There are three courses in the STEPs program:

• Course I: Project-based Learning and Technology
• Course II: In the Classroom
• Course III: Professional Practice

A few things you should know before taking STEPs classes:

• All classes are available for 3 graduate credit hours OR 40 professional development points.
• The classes must be taken in order.
• Each class is divided into units that focus on specific standards and skills.
• When you sign up in MyLearningPlan, you will sign up for a class that includes multiple face-to-face sessions OR that is an online course.
• See below for more details on each course.

Course I

I. Technology Operations and Concepts

• Introduction to Blackboard (Online Only)
• First Steps to a Technology-Rich Classroom

II. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences

• Teaching in a Project-Based Environment

VI. Social , Ethical, Legal and Human Issues

• Legal Issues and District Policies
• Human Issues & Technology Ethics

Course II

III. Teaching Learning and the Curriculum

• Internet Resources
• Presentation Tools for the Classroom
• Technology and the Writing Process
• Spreadsheets in the Classroom
• Digital Media

Course III

IV. Assessment and Evaluation

• Evaluating Student Learning
• Using Data to Drive Instruction

V. Productivity and Professional Practices

• Let Computers do the Work for You
• Taking Your Class to the Web
• Professional Portfolio