iTeach Course Catalog

iTeach Professional Learning courses are designed to help educators and administrators successfully integrate technology into teaching and learning.   All iTeach Professional Learning courses are interactive and engaging, delivered completely online, and facilitated by an expert in the field. Each course is equivalent to 20 contact hours. Individual courses cost $120.00 and we offer discounts for volume or group licensing. (The two self-paced CyberSecurity courses at the bottom of the page are shorter courses and cost $25 per student.) To purchase individual or group registration vouchers, please contact us for a written quote.

Interested in FTCE Test Prep? Visit our Florida Teacher Certification Exam page for course descriptions for the FTCE Professional Education Test, GKT ELS & Essay, GKT Mathematics, and GKT Reading courses.

Current Self-Paced, Facilitated Course Offerings


We are now offering self-paced, facilitated TIMT courses with open enrollment. The TIMT series focuses on the use of the Technology Integration Matrix and TIM Tools.
NOTE: Registrants will have 6 weeks after registration to complete a course.

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TIMTSPF-130: TIM for Instructional Planning (Self-Paced, Facilitated)

Self-Paced, Facilitated; 2022


How can my students get the most out of technology in my classroom? In this practical, hands-on course, teachers will learn how to apply the TIM on a day-to-day basis in their classrooms to support effective technology integration. Topics include:

  • Evaluating available technology resources
  • Understanding discipline-specific practices
  • Matching student needs and technology
  • Working fluently across the matrix
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TIMT-140SPF: TIM Observer Training (Self-Paced, Facilitated)

Self-Paced, Facilitated; 2022


This fully online course is designed to prepare teachers and instructional leaders to conduct classroom observations using the TIM-O. For a district cohort, elements of this course can be customized to meet the goals of a specific observation plan. Topics include:

  • Introduction to the TIM-O and observation protocols
  • Techniques for conducting efficient and effective observations
  • Guidance and mentoring toward consistent and unbiased application of the TIM-O
  • Interpreting TIM-O results and using them to inform professional development
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TIMTSPF-150: Coaching and Mentoring with the TIM-C (Self-Paced, Facilitated)

Self-Paced, Facilitated; 2022


Coaching and mentoring are among the most powerful tools in any professional development program. While there are many excellent models for implementing a guided, reflective practice program, all of these programs share some basic elements. The TIM Coaching Tool, or TIM-C, is an online tool for developing, tracking, and recording outcomes from coaching cycles. Coaching is structured communication between two professionals with the general aim of improving professional practice for at least one of them. TIM-C provides an easy way to guide colleagues through a coaching cycle and document coaching work across a school or district.

This course provides instruction on how educators can use TIM-C to support their coaching or mentoring work. Specifically, this course will provide an introduction to the TIM-C and coaching cycles, goal setting, planning and monitoring coaching activities, recording outcomes, and reflecting on the process.

All Facilitated Courses


Any of the following facilitated courses can be scheduled for your group of 5 or more participants. We have found that most school and districts prefer to send groups of teachers and administrators on their own schedule rather than our previous practice of beginning all courses on the first of each month. The course content is still equivalent to 20 contact hours, but when all participants are from the same school or district, we can be more flexible with scheduling and can make adjustments in content to better meet your specific needs. To arrange for a group course, please email us at TIM@fcit.us.

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TIMT-100: Implementing TIM Evaluation Tools


This fully online course guides teachers, administrators, and educational leaders through the process of how to utilize the Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) and the TIM Tools to describe and compare classroom technology use. Specifically, this course will provide an introduction to the TIM, the TIM Observation Tool and protocol, implementation of the Technology Uses and Perceptions Survey (TUPS), and incorporation of the TIM data into professional development planning. Topics include:

  • Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) Overview
  • Using the Technology Integration Matrix Observation (TIM-O) tools
  • Technology Uses and Perceptions Survey
  • Incorporating the TIM into Professional Development Plans
Teacher at desk with her laptop.

TIMT-130: TIM for Instructional Planning


How can my students get the most out of technology in my classroom? In this practical, hands-on course, teachers will learn how to apply the TIM on a day-to-day basis in their classrooms to support effective technology integration. Topics include:

  • Evaluating available technology resources
  • Understanding discipline-specific practices
  • Matching student needs and technology
  • Working fluently across the matrix
Three educators view laptop.

TIMT-140: TIM Observer Training


This fully online course is designed to prepare teachers and instructional leaders to conduct classroom observations using the TIM-O. For a district cohort, elements of this course can be customized to meet the goals of a specific observation plan. Topics include:

  • Introduction to the TIM-O and observation protocols
  • Techniques for conducting efficient and effective observations
  • Guidance and mentoring toward consistent and unbiased application of the TIM-O
  • Interpreting TIM-O results and using them to inform professional development
Teacher at desk with her laptop.

TIMT-150: Coaching and Mentoring with the TIM-C


Coaching and mentoring are among the most powerful tools in any professional development program. While there are many excellent models for implementing a guided, reflective practice program, all of these programs share some basic elements. The TIM Coaching Tool, or TIM-C, is an online tool for developing, tracking, and recording outcomes from coaching cycles. It provides an easy way to guide colleagues through a coaching cycle and document coaching work across a school or district.

This course provides an introduction to the TIM-C and coaching cycles, goal setting, planning and monitoring coaching activities, recording outcomes, and reflecting on the process. Regardless of the coaching model being used, the TIM-C can support consistent, guided, reflective practice across a school or district.

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ICTI-100: Integrating E-portfolios in the K-12 Learning Environment


E-portfolios can be integrated into the classroom to showcase student achievement, assess progress over time, apply concept knowledge, and support student reflection in the classroom and throughout their educational career. In this online professional development course, teachers will learn to use e-portfolios and Web 2.0 tools to enable students to store, track, evaluate, and share digitally created learning projects and demonstrate mastery of learned skills. Topics include:

  • Why use e-portfolios?
  • What should an e-portfolio include?
  • Types of e-portfolios: developmental, showcase, assessment
  • Web 2.0 Tools
  • Tools for creating e-portfolios
  • Considerations for classroom integration
  • Evaluating e-portfolios
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ICTI-110: BYOD 1—How and Where to Start


This course provides instruction on Bring-Your-Own-Device programs. Thoughtful policy development is an important way to leverage powerful technology resources and engage learners, but there are challenges to consider before getting started. The course will build a strong foundation to establish a quality BYOD program. Topics include:

  • Setting up AUPs and guidelines for general use
  • How to engage parents and the community
  • Understanding impact on infrastructure
  • Addressing the needs of students who don’t have access to technology
  • Free and paid resources
  • Cross-platform support issues
  • Building a collaborative teacher-student-administration team
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ICTI-120: BYOD 2—Integration Ideas and Projects


The heart of your BYOD policy is what happens in the classroom. Once your foundation is established, build your capacity for technology integration to support student success. Topics include:

  • Balancing curriculum demands, student needs, and available technology
  • Integrating technology tools to support specific subject areas
  • Evaluating available resources
  • Utilizing devices to engage in real-world experiences
  • Matching tools with resources
  • Using devices to demonstrate understanding of curriculum
  • Cross-platform collaboration tools
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ICTI-130: Project-Based Learning (K-5)


Concrete, authentic project-based learning enables students to solve real-world problems by using hand’s on, high-leveled, critical thinking and technology skills. It is a great motivator for students to manage field research, collaborate with other students, consult subject matter experts and develop solutions to situations of interest. Technology plays an important role in allowing students to be effective in conducting meaningful project-based learning tasks. Topics include:

  • What is project based learning?
  • Why should we use PBL?
  • What are student and teacher roles?
  • How do we design and build PBL projects?
  • PBL project ideas and examples
  • Digital tools and resources for creating PBL projects.
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ICTI-140: Search Skills and Strategies for Research and Learning


Today’s students have grown up using technology and online resources, yet many currently lack the skills to search, evaluate, organize, save, and properly cite the information they find. Current standards require students to research and respond analytically to literature and informational texts, but simply assigning a research paper may not provide students with the research skills they need. In this online professional development course, participants will learn how to develop effective research projects and foster an inquiry-based classroom culture. Topics include:

  • The importance and impact of research skills for 21st-century learners
  • Search engines & search techniques
  • Evaluating information and sources
  • Resources for citing sources
  • Tools and techniques for saving and sharing resources
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ICTI-150: Copyright and Fair Use in the Classroom


Between social media outlets like Instagram, social networks like Facebook and Twitter, video sharing sites like YouTube, and comprehensive search engines like Google, the ability to find, watch, share, reuse and redistribute content is easier than ever before. However, just because you can find it and share it, should you? It is critical to model academic integrity for our students so they will understand and honor usage rights as they move on to higher education or the working world. Topics include:

  • What is copyright?
  • Why copyright is relevant in the 21st Century Classroom
  • Exploring copyright issues
  • Sharing and modeling copyright best practices for students
  • How to maintain legal and ethical use of resources and materials from other sources
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ICTI-160: Digital Communication Tools for Teaching and Learning


This online professional development course provides instruction on best practices and considerations for integrating various communication tools in the classroom. Participants will explore synchronous and asynchronous communication tools, social media, educational apps, and various Web 2.0 tools and examine how these applications can be used to support classroom learning. Topics include:

  • Communication Modes and Tools
  • Resources for Effective Communication
  • Multimedia in the 21st Century Learning Environment
  • Technology Integration
Teacher instructs student using his tablet computer.

ICTI-170: Creating Interactive Digital Narratives


This online technology training course explores various computer-based tools that can be used to create digital narratives. Digital narratives combine the art of telling stories with graphics, text, audio, and video. They may be personal, historical, community-based, or global and are constructed from the creator’s perspective. Teachers will be able to apply the tools and concepts in this online course to integrate digital narratives in the classroom to enhance learning. Topics include:

  • Choosing the best media for telling stories
  • Developing your narrative
  • Producing audio for video and podcasts
  • Creating a multimedia digital narrative video
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ICTI-180: Accessibility in the Digital Classroom


Students come to our classrooms with a variety of learning styles and abilities, and as teachers, we work diligently to meet the needs of each student. It is easy to provide extra time on assignments, additional learning support or using assistive technologies is easy in our face-to-face classrooms. However, what happens when students try to access our materials in the digital classroom? In this online professional development course you will learn effective strategies and best practices for making your digital classroom accessible to all students. Topics include:

  • What is Accessibility?
  • Why is Accessibility important in the digital classroom?
  • Where does inaccessible content hide in my digital classroom?
  • How can I apply accessibility best practices with students?
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ICTI-210: Digital Literacy and Citizenship in the K-5 Classroom


As young children begin to use technology tools to find and share information or communicate with others, it is critical that we teach them how to navigate the Internet safely. They must also learn to act ethically and responsibly when working online to develop necessary skills. Participants in this online technology training course will evaluate current practices, research the importance of digital citizenship on 21st century learners, and develop lessons that incorporate digital literacy into the K-5 classroom. Topics include:

  • Defining the themes of digital citizenship
  • How digital citizenship impacts the 21st century learner
  • How to model best practices in digital and media literacy
  • Rights and responsibilities of a digital citizen
  • Digital literacy in the K-5 classroom
High school students conversing in a computer lab.

ICTI-220: Digital Literacy and Citizenship in the 6-12 Classroom


The technology of today allows young adults to learn, share, and explore in exciting new ways. While digital natives regularly use technology to communicate, collaborate, and produce digital content, many are unaware of the lasting impacts of posting online or how to be a critical consumer of online information. Participants in this online technology course will evaluate current practices, research the impact of digital literacy and citizenship on students, and develop lessons focused on incorporating digital citizenship training into the 6-12 classroom. Topics include:

  • Defining 21st century literacies
  • How digital citizenship impacts the 21st century learner
  • How to model best practices in digital and media literacy
  • Safe and appropriate technology use
  • Safe communication and collaboration in a global community
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ICTI-230: Project-Based Learning (6-12)


The practice of “learning by doing” offers students hands-on, authentic learning experiences that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Project-based learning allows students to become active in their learning by asking meaningful, real-world questions and exploring potential solutions to problems. This engagement helps students make connections between school and the challenges they will face in college or future careers. Topics include:

  • Defining Project-Based Learning (PBL).
  • Evaluating PBL as an effective practice in 6-12 classrooms.
  • Examine effective PBL examples in secondary classrooms.
  • Understanding the steps to develop a PBL lesson/unit plan.
  • Creating a PBL unit for 6-12 learners.
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ICTI-240: Blend and Flip: Creating a Student-Focused Classroom


Blended and flipped learning shifts the focus of classroom instruction from traditional, lecture-style delivery to student-centered learning. These models provide opportunities to meet individual student needs and encourage students to take ownership of their own learning. In this course, you will utilize digital resources to create a unit of study for your classroom. Topics include:

  • Exploring blended and flipped learning pedagogy.
  • Identifying the pillars of blended and flipped learning models.
  • Examining the implications to teaching and learning.
  • Discussing the benefits and challenges of a blended or flipped classroom.
  • Exploring resources for creating blended/flipped classrooms.
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ICTI-260: Infographics for Teaching and Learning Classroom Content


The old adage tells us that a picture is worth 1000 words, but when you combine pictures, graphics, text, and data, you get a valuable educational tool. Infographics create clear and appealing visualizations of important concepts, critical knowledge, collections of data, or a summary of information. Used in the classroom, these clever creations can be a wonderful addition to teaching and learning! Topics include:

  • Creating effective infographics with a variety of tools.
  • Developing infographics to convey information.
  • Using infographics to analyze data.
  • Utilizing infographics to summarize learning
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ICTI-280: Game-Based Learning - Using Digital Games in the K-12 Classroom


Looking for ways to engage and motivate today’s learners? Current research reveals that close to 91% of learners play video games, and that number is on the rise. In this course, participants will learn more about game-based learning pedagogy and how to select, test, and effectively utilize digital game-based learning resources that balance content knowledge with gameplay to create fun, game-based learning objects for classroom use. Topics include: 

  • Defining game-based learning and related terminologies.  
  • Strategies for applying game-based learning pedagogy in the classroom. 
  • Exploring and evaluating available digital game-based learning tools resources. 
  • Lesson planning and standards alignment with game-based learning objects. 
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Schedule a Course for Your School or District


Do you have a group at your school or district interested in a course? We can schedule any of the above courses at a time convenient for your group. Send your requests to TIM@fcit.us.

Self-Paced Cybersecurity Courses


Each cybersecurity course contains five modules of interactive content, videos, and quizzes to ensure participants complete the course with a firm understanding of the concepts being taught. While the content itself can be completed within a 3 to 5 hour timeframe, participants are given a period of 30 days so they are able to complete the content on their own terms. Upon completion, a digital badge is awarded to enhance resumes and showcase on professional social media profiles. Cost: $25

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CYBR-100: Cyber Hygiene for K-12 Teachers


In K-12 education, new technologies and applications have helped to enhance and change the landscape of learning for students all over the world. With these new technologies and powerful education tools, educators now have the added responsibility to ensure their students are equipped to safely learn in these new and ever-changing environments. Teachers must not only teach their students about the affordances and risks of this digital transformation, but they must also understand how to protect themselves, their data, and their students’ data. As cyberattacks increasingly target K-12 school systems, teachers who understand how to protect data can become invaluable assets to their institutions.

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CYBR-110: Cyber Hygiene for Students Grades 7th thru 12th and Parents


In today’s digital age, new technologies and applications are changing the way we play games, interact with friends, share data, and complete school-work. With all these new technologies, students and parents have the added responsibility to understand how to safely navigate these ever-changing environments. Both children and parents must understand the affordances and risks of this digital transformation and must know how to best protect themselves and their data. This course has been designed to help students in grades 7 – 12 and their parents to better understand cybersecurity concepts that impact the world we live in today.