CURI 6542 SUNY Empire State University
"Grading practices are a mirror not just for students, but for us as their teachers.” - Joe Feldman The purpose of grading is to communicate a mastery or needed improvement of skills to students and their caregivers. But there are many flaws in the traditional grading system that often deviate from good intentions. Participants will examine the historical purpose of the grading system and how it has been used to determine a student's academic potential, before diving into current research on equitable teaching and learning. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their current grading practices, questioning how equitable they are for students, and be able to improve ways of assessing students.

Required Text:Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms. ISBN #978-150639157-1
Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

Be mindful that New York State requires ALL students enrolled in a SUNY school to show proof of their MMR Immunization and Meningitis Vaccination when they have enrolled in a total of six or more credits that involve face-to-face instruction with an individual institution. (Online course work does not apply)

The form is also available online https://www.esc.edu/media/shared-assets/forms/F-314B-Immunization-Form.pdf

CURI 6583 SUNY Empire State University
This course will provide educators with research, strategies and practices to facilitate media literacy skills in the K-12 curriculum. As we strive to teach our students to analyze media sources, to be responsible consumers and creators of digital information, it is a necessity to give them the skills to "decode our world.” It is critical to seamlessly weave media literacy knowledge and skills into all content areas. Course participants will explore Constructivist Media Decoding (CDM) with a focus on critical thinking and reflection. The course also takes a deep dive into the role AI plays in media literacy. The successful integration of media literacy into the K-12 classrooms requires a curriculum driven approach with lessons that teach core curriculum along with media literacy skills. Successful completion of the course will provide our participants with a deeper understanding of media literacy and a dynamic, robust toolkit with which to apply these skills in the K-12 classroom.3 graduate credits.

Two Required Texts:Teaching Students to Decode the World: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum, ISBN #978-141663093-7 & The Artificial Intelligence: Using AI to Promote the Good Life While Avoiding Harm,, ISBN# 979-8320314846

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CURI 6530 SUNY Empire State University
What is Digital Literacy? Digital Literacy is a broad term that encompasses nuts and bolts of skills and ethical obligations. (Common Sense Media, 2019) In January of 2020, the New York State Board of Regents approved the first ever learning standards for Computer Science and Digital Fluency. In a collaborative process that included an intense needs assessment, the K-12 standards have been organized into 5 categories: Impacts of Computing, Computational Thinking, Networks and Systems Design, Cybersecurity and Digital Literacy.

This course will focus on digital literacy but include a brief introduction to the 4 other components of the new standards. Digital literacy includes both seamless integration of digital tools and skills across content areas as well as purposeful direct instruction on topics that include but are not limited to digital citizenship, safety, etiquette, privacy, laws and wellness. Through the exploration of these topics, participants will acquire skills, tools and knowledge to incorporate digital literacy across content areas and grade levels appropriately to enhance instruction. 3 graduate credits.

Two Required Texts: A Primer on Media, Identity, and the Evolution of Technology, ISBN# 978-1433128219
& Participant manual available as a download in Frontline.
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CURI 6583 SUNY Empire State University
This course will provide educators with research, strategies and practices to facilitate media literacy skills in the K-12 curriculum. As we strive to teach our students to analyze media sources, to be responsible consumers and creators of digital information, it is a necessity to give them the skills to "decode our world.” It is critical to seamlessly weave media literacy knowledge and skills into all content areas. Course participants will explore Constructivist Media Decoding (CDM) with a focus on critical thinking and reflection. The course also takes a deep dive into the role AI plays in media literacy. The successful integration of media literacy into the K-12 classrooms requires a curriculum driven approach with lessons that teach core curriculum along with media literacy skills. Successful completion of the course will provide our participants with a deeper understanding of media literacy and a dynamic, robust toolkit with which to apply these skills in the K-12 classroom.3 graduate credits.

Two Required Texts:Teaching Students to Decode the World: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum, ISBN #978-141663093-7 & The Artificial Intelligence: Using AI to Promote the Good Life While Avoiding Harm,, ISBN# 979-8320314846

Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

CURI 6548 SUNY Empire State University
Artificial intelligence has been permeating society for quite some time and has taken a more prominent role in our everyday lives. As we seek to prepare our students for a constantly evolving and changing world, it is critical to learn how AI works and how to leverage its transformational power to make a positive impact on teaching and learning. While AI certainly presents some challenges, this course will explore how to harness AI for good, seeing it as an asset in our profession rather than a threat. Participants in the course will investigate both the opportunities and implications of AI in education as well as the ethical considerations for its effective integration.

Required Text:AI and the future of education: Teaching in the age of Artificial Intelligence., ISBN#978-13942-1924-7
Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

Be mindful that New York State requires ALL students enrolled in a SUNY school to show proof of their MMR Immunization and Meningitis Vaccination when they have enrolled in a total of six or more credits that involve face-to-face instruction with an individual institution. (Online course work does not apply)

The form is also available online https://www.esc.edu/media/shared-assets/forms/F-314B-Immunization-Form.pdf

CURI 6541 SUNY Empire State University
Students, parents, and school staff deserve a safe learning environment. Yet headlines of violence, bullying, and drug abuse have shown the vulnerability of schools. This course explores the background and data about the severity of safety issues facing schools today and provides the strategies and tools to address them. This course will provide you with tools, activities, checklists, strategies, and tips. Some issues that will be addressed are bullying, substance abuse, internet safety, violent school issues, suicide, school avoidance, and mental health awareness.

Required Text:Safe and Peaceful Schools: Addressing Conflict and Eliminating Violence, ISBN# 978-14129-8675-5
Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

Be mindful that New York State requires ALL students enrolled in a SUNY school to show proof of their MMR Immunization and Meningitis Vaccination when they have enrolled in a total of six or more credits that involve face-to-face instruction with an individual institution. (Online course work does not apply)

The form is also available online https://www.esc.edu/media/shared-assets/forms/F-314B-Immunization-Form.pdf

CURI 6542 SUNY Empire State University
"Grading practices are a mirror not just for students, but for us as their teachers.” - Joe Feldman The purpose of grading is to communicate a mastery or needed improvement of skills to students and their caregivers. But there are many flaws in the traditional grading system that often deviate from good intentions. Participants will examine the historical purpose of the grading system and how it has been used to determine a student's academic potential, before diving into current research on equitable teaching and learning. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their current grading practices, questioning how equitable they are for students, and be able to improve ways of assessing students.

Required Text:Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms. ISBN #978-150639157-1
Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

Be mindful that New York State requires ALL students enrolled in a SUNY school to show proof of their MMR Immunization and Meningitis Vaccination when they have enrolled in a total of six or more credits that involve face-to-face instruction with an individual institution. (Online course work does not apply)

The form is also available online https://www.esc.edu/media/shared-assets/forms/F-314B-Immunization-Form.pdf

CURI 6581 SUNY Empire State University
Beyond the Classroom Walls: Cultivating Professional Learning for Today's Learners explores the power of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in schools and organizations. The book emphasizes how well-functioning PLCs can improve decision-making and create a lasting impact on both educators and students. By focusing on purposeful collaboration, the authors show how intentional design and implementation of PLCs can lead to better teaching practices, improve student learning outcomes, and create a more positive school culture. This course offers strategies, insights, and examples for building and sustaining high-performing PLCs that focus on continuous improvement and accountability. 3 graduate credits.

Two Required Texts: The PLC+ Playbook A Hands on Guide to Collectively Improving Student Learning Grades K-12, ISBN# 978-1-54437844-2 & PLC+ Better Decisions and Greater Impact by Design, ISBN# 978-1544361796

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CURI 6578 SUNY Empire State University
A happier teacher has a happier class, but unfortunately, mental health issues are front and center for teachers and students who are trying to deal with issues that impact us all daily. Students are missing too much material due to time out of class for various depression-related issues. Teachers are seeking solutions to help, support and encourage the depressed and isolated students of their class. This course will provide answers and solutions (strategies) that are easy and fun to incorporate into any class, academic level, or subject. The strategies will be practiced by each participant with a reflection that will document their personal growth of happiness. In turn, teachers will be able to go back to their classrooms ready to help their students through this difficult time. This course will present the core concepts of happiness, hedonic adaptation, growth mindset, learned helplessness, social investment, and the power of sharing these ideas with others. 3 graduate credits.


Required Text:The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work & Life, ISBN #978-0-307-59155-5


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CURI 6548 SUNY Empire State University
Artificial intelligence has been permeating society for quite some time and has taken a more prominent role in our everyday lives. As we seek to prepare our students for a constantly evolving and changing world, it is critical to learn how AI works and how to leverage its transformational power to make a positive impact on teaching and learning. While AI certainly presents some challenges, this course will explore how to harness AI for good, seeing it as an asset in our profession rather than a threat. Participants in the course will investigate both the opportunities and implications of AI in education as well as the ethical considerations for its effective integration.

Required Text:AI and the future of education: Teaching in the age of Artificial Intelligence., ISBN#978-13942-1924-7
Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

Be mindful that New York State requires ALL students enrolled in a SUNY school to show proof of their MMR Immunization and Meningitis Vaccination when they have enrolled in a total of six or more credits that involve face-to-face instruction with an individual institution. (Online course work does not apply)

The form is also available online https://www.esc.edu/media/shared-assets/forms/F-314B-Immunization-Form.pdf

CURI 6548 SUNY Empire State University
Artificial intelligence has been permeating society for quite some time and has taken a more prominent role in our everyday lives. As we seek to prepare our students for a constantly evolving and changing world, it is critical to learn how AI works and how to leverage its transformational power to make a positive impact on teaching and learning. While AI certainly presents some challenges, this course will explore how to harness AI for good, seeing it as an asset in our profession rather than a threat. Participants in the course will investigate both the opportunities and implications of AI in education as well as the ethical considerations for its effective integration.

Required Text:AI and the future of education: Teaching in the age of Artificial Intelligence., ISBN#978-13942-1924-7
Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

Be mindful that New York State requires ALL students enrolled in a SUNY school to show proof of their MMR Immunization and Meningitis Vaccination when they have enrolled in a total of six or more credits that involve face-to-face instruction with an individual institution. (Online course work does not apply)

The form is also available online https://www.esc.edu/media/shared-assets/forms/F-314B-Immunization-Form.pdf

CURI 6542 SUNY Empire State University
"Grading practices are a mirror not just for students, but for us as their teachers.” - Joe Feldman The purpose of grading is to communicate a mastery or needed improvement of skills to students and their caregivers. But there are many flaws in the traditional grading system that often deviate from good intentions. Participants will examine the historical purpose of the grading system and how it has been used to determine a student's academic potential, before diving into current research on equitable teaching and learning. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their current grading practices, questioning how equitable they are for students, and be able to improve ways of assessing students.

Required Text:Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms. ISBN #978-150639157-1
Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

Be mindful that New York State requires ALL students enrolled in a SUNY school to show proof of their MMR Immunization and Meningitis Vaccination when they have enrolled in a total of six or more credits that involve face-to-face instruction with an individual institution. (Online course work does not apply)

The form is also available online https://www.esc.edu/media/shared-assets/forms/F-314B-Immunization-Form.pdf

CURI 6582 SUNY Empire State University
This course aims to provide practical strategies that build strong relationships with students, engage them in learning, and foster a strong sense of community within the classroom. Educators will learn about the impact of school culture on student well-being and academic success, how to foster a supportive and inclusive environment, and how to incorporate peer interactions daily in the classroom 3 graduate credits.

Required Text: Reconnect: Building School Culture for Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging. ISBN# 978-1119-739975

Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

CURI 6582 SUNY Empire State University
This course aims to provide practical strategies that build strong relationships with students, engage them in learning, and foster a strong sense of community within the classroom. Educators will learn about the impact of school culture on student well-being and academic success, how to foster a supportive and inclusive environment, and how to incorporate peer interactions daily in the classroom 3 graduate credits.

Required Text: Reconnect: Building School Culture for Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging. ISBN# 978-1119-739975

Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

CURI 6583 SUNY Empire State University
This course will provide educators with research, strategies and practices to facilitate media literacy skills in the K-12 curriculum. As we strive to teach our students to analyze media sources, to be responsible consumers and creators of digital information, it is a necessity to give them the skills to "decode our world.” It is critical to seamlessly weave media literacy knowledge and skills into all content areas. Course participants will explore Constructivist Media Decoding (CDM) with a focus on critical thinking and reflection. The course also takes a deep dive into the role AI plays in media literacy. The successful integration of media literacy into the K-12 classrooms requires a curriculum driven approach with lessons that teach core curriculum along with media literacy skills. Successful completion of the course will provide our participants with a deeper understanding of media literacy and a dynamic, robust toolkit with which to apply these skills in the K-12 classroom.3 graduate credits.

Two Required Texts:Teaching Students to Decode the World: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum, ISBN #978-141663093-7 & The Artificial Intelligence: Using AI to Promote the Good Life While Avoiding Harm,, ISBN# 979-8320314846

Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

CURI 6548 SUNY Empire State University
Artificial intelligence has been permeating society for quite some time and has taken a more prominent role in our everyday lives. As we seek to prepare our students for a constantly evolving and changing world, it is critical to learn how AI works and how to leverage its transformational power to make a positive impact on teaching and learning. While AI certainly presents some challenges, this course will explore how to harness AI for good, seeing it as an asset in our profession rather than a threat. Participants in the course will investigate both the opportunities and implications of AI in education as well as the ethical considerations for its effective integration.

Required Text:AI and the future of education: Teaching in the age of Artificial Intelligence., ISBN#978-13942-1924-7
Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

Be mindful that New York State requires ALL students enrolled in a SUNY school to show proof of their MMR Immunization and Meningitis Vaccination when they have enrolled in a total of six or more credits that involve face-to-face instruction with an individual institution. (Online course work does not apply)

The form is also available online https://www.esc.edu/media/shared-assets/forms/F-314B-Immunization-Form.pdf

CURI 6543 SUNY Empire State University
In contemporary education, we were all thrown into the deep end of the technology pool as a result of the national shutdown. Technology served as a lifeline to any semblance of learning. As schools transitioned back to hybrid models and eventually back to in-person learning, the bar was raised to continue to utilize technology as part of our instructional practice. In this course, participants will explore the levels of student engagement and use of technology using a lens of student commitment to learning. The course will focus on a technology framework that prioritizes the science of learning practices rather than specific tools. The Triple E Framework: Enhance, Extend and Engage, facilitates purposeful technology integration that adds value to the learning goals (Kolb, 2020). Understanding how students learn lends itself to choosing the best pedagogical practices around a tool to best meet the instructional needs of the lesson and unit. Pedagogy remains the central force in teaching and learning. Examining our practices around harnessing technology in our classrooms using current research and the Triple E Framework can result in transforming contemporary education.

Required Text:Learning First, technology second in practice: New Strategies, Research and Tools for Student Success. International Society for Technology in Education.ISBN #978-1564-84840-6
Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

Be mindful that New York State requires ALL students enrolled in a SUNY school to show proof of their MMR Immunization and Meningitis Vaccination when they have enrolled in a total of six or more credits that involve face-to-face instruction with an individual institution. (Online course work does not apply)

The form is also available online https://www.esc.edu/media/shared-assets/forms/F-314B-Immunization-Form.pdf

CURI 6583 SUNY Empire State University
This course will provide educators with research, strategies and practices to facilitate media literacy skills in the K-12 curriculum. As we strive to teach our students to analyze media sources, to be responsible consumers and creators of digital information, it is a necessity to give them the skills to "decode our world.” It is critical to seamlessly weave media literacy knowledge and skills into all content areas. Course participants will explore Constructivist Media Decoding (CDM) with a focus on critical thinking and reflection. The course also takes a deep dive into the role AI plays in media literacy. The successful integration of media literacy into the K-12 classrooms requires a curriculum driven approach with lessons that teach core curriculum along with media literacy skills. Successful completion of the course will provide our participants with a deeper understanding of media literacy and a dynamic, robust toolkit with which to apply these skills in the K-12 classroom.3 graduate credits.

Two Required Texts:Teaching Students to Decode the World: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum, ISBN #978-141663093-7 & The Artificial Intelligence: Using AI to Promote the Good Life While Avoiding Harm,, ISBN# 979-8320314846

Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.