AASL e-Academy

Online Learning for Leaders

About AASL e-Academy

The AASL e-Academy offers a variety of four-week courses designed to create leaders. All courses are asynchronous, Moodle-based courses developed with the busy professional in mind. Participants will receive 12 hours of learning and collaboration from experts on a particular subject. After completing the course’s culminating project, all participants will receive a certificate which can be used to apply for continuing education credits through their school district.

Questions? Contact Melissa Jacobsen, Manager, Professional Development | Phone: 312-280-4381

Interested in facilitating an e-Academy course? Visit the Working with AASL pages to learn more.

 

Upcoming Courses

February 6 - March 2, 2012
From 0 to 60: Implement eBooks in Your Library Program in 4 Weeks
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March 19 - April 13, 2012
The Path to Collaboration: Making It Happen
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AASL e-Academy Courses

Design for Understanding Meets the 21st Century School Librarian
The course is designed to introduce participants to the Understanding by Design Curriculum framework. Known as the Backward Design model, this framework is unique in that it begins with the end in mind.
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From 0 to 60: Implement eBooks in Your Library Program in 4 Weeks
There are many eBook vendors looking to provide content to school libraries, but how do you know which one is best for you? This course will focus on implementing an eBook collection for your campus/school district in order to meet the needs of your students and staff.
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Inquiring Minds Want to Know:
Infusing Literacy Skills into the Inquiry Process
Inquiry and literacy – are they one and the same or complementary processes? In this course, participants will explore different inquiry models and how literacy can be instilled throughout.
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Making a Place, Making a Case for Read-Alouds:
A Powerful Teaching Tool for Literacy
When is a read-aloud more than a great story? When it also ties in critical thinking skills. In this course, participants will learn how to infuse literacy skills while continuing to share the passion and power of a great read-aloud.
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The Path to Collaboration: Making It Happen
This four-week class is designed to help school librarians identify and analyze the factors that contribute to successful collaboration with teachers.
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Pricing

$99 for AASL members
$149 for ALA members
$225 for non-members
$99 for retired AASL members
$75 for student AASL members

 

For more information about AASL's e-Academy courses, please contact:
Melissa Jacobsen, Manager, Professional Development | Phone: 312-280-4381

Interested in facilitating an e-Academy course? Visit the Working with AASL pages to learn more.