This microcredential represents educators' effective and consistent instruction on emotional intelligence. This microcredential fulfills one of the requirements of a pathway for endorsement. Click the More Info button to learn more.

Teachers who encourage and nurture student development of emotional intelligence can expect to see students who are more capable of effectively leveraging the skills of self-motivation, self-control, recognizing one’s own feelings and the feelings of others, managing one’s emotions, and building social relationships. Emotional Intelligence is related to the outcomes of understanding and managing emotions and establishing and maintaining positive relationships from Social Emotional Learning: A Utah State Board of Education Technical Assistance Document.

In this activity from Commonwealth Theatre Center in Louisville, Kentucky, students can write and perform a monologue addressed to a selected emotion describing their experiences with the emotion and why they would like to spend more or less time together. Students will better understand their relationship with their emotions and communicate complex ideas.

This lesson is an introduction to emotions. Students will practice identifying and showing different emotions. Students will create a class book showcasing photos of various emotions taken by fellow classmates. 

On this episode of Animal Fact Files discover the king of the penguins! ...well not technically... they aren't king penguins... king peguins are king penguins... this joke didn't really pan out. Learn all about Emperor Penguins and what makes them the king of penguins.

This lesson will help students trace attributes of the Unites States government to those of ancient Greek democracy.Essential Question: How can understanding the political systems of ancient times apply to modern day?

A vain emperor gets more than he bargained for when two weavers promise to make him a suit with special powers. What happens when he puts it on? Find out in The Emperor's New Clothes, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by George Frideric Handel and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

This course is an investigation of the Roman empire of Augustus, the Frankish empire of Charlemagne, and the English empire in the age of the Hundred Years War. Students examine different types of evidence, read across a variety of disciplines, and develop skills to identify continuities and changes in ancient and medieval societies. Each term this course is different, looking at different materials from a variety of domains to explore ancient and mideveal studies. This version is a capture of the course as it was taught in 2012, and does not reflect how it is taught currently.

In this lesson students will examine the various visions of three active agents in the creation and management of Great Britain's empire in North America: British colonial leaders and administrators, North American British colonists, and Native Americans.

For over a thousand years, three successive civilizations ruled West Africa. In this lesson, students will learn about the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires. They will also discover how these empires contributed to the spread of Islam.

For thousands of years, India has been a hub of cultural, religious, and scientific development. In this lesson, students will learn about the Maurya and Gupta empires. They will also discover how the caste system shaped ancient Indian society.

Do their minds go blank when they confront a blank piece of paper? Speedwriting can help students get started on writing and come up with topics to write about. They can then incorporate their key ideas and phrases into a narrative with the help of a graphic story organizer.

Navigate AI in education by looking at essential AI concepts, techniques, and tools, highlighting practical applications. AI can support personalized learning, automate daily tasks, and provide insights for data-driven decision making.

This module is designed for educators of all subject areas who want to empower students to utilize tools to unlock their full potential by addressing a diversity of needs.

Learning objectives
In this module, you will:

Create an accessible and personalized experience in Windows 10 and Office 365
Demonstrate how to implement the tools and apps available to create accessible content
Explain the importance of personalizing the learning device to improve student outcomes

This presentation includes information and links from Katie Blunt's and Camille Cole's UCET 2024 presentation exploring the transformative world of open educational practice (OEP): As educators, institutions, and learners increasingly grapple with the challenges of access, equity, and engagement, OEP and public practice can help reshape traditional educational paradigms by leveraging open resources, digital platforms, and collaborative methodologies. Discover how tools like UEN's eMedia, Open Author, and Canyons School District's MTSS framework can help you break down the barriers to knowledge and foster a vibrant and inclusive learning community. Get ready to dive into real-world examples of OEP in action shared by a panel of experts: Kiera Beddes (Jordan School District), Katie Blunt (Utah Education Network), Camille Cole (Canyons School District), Diana Meiser (Weber State University/Utah Academic Library Consortium), and Braxton Thornley (Utah Education Network). Their insights will leave you inspired, enlightened, and equipped to revolutionize education in the digital age!

As the number of emergent bilingual students, or English language learners, continues to increase in your school each year, you need culturally responsive solutions designed to support not only language learning, but also academic achievement.
Lexia English® for grades K–6 is an adaptive blended learning program that supports students’ English language development through academic conversations. The program integrates speaking, listening, and grammar in the subjects of math, science, social studies, general knowledge, and biographies.

As the number of emergent bilingual students, or English language learners, continues to increase in your school each year, you need culturally responsive solutions designed to support not only language learning, but also academic achievement.
Lexia English® for grades K–6 is an adaptive blended learning program that supports students’ English language development through academic conversations. The program integrates speaking, listening, and grammar in the subjects of math, science, social studies, general knowledge, and biographies.

Explore strategies for scaling OER projects through grant funding using local university infrastructure, including libraries, IT, teaching and learning services, and administrative support.