Self-Paced Modules

OEA offers PDUs for completing the following self-paced tutorials. Each tutorial takes between 45 and 120 minutes and is entirely self-paced. There is no facilitator and no time limit. Tutorials are hosted in OEA's Learning Management System, OEA Learn. If you have an OEA Learn account, you can self-enroll from your dashboard. If you don't have an OEA Learn account, register here or below for access to any of these independent study opportunities.

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Available Modules:

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

***The SEL modules are suitable for all member groups***

SEL: Self-Awareness

Self-awareness is one of five competencies designated by The Collaborative for Academic Social, and Emotional Learning as crucial to effective social and emotional learning for children and adults. In this foundational SEL tutorial, learners gain a better understanding of their emotions, thoughts, behaviors, values, strengths, and challenges. The module introduces concepts and strategies for self-perception, self-efficacy, and self-confidence. Participants can earn 2 PDUs for completing this independent study opportunity.

Level: Foundational
Cost: Members: $0, free as a benefit of membership; Non-members: $25

Already have an OEA Learn account? You can self-enroll from the dashboard. If you don't have an account, use this registration link anytime and you will be enrolled within one week.

SEL: Relationship Skills

This self-paced independent study module will guide educators through learning about relationship skills. The module covers topics and activities that are key to building, maintaining, and restoring relationships: expressing care, building trust, listening, challenging growth, sharing power, and expanding possibilities. Learners will have the opportunity to reflect on their own relationships as well as their students' relationships. Participants can earn 2 PDUs for completing this independent study opportunity.

Level: Foundational
Cost: Members: $0, free as a benefit of membership; Non-members: $25

Already have an OEA Learn account? You can self-enroll from the dashboard. If you don't have an account, use this registration link anytime and you will be enrolled within one week.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

In this self-paced module you will examine Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and better understand the characteristics, tools, ideas, and supports for working with students that are on the Autism Spectrum.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the impacts of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Understand Ableism and inclusive language.
Maintain a strengths-based approach to meeting student needs.
Understand Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies.
Determine appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with 504 plans and IEP's.

Participants can earn 2 PDUs for completing this independent study opportunity. Most participants complete this module in 90-120 minutes.

Level: Foundational
Cost: Members: $0, free as a benefit of membership; Non-members: $25.

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Stress Management

Using Body Wisdom to Calm the Stressed Brain

This self-paced module utilizes straightforward language and hands-on activities to guide participants in developing new tools for self-regulating during times of stress. This is an experiential module and many of the activities can easily be adapted for use with students in the classroom. Beginning with a simple art making exercise, learners will illustrate their typical stress reaction. This is followed by an overview of how our brains identify stressful events and signal our bodies to respond on our behalf. Harnessing the body's wisdom, the module concludes by using "bottom up" processing techniques in the form of basic yoga exercises to calm our minds and better respond to stressful challenges. Learners who would like to enhance their experience are encouraged to gather a handful of colored pens/markers and a tennis (or similar sized) ball before starting the module, although these are not necessary to benefit from this module.

Participants can earn 2 PDUs for completing this independent study opportunity. Most participants complete this module in 90-120 minutes.

Level: Foundational
Cost: Members: $0, free as a benefit of membership; Non-members: $25.

Already have an OEA Learn account? You can self-enroll from the dashboard. If you don't have an account, use this registration link anytime and you will be enrolled within one week.

Remote Learning

Trauma Informed Remote Learning

This self-paced module is an introduction to trauma informed pedagogy with a special focus on remote/distance learning. Most people take between 45-120 minutes to complete the module depending on how much time is spent reviewing the supplemental resources included in the tutorial. It is entirely self-paced, does not include a facilitator, and does not involve interaction with other participants. There are extensive resources available in this module that can be viewed or saved at your leisure. In this opportunity you can earn 1 PDU.

Level: Foundational
Cost: Members: $0, free as a benefit of membership; Non-members: $25

Already have an OEA Learn account? You can self-enroll from the dashboard. If you don't have an account, use this registration link anytime and you will be enrolled within one week.

Communication and Collaboration Tools for Remote Learning

This self-paced module will guide educators through the many options for online collaboration and communication with students, families, and colleagues. You will learn the basics of available online platforms to collaborate and communicate online, including virtual meetings, messaging, screencasts, structural platforms, appointment tools, and content creation tools. The following are some of the tools introduced in this tutorial: Class DoJo, Remind, Zoom, Google Meets, Screencastify, Weebly, Google Sites, EdPuzzle, Google Forms, Sign Up Genious, Kahoot, Quizziz, Flipgrid, Padlet, Voki, Animoto, Word Clouds, Voice Thread, and Scratch. Most people take between 45-120 minutes to complete the module depending on how much time is spent reviewing the supplemental resources included in the tutorial. It is entirely self-paced, does not include a facilitator, and does not involve interaction with other participants. There are extensive resources available in this module that can be viewed or saved at your leisure. In this opportunity you can earn 1 PDU.

Level: Foundational/Intermediate
Cost: Members: $0, free as a benefit of membership; Non-members: $25

Already have an OEA Learn account? You can self-enroll from the dashboard. If you don't have an account, use this registration link anytime and you will be enrolled within one week.

Remote Learning 101

This self-paced module is for educators new to remote learning. In this module, you will be introduced to basic tools and best practices for remote learning. Most people take between 30-90 minutes to complete the module depending on how much time is spent reviewing the supplemental resources included in the tutorial. It is entirely self-paced, does not include a facilitator, and does not involve interaction with other participants. There are extensive resources available in this module that can be viewed or saved at your leisure. In this opportunity you can earn 1 PDU.

Level: Foundational
Cost: Members: $0, free as a benefit of membership; Non-members: $25

Already have an OEA Learn account? You can self-enroll from the dashboard. If you don't have an account, use this registration link anytime and you will be enrolled within one week.