NNU is partnering with my247ed to offer a variety of online professional development courses as listed below. 24/7 Educational Services, http://nnu.my247ed.com, is a privately held education company founded in 2001. Its founders - all current or former teachers and administrators, have broad technical, engineering and business backgrounds and a rich history of creating and teaching courses throughout the United States and overseas. The products and services 24/7 Educational Services delivers allows educators to take courses at their own pace, at a schedule they set and location they desire. It's available at any time and eliminates the need to find transportation to and from any seminar location.
Students may have up to six months to complete. However, the anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Courses may be taken for either letter grade or pass/fail credit but must be indicated at the time of registration.
Registration and payment for both the course and the credit is done through my247ed.com using the link following each course description. NNU credit fee is $80 per credit. Full payment is required at the time of registration.
You may either click on a particular course or scroll down for a description of all courses.
ED 550 Classroom Management Survival Course (1)
ED 550 Comprehension: The Key to Becoming a Successful Reader (1)
ED 550 Curriculum Alignment: Putting Theory into Practice (2)
ED 550 Curriculum Development: Meeting Your Students' Needs (2)
ED 550 Designing and Creating Math WebQuests (1)
ED 550 Developing Phonemic Awareness in Emergent Readers (1)
ED 550 Effective Science Curriculum Development (1)
ED 550 Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (1)
ED 550 Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (1)
ED 550 Focus on Phonics and Decoding (1)
ED 550 Hands-On Learning with Math Manipulatives (1)
ED 550 Internet Search Strategies for Teachers (1)
ED 550 Implementation Strategies for Individual Professional Growth (3)
ED 550 Managing and Integrating Technology for English Language Learners (1)
ED 550 Managing and Integrating Technology into the Special Education Classroom (1)
ED 550 Planning for Individual Professional Growth (1)
ED 550 Reaching Children through Character Education (1)
ED 550 Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills (Grades 4-12) (1)
ED 550 Teaching Reading in the Primary Grades: Putting Research into Practice (1)
ED 550 Teaching Real World Math: Tools and Techniques for the Primary Grades (1)
ED 550 Topics in Technology (1)
ED 550 Topics in Technology (3)
ED 550 Using Children’s Literature in the Classroom (1)
ED 550 Using the Internet to Enhance Your Science Curriculum (1)
ED 550 Word Play: Vocabulary Instruction in the Primary Grades (1)
ED 550 Classroom Management Survival Course (1)
This online course focuses on helping teachers with classroom management strategies. Teachers will learn many useful and practical techniques for working with students. A particular focus is on effective strategies for working with difficult students. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Comprehension: The Key to Becoming a Successful Reader (1)
This course focuses on improving students’ comprehension skills. The course begins offering three different options for assessing comprehension. Teachers are introduced to a wealth of strategies that can improve and support a reader’s comprehension. Strategies presented include: anticipation guides, DRTA, questioning techniques, text structure, guided reading and reciprocal teaching. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Curriculum Alignment: Putting Theory into Practice (2) This course allows the educator to develop working strategies and practices for implementing grade, school, and district level curriculum into any of the different subject area(s). Teachers will: understand the desired outcomes per school, district and state requirements in that particular discipline; identify and clearly articulate the need for content modifications to meet stated goals; identify and understand the entry and exit level expections of students, what's expected when they arrive in the classroom and what the next educator should expect when passed to another grade; identify and review content of higher and lower grade level educators; use existing and/or new materials to develop content that is consistent with the desired outcomes; and work with or share developed content with your colleagues. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Curriculum Development: Meeting Your Students' Needs (2) This course allows the educator to develop working practices and strategies for implementing grade, school, and district level curriculum into any of the different subject area(s) by creating or modifying content and curriculum for use in their classroom or related school setting - whether private or public. Teachers will: identify area(s) within their subject area where content needs to be developed, enhanced or modified; identify expectations and requirements of previous and next grade level curriculum; develop curriculum content that is consistent with school, district and state goals and objectives; develop a scope and sequence of the curriculum; submission and posting to "members" section, of the educator's scope and sequence of their content areas(s); use the developed curriculum within their class setting and/or share with colleagues; and develop a rubric to evaluate the educators expections of curriculum with actual student learning. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Designing and Creating Math WebQuests (1)
Educators will learn to effectively use the vast resources on the Internet through a WebQuest. A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information students interact with comes from resources on the Internet. Participants are led through the process of setting goals, gathering resources, and planning a math WebQuest. A template is provided for creating the online WebQuest. Rubrics for assessing what students learned from the WebQuest are also introduced. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Developing Phonemic Awareness in Emergent Readers (1)
This course focuses on developing a child’s phonemic awareness to prepare him or her to be a successful reader. The course begins with phonemic awareness assessment options. Based on the assessment results, the teacher can determine which strategies are most appropriate for each student. Instructional strategies presented in the course include: rhyming, alliteration, onset and rime, syllable segmentation, and many more. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Effective Science Curriculum Development (1)
Participants will identify and sequence grade level learning objectives based on state standards, identify teaching resources for each objective, and create common assessments for each learning objective. Participants will learn current best practices for developing science curriculum, become familiar with state standards objectives, determine the best order for and time needed for instruction of objectives, and develop common assessments that measure objective mastery. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (1)
This online course focuses on helping teachers work with emergent and early writers. Teachers will learn many useful and practical strategies they can use to help young writers. Participants will become familiar with writing standards for their state, the four writing domains, and the developmental stages of writing. They will also learn the steps of the writing process and specific strategies for each of the steps, how to coordinate a writer’s workshop in the classroom, how to develop a language experience lesson, tips for teaching writing to second language learners, how to develop and use rubrics for scoring, resources for teaching writing, and how to connect literature and writing. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (1) This online course focuses on helping teachers work with students on key writing skills. Considerable time will be spent on writing genres/domains and organizational patterns. Specific strategies will be introduced and practiced by teachers in the classroom. Teachers will become familiar with the writing standards and the four writing domains. They will learn strategies to improve student writing (sensory/ descriptive, narrative, expository, persuasive, and informative), review organizational patterns students can use to improve writing, obtain prompts for writing in each domain, learn how to use technology to enhance student writing, the steps of the writing process and best practices for each step, how to effectively plan writing mini-lessons, how to conduct writing workshops, and ways to assess writing. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Focus on Phonics and Decoding (1) This course focuses on effective ways to teach children to decode unknown words. Phonics basics will be emphasized along with specific ways to help students who are struggling in this area. Participants will be introduced to the use of context clues and structural analysis as a means of decoding, learn how to use the Making Words strategy, and how to use Reader’s Workshop. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Hands-On Learning with Math Manipulatives (1) This online course will focus on helping participants learn how to use math manipulatives to teach important math concepts. Participants will learn what manipulatives are and why to use them, how they connect to math standards, how to successfully teach lessons using manipulatives and how to manage them in the classroom. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Implemention Strategies for Individual Professional Growth (3)
This course will focus on teaching educators how to implement professional growth strategies. Teachers will: understand the importance and components of an individual professional growth plan; identify area(s) within their Course Development Curriculum where content needs to be developed, enhanced or modified; identify expectations and requirements of previous and next grade level curriculum; implement curriculum content that is consistent with school, district and state goals; implement a scope and sequence of the Course Development Curriculum; define and develop individual evaluation benchmarks of Course Development Curriculum and review and evaluate develop strategies. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Internet Search Strategies for Teachers (1)This course will focus on helping teachers gain effective search strategies that they can use to find resources they need, as well as teach their students to find resources they need for classroom projects. The focus will be on finding content-rich websites and how to use the information at the sites to enhance and support the content curriculum. Teachers will also be trained in how to create an online scavenger hunt. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Managing and Integrating Technology for English Language Learners (1) This course will focus on using technology in the bilingual classroom. Teachers will learn about the many resources available to them and how to use them specifically with English language learners. Teachers will learn how to search the Internet for resources, become familiar with websites that support their curriculum and student population, will review software for bilingual students, learn basic technology management techniques, become familiar with hardware available to help English Language Learners, and learn how to effectively integrate technology into the curriculum of the bilingual classroom. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Managing and Integrating Technology into the Special Education Classroom (1)
This course will focus on using technology in the special education classroom. Teachers will learn about the many resources available to them and how to use them specifically with special education students. Teachers will learn how to search the Internet for resources, become familiar with websites that support their curriculum and student population, will review software for special education students, learn basic technology management techniques, become familiar with assistive technology for special education students, and learn how to effectively integrate technology into the curriculum of the special education classroom. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Planning for Individual Professional Growth (1)
This course will focus on teaching participants how to plan their individual professional growth. Educators will understand the importance and components of an individual professional growth plan; identify area(s) within their Course Development curriculum where content needs to be developed, enhanced or modified; identify expectations and requirements of previous and next grade level curriculum; develop curriculum content that is consistent with school, district and state goals; develop a scope and sequence of the Course Development curriculum; and use the developed Course Development curriculum within their class setting and/or share with colleagues. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Reaching Children through Character Education (1)
In this online course, participants will learn the six building blocks of character and how to explore them with students through discussions, activities, and projects. They will learn how to teach students to make the right choices in problem situations and help build their awareness of accountability for their actions. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills (Grades 4-12) (1) This online course focuses on helping teachers work with students on key reading skills. Teachers will learn how to develop active instructional strategies that facilitate student acquisition and development of reading skills in a variety of disciplines. Emphasis is on vocabulary development and comprehension strategies. This course is aligned with the Reading-Language Arts Standards and the Reading-Language Arts Framework. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Teaching Reading in the Primary Grades: Putting Research into Practice (1) This online course focuses on helping teachers work with students on key reading skills. The emphasis is on teaching students an explicit, systematic approach to phonics. However, we also address the connections between word attack skills and comprehension as well as using quality literature to inspire young readers. This course is aligned with the Reading-Language Arts Standards and Reading-Language Arts Framework. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Teaching Real World Math: Tools and Techniques for the Primary Grades (1)
This online training course will focus on appropriate instructional tools and techniques to help teachers connect math standards to instructional practice. The content will help teachers relate math basics to everyday life. Ideas for connecting math to literature and technology will also be shared. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Topics in Technology (1)
The student will be given an opportunity to enhance their technology skills using various software programs for the preparation of professional documents associated with their work as an educator and in correlating assessment data and technology curriculum software into their lesson planning for increased student achievement. Upon completion of this course the student will have been exposed to over 15 different software suites varying in depth from introduction to advanced instruction stages of each. Technology and software suite instruction includes instruction in each of the following: Access, Excel, Fireworks, Dreamweaver 2,3,4, Flash 4, 5, FrontPage 2k, 98, HotMetal Pro, HTML, Java Script, VB Scripting, Outlook, Photoshop 5.5,6,7, PowerPoint, PowerPoint Pro and Word. The student may select a specific track or may sample from each of the different suites and will be able to perform the skills defined in each of the courses to more effectively and efficiently perform professional activities specific to the students needs. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Topics in Technology (3) This course consists of a series of special topics that will allow the participant to choose those area(s) of technology that are of special interest and concern to him/her. The student will be given an opportunity to enhance their technology skills using various software programs for the preparation of professional documents associated with their work as an educator and in correlating assessment data and technology curriculum software into their lesson planning for increased student achievement. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Using Children’s Literature in the Classroom (1) This online course focuses on providing teachers with excellent lists of children’s literature and great activities for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is also on teaching students skills and standards using quality books. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Using the Internet to Enhance Your Science Curriculum (1) This course will focus on teaching participants how to use the Internet to find resources to enhance and support the teaching of the content curriculum. They will also find interactive projects for students to participate in that relate to the content curriculum themes. Emphasis will be placed on effective search skills to find what is needed quickly and easily. The focus of this course will be on finding and using Internet resources specifically for science. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
ED 550 Word Play: Vocabulary Instruction in the Primary Grades (1) This course focuses on how to improve student’s vocabulary. The course begins with options for vocabulary assessment. The results of the assessment will be used to guide instruction and select appropriate and effective instructional strategies. Strategies presented include word roots, semantic feature analysis, categorization, analogies, concept maps, traditional resources, and cloze procedure to name just a few. Please list date you wish to complete under course dates. The anticipated ending date must be established at the time of registration and that is the date on which grades will be posted, even if the course is completed earlier. Credit is available for pass/fail or letter grade and must be indicated at the time of registration. For more information and to register, visit http://nnu.my247ed.com
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