopersonalizefeedback,createacommunication plan for your class, and enlist support from parents for your blended learning program.


TIME: 30 hours

FORMAT: Online courseTeaching Online SeriesTOS

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ADVANCED STRATEGIES FOR ONLINE OR BLENDED INSTRUCTION

This five-module online course is the perfect complement to Teaching in an Online Learning Model or Teaching in a Blended Learning Model. Picking up where these courses leave off, Advanced Strategies for Online or Blended Instruction goes on to explore appropriate topics for a slightly more advanced online teacher. This course encourages continued growth in best practices and technology for virtual educators.

OBJECTIVES:• Encourageacademicintegrityintheonline

environment by educating and utilizing stakeholders, knowing your students, and employing monitoring tools

• Exploremotivationaltheoriesandstrategiesforstudents, and evaluate motivational techniques

• DiscoverhowtocreateanOnlineCommunitywith book clubs and book talks, student clubs and activities, blogs, discussion groups, social networks, and more

• GainexperiencewithWeb2.0Toolsthataddaudioand video to class activities and student submissions, and receive tips on tried and true tech tools and free resources for instructors


TIME: 30 hours


TEACHING LITERACY STRATEGIES IN AN ONLINE OR BLENDED LEARNING MODEL

Once armed with the basics, virtual educators can move on to this more advanced course. This six-module course provides a comprehensive solution to assist struggling readers in the online classroom. Designed by a team of FLVS reading experts and approved by the Florida DOE to be used as Competency Six for the Florida Reading Endorsement, Teaching Literacy Strategies in an Online or Blended Learning Model (also known as Systematic Overview of Literacy for Virtual Educators, or S.O.L.V.E.) provides knowledge and experiences to use with all online students, from advanced to struggling readers.

OBJECTIVES:• Explorereadingresearchwithanoverviewofnational

reading initiatives and the five components of literacy instruction

• Examinespecificsongettingtoknowstudentreaders• Investigatestrategiesforhelpingstudentsactivate

prior knowledge, preview text, and make predictions • Reviewstrategiesforcomprehendingtext,learning

vocabulary, and improving fluency • Discoverbestpracticesinrespondingtotext,

discussing concepts, and creating online course environments that are inviting and engaging for student readers

• Synthesizeandshowcasestrategiesthroughafinalproject and portfolio

• Takeawaylinkstoliteracy-relatedresources,includingliteracy strategies and templates; a complete listing of web links used within the course; online and offline literacy resources; and a comprehensive works cited page


TIME: 60 hours






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TEACHING STRATEGIES IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT

With ten modules of content, Teaching Strategies in a Digital Environment course provides 60 hours of comprehensive training to equip an online instructor to be successful. The course begins with an introduction to online teaching using best practices from the FLVS teaching models. The last part of the course delves deeper into more advanced topics, which encourage continued growth in best practices and technology for virtual educators.

OBJECTIVES:• Discoverthehistoryofonlineeducation,online

teaching standards and organizations, and the future of online learning

• Reviewprosandconsofonlinelearningandthechallenges and benefits of working from home and organizing a workspace

• Learnsecretstoestablishingawork/lifebalance,managing tasks, and planning and prioritizing

• Explorebestpracticesforwelcomingstudentsintothecourse and for personalizing an online classroom

• Takeawaygreattipsforcommunicatingviaphone,writing emails, and using proper netiquette

• Learnhowtocreatetimely,personal,andspecificfeedback that will motivate students

• Encourageacademicintegrityintheonlineenvironment by educating and utilizing stakeholders, knowing your students, and employing monitoring tools

• Exploremotivationaltheoriesandstrategiesforstudents, and evaluate motivational techniques

• DiscoverhowtocreateanOnlineCommunitywith book clubs and book talks, student clubs and activities, blogs, discussion groups, social networks, and more

• GainexperiencewithWeb2.0Toolsthataddaudioand video to class activities and student submissions, and receive tips on tried and true tech tools and free resources for instructors


TIME: 60 hours





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TIME MANAGEMENT

Time Management is an interactive training that will equip educators to effectively utilize online tools and time management strategies to create a healthy work-life balance. By the end of the session, participants will be empowered to use multiple resources that will save time and will help make the multiple demands on an online employee manageable. Time Management training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction from an expert in online learning with opportunities for question and answer.

OBJECTIVES:• Analyzetoolsavailableformanagingtheworkand

communication of an online employee • Explorestrategiesforchunkingtimeandmaximizing

the efficiency of the online educator • Planastrategyformanagingthemultipletasks

required to effectively succeed in an online world • Explorestrategiesformanagingtasksandcreating

an online schedule to maintain a healthy work-life balance

AUDIENCE:Instructors, Guidance Counselors, Program Administrators, Principals, Human Resource Representatives, Superintendents

TIME: 1 hour


VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING

With over fifteen years’ experience as a leader in the online and blended world, FLVS offers expert consultative services to participants to learn and benefit from the strategies that have made FLVS a successful organization and industry leader. The Virtual Leadership Training will empower participants to start or refine their own online or blended learning program using best practices in a variety of topics including the hiring and on-boarding of staff, communication expectations, and employee evaluation. By learning from our blended and online experts, educators will have the tools to create or refine their virtual program to successfully meet the needs of stakeholders.

OBJECTIVES:• Startorrefineanexistingonlineorblendedlearning

program • Explorebestpracticesusingdigitalresources,

pedagogy, and instructional design in courseware • Examinelearningandperformancemanagement

systems • Creategrading,monitoring,andcommunication

expectations for staff • Supportstudentmasteryof21stCenturySkills



• Explorestrategiesforhiring,on-boarding,andretaining a high-quality work force

AUDIENCE:Instructors, Program Administrators, Principals, Human Resource Representatives, Superintendents

TIME: 2 days

FORMAT: Face-to-Face provided in two options:1) Two-day session in Orlando (VLT)2) Delivered at location of client’s choosing (VLT Custom)



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WEB 2.0 IN THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

Web 2.0 in the Virtual Classroom is an interactive training that will equip educators to effectively utilize online tools to monitor and to assist students to maximize the learning experience. By the end of the session, participants will be empowered to use multiple resources to support all learners, to improve communication between teachers and students, and to recommend tools for facilitating effective collaboration and for creating engaging assessments. This training offers educators the opportunity to receive high-quality instruction from an expert in online learning with opportunities for question and answer.

OBJECTIVES:• Exploreandharnessdigitallearningresourcesto



• UtilizeappropriateWeb2.0toolsforcontent,collaboration, and assessment options

• Increaseaccesstoinstructionandsupportforspecialneeds students and diverse populations


AUDIENCE:Instructors new to teaching online, Experienced Instructors, Program Administrators, Curriculum Specialists, Technology Coordinators, Principals

TIME: 1 hour


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