Powered by JavaScript, the HTML5 Canvas API is a powerful tool for implementing visualizations and animations right in the browser without third-party software. This module covers the basics of the HTML5 Canvas API and then progresses by providing advanced techniques for handling features supported by the API such as animation, canvas interactivity, and game development. By the end of this module, students will have a solid understanding of the HTML5 canvas API and a toolbox of techniques for creating a variety of HTML5 canvas applications. This module is intended for students who are familiar with HTML and possess a good working knowledge of JavaScript.
This is a three-part module series (+1 optional) outlining the steps current Iowa high school students need to take in order to prepare for going to college. Iowa's Statewide College Prep Curriculum
Blockchains are the latest hot technological buzz topic, incorporating distributed networking with strong cryptographic elements. This module introduces you to the world of blockchains then takes you further by giving you the knowledge you need to create your own blockchain using JavaScript, right in your browser.
In this module, students will look at what is CYBERSECURITY, how to create strong passwords, and understand a digital footprint. What's safe to share online and what an individual should keep private.
Effective technology integration for pedagogy around specific subject matter requires developing sensitivity to the dynamic, transactional relationship between these components of knowledge situated in unique contexts. Individual teachers, grade-level, school-specific factors, demographics, culture, and other factors ensure that every situation is unique, and no single combination of content, technology, and pedagogy will apply for every teacher, every course, or every view of teaching. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) attempts to identify the nature of knowledge required by teachers for technology integration in their teaching, while addressing the complex, multifaceted and situated nature of teacher knowledge.
Understanding how ChatGPT works and what its capabilities are will give students an introduction to the topics of Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning. These are rapidly growing fields with many practical applications and potential career opportunities. Furthermore, learning about ChatGPT can help students develop critical thinking skills as they consider the limitations and ethical implications of using such technology.
This module will provide students with an overview of the concepts of computer science, such as: computer systems, computer hardware, software, algorithms, programming fundamentals, Boolean logic, data structures, looping, algorithm efficiency, functions and recursion, sorting and searching, text encoding and cryptography, databases, networking, and artificial intelligence. Students who successfully complete this module will be prepared to take the AP Computer Science Principles Exam.
From its beginnings as the language of the web browser, JavaScript is now one of the most popular programming languages in the world. JavaScript engines are now embedded in a variety of other software systems, both for server-side website deployments and non-browser applications. This module provides students with a strong introduction to the JavaScript language, with real-world projects and comprehensive reference material.
Describe Iowa's contribution to the concrete field Explain the importance of concrete in Iowa Outline the opportunities available in Iowa's concrete industry
Describe relevant wind power characteristics. Explain factors for the rapid adoption of wind power in Iowa. Explore possible career and training opportunities available in Wind Power. Outline steps to get into wind power careers at MidAmerican Energy Company.
Describe Insurance Explain the importance of Risk Management Practices Outlines career opportunities available at TrueNorth
Students will see that there are successful black individuals who model success. Students can read interesting stories and improve academic skills, including critical thinking (extraction of facts from each story and pre writing organization). Students can compare their lives to the stories in the text and develop essays. This is accomplished by reading the text and using the tools after each story and in the back of the text.
Students will learn about multiple self-care strategies by creating an Emotional First Aid Kit to help them care for their own mental health and wellness.
Students will: •be able to explain what stress is •identify signs of stress & triggers •recognize coping strategies that may work for them •describe healthy practices for dealing with stress and/or helping a friend with stress
With this module, students will be provided with tools for practicing having successful difficult heart-to-heart conversations with parents, peers and others, as well as tips for navigating conversations when they don’t go so well. Students will be able to implement effective communication tools when engaging in a critical conversation with others, including peers, family members and other individuals. These effective communication tools will promote and foster healthy social skills and personal growth.
The Iowa Pharmacy Association of Iowa brings to you relevant knowledge around Pharmacy as a career path focusing on a variety of occupations within the pathway, "the day and the life" of a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician, and works to connect students to educational options here in Iowa!
This module is a 3D tour of Terrace Hill. You can also view this tour in VR.
A history of Terrace Hill, Iowa Governor's Residence and National Historic Landmark Compare historical photos and present-day photos to learn about changes and improvements over time Engage in interactive games throughout the learning Be connected with additional Terrace Hill resources for further exploration
This book Iowa History: Collections of the Iowa Rural Schools Museum of Odebolt 1870-1950, was written by Sandra Host and shares information with lots of photos on teaching methods and devices, Victorian farm fashions, student desks and devices, toys and games, children outdoor chores, girls’ indoor chores, evolution of music, atlases and maps, teacher’s desk and furnishings, morning routines, student awards and historical school documents and Iowa books all from 1870- 1950
Trainings: Bloodborne Pathogens
Trainings: HIPAA
The Development of a Child's Brain
Trainings: ServSafe & StateFoodSafety Food Handler Overview
Computer Science: Advanced Concepts for High School Students
🔴Trainings: Bloodborne Pathogens
The purpose of this OSHA training is to provide the appropriate knowledge and understanding to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to Hepatitis B virus (HBV) which causes Hepatitis B (a serious liver disease), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and other bloodborne pathogens. These OSHA training programs are designed to provide you with basic content training on the requirements of the various mandates and are not intended to serve as a total training package.
🔴Trainings: HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed in 1996, and yet, many employees do not understand HIPAA rules and regulations. You may not know when, or if, health records are exempt from HIPAA regulations, or how to handle records if they are. This training course will give you an overview of the law and a practical understanding of its implementation.
🔴 The Development of a Child's Brain
Upon completion of this module students will: be able to recognize different parts of the human brain and their functions and determine why infants learn faster than adults, be able to demonstrate knowledge of what an infant's brain looks like at birth and the stages it goes through in the first five years, and identify parental role in brain development and the necessity of social interaction for a child, be able to identify the causes and effects of abnormalities in a child's brain abd understand the effect that toxic stress and neglect has on the brain.
🔴Trainings: ServSafe & StateFoodSafety Food Handler Overview
This module is an overview of becoming a certified Food Handler.
🔴Computer Science: Advanced Concepts for High School Students
This module will provide students with an overview of the concepts of computer science, such as: computer systems, computer hardware, software, algorithms, programming fundamentals, Boolean logic, data structures, looping, algorithm efficiency, functions and recursion, sorting and searching, text encoding and cryptography, databases, networking, and artificial intelligence. Students who successfully complete this module will be prepared to take the AP Computer Science Principles Exam.
valid from Mar 31, 2020 at 2:20pm to Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00am
Recorded Webinar for Teachers: Using the Student Personalized Learning System
valid from Apr 3, 2020 at 2:23pm to Oct 1, 2023 at 12:00am
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