Reminder: Must Do: New Heartland AEA Digital Resources Technology Training

The Heartland AEA Digital Resources technology training module is now up and ready to go!

Heartland AEA provides a number of online tools/resources to assist teachers, students and families in their learning. The Digital Resources module will provide an overview of some of these digital instructional resources that are available at no cost to schools in our service area. The module will explore a specific subset of these resources and will help you as an AEA staff member:

• learn what resources are available.
• provide you with ideas for using the resources.
• visualize practical strategies for helping teachers incorporate the digital resources into their practice (with differentiation and rigor in mind).

Through readings, short videos, real-world scenarios/examples and some quick checks for understanding, you will gain a deeper understanding of the high-appeal digital collections and resources available 24/7. Note that there is a pre-assessment built into this module. If you can’t remember where to go to access the trainings, please read below!

 
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 AEAPD Online Learning System.
2.    If you are a first time user to this training system, 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 AEAPDOnline 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 Instructional Resources module. When you have completed the module, you can print out your certificate of completion.

Q: Whom do I contact if I have questions about the learning system?
A: You can contact LynnMcCartney, 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.