Partial list of Professional Development I have attended:

Experience the power of game design and technology in the classroom with hands-on activities using CS First and Mario Maker 2. Discover new ways to engage students in critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills using these cutting-edge tools.

How might we help educators emphasize key points in Google Forms so students can better understand instructions? By using a Chrome Extension that converts simple text to rich text, educators can create better instructions.

We will explore different tools students can use to create 3D models and print using a Chrome OS.

Teachers will be provided time to create their Google Classrooms using their class roster of students as well as learn how to create Google Meet links via Google Classroom. Features such as sharing the Google Classroom code, adding files to the Materials, Classwork and Stream Tabs, hiding, displaying, and resetting Google Meet links, and creating Google Break Out rooms for collaboration opportunities will be reviewed with teachers.

Teachers will be provided time to use Screencastify to record instructional videos on selected concept/skills and upload to their YouTube Channel to create shareable links with the guidance of the presenters. Teachers will use components of the lesson cycle to “chunk” their videos and share with students as they progress through the lesson. 

Train recommended teachers to integrate Apple and Google technology tools and apps in daily instruction. An infusion of Microsoft Apps, as well as a study on ISTE Standards, SAMR/TPACK, and Tech Integration Pedagogy Guide will be included in academy. Teachers will serve as trainers for their campus and district. Application and principal recommendation required.

Differentiating instruction. Learn why use Jamboard for free.

Presenting on Jamboard at the Google Theater

Don't just give your students a voice. Give them an AUTHENTIC voice. Learn about podcasting in this Q&A session with the host of the podcast ACEd Tech.

Bring a Laptop to create a video game using block coding. Geared for Elementary, Great for Middle School, Usable in High School.

On the concept of Flipped Classrooms, we'll cover tools available to you: Screencastify, YouTube & Hangouts on Air, EdPuzzle, and Jamboard.  Come with an open mind. Failure is an option... and an important part of the Engineering Cycle. Fear of tech happens, but must be willing to overcome it.

For Elementary Math: Use G Suite tool for digital manipulative and have students become prodigies in an adventure (game) to learn math.

Gaming in the classroom can be fun and educational. Come learn about a few games you can play, from board games to Kahoot!

Academy participants will continue learning how to use iMovie to produce their required End-of-Year Video. Members will be required to have photos/videos from tech integration lessons available to use with MacBook Pro and iPad during this PD Lab.

Academy participants will continue learning how to integrate tech and digital resources, apps, and tools in daily instruction. Members will use MacBook Pro and iPad to create digital content/videos. (required attendance)

Engage students by using various Google tools as educational games. Objective of the Design and Deliver Series of Sessions is to allow teachers “hands on” time to create digital instructional materials to be integrated in daily lessons with the assistance and guidance of the Tech Leader/Presenter. Online Via Google Meet

Teachers will be provided time to create their Google Classrooms using their class roster of students as well as learn how to create Google Meet links via Google Classroom. Features such as sharing the Google Classroom code, adding files to the Materials, Classwork and Stream Tabs, hiding, displaying, and resetting Google Meet links, and creating Google Break Out rooms for collaboration opportunities will be reviewed with teachers. Attendees will use their Google (ljisd.com) account to access the session.

Teachers will be provided examples of interactive assignment and digital notebooks templates to use with their students. Notebooks for journaling, notetaking, reflection ad concept building will be reviewed. Ideas on how to use interactive assignments and digital notebooks during the lesson cycle and six weeks will be provided. Attendees will use their Google (ljisd.com) account to access the session.

Teachers will practice designing a Google Slides presentation over a teacher selected concept/skill and learn how to use Pear Deck as the presentation tools to share with students. Teachers will also explore features included in Pear Deck to allow for student interaction during online lessons. Attendees will use their Google (ljisd.com) account to access the session.

Teachers will be provided time to use Screencastify to record instructional videos on selected concept/skills and upload to their YouTube Channel to create shareable links with the guidance of the presenters. Teachers will use components of the lesson cycle to “chunk” their videos and share with students as they progress through the lesson. Attendees will use their Google (ljisd.com) account to access the session. 

Attendees will learn how to create and conduct live Google Meet sessions with students for the delivery of online instruction. Attendees will also learn how to integrate Pear Deck as a presentation tool with Google Classroom (Pear Deck licenses will be provided to all teachers). Jamboard and Seesaw will also be reviewed for integration in lessons.

An overview of Google Classroom will be provided to help teachers navigate the tools to create a Classroom Banner, create/set up classes, create and assign Classwork to students, take attendance, create Material, manage the Stream, adding a co-teacher, etc. Attendees will also learn how to conduct live Google Meet sessions with students for the delivery of online instruction.

Teachers will learn about the Building Blocks of an Online Lesson as they relate to the lesson cycle. Online tools to be used to address each building block will be reviewed and extensions providing for the differentiation of instruction for special populations of students. A distinction between synchronous and asynchronous learning will be reviewed as will the following online tools/resources: Screencastify, YouTube Channel, EdPuzzle, Flipgrid, Wakelet, Quizizz, and Google Forms. 

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