ABOUT THIS ACADEMY
AI Academy for Education Technology Directors:
Four Sessions of Live Learning, One Year of Access
FOR A TEAM OF THREE
Join us for an exclusive live learning series led by renowned tech director, Jim Beasley. With session recordings available for one year, you'll have the opportunity to delve into the latest advancements in AI technology. Jim's expertise, featured on national platforms and in various publications, offers valuable insights into leveraging AI effectively and efficiently within your district.
Don't miss this chance to gain invaluable skills that can revolutionize your district's operations, saving both time and resources. Position yourself as a leader in AI implementation within your school district. This event is tailored for educational technology directors and technical professionals in school districts. Elevate your expertise with the AI Academy!
To enroll only one or two participants,
please visit our main AI Academy page and select the appropriate Option.
please visit our main AI Academy page and select the appropriate Option.
Course Outline
Reviews
FAQ
Four Sessions
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Session 1:What You DON’T Know About AI Can Hurt You: The Pitfalls and Promises of AI
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Session 2:Growing Capacity in Your Tech Department with AI Without Hiring
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Session 3:Understanding AI Tools: What Are They and How Do They Solve Problems?
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Session 4:Is Your District AI Ready? Future-Proofing District Policy Around AI
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I love the FriEd online courses. I can work at my own pace and each section gives you practice on presented skills.
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I have taken several of the courses that are offered and have learned so many great strategies! I have already spread the word to several of my colleagues!
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I love taking these courses. I can pause them when I need to, go back over information if I missed something, and overall they are well put together. This is superior to going to a training off-site where it feels like you're drinking from a fire hose and can't remember anything when you leave.
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I have really enjoyed our school district using you guys! Yall have been teachers and know what teachers are needing and looking for in resources. Can not wait for the next opportunity to learn more!!!
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Can I earn professional development credits (example: CPE or CEU) for completing friEdOnline courses? How many credit hours is my course worth?
Credit is offered for certain courses and is based on the time it takes to complete the course activities. You must complete the course in its entirety to earn credit. The amount of possible credits to be earned from a course is located on the course card. Check with your school district to determine if our courses will count for credit in your district.
What can I expect from a friEdOnline course?
Like all friEdTech learning experiences, our goal is to provide engaging and practical learning for all. We strive to make sure every activity is purposeful, intentional, and easily applicable; the time you spend learning won't just be for an audience of one! Each course includes clear learning goals, interactive components, and checkpoints for understanding. After the course, you'll have the opportunity to evaluate your experience and share any additional feedback. We love hearing from you!
What are the technical requirements for taking a course?
BROWSER- We suggest viewing your course with the latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Our courses have several interactive elements which are best experienced in Chrome and Edge.
VIDEOS- Course videos are in friEdOnline or YouTube. And you can always watch them within the course!
DEVICE- The courses will work on all devices, but your best experience will be on a larger screen. If you're choosing between a phone or a monitor - go with the monitor!
I don’t have a friEdOnline account. How do I create one?
Go to friedonline.com and click the “Enroll Now” button. A pop up page will appear and with two joining options.
- Join through a site with which you already have an account (Facebook, LinkedIn, Google). This is also referred to as a "single sign-on," or SSO.
- Join by creating an account. Enter the required information and create a password. Then, click “Enroll in friEdOnline” and you're in!
I have a friEdOnline account but can’t log in.
If you created an account by adding your information and creating a password (option #2), you can use the “Forgot your password?” function on the Login/Sign up page to reset your password.
If you used the SSO option (Google button and Google sign-in) to create your friEdOnline account, your login information is not stored in friEdOnline and you will NOT be able to use the “Forgot your password?” function. You will need to try logging in with the Google button.
If you have tried both options, you can email us at friedonline@fried.tech.
I need to change my email address or other profile information in friEdOnline.
Log into friEdOnline using the email address initially used when setting up the account.
Note: if you're changing your email due to the email account being inactive, you can still use the email to log in. However, you'll need to provide an updated email address in order to receive important course links and completion certificates.
Note: if you're changing your email due to the email account being inactive, you can still use the email to log in. However, you'll need to provide an updated email address in order to receive important course links and completion certificates.
1. Go to the friEdOnline User Profile page.
2. Click the "edit" button under your name (located in the top center).
3. Change the email address to the desired one and click SAVE.
4. Update any other profile information by using the menu on the left.
Don't forget to SAVE any edits!
My course was purchased by my district. How do I enroll?
1. Create an account using your school email address.
2. Make sure you're on the correct course page and use the link in the provided directions. The provided link will automatically apply the promo code.
3. Make sure your total owed is $0.
2. Make sure you're on the correct course page and use the link in the provided directions. The provided link will automatically apply the promo code.
3. Make sure your total owed is $0.
4. If you're enrolling in a district-purchased course, you will NOT need to enter any personal payment information. If Paypal opens for any reason, STOP and return to friEdOnline.
I'm getting an error message for a course my district purchased.
Uh oh! Refer to the directions in the original course email. Make sure to use the course link sent by your district in order to correctly access the course. If you're still having trouble, contact the district employee that originally sent enrollment instructions. You can also email us at friedonline@fried.tech.
How long will I have access to my course?
You'll have course access for a set period of time from the minute you sign up. In general, our courses are available 12 months from enrollment. However, there are times a district will purchase a course for a shorter period of time (ex: two months instead of 12). When enrolling in your course, pay attention to the time span included in the enrollment email receipt. You'll find the start and end day of course availability.
I'm having trouble loading elements of my course.
- Restart your computer. (Simple, we know. But this little step can be an overlooked quick-fix!)
- Clear the cache and cookies in your Chrome browser.
- Turn off your extensions or pop-up blockers.
- If you're using your school-managed G Suite account, contact your district technology staff to ensure no content/ad/pop-up blockers have been installed by your district.
- Make sure Chrome is updated. If you're using another browser, check for updates.
- Try another browser.
- Check your internet connection and strengthen it if possible.
- Try a different device (remember, we suggest monitors over smartphones!).
Will there be someone available to help me?
We strive to make your learning experience flexible and self-paced. Our goal is for users to confidently and independently work through all course material. With that said, you're not alone! Submit a help ticket and we'll get back to you. You also have course classmates for assistance, so we suggest making a social post/discussion post of questions within your course.
If you get stuck, you can email us at friedonline@fried.tech. We'll do our best to respond within 24 hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST.
If you get stuck, you can email us at friedonline@fried.tech. We'll do our best to respond within 24 hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. CST.
How do I find my course completion certificate?
You can easily find your certificates by going to your friEdOnline Profile. Here, you'll find a list of achievements, in-progress courses, and completed courses. Click the "download PDF" icon next to the corresponding course achievement to download the course certificate.
What's the difference between a friEdTechnology FOLĒ and a friEdOnline course?
Great question! Our friEdOnline courses are:
- on-demand (completed at your own pace...we love PD in PJs!)
- interactive (you’ll be completing engaging tasks as you move through the course)
- comprehensive (a full range of topic info and approaches are provided)
- asynchronous (not live) learning experiences that you complete when and where you want. You will receive 1-12 hours credit for completing the courses.
Our Facilitated Online Learning Experiences (FOLĒ) combine digital, synchronous webinars, guided assignments via a FriEdOnline FOLE or Google Classroom and includes templates/assignments for extended learning. During a FOLĒ, you will attend live sessions with real, live PD providers who will walk you through the learning materials, more like traditional “live” PD (except not boring and horrible).
I'm in a Google Level 1 or 2 Academy and haven’t received my voucher code.
Once you…
complete each lesson in this course (look at the navigation menu and check to make sure each one has a checkmark by it), pass the course final assessment with at least 80%, and claim your course completion certificate, you will receive an email from friedonline@fried.tech that contains your individual voucher code.
This email will be sent within an hour of completion of this course.
If you don't receive the email please check your junk mail. If you have double checked each step, and still don’t get your code, please email us at friedonline@fried.tech.
If you don't receive the email please check your junk mail. If you have double checked each step, and still don’t get your code, please email us at friedonline@fried.tech.
I'm enrolled in the Google Level 1 or 2 Academy course and am having trouble registering for my official Google certification exam.
Follow the steps in this document. Remember, if you are in our L1 or L2 Academies you will be emailed a free voucher code upon downloading your course completion certificate.
Note - You should always start from Google's Teacher Center site, even if you already have a Kryterion account.
Who is friEdOnline?
FriEdOnline is part of friEdTech, an education technology company, that provides on-demand courses with an interesting, practical, applicable learning experience.
We believe everyone should enjoy engaging, interactive professional development any time, any place, and at any pace!
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