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- Our courses are streamlined for efficient and lasting learning.
- We share ideas and resources that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
- We also offer ideas and techniques based on years of experience in professional development, integrating educator feedback to always meet the needs of course participants.
Self-Paced Online Course
iPad Educator is a self-paced, online program. Participants can begin anytime and go at their own speed throughout the program.
Upon enrollment, you will receive a program invitation email from TCEA’s learning management system that will give you access to the self-paced course. Within the course, you will find modules that must be moved through in sequential order.
Course Modules
iPad Foundations for Teaching and Learning: Establish a strong instructional foundation for iPad use so it supports learning, clarity, and student agency rather than distraction. You will explore intentional reasons for using iPad in instruction, configure essential settings for classroom use, and examine core apps and workflows through the lens of the Triple E Framework.
Creating Instructional Content with iPad: Learn to create clear, engaging instructional materials directly on iPad. You will build skills in screen recording, slide-based presentations, visual explanations, and audio-enhanced content, focusing on how each tool can enhance or extend learning beyond what is possible without technology.
Student Creation and Assessment on iPad: Shift the creative power to students by designing tasks where learners use iPad to demonstrate understanding. You will explore tools for student-created videos, multimedia projects, and digital portfolios, along with strategies for collecting, organizing, and providing meaningful feedback on student work.
Accessibility and Differentiation with iPad: Design learning experiences that reach every student from the start. You will explore iPad’s built-in accessibility features, learn to design differentiated tasks that remove barriers without reducing rigor, and apply Universal Design for Learning principles to your instructional planning.
Workflow and Organization for iPad Classrooms: Build sustainable systems that make daily iPad use manageable. You will develop strategies for file management, digital distribution and collection, communication workflows, and routines that keep your classroom running smoothly whether you have a shared cart or a 1:1 environment.