SOITA offers a variety of Full or Half-Day workshops. These workshops are held from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM in our lab in Dayton, Ohio. Whether you are looking to learn about the newest online tools and resources, find out how you can create engaging lessons, or move towards a collaborative, paperless classroom with Google Apps for Education, SOITA has a class for you!
See a Workshop You’re Interested In but Can’t Make the Date?
We understand educators have busy schedules! If a session catches your eye but the timing doesn’t work, just reach out — we’ll do our best to schedule a date that fits your calendar.
10:00 AM-11:00 PM
Summer Spark: Ignite Your Teaching with the Power of AI
Ready to transform your teaching and empower your students? This summer, dive headfirst into the exciting world of AI in education! This course is your launchpad to using cutting-edge AI tools; no prior experience is necessary.
These bundled sessions will be delivered via Zoom.
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Cricut Basics
In this hands-on workshop, teachers will be introduced to Cricut Design Space. Whether you’re new to crafting or looking to expand your creative toolkit, this session will guide you through the essential tools and features of the Cricut system.
1:00-4:00 p.m
Creating Stickers & Iron-Ons with Cricut
Building on the foundational skills from the first session, this workshop focuses on how to design and cut custom stickers, labels, and vinyl decals—perfect for classroom decorations, personalized gifts, or DIY projects.
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Flight School for Educators: Bringing Drone Technology to Your Students
Learn how to integrate drones into your lessons to boost student engagement and bring STEM concepts to life! Participants in this session will explore hands-on strategies using the CoDrone EDU — and thanks to a special grant opportunity for the 2025-26 school year, each teacher will keep their own drone for free if they agree to participate in the grant!
Tech Savvy Teaching: A Beginner's Guide to Classroom Tools
Step confidently into your teaching career with this hands-on workshop designed to equip new educators with essential tech skills. Whether you’re tech-shy or tech-curious, this class will help you hit the ground running and set the stage for a successful teaching journey.
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Get Creative with Canva
In this workshop, you'll learn the ins and outs of designing with Canva, designing Google Classroom banners, classroom decor, student activities, GIFs, and more!
1:00-4:00 p.m
Let's Get Pixelated - Google Sheets Pixel Art
Using just Google Sheets and a bit of creativity, anyone can make an engaging activity that will have their students excited to be working with spreadsheets. Join us as we look at spreadsheets through a fun, new pixelated lens.
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Summer Spark: Ignite Your Teaching with the Power of AI
Ready to transform your teaching and empower your students? This summer, dive headfirst into the exciting world of AI in education! This course is your launchpad to using cutting-edge AI tools; no prior experience is necessary.