With more and more schools using iPads®, many teachers are left wondering how to adapt their instruction to take full advantage of these new devices. In this new Atomic Mobilize online training workshop, you will follow Brad Flickinger, a Colorado Tech Teacher, as he uses iPads to assess his students' learning.

This workshop is based on the principles of Bloom's Digital Taxonomy and is relevant and adaptable for teachers of all age levels and subjects. He even explains how other tablets can be used instead of iPads.

Flickinger believes that for the highest levels of learning to occur, the assessments must be authentic - something that if used correctly, the iPad can accomplish.

In this online training series, you’ll learn basic skills and advanced editing techniques for Premiere Pro CS6, Adobe’s powerful non-linear editing system.

You’ll gain the practical knowledge necessary to create and manage new projects and sequences, import graphic elements and capture video. You'll also learn how to add finesse to your work with a range of new effects, advanced three-way color correction and multi-cam editing.

Using a show-and-tell method, Atomic Learning's Atomic Integrate solution allows teachers to see first-hand how to teach 21st century skills. From professional development to classroom integration, Atomic Integrate provides a variety of just-in-time resources to empower educators with tools and training to ensure student success. CEU and graduate credit options are also available.

The Teacher Assessment lets districts gauge technology skill levels and helps teachers develop personalized learning paths to incorporate 21st century skills into the classroom. Customers have found this to be a great asset to the Atomic Integrate solution.

In a recent poll discussed on the Education Week website, most teachers surveyed were aware of the Common Core State Standards.

With regard to public school teachers, awareness continues to grow, which should come as little surprise given that states and districts have become more active in ramping up their implementation efforts."

Need a kickstart for your district’s Common Core planning and implementation?  Atomic Learning recently announced the launch of Atomic TechCore, a suite of tools for school leaders to build their Common Core implementation roadmaps.

Atomic TechCore consists of a set of collaborative planning tools that assist school leaders in identifying the professional development and technology needed for their schools to be successful implementing Common Core.

A recent survey done by Blackboard, Inc. and Project Tomorrow® shows school district administrators endorse online classes and would even consider requiring students to take an online course prior to graduation.

However, despite growing momentum and interest in online learning, the survey results also showed principals had reluctance to bringing mobile technology into the classroom.

The Atomic Mobilize solution was developed for this very concern, to help bridge the technology-curriculum gap by sharing not only PD and planning tools, but also stories, examples and resources from fellow educators that illustrate how mobile devices can transform education and create highly personalized learning experiences for students.

Is your district struggling with developing a strategic plan to meet the requirements of the Common Core State Standards? Atomic TechCore, a suite of tools for school leaders to build their Common Core implementation roadmaps, is now available.

Atomic TechCore consists of a set of customizable planning and collaborative network tools that assist administrators in identifying the professional development and technology needed for their district to transform teaching to align to Common Core standards, and in communicating the resulting findings and implementation plans to those impacted within the district.

The Atomic TechCore solution includes:
•    Planning tool for school leaders
•    PD and lesson plans for teachers
•    Lesson assignments for students

With over 205 classroom-ready tech integration projects that can be filtered by subject, grade-level or state standard, Atomic Learning extends the Technology Integrator’s impact, and is a valuable resource to direct teachers to. With its anytime, anywhere platform, the teachers can learn new skills at their own pace.

Workshops help teachers learn how to effectively integrate technology in the classroom, while the classroom-ready projects help jumpstart the integration. The Atomic Learning resources can be used as basis for, or to augment, training sessions.

But don't take our word for it, one Customer shared:

 “Atomic Learning is a flexible, low-cost tool for educators and students. Technical support of the tool has been fantastic. It has been an integral part of the professional development we offer our staff,” said Ted, Coordinator of Instructional Technology Library/Media Services, Euclid City School District.

This new Atomic Catalyst instructor-led PD course is centered around Atomic TechCore’s Lesson Wizard, where classroom lessons are created that empower students to achieve the rigor of the Common Core State Standards.

Upon completion of the course, learners will:

• Unpack the Common Core State Standards identifying the knowledge and skills called for in the standards they need to teach.
• Identify classroom activities that will help develop an enduring understanding.
• Design 3 lessons that meet specific CCSS.
• Evaluate the process of transforming an existing lesson to meet CCSS and creating an original lesson that meets the standards.

Transforming Classroom Lessons to Teach Common Core Standards

$150.00 | July 16—Aug 27  | Weekly Webinar: Mondays, 6pm-7pm CST

Sakai is a Course Management System (CMS) that allows you to set up classes and add content through many tools. This online training series walks you through the steps of creating a new class site and adding students to the class. 

You'll learn how to add many course tools and some of the options you have to customize these tools. This series also describes the many options you have when using the Rich Text Editor.

This online training workshop moves beyond the technical how-to of an LMS to focus on the unique challenges faced by online educators and their students. Designed to take you through the development of the online course from the beginning to end, this workshop will give you both theoretical guidance and practical tips and tools.

Effective online courses require a lot more than just understanding how the supporting technology works; facilitators need to understand the nuances of online learning and how to engage students and reach learning goals in a virtual environment. This workshop covers the steps instructors need to take before the course begins, how to build content, how to encourage collaboration, what assessment tools are appropriate, and how to determine success with various evaluation techniques, all while exploring how an institution’s LMS can help along the way.

Check out this new workshop today!

In this online training series on WordPress®, you will learn the components of a blog, how to get help when working in WordPress as well as how to get started with writing, editing and managing posts. 

Further your skill level by learning how to format and enhance posts, work with pages, and post statuses. What's more, you'll be guided in using comments, avoiding spam, managing users and much more!

Check out this sneak peek for a preview of this training.

Atomic Learning gives the Curriculum Director resources to quickly find examples of how technology can support different subject areas and plan and implement Common Core State Standards. Through the use of Classroom ready projects, teachers learn to effectively integrate technology in the classroom, empowering them with forward-thinking training to prepare students for 21st Century careers. These resources can be used as basis for, or to augment, training sessions.

By learning how to use the powerful tools that come with Photoshop^® through this online training series, you will be able to enhance your images, easily correct common photographic problems, and create realistic image compositions!

Photoshop CS6 – Intro Training (Mac)
Photoshop CS6  – Intro Training (PC)

Did you miss the sneak peek video we posted a few weeks ago? Check it out here.

A recent Tech&Learning article entitled "Where’s the Tech in the Common Core?" discussed with industry experts insight about how technology will be used to both leverage and manage the delivery of curriculum that meets Common Core standards. Did you know:

Many of the Common Core State Standards identify technology as a key component to achieve the objectives embedded within the standards.

At Atomic Learning, we know and share your passion for creating tech embedded classrooms. And we also know that districts are struggling to figure all these standards out. That's why we developed the Atomic TechCore solution, a set of collaborative planning tools that assist school leaders in building and executing a solid Common Core implementation roadmap.

The Atomic TechCore solution includes:

Dreamweaver® is one of the most popular Web design applications in the world, and with good reason.  Whether you’re just interested in learning the basics of starting a simple page, setting up a full site design, or creating a mobile app, this series will get you started.

In this online training series, learn how to get started with tested techniques like using the Properties panel to control basic features of your page and how to use CSS starter pages, as well as new features using jQuery Mobile and the Fluid Grid Layout to create adaptive layouts that adjust to all of the many ways current users can access your site.  

Whether you’re new to Dreamweaver or are just curious about some of the most popular new features, there’s something here for you.  Enjoy!

Dreamweaver CS6 – Intro (Mac)

Evernote® is a robust cloud note-taking and memory enhancing app. It can be used on just about any device and on just about any operating system. Notes are auto synchronized across devices and can be shared with others so project collaboration becomes a snap.

The new online training course from Atomic Learning begins with a tutorial on creating an account and installing Evernote on your device(s). Next, you'll be guided on how to create notes and add media on desktop clients, the Web service and on mobile devices. Learn to use the search function, sorting, tagging, and notebooks to keep your notes organized and accessible. Finally, learn how you can increase its functionality by exploring the Evernote Trunk.

The Evernote training series is exclusive to the Atomic Mobilize solution from Atomic Learning, contact us to learn more.

Edmodo is a social networking site for teachers and students—and it has a mobile version! Teachers can use Edmodo to communicate information to students, post assignments, quizzes and polls, and encourage discussion and collaboration in their classroom. The mobile app allows students and teachers to access Edmodo from virtually anywhere, encouraging learning and collaboration outside of the classroom.

The new training series from Atomic Learning demonstrates how to set up an account, create groups for your students, and use all the fun and useful features of Edmodo to create a digital community in your classroom.

Complete with a custom training tool that allows for uploading and sharing of training specific to a district or school, as well as a comprehensive reporting system that tracks individual activity, Atomic Learning expands training opportunities and simplifies the delivery of professional development.

Atomic Learning’s PD resources can be used as basis for PD sessions and collaborative project work by PLC’s which give PD Directors flexibility and provide variety to participants. Sheri, a District Instructional Technology Specialist at Spring Branch ISD says:

Teachers do not have time to drive across town after school or on Saturdays to sit in a face-to-face skills training class that is totally disconnected to what they are teaching in class. By using Atomic Learning, teachers can access the support and/or training in the context of what they are about to do with their students. Atomic Learning is there when and where the teacher needs it.”

What is your role in education? Stop by Atomic Learning booth #2623 at ISTE 2012, to share what motivates you. The I AM [an educator] sharing project was created  to acknowledge educators (as well as all those who inspire, encourage and support them), and honor all that they do to ensure today's students receive the best education.

When you stop by, not only will you get a free t-shirt, we'll also show you what's new at Atomic Learning. As you know, technology is constantly changing, so we're introducing some exciting new solutions to help you continue your quest to bridge the technology and curriculum gap. Come check out our new solutions to help you with mobile and Common Core initiatives (as well as learn about our new app!)

Atomic Learning has expanded its training collection to include a Spotlight on internet safety, as well as several new training series.

The Keeping Kids Safe Online Spotlight provides professional development for educators and helps students learn how to navigate the Internet safely, in addition to helping administrators meet E-rate requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act.  The training can be found at: http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/spotlight/Keeping-Kids-Safe-Online.

Other training added to the Atomic Learning library includes Edmodo and Evernote, both exclusive to the new Atomic Mobilize solution.

The following training series have also been added to the Atomic Learning training library:
 

By answering the “How do I...?” questions that can take up much of a Tech Teams’ day, Atomic Learning’s on-demand tutorials free up time, allowing staff to focus on larger initiatives, while still providing the support teachers need to successfully implement and integrate technology in the classroom.

Just ask our customers, like Tami, a Technology Coordinator at Summit School:

“I used to get calls/emails all the time from parents who were frustrated watching their kids muddle through a sticky part of a tech project. Now, most of the kids, and many of the parents, know to check Atomic Learning first. I’ve used it for years with two different laptop schools and I can’t recommend it highly enough... It’s on my short list of school technology essentials. ”

Projects and workshops help teachers learn how to effectively integrate technology in the classroom. To explore the collection of 21st Century Skills concepts training available through classrooms projects, visit the Atomic Learning website.

Excel 2010 comes with hundreds of capabilities. Watch this quick preview to see what the new Statistical Analysis  training series from Atomic Learning will include—from using the trend function to complex data analysis tools.

Atomic Learning has recently updated the Self-Assessment!

Simply rate your proficiency in each skill area—Collecting, Composing, Communicating—with text, numbers, images, sounds and video using the following scale:

0 = I know nothing about this skill
1 = I have seen this skill demonstrated, but have not tried to do it myself
2 = I can perform this skill, but I need some help
3 = I can perform this skill on my own
4 = I can teach this skill to others

Remember that your score is relative to yourself . . . one person's 35 does not equal another person's 35.

Login today and see where you rank; check out the new assessment tool here.

Watch this video to see a sneak peek of the new training coming soon to Atomic Learning on the basics of wikidot!

Aligning curriculum and technology successfully requires strong cross-departmental communication. Join us for an online panel discussion on Aligning Curriculum and Technology to hear the successes and challenges two districts have experienced and the solutions they've found to bridge the gap.

Register now.

Atomic Learning strives to bring you the most up-to-date training resources on the hottest topics. Our new "What's Hot" page shows our latest releases, popular favorites and other new and noteworthy items.

Visit this page often for regular updates on the latest training and resources from Atomic Learning.  In addition, you'll find AL's Favorites, a sample of some of our popular and recommended training and resources. Check out What's Hot now!

Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Atomic Catalyst course — Integration Strategies for 21st Century Teachers — starting on April 16th! Each Atomic Catalyst six-week course includes a 1-hour weekly instructional webinar led by a highly-qualified facilitator, as well as online resources, collaborative discussions and facilitator feedback to help teachers build and apply new strategies and skills. Keep reading to learn more about the upcoming Integration Strategies for 21st Century Teachers course.

As an edtech blogger, Brad Flickinger has the opportunity to review several products and services each year. In his recent blog post, Flickinger shares why he likes Atomic Learning—and you should too.

I have had an Atomic Learning account for the past five years and it has saved my edtech-bacon a few more times than I would like to admit. If fact, I couldn’t really imagine being able to do my job effectively or efficiently without it. I have never found anything that compares to it – in price or product...In the end we are all just looking for better ways to get the job of teaching done, for me Atomic Learning delivers.