This three-session, self- paced course is an introduction to the foundations of Newsela.
- Novice and intermediate Newsela users
- Program staff, administrators, and instructors using Newsela
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
This self-paced, online course offered by Newsela is meant to deepen your understanding of the Newsela platform and provide you with guidance on practicing literacy skills, building background knowledge and including diverse perspectives in your learning experiences.
Learners will design a research-based learning experience proven to accelerate student achievement by following the 4 Ps: Prepare, Preview, Practice and Process. This course will include live modeling and independent practice.
After completion of the course, you will earn five hours of professional learning credit, a certificate of completion, signature badge, and access to a community of educators.
NOTE: Registration is not required for this course. See Course Access information below.
Course Format: This is a self-paced online course. There are no real-time, synchronous meetings. It will take three to five hours to complete.
Course Requirements: We recommend completing this three to five hour course in 30 days.
Extending Your Learning: After the course, if you have any questions or would like to learn more, you can schedule a meeting with your Newsela School Engagement Manager, Brynn Hunt, via email at brynn.hunt@newsela.com.
Course Access & Support: This course does not require registration. Simply click the link and enter the course.
Can’t join us for this session? This session is part of a Newsela training series. All Newsela sessions will be on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Newsela Designing Learning Experiences + Complementing Your Curriculum (9/27/24)
- Targeted Learning with Newsela: Strategies for Program Directors (11/8/24)
- Reading Skills Instruction with Newsela (Coming soon to the SABES Calendar!)
Sign up for notifications to receive updates about additional PD related to Digital Literacy. To sign up for notifications, sign into your SABES account, click the “My Account” tab, select the “My Notifications” tab, and make sure Program Support - Digital Literacy is selected.
- Locate relevant reading content for learners
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Use Newsela tools, such as annotations and quizzes, to support critical thinking and inquiry-based learning experiences
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
You must have a Newsela account to join this training. You can sign up for a free Newsela account using your DESE-funded Massachusetts program email. Contact Paula Jurigian at Paula.Jurigian@mass.gov for more information.
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