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JumpStart

A Technology Course for Thoughtful Educators

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JumpStart is a self-paced, online technology course for the thoughtful educator.

By guiding you through a series of hands-on projects, this course will give you the confidence and skills you need to make smart choices about the tech you use in your teaching.



A Process-Based Approach

Tools come and go, and features constantly change. So instead of starting by looking for the right tool, it’s more effective to start with processes, specific ways of using technology that can be applied in a variety of classroom situations. Once you understand a process and how it can boost learning, you can explore the tools that put that process into action.

In this course, you will learn 10 key processes that can have an incredible impact on how you teach, how your students learn, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and the time it takes to do it all.

How the Course Works

You’ll start each module with a short reading assignment. This is where we explore the process, consider its instructional value, and look at how it can enhance learning in multiple ways.

Next, you’ll review your project checklist to understand the requirements of your hands-on project. For most projects, an advanced option has been added to offer extra challenge to those who master the process easily.

Then it’s time to dig into your hands-on project. You’ll watch a series of step-by-step video tutorials to learn how to do it.

When your project is complete, you’ll share it in a blog post. A sample blog, with all 10 modules complete, is provided to help you get a clear picture of what your final project should look like.


What's Inside


  Welcome
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  Module 1: BASIC BLOGGING
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  Module 2: ONLINE COLLABORATION
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  Module 3: MIND MAPPING
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  Module 4: CURATION
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  Module 5: SCREENCASTING
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  Module 6: FLIPPED LEARNING
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  Module 7: DIGITAL ASSESSMENT
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  Module 8: HYPERDOCS
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  Module 9: QR CODES
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  Module 10: BASIC PODCASTING
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  When You Are Done
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course is completely self-paced and everything you need will be available as soon as you enroll. You decide when you start and when you finish.
What happens after I enroll?
You will get immediate access to all course materials as soon as you enroll. You can get started right away!
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Is this course run by an instructor?
This is a self-paced online course, which means you don't get grades, have scheduled class times, or meet directly with the instructor. Once a year we will offer a summer Facebook group, where you can work through the course with other participants and get help from JumpStart mentors. Members of the Facebook group will also have their questions answered in weekly live broadcasts by course creator Jennifer Gonzalez.
Can I get PD credit for this course?
Because every district has different criteria for awarding professional development credit, we are not able to issue any kind of universally recognized credit for this course. We do, however, issue a certificate of completion for those who can demonstrate that they have completed all required work for all 10 modules; we check your completed blog carefully before issuing this certificate. The certificate indicates that 40 hours of work were completed--this refers to 40 regular hours of time, not credit hours. This certificate does NOT guarantee that you will be granted credit by your district; you will need to submit the certificate to your district for approval.
Do I need to purchase the Teacher's Guide to Tech with this course?
No. An earlier version of this course used the Teacher's Guide to Tech as its textbook, but that is no longer the case. All the information and reading materials you need to complete the course modules are already included in the course. If you want a copy of the Teacher's Guide to Tech, you will need to purchase it separately.
I am not currently teaching. Will I still get something out of this course?
Absolutely!! All of the projects are created for teachers to do with their students in mind, but anyone without an actual class can easily do the projects for a "theoretical" class. Teacher educators, administrators, retired teachers, pre-service teachers and those who are on a break from the classroom will get just as much from this course as a current classroom teacher.
I would like to take this course with a group. Do you offer multi-user discounts?
Yes! Course licenses can be purchased in batches of 5 or 10 at discounted rates. A single person would make the purchase for the group, then we will issue you a coupon code for the remaining licenses; your classmates can then use that code to enroll for free.
I am a teacher educator. Can I use this course to teach my students?
JumpStart would be an outstanding way to teach pre-service teachers how to effectively integrate technology into their instruction. To use this as part of your curriculum, have each student enroll separately in the course, then assign the modules however you like. University students enrolled in a teacher preparation course are eligible for a discounted rate; contact us at support@cultofpedagogy.com and we will arrange a course-specific coupon code just for your students.
I am only interested in some of the concepts offered in this course. Can I take these modules separately?
Although this course will have the most significant impact on you if you take all of the modules, we are working on offering some of them as individual mini-courses. Keep an eye on this space to see when this option has been added.
Do you accept purchase orders?
Yes! Please email us through the "contact us" link below to arrange this. When you do, let us know how many licenses you're interested in so we can give you an exact quote for your purchase order.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We want you to feel good about making this investment in your professional growth. If the course does not meet your expectations, contact us at support@cultofpedagogy.com within 30 days of your purchase and we will give you a full refund.

Your Instructor


Jennifer Gonzalez
Jennifer Gonzalez

After spending over 11 years in the classroom, both at the K-12 level and the college level, I created my website, Cult of Pedagogy, to be a place where teachers could fully geek out on teaching. Since 2013, I've been researching and sharing effective teaching practices, exploring the social and emotional stuff that impacts our work, sampling the tech tools that help us along the way, and looking inside real classrooms to learn from teachers who are thinking outside the box.

Now I've created the Cult of Pedagogy Classroom as a place where teachers can focus on improving specific skills in a self-paced environment.


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For Administrators

If you are an administrator interested in learning more about this course, or you are a teacher who would like to have your administrator consider purchasing this course for staff members, download our course overview.

Questions? Contact us here.