Instructor:Jeff Beck
Grading Method: Letter and/or S/U (Combo)
Credits: 1
Department: EDUC (2000)
Academic Level: K-12 Professionals
Start/End Dates: 06/10/2026 - 07/22/2026
Register By: 06/30/2026
Term: Summer 2026
Location: Online/Google Classroom
Instruction Mode: Internet Asynchronous (online class)
Cost: $50
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Meeting Pattern

Online/Google Classroom

Description

The online opportunity is for teachers to gain more knowledge and tools to enhance their ability to teach Geography to their students.  It will provide experiential learning and resources for curriculum planning and development. The purpose of the workshop is to provide attendees with authentic experiences to help their application to the North Dakota Common Core (K-12) standards for geography.  Educators have an opportunity to expand their content knowledge of geography and other issues facing K-12 education.

This class will use webinars, readings, and podcasts to allow participants to take a more in-depth look at current issues education is exploring.  Topics will include subjects like - Mapping and development on GPS Systems - Artificial Intelligence in Geography - Cryptocurrency and Crypto mining and the role North Dakota energy plays. To register online, contact Jeff Beck 701-240-9231 or email jeff.beck@minot.k12.nd.us.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

You will:

Required Student Resources:
  1. Computer with internet access.

Registration Instructions

Online registration URL closes @ 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 2026.

You will receive an email when you have successfully registered. Allow 48 hrs. (2 business days) to process your registration form. You will receive an email with access information prior to course start date.