July 16th, 2025
View the offerings below.Β Click the dropdown arrows on the right to see session descriptions.Β
Sessions align with the three areas of digital skills as noted by the corresponding icon:
Β π§ NAVIGATE | π‘ INNOVATE | π¬ COMMUNICATE
MRHS E-Building, Room E117
All Staff | Start your day in conversation with colleagues about balanced & purposeful uses of technology. Participants will engage in group conversations guided by facilitated prompts centered around our #DVUSDTech motto - Connecting with Purpose.
Presented by: Rhiannon Cummings | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 9:00 | MRHS Room E120
Grades 3-12 | Beginner | This session will guide you through creating, uploading, editing, annotating, and embedding quiz questions within Canvas Studio videos to enhance student engagement and learning.
Presented by: Rob Lane & Christy Scofield | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 9:00 | MRHS Room E104
Grades PreK-12 & Staff | Beginner, Intermediate | Canva is an all-in-one visual communication platform that's great for image design, video/photo editing, and preparing a wide variety of visual materials. Learn how you and your students can navigate the platform, get inspired, and begin designing!Β
Presented by: Taylor-Ann Charles | EOS Education by Boxlight | Wednesday @ 9:00 | MRHS Room E102
Grades PreK-12 & Staff | Beginner | Support autonomous learning with choice! Evaluate different styles and types of choice boards/ Apply fundamental design strategies in Google Slides using tables, lists, and shapes
Presented by: Dr. Curtis Finch | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 9:00 | MRHS Room E103
Grades PreK-12 & Staff | Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced | This session is all about the practical uses of social media to promote what you are doing in your classroom and school/department. You'll learn how/why DVUSD uses media to promote a global message and the power of the next generation of social media, AI. If you aren't telling the story about your classroom, school, or department, someone else is telling it for you!Β
Presented by: Michelle Coots | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 9:00 | MRHS Room E119
Grades K-12 | Intermediate | Explore the integration of approved AI tools to enhance Best First Instruction practices across the six phases of learning. Participants will delve into innovative strategies and AI applications that empower educators to deliver high-quality, engaging, and effective instruction from the outset. This session is designed to equip teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to leverage AI in creating impactful learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of students.
Presented by: Rachel Rutan | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 9:00 | MRHS Room E101
Grades 6-12 | Beginner | In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of education, it's vital for educators to adapt and innovate their teaching strategies, especially in writing instruction across various subjects. This professional development session, "Writing in the Age of AI," is designed to equip teachers from ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Electives with the tools and knowledge to pivot their writing instruction to incorporate and address the ethical use of AI in the classroom. Our goal is to empower educators with ideas and strategies to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, ensuring the cultivation of authentic student writing tasks.
Student Projects with Canva [E120]
Creating with Adobe Express [E101]
Hands-On Computer Science Playgrounds:
Sphero Indi (K+), VEX123 (1+), Dash (2+), LEGO Spike Essentials (3+) [E117]
Sphero Bolt+ (4+), Micro:Bit (5+), Hummingbird (6+), Sphero RVR+ (7+), VEX IQ (7+) [E104]
Presented by:Β Michelle Coots, Liz Reyes, Rachel Rutan, Rob Lane, Christy Scofield, Lisa Hancock, Kirsten Harder, Amanda Taft, Kari Porcelli, Rebecca Fain | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 10:10, 10:25, 10:40
K-12; ALL; Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced | Step into the In-Person Tech Playgrounds for a hands-on exploration of exciting technologies designed to spark student creativity, engagement, and collaboration! Freely move between interactive stations, connect directly with presenters face-to-face, witness live demonstrations, and even try out the resources yourself. Leave inspired with new tools and insights to bring the latest tech to your classroom and empower dynamic learning experiences.Β
Presented by: Amy Moore | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 11:00 | MRHS Room E119
Grades Pre-K-12 | Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced | In this session, we will dive into leveraging online powerhouses like AI and the Panorama data platform to accelerate collaborative teamwork. We will ground our exploration in the four critical questions of a collaborative team, demonstrating how these digital tools can enhance their ongoing work.
Presented by: Rachel Rutan | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 11:00 | MRHS Room E101
Grades 6-12 | Intermediate, Experienced| In this hands-on workshop, weβll dive into best practices for setting up and organizing your Canvas courses. Whether you're looking to optimize your course structure for easy navigation or streamline the process of adding lessons and assignments, this session will provide practical tips and tricks to enhance your Canvas experience. By the end of this session, you'll leave with a more organized and intuitive course layout that enhances student engagement and simplifies your workflow. *Bring a charged laptop*Β
Presented by: Kirsten Harder | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 11:00 | MRHS Room E120
Grades 3-12 | Beginner | Adobe Express has creative tools available for students and staff. It is great for assessments, classwork, and collaboration.
Presented by: Taylor-Ann Charles| EOS Education by Boxlight | Wednesday@ 11:00 | MRHS Room E102
Grades PreK-12 | Beginner| Gamify learning using Slides tools and features. Allow students to collaborate by assigning interactive activities. Use shapes, text boxes, and images to create robust graphic organizers / Upload templates into Slides to preserve teacher templates / Distribute templates to students in Slides to boost student interactivity during a lessonΒ
Presented by: Ryan Donovan| DVUSD | Wednesday @ 11:00 | MRHS Rooms E103
Grades 3-12 | Intermediate, Experienced| Students need more than skillsβthey need resilience. In this session, educators explore how to foster a growth mindset in digital learning spaces, including the intentional use of tech tools to promote reflection, persistence, and student ownership.
12:00 PM Lunch Break (on your own)
Presented by: Liz Reyes | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 1:00 | MRHS Room E117
Grades PreK-12 | Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced| In this session, participants will experience an "AI tasting," where we will explore a curated selection of AI tools designed for education. We will learn the distinct characteristics of each AI tool and discover their practical applications for enhancing both teaching and learning. Participants will develop a foundational understanding of the variety of AI resources available for education and leave with a valuable toolbox of these resources ready for immediate implementation.
Presented by: Rhiannon Cummings | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 1:00 | MRHS Room E120
Grades 3-12 | Beginner | This session will guide you through creating, uploading, editing, annotating, and embedding quiz questions within Canvas Studio videos to enhance student engagement and learning.
Presented by: Taylor-Ann Charles | EOS Education by Boxlight | Wednesday @ 1:00 | MRHS Room E102
Grades PreK-12 & Staff | Experienced| Engage students with Digital Escape Rooms for projects, unit review, and individual lessons. Using Google Sites and Google Forms, students will solve the mystery to unlock this fun, interactive lesson idea! Learn how to set up the digital escape environment. Experience an Interactive lesson and gain resources to help create your own Digital Escape Room
Presented by: John Francis | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 1:00 | MRHS Room E101
Grades PreK-12 & Staff | Beginner | In this session, participants will learn about creative designing for work and school presentations, as well as handouts. We will tackle Color Theory, element choice, and attention to detail. Stick around at the end, where we will be testing AI's adherence to our newfound principles!Β
Presented by: Ryan Donovan | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 1:00 | MRHS Room E103
Grades 3-12 | Intermediate, Experienced| Students need more than skillsβthey need resilience. In this session, educators explore how to foster a growth mindset in digital learning spaces, including the intentional use of tech tools to promote reflection, persistence, and student ownership.
Presented by: Michelle Coots | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 1:00 | MRHS Room E119
Grades K-12 | Beginner, Intermediate | Explore the integration of approved AI tools to enhance Best First Instruction practices across the six phases of learning. Participants will delve into innovative strategies and AI applications that empower educators to deliver high-quality, engaging, and effective instruction from the outset. This session is designed to equip teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to leverage AI in creating impactful learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of students.
Presented by: Rob Lane & Christy Scofield | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 2:10 | MRHS Room E104
PreK-12 & Staff | Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced | Unleash creativity and storytelling skills by using Canva to create captivating 60-second documentaries. This session will guide you through the process of crafting short video products, utilizing Canva's robust design tools to create engaging visual stories. Make an impact with concise, visually compelling content.
Presented by: Liz Reyes | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 2:10 | MRHS Room E117
Grades PreK-12 | Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced | In this session, participants will experience an "AI tasting," where we will explore a curated selection of AI tools designed for education. We will learn the distinct characteristics of each AI tool and discover their practical applications for enhancing both teaching and learning. Participants will develop a foundational understanding of the variety of AI resources available for education and leave with a valuable toolbox of these resources ready for immediate implementation.
Presented by: Amy Moore | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 11:00 | MRHS Room E119
Pre-K-12 | Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced | In this session, we will dive into leveraging online powerhouses like AI and the Panorama data platform to accelerate collaborative teamwork. We will ground our exploration in the four critical questions of a collaborative team, demonstrating how these digital tools can enhance their ongoing work.
Presented by: Rachel Rutan | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 2:10 | MRHS Room E101
Grades 6-12 | Intermediate, Experienced| In this hands-on workshop, weβll dive into best practices for setting up and organizing your Canvas courses. Whether you're looking to optimize your course structure for easy navigation or streamline the process of adding lessons and assignments, this session will provide practical tips and tricks to enhance your Canvas experience. By the end of this session, you'll leave with a more organized and intuitive course layout that enhances student engagement and simplifies your workflow. *Bring a charged laptop
Presented by: Matt Sammon | DVUSD | Wednesday @ 2:10 | MRHS Room E120
Grades PreK-12 & Staff | Intermediate | This session is for employees granted editing access to DVUSD school webpages/websites ONLY. Those without access will not benefit from this course. We will cover some of the basics of the website, including how to log in, edit, and add text and images. We will also dive into some more complex issues, such as embedding live documents or uploading PDFs.
Presented by: Taylor-Ann Charles | EOS Education by Boxlight | Wednesday @ 2:10 | MRHS Room E102
Grades PreK-12 & Staff | Beginner | Support autonomous learning with choice! Evaluate different styles and types of choice boards/ Apply fundamental design strategies in Google Slides using tables, lists, and shapes