Mercer County
Educational Service Center
540 East Market Street
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-6628
Providing high quality cooperative services that positively impact the diverse educational needs of students, staff, and community.
We believe everyone
is valued
can learn and grow
will become successful and independent
Independent Learning Session
Directions: Each independent study is unique. Please check each study for the requirements for completion.
If you have questions, please contact emily.kriegel@mercercountyesc.org
How AI Works
Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence which will equip you with the foundational knowledge to understand the profound impact of AI in our society and its increasing relevance to the field of education. You will gain practical insights into leveraging AI for tasks in the classroom, and saving time on administrative tasks. Watch video and use the guide provided to complete the CEU form.
Targeted Audience: PreK-12, all educators
Teach Better
Description: We imagine a world where every educator is connected, supported, and inspired to be BETTER every day; so that all learners can discover and develop their passions to positively impact our communities. BUT - how do we get there? Not every education is in the right mental space to learn. While we continue to juggle new elements of the profession, daily tasks, managing student needs & navigating a work-life balance, being a life long learner can find itself on the backburner.
The Teach Better Team has been built on best practice instructional pillars, but without a growth mindset, Professional Development is like throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. It is our belief that the first step toward being better, every day, begins with carrying a mindset focused on being open-minded to small steps.
Teach Better contains the GRID method and a variety of other professional development geared towards assessment.
Targeted Audience: All Educators, *Gifted*
**These sessions were created by Brown County. The CEU certificates and forms will reflect their ESC (and that is okay). If you have issues receiving these certificates, please email pd@mercercountyesc.org
Google Adventure
Description: Complete tutorials and tasks for Google Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Meets, Sites, Forms, BitMoji, and Gmail. Learn tips and tricks to help you utilize and organize all things Google!
Targeted Audience: K-12, all educators, administrators, and staff.
Mini Learning Sessions
Description: Explore articles and podcasts over a variety of tools, strategies, and pedagogical techniques to help maximize your performance in the classroom.
Targeted Audience: K-12, all educators
10 Mindframes for Visible Learning
Description: Based on the work of John Hattie, take some time to evaluate your impact as an educator and how that contributes to student learning.
Targeted Audience: K-12, all educators
5 HyperDocs to Get Fit in a Digital World
Description: This self-paced lesson walks you through each tool as if you were a student. You will share your learning at the end. While working through, think about how you may use HyperDoc with your students.
Targeted Audience: K-12, all educators