EdTech Bytes

Bite-sized tech for BIG ideas!

Check out these quick, easy to understand virtual EdTech Bytes PD sessions! These sessions will be recorded in a webinar style format. See the calendar below to join a session meet. If you are unable to attend live, be sure to register in Powerschool to receive the recording and follow-up materials.

Training Sessions At-a-Glance

Class Dojo: Big Ideas Lessons

Class Dojo: Points & Rewards

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Class Dojo: Teacher Toolkit Overview

Class Dojo could be your best friend for classroom management and engagement. Come learn about the different toolkit tools embedded in your free account!

Class Dojo: Big Ideas Lessons

Did you know Class Dojo had embedded lesson plans that cover a broad scope of SEL, collaboration, and critical thinking topics? Come check out how to use these in your classroom

Class Dojo: Points & Rewards

Wednesday April 30th 2:45 - 3:00 PM
Grades K-12

Become a master at using the points feature in Class Dojo for rewards, student feedback, and parent communication.

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Previously Recorded Sessions

FigJam: The One Tab Experience

Learn how to use widgets and embed media into a digital whiteboard for a seamless one tab learning experience for students.

Google Keep: Be a Notetaking Ninja

Convert photos to notes, create custom headers, and organize your thoughts like a pro using Google Keep’s powerful tools.

Autocrat: Add-on Explained

Automate document generation and streamline tasks effortlessly with the powerful Autocrat add-on.

Chromebook Classroom Tips

Come check out some top features built right into your students’ chromebooks like Dictation, ChromeVox, Screen Recorder, QR Code Reader, and more!

Google Docs: Insert Menu Magic

Add interactive elements like drop-downs, images, bookmarks, and a table of contents to make your Docs more dynamic and user-friendly.

Google Docs: Tool Menu Treasures

Unlock hidden gems in Google Docs like citations, document comparison, translations, and voice typing to streamline your workflow and enhance productivity.

Google Docs: Collapsible Headers & Formatting

Simplify long docs with collapsible headers and the pageless view for a sleek, organized, and easily navigable layout.

Go Guardian: Level Up Your Scenes

Come learn more about using Block and Allow scenes during Go Guardian sessions to set students up for success!

Gmail: Detox Your Inbox

Hit inbox zero quickly with strategies that clean up your email and help you stay organized long-term.

Adobe Express: Become an Animated Character

Adobe Express Animate your Voice is an easy way for students to record themselves without being on camera.

Google Forms: Branching Logic

Organize your Drive with five simple tips to declutter and keep your digital space efficient and accessible.

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Google Drive: Digitally Declutter

Organize your Drive with five simple tips to declutter and keep your digital space efficient and accessible.

Google Sheets: Best of the Basics

Get the most out of Google Sheets with essential tips to make managing data faster and easier.

November

Focus Mode in Go Guardian

Wednesday November 6th 7:45-8:15 AM
Grades 3-12

We will dive deep into the NEW Go Guardian feature called Focus Mode. Learn how to easily keep students focused on a specific tab with one click.

Brisk Teaching AI

Thursday November 14th 3:30 - 4:00 PM
Grades K-12

Speed up classroom tasks with AI tools designed to save time and boost your productivity.

Minecraft Book & Quill as Assessment

Monday November 18th 3:45 - 4:15 PM

Grades 3-12

Learn how students can use the Camera Block and the Book & Quill block to take pictures and create an exportable PDF that can be turned in for assessment purposes.

AI Created Unit: Start to Finish in 15 Minutes

Thursday November 21st 3:45 - 4:15 PM
Grades 3-12

Build a full lesson unit from start to finish in just 15 minutes using AI—making planning quicker and easier than ever.

December

Creating Quizzes in Google Forms

Tuesday December 3rd 3:45 - 4:15 PM
Grades 3-12

Are you curious about how you can cut down your grading time, improve feedback, and give quizzes in google forms? Come learn how to make a quiz from start to finish, with some best practices thrown in! This training is ideal for Forms beginners.

Interactive Video Activities in Google Classroom

Wednesday December 4th 7:45 - 8:15 AM
Grades 2-12

Want to learn how to make classroom videos interactive? Learn how to easily add multiple choice, checkbox, and short answer questions throughout a video & attach to an assignment in Google Classroom with one click. Walk away with examples that are ready to use.

Mastering Circuit Card Building

Thursday December 5th 7:15 - 7:45 AM
Grades 3-12

Get the inside scoop and a cheat sheet to teach circuit cards like a pro! Everything you need to know in 30 minutes or less.

Google Forms: Branching Logic

Thursday December 5th 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Grades 4-12

Personalize quizzes and surveys by learning how to use branching logic for smarter, more interactive forms.

Mastering Circuit Card Building

Thursday December 5th 3:45 - 4:15 PM
Grades 3-12

Get the inside scoop and a cheat sheet to teach circuit cards like a pro! Everything you need to know in 30 minutes or less.

Podcast Party

Monday December 9th 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Grades 2-12
Podcasting in 30 minutes? You betcha! It’s THAT EASY!

Mastering Circuit Card Building

Wednesday December 11th 7:15 - 7:45 AM
Grades 3-12

Get the inside scoop and a cheat sheet to teach circuit cards like a pro! Everything you need to know in 30 minutes or less.

Mastering Circuit Card Building

Wednesday December 11th 3:45 - 4:15 PM
Grades 3-12

Get the inside scoop and a cheat sheet to teach circuit cards like a pro! Everything you need to know in 30 minutes or less.

Google Forms: Crafting a Quality Form with Data-Driven Design

Monday December 16th 2:45 - 3:15 PM
Grades 4-12

Learn best practices for designing forms that gather high-quality data, ensuring your surveys and quizzes are both effective and easy to analyze.

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