Embedded Files
Here you can find almost all the links and training materials used during Academy Workshops. Everything is listed in reverse chronological order.
Unleash the Power of Adobe Acrobat Pro
3 letters come to mind when talking about Adobe Acrobat Pro. Those three letters are PDF. During this session, you will learn how to create, edit, organize, combine, redact, protect, and share PDFs. This session is for anyone who works with PDFs and wants unleash the power of Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Brainstorm with Confidence: Express Your Ideas with Digital Whiteboards
Bring your creativity to the table when creating lesson plans, storyboards, procedures, scripts, and brainstorming activities. Figjam and whiteboard.fi, let you visualize ideas, collaborate in real-time, and transform a meeting or lesson into a fun interactive learning environment. Join this PD opportunity to explore the diverse features of these products.
A Different Approach to Directions
Loom and Screencastify make it possible to say directions just once and have people reference them as needed. In this session, you will learn how to create a screen recording, edit a screen recording, and share and store that recording for future use. This professional development is for anyone who gives directions or wants to document a process so it can be used in the future. (Presenter Eric Schmidt)
Google Photos: Tips and Tricks for Beginners and Beyond
Google Photos is a powerful tool for managing, storing, and sharing photos. In this PD session, you will learn about the key features and benefits of Google Photos, and how to use it to get the most out of your photos. Whether you are a beginner or a power user, Google Photos has something to offer you. (Presenter: Eric Schmidt)
Documenting Growth Mindset
Move students from a fixed to a growth mindset with helpful strategies such as regular communication with students and by promoting self-reflection in their digital portfolios. With a little help from Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs this process can go from something that is discussed to something that is put into action. This session is for anyone who wants to learn how to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and develop a plan for growth.
The Power of Feedback
Technology can enhance teaching practices by allowing you to assess and give feedback to students in diverse ways. Learn how to use a variety of tools and strategies that can help measure learning outcomes, provide timely and meaningful feedback, and motivate students to improve their performance.
Streamlining Routine Tasks
Imagine a world where the distribution and collection of assignments was seamless. With a little help from Google Classroom, and Microsoft OneNote this can become a reality. Learn how to use these services to create assignments, collect submissions, and track progress. This session is designed for anyone who wants to save time and energy by streamlining the assignment process either in a class or during a training session. (Presenter: Eric Schmidt)
3 Interactive Tools that Engage and Check for Understanding
One of the quickest ways to check for understanding is to have students use an awesome tech tool. In this PD session, you will learn how to use Quizizz, Mentimeter, and Gimkit to create and deliver an engaging presentation. You will also discover how to use these tools to assess learner understanding and identify areas for improvement. This session is relevant for anyone interested in infusing powerful teaching and training methods in their presentations. (Presenter: Eric Schmidt)
3 Powerful Tools for Active Learning
Looking to increase participation and engagement with your presentations? Come check out this PD session on Pear Deck, Poll Everywhere, and Google Forms. Learn how to use these tools to give your audience a more interactive and engaging learning experience. This session is valuable to gauge audience comprehension and boost long-term learning. (Presenter: Eric Schmidt)
Getting started with Seesaw, Blackbaud, and Google Classroom
Looking to communicate with students and families. Come check out this PD session on Seesaw and Google Classroom. You will be given an overview of each platform and demonstrate some techniques to make communication easier. This PD session would be great for anyone who is looking to increase or explore options when it comes to communication. (Presenter: Eric Schmidt)
Communication Efficiency
Drafting, revising, and proofing are all things an individual does each time they send a communication. In this session learn how technology can help you generate ideas, expand your vocabulary, and allow you to review your work with ease. If you write emails, newsletters, or any other form of communication, you should attend this PD session. (Presenter: Eric Schmidt)
Navigating Printers, Scanners, and Projectors
Knowing what technology is in the building can increase your productivity. From learning about the different options, you have when it comes to printing, scanning documents and sending them back to yourself for future use; this session can educate both new and experienced individuals about the printers and scan features. Additionally, you will learn the different options you have when connecting to a projector/flat panel. (Presenter: Eric Schmidt)
Resources
Below are links and handouts for workshops from previous school years.
The content and links on this page are maintained by Eric Schmidt and Angie Saylor at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
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