Augusta State University: Department of Continuing Education

Online PLU Courses

The following online courses have been approved for PLU credit in Georgia (they are also open to the public for CEU credit)

• All courses run for six weeks (with a two-week grace period at the end).

• Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more.

• You can complete any course entirely from your home or office. Any time of the day or night.

• You will be awarded 2 PLU Credits upon passing the final exam with a score of 75% or higher.

• 2008 Start dates: Mar 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, Dec. 10

• You must complete and submit a Prior Approval Form before registering for any class in order to receive PLUs

NEW Additional PLU-approved course choices:

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2003
Advanced Microsoft Word 2003
Creating Web Pages II
Designing Effective Websites
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003
Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003
Introduction to Alice Programming
Introduction to Dreamweaver 8
Introduction to Dreamweaver MX 2004
Introduction to Frontpage 2003
Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007
Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2003
Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint 2003
Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint 2007
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003
Introduction to Photoshop CS2
Introduction to Photoshop CS3
Making Movies with Windows XP
Photoshop CS2 for the Digital Photographer
Photoshop Elements 3.0 for the Digital Photographer
Photoshop Elements 4.0 for the Digital Photographer
Photoshop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer
Photoshop Elements Projects
Speed Spanish II
Speed Spanish III
Writing for ESL

Please email Denise Moore @ dmoore@aug.edu BEFORE registering for courses you plan to use toward teaching recertification.

FYI: The GAPSC (Georgia Professional Standards Commission) accepts PLUs, CEUs, and academic credit towards certification requirements.

A to Z Grantwriting $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Linda Vallejo

A to Z Grant Writing is an invigorating and informative course that will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field of grant writing! You'll learn how to raise needed funds by disc... more

Classes start: March 19 | April 16 | May 21 | June 18

An Introduction to Teaching ESL/EFL $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Dr. Tom Scovel

English language teachers enjoy a wide range of opportunities and face a daunting set of challenges. You teach more than a subject—you're teaching skills that will open up the entire world to your student... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Big Ideas in Little Books $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Michael McMillan

	Increase student performance on standards important to your district by learning how to develop your own work books, lab manuals, booklets, activity kits, visual aids, and manipulatives targeting those standard... more
Classes start: May 21 \| June 18 \| July 16 \| August 20 \|

Creating Web Pages $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Craig Power

Learn how to design, create, and post your very own site on the Internet's World Wide Web. Discover low-cost marketing techniques and search engine strategies. more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Tracey Birch

Differentiated Instruction in the Classroom

Differentiated instruction (DI) is becoming a mainstay in classrooms across the country as educators are starting to see the ways that the traditional classroom setting limits their ability to reach diverse lea... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Enhancing Language Development in Childhood $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Kt Paxton

Enhancing Language Development in Childhood

Follow your child's lead and have fun while enhancing language development! In this fun and user-friendly course for parents, teachers, and caregivers, you will discover how children learn to process language a... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Get Assertive! $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Vivian Harte

Are you tired of being intimidated and treated badly by others? Learn how you lose power when you talk and how to gain it back. Learn how to deal with anger and criticism. Gain the skills to be assertive with f... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Guided Reading: Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Marsha Spears

Guided Reading: Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom

Now more than ever, today's teachers are grappling with the question of how to reach struggling readers. While there are no quick fixes, thousands of teachers are combining the principles of differentiated inst... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Guided Reading and Writing: Strategies for Maximum Student Achievement $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Marsha Spears

Guided Reading and Writing: Strategies for Maximum Student Achievement

Get the professional development training you need to improve student literacy as an accomplished teacher shares the secrets of turning guided reading strategies into opportunities for teaching writing. Find ou... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Guiding Kids on the Internet $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Christine Gee and Katherine Emmons

Work the Web with your kids! This essential course for teachers, leaders, and parents will give you the confidence you need for helping children get the best from the Internet. more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Integrating Technology in the K-5 Classroom $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Robin Sellers

Integrating Technology in the K-5 Classroom

Join us for an exciting and fun-filled tour of the technology-friendly classroom. Educational technology is advancing at an astounding rate, offering today's busy teacher quick and easy solutions for more inter... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Leadership 101 $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Lynne Morton

Leadership skills can help you gain the respect and admiration of others, while also allowing you to enjoy success in your career and more control over your destiny. Contrary to popular belief, leadership skill... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Microsoft Excel 2003 in the Classroom $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Robin Sellers

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2003 while exploring ways both you and your students can benefit from this powerful program. You'll learn Excel terminology, how to use the toolbars; how to sort data; how to... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Microsoft Word 2003 in the Classroom $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Robin Sellers

Mastering Microsoft Word can make you a more productive and creative teacher. Throughout this course, you’ll learn to create, open, edit, and save documents, as well as create tabs and margins, change ali... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Microsoft Word 2007 in the Classroom $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Robin Sellers

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

PowerPoint 2003 in the Classroom $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Tracy Loffer

If you're an educator, this course will help you discover the exciting possibilities of using PowerPoint for--and with--your students. You'll master a variety of uses for PowerPoint in the classroom, and you'll... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Ready, Set, Read! $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Kt Paxton

Learn what the newest research says about how children really learn to read and write and become a powerful guide to literacy development when you work with young children. Gain confidence in your ability to gu... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: James Thompson

Why do some teachers enjoy peaceful, orderly classrooms while other teachers face daily discipline battles? The answer is that many teachers have not been taught the secrets to solving discipline problems. This... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Speed Spanish $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Dan Mikels

This powerful course teaches six easy recipes you can use to glue Spanish words together into sentences. With the powerful methods taught in this course, you'll be able to engage in conversational Spanish in no... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Survival Kit for New Teachers $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Tracey Birch

Are you a new teacher who feels anxious about entering your first classroom? Whether you’re already teaching, a newly credentialed graduate, or a substitute looking to transition to full-time, this course... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Teaching Math: Grades 4-6 $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Michele Thrailkill

Reinvent math instruction for grades 4-6 by bringing hands-on learning, inexpensive manipulatives, and real-world connections into your classroom. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned pro, this cour... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Teaching Science: Grades 4-6 $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Holly Trimble

Ready to maximize your abilities in teaching science? You'll learn about foundational content in physical, life, and earth science, and ways to teach that content to your students. Discover specific teaching me... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

The Classroom Computer $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Stacy Colwell

Discover how the classroom computer can ignite a desire for learning in your students! You'll discover a wide variety of simple, field-tested techniques guaranteed to unleash the power of the computer throughou... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

The Creative Classroom $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Robin Sellers

Creativity will abound in your classroom as you tap into your students' hidden talents. Learn creative new approaches to learning labs, activities, exercises, assignments, field trips, and evaluation methods. T... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Understanding Adolescents $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Sonya Jodoin

To know your kids is to love them. In this course, an experienced social worker will help you gain a deep understanding and appreciation of your adolescent's development and behavior. You'll uncover the secrets... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

Using the Internet in the Classroom $ 99 (Prior approval form required)
Instructor: Robin Sellers

Harness the power of the Internet to make your textbooks and lessons come alive! Teach your students how to locate and evaluate Internet resources. Improve the caliber and amount of discussion through the use o... more

Classes start: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 |

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