Reminder: Staff Need to Complete Digital Citizenship Training Modules; Make Sure You Are Taking the Correct Training

It has come to our attention that many staff members are accidentally taking the wrong Digital Citizenship trainings. Please remember that our Heartland AEA staff Digital Citizenship Modules are titled: 

•    Heartland AEA Digital Citizenship: Digital Literacy Module
•    Heartland AEA Digital Citizenship: Digital Netiquette and Digital Footprint Module
•    Heartland AEA Digital Citizenship: Digital Security Module

and can only be accessed by reading and following the instructions below. If you are ever prompted to enter credit card information or asked if you want to take this course for credit, you are in the wrong place. All of our technology trainings are non-credit and free.

Q: How do I log in to the AEA PD Online Learning System?

A: First, you will need to have an AEA PD Online account. (If you have an account, but don’t remember your login information, contact Shelley Christensen for assistance. This is the same system that you’ve used to take Bloodborne Pathogens, Mandatory Reporter, etc.) 

If you haven’t created an account, follow the steps below:

1.    Begin on the AEA PD Online Learning System.

2.    First time user??? Click on Register here.

3.    Enter your first and last name.

4.    Enter your email address.

5.    Enter your BoEE folder number
If you don't know this number, you can look it up at the BoEE Website. 
If you don't have one, indicate N/A.

6.    Click Yes to indicate that you are an AEA or District Employee.

7.    Locate Heartland AEA from the district list.

8.    Enter the District Password - aea11
9. You may complete the other fields, but they are not required.

10.  Click on Submit Registration Info.

11.  The screen will not appear to change, but you will see a Continue button under the Submit button.

12.  Click on Continue.



Q: Once I login, how will I know where to start?

A: Once logged in to the AEA PD Online Learning System, you will choose the catalog link in the upper left hand sidebar. Then, click on district modules, and all of Heartland AEA’s content for our capacity building training will be listed. Begin by clicking on the course you want to take. You will need to take the Heartland AEA Digital Literacy, Heartland AEA Digital Security and Heartland AEA Digital Netiquette and Digital Footprint modules. When you have completed each module, please print out your certificate of completion.



Q: Whom do I contact if I have questions about the learning system?

A: You can contact Lynn McCartney, Instructional Technology Consultant, or Mande Gamble, Technology Training Specialist, for help with Heartland AEA-specific technology trainings. Continue to contact Shelley Christensen for help with the Bloodborne Pathogens, Mandatory Reporting and other statewide trainings.

To print a certificate of completion:
1. Go to the training system homepage.
2. Log in using your email and password.