EconomicsPennsylvania

EconomicsPennsylvania

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Want to earn Act 48 credit hours at home?

EconomicsPennsylvania offers training in the comfort of your own home. Our Learning Management System is a free on-line learning tool for teachers. The system provides an opportunity for teachers to review curriculum and classroom resources related to the teaching of economics, entrepreneurship and financial literacy concepts.

The site includes modules which range from 2-4 hours each and which cover a variety of curricula. Each module shows the application to PA Standards in Economics. Modules can be completed in one session or spread out over several sessions at the participant’s discretion.

Modules Currently Availabe:

· Basic Stock Market Game Training

· Economics and Children’s Literature

· Implementing the Math & Economics Curriculum

o Grades 3-5

o Grades 6-8

o Grades 9-12

· Math Behind the Market

· MoneySmart

· Strive to Drive

What's an online module?

A module is a group of on-line/internet based activities that review a specific curriculum or program and related classroom resources. It is a self-directed and can be completed at any time. Generally, each module is made up of several sessions that are each designed to take approximately an hour to complete. Session activities may be completed during one visit or several visits.

How do I register for an on-line module?

To have access to any module, you must first register at the website. Following registration, you will recieve an email that asks you to go to the website and confirm your registration. Once your site registration is confirmed, you can register for and access any module.

Who is eligible for participation?

Anyone can gain access to the on-line modules; however, only educators with PPID#'s from the Pennsylvania Department of Education are eligible to receive Act 48 credit and free materials.

Do I have to do assignments?

Yes. Participants are asked to complete one assignment at the end of each session.

How do I get my materials and Act 48 credit?

Each module provides email links for requesting free materials and Act 48 credit.

Is there any charge?

At this time, all modules are free of charge.

Coming Soon....

Free training on our Learing Management System for Economics and the Environment.

For information on workshops and recent SMG winners by region, please visit the corresponding link below.

Butler County Community College

First Commonwealth Center for Economic Education at IUP

FNB Center for Economic Education

Giant Food Stores Center for Economic Education

The Honesdale National Bank Center for Economic Education at the University of Scranton

The Kokilla Center for Economic Edcuation at Robert Morris University

Millersville University Center for Economic Education

Northampton Center for Economic Education

Temple University Center for Economic Education

University of Pittsburgh Center for Economic Education