Continuing Education News

Monday, July 29, 2024
How to Use WeVideo in the Classroom
WeVideo for the classroom allows educators to create and manage engaging multimedia projects. Learn best practices online with FPU.

Monday, July 22, 2024
What Teachers Need to Know About ChatGPT
For educators, ChatGPT provides opportunities to enhance education but also presents several challenges. Learn ChatGPT for teachers at FPU.

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Exploring the Role of AI in Teacher Support
The role of AI in education is rapidly evolving. Educators must learn methods and best practices to safely employ AI in their work and the classroom.

Friday, September 15, 2023
AI Chatbots in Education Can Enhance Student Engagement and Support
When used well, AI chatbots can help teachers manage their classrooms and students engage with learning.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
AI in the Classroom
Artificial intelligence – particularly natural language processing tools such as ChatGPT and Bard and image generators like DALL-E2–are already having an impact in the classroom

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Excel for Teachers
Excel for teachers helps streamline their work and educate their students about information technology. Learn Excel at Fresno Pacific University.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
How to Create a Bitmoji Classroom for Your Online Students
Creating a Bitmoji classroom is a fun way to engage your online students. Learn techniques and best practices at Fresno Pacific University.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Google Tools for Education - Google Drive
Google in the Classroom offers educators a variety of tools to manage their modern classrooms. Earn professional credit at FPU.

Tuesday, April 4, 2023
How to Use Canva for Education
Canva for Education allows students and teachers digital tools to enhance the learning experience. Learn best practices online at TUW.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
What is a Pecha Kucha Presentation?
Pecha Kucha is a presentation method that calls for telling a story using images rather than reading text from slides during a PowerPoint presentation

Friday, November 11, 2022
Why Teachers Quit
Understanding why teachers quit leads to potential solutions. Professional development is one avenue for teacher retention.

Friday, April 22, 2022
Zoom Best Practices for Teachers
Zoom best practices for teachers help engage students remotely and in the classroom. Learn how to use Zoom in the classroom online at FPU.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
What is Information Technology and How to Incorporate It into Education
Incorporating information technology in the classroom engages a digital-native generation. Learn to use technology tools in the modern classroom.

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
YouTube Tips for Teachers
FPU offers a professional development course, YouTube for Teachers, that helps teachers find great YouTube content that will enhance their curriculum and engage today's students.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
PowerPoint: Powerful Presentations
PowerPoint for teachers is a powerful tool for engaging students in learning. Learn techniques and best practices at FPU.

Thursday, October 28, 2021
What Is a Documents Camera and Why Do Teachers Need One?
Using a document camera for the classroom is the high-tech version of the venerable overhead projector. Learn what a document camera can do at FPU.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021
How to Incorporate Technology in the Classroom
Learning how to incorporate technology in the classroom is an important addition to the modern teacher’s toolbox. Learn how at FPU.

Thursday, August 12, 2021
What Can You Do with iMovie in the Classroom?
Explore what you can do with iMovie in the classroom. Teach creativity, digital storytelling, and project-based learning to your students.

Monday, July 26, 2021
Updating Your Digital Art Curriculum
Create a digital art curriculum using Chromebook and a selection of cloud-based apps. Engage your students with fun digital art projects.

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
How to Create a Kahoot! Lesson Plan
Learn to create a Kahoot! lesson plan and use this popular and innovative platform in your classroom. Earn professional development credits at FPU.

Thursday, May 20, 2021
Video Conferencing in the Classroom
Video conferencing in the classroom is a powerful tool in any teacher’s toolbox. Lean the technology and earn PD credits online at FPU.

Friday, April 30, 2021
Why Schools Are Using Cloud Computing Tools in the Classroom
Cloud computing tools help you to work more efficiently and better engage with students. Earn an online professional development certificate at FPU.

Monday, April 19, 2021
What is Information Literacy?
Information literacy important for active citizenship. Learn how to guide students safely in the online world at Fresno Pacific University.

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Tips for Creating Educational Videos for Your Classroom
Learn tips for creating educational videos with a free infographic from Fresno Pacific University. Dig deeper with online courses for teachers.

Friday, February 5, 2021
Why Should Teachers Earn a Professional Development Certificate?
Earning a professional development certificate keeps your skills sharp and your students engaged. Choose from the many programs offered by FPU.

Monday, December 28, 2020
Cloud Computing Tools for Education
Cloud computing tools for education are key to a more efficient and engaging classroom. Learn cloud computing at Fresno Pacific University.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Technology Training for Teachers with Online PD Courses from Fresno Pacific University
Technology training for teachers is an ideal way to maintain professional development credits and stay current with technology tools and software.

Monday, November 23, 2020
Advance Your Digital Classroom Skills by Earning an Online Teaching Certificate from Fresno Pacific University
With an online teaching certificate from Fresno Pacific University, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to create a successful digital classroom.

Monday, October 19, 2020
Using Google in the Classroom
Using Google in the classroom offers innovative ways to teach and learn. Take the online All Things Google course at Fresno Pacific University.

Thursday, August 20, 2020
Creating Engaging Student-Centered Teaching Experiences for Online Students
A student-centered teaching environment is built with intention, planning, and proven design concepts to create a rewarding online educational experience.

Friday, July 10, 2020
How can I be better at teaching online? Part 1
Online teaching can be a difficult transition for many teachers. It takes work, imagination and creative thinking, but the process can be fun and rewarding.

Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Computer Science Professional Development for Ohio Teachers
Teachers can meet the requirements for computer science professional development for Ohio. Online courses are available from Fresno Pacific University.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Using the Chromebook in Your Classroom
Google Chromebooks are an attractive option for teachers who want to leverage technology in their classroom. Learn how to use the Chromebook for the classroom.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Computer Science Authorization Courses in California
Online computer science authorization courses from Fresno Pacific University allow California teachers to integrate computer instruction in K-12 classrooms

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Earn a Supplemental Computer Science Teaching Credential in California
California teachers can earn their supplemental computer science teaching credential at Fresno Pacific University

Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Shake Up Learning with Technology for The Classroom
The Shake Up Learning book application from Fresno Pacific University gives teachers the tools to transform their classroom

Friday, March 6, 2020
How to Use Canvas in the Classroom
The Teaching with Canvas course from Fresno Pacific University gives teachers all they need to know to use Canvas in the classroom

Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Online @ONE Courses for California Community College Faculty
Fresno Pacific University offers @ONE courses helping California Community College faculty learn digital teaching tools

Thursday, September 12, 2019
What is Immersive Technology?
Fresno Pacific University offers continuing education courses for teachers who want to learn how to use immersive technology in the classroom.

Friday, May 17, 2019
The Importance of Digital Innovation in the Classroom
Fresno Pacific University offers a Digital Innovator Certificate for teachers who want to learn more about the most effective way to use modern technology as an educational tool.

Thursday, April 25, 2019
Why Become a Google Certified Educator?
Professional development in technology such as Google Certified Educator Courses can help make you a better teacher and teach your students how to become good digital citizens.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Cloud Computing, Google, Twitter and More: Tech Tools for Teachers
Educators that want to learn about modern tech tools for teachers that can help them make a bigger difference in classrooms today can choose certificate programs at Fresno Pacific University.

Monday, March 4, 2019
Why Teachers Need to Know How to Manage Technology in the Classroom
Fresno Pacific University offers online continuing education courses that help teachers make the most out of new technology in the classroom.

Monday, December 17, 2018
Why Today's Students Need Media Literacy More Than Ever
Media literacy is more important than ever in today's world of constant messaging. Teachers can help children be critical thinkers when consuming media.

Thursday, June 14, 2018
5 Simple Ways To Get Technology in the Classroom
Some in the teaching profession love technology and have rushed to incorporate it any way they can into their classroom. Others are a bit more hesitant. It’s sometimes cumbersome to put into place and the benefits aren’t always immediately recognizable. Here are some simple ways to use technology in the classroom.