Communication is the key to success! In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of public speaking as they work towards their final project; their first TED Talk. Students will choose their idea worth sharing and use the skills and strategies they have learned to presentin a TED Talk-style presentation, as they boost their confidence, share their ideas, and make their voice heard!  

Once you have completed this course, you will be able to support your students in learning these skills as well.  

Welcome: Public Speaking

Professional Development Training Webinar

Entrepreneurship in the Classroom Micro-credential PDF

Microcredential Discussion Part 1

Licensing Agreement & Terms of Use

Teacher Professional Development Certificate

Teacher Training Webinars

Course Roadmap

TED Talks - Ideas Worth Sharing

Course Tools

Let's Get Started

Module 1 Learning Goals

What is Public Speaking? (Video Lesson)

The Importance of Empathy

Assignment: Analyzing TED Talks

Discussion: Successful TED Talks

Module 1: The Secret to Great Public Speaking

Module 2 Learning Goals

Review - What Makes a Great Talk?

Engaging Your Audience (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Beginning Your Talk

Discussion: Sharing Your Passion

Module 2: Understanding Your Audience

Module 3 Learning Goals

Redefining Stories (Video Lesson)

Types of Stories

Assignment: Developing An Idea

Discussion: Storytelling and Public Speaking

Module 3: Developing An Idea

Module 4 Learning Goals

Backwards Planning - Your Teacher's Best Secret

Creating an Outline (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Script Outline

Discussion: Outlines and Evidence

Module 4: Script Writing Part 1

Module 5 Learning Goals

Writing a Script (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Submit Your Final Script

Discussion: The Power of Your Voice

Module 5: Script Writing Part 2

Module 6 Learning Goals

Creating Effective Visuals (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Submit Your Slide Decks

Discussion: Effective Visuals

Module 6: Visuals and Slide Decks

Module 7 Learning Goals

What is Body Language? (Video Lesson)

Effective Body Language

Assignment: Non-Verbal Communication

Discussion: Analyzing Body Language

Module 7: Body Language

Module 8 Learning Goals

Assignment: Intro to the Final Project

Discussion: Practice Makes Perfect

Module 8: Intro to the Final Project

Module 9 Learning Goals

How to Give & Receive Feedback (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Giving Peer Feedback

Discussion: Feedback and You

Module 9: Peer Feedback

Module 10 Learning Goals

Assignment: Final Talks

Assignment: Lesson Plan Submission

Microcredential Discussion Part 2

Module 10: Course Wrap-Up

Public Speaking Teacher Certificate

Teacher Courses STEAM Hub Certificate - Public Speaking PDF

End of Course Survey

End of Course Survey & Course Certificate

Public Speaking

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STEM Minds

In this course you will learn about coding as a computer science field leading into learning about a coding tool - Processing which intersects Art with Coding beautifully. You will learn about using colors and generative art, decision making and conditions, using loops and other inputs, including external media. This is a fun course which highlights how coding is intertwined with art.

* Understand the fundamental concepts of coding (e.g. sequnce, conditionals, etc) across a range of programming languages

* Be able to create a working program that meets desired specifications through “remixing” projects and the creation of unique projects

* Develop and use troubleshooting strategies to refine and iterate projects

* Understand the real world applications of coding, related careers, and opportunities for personal growth through programming

The content of this course is Grade 3-8 appropriate

Welcome: Coding with Processing

Coding in the Classroom Micro-credential PDF

Teacher Professional Development Certificate - Processing

Teacher PD Webinar

Careers in Coding

Download Processing Editor

How to Submit Assignments

Getting Started with Processing

Intro to Computer Science

Discussion: Computers and Code

Module 1 Intro to Computer Science

Getting to Know Processing and Processing Sketches (Video Lesson)

Draw a Character (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Drawing on the Canvas Challenges

Discussion: Drawing on the Canvas

Module 2 Getting to Know Processing and Processing Sketches

Understanding RGB Colours & Variables (Video Lesson)

Creating Generative Art (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Colour Challenges

Discussion: Making Life Colourful

Module 3 Understanding RGB Colours & Variables

Conditionals, Logic, and Making Decisions (Video Lesson)

Guessing Game (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Conditionals Challenges

Discussion: If...Then...

Module 4 Conditionals, Logic, and Making Decisions

Getting to Know Loops

Creating Pixel Art with Loops (Video Lesson)

Discussion: Using Loops

Module 5 Getting to Know Loops

Input Options (Video Lesson)

Smooth Motion with Keys (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Input Challenges

Discussion: Using Inputs

Module 6 Input Options

Loading External Images (Video Lesson)

Painting a Picture (Video Lesson)

Assignment: PImage Challenges

Discussion: Using PImage

Module 7 Loading External Images

How to Plan Your Code

Discussion: Starting Our Final Project

Module 8 How to Plan Your Code

Why Test?

How to Give & Receive Feedback

Discussion: Testing & Feedback

Module 9 Why Test?

Assignment: Submit Your Final Project

Teacher Courses STEAM Hub Certificate - Processing

Course Feedback Survey

Module 10 Final Project

Coding with Processing

Students will learn variousmethods of capture and skills such as understanding camera hardware, Learning about focal points and design elements, Lighting, Stop motionanimation and much more throughout this course! 

Welcome: Film & Photography

Digital Art & Media in the Classroom.pdf

Getting Started With Pixlr

Saving Your Work in Pixlr

Download Stop Motion Studio

Parts of a Camera (Video Lesson)

Phone and Tablet Photography Tips

Discussion: Taking Photos

Module 1: Introduction to Cameras

Key Term: Focal Point

The Rule of Thirds (Video Lesson)

Editing Photos with Pixlr (Video Lesson)

Tips for Editing Your Photos

Download: Pixlr Cheat Sheet

Assignment: Focal Point and Rule of Thirds

Discussion: Beginning Photography

Module 2: Focal Point and Rule of Thirds

Design Elements: Line, Shape, Colour, Size (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Design Elements Part 1

Discussion: Challenge Check In

Module 3: Design Elements Part 1

Design Elements: Texture, Space, Value (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Design Elements Part 2

Discussion: Favourite Elements

Module 4: Design Elements Part 2

Angles and Perspective (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Angles and Perspective

Discussion: Challenges

Module 5: Angles & Perspective

Types of Light (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Lighting

Discussion: Photography Wrap-Up

Module 6: Lighting

What is Stop-Motion Animation?

Props in Stop Motion Animation

Creating a Story Board (Video Lesson)

Assignment: Story Board & Planning

Discussion: Success with Storyboards

Module 7: Stop Motion Animation Part 1

Intro to Using Stop Motion Studio (Video Lesson)

Tips & Tricks for Creating Your First Stop Motion Animation Video

Assignment: Stop Motion Animation

Discussion: Stop Motion Filming and Editing

Module 8: Stop Motion Animation Part 2

Assignment: Final Project

Discussion: Your Project, Your Vision

Module 9: Intro to the Final Project

Discussion: Feedback & You

Module 10: Peer Feedback

Module 11 Learning Goals

Assignment: Final Project Submission

Module 11: Course Wrap-Up

Film and Photography Teacher Certificate

Course Survey

Film & Photography

 Have a website you love? It’s powered by HTML! In this course,
students will explore this important programming language as they learnto create theirown websites from scratch using HTML and CSS.  

All Courses

Public Speaking

Coding with Processing

Film & Photography

Web development

Robotics with Sphero

Coding with Arduino