Would you like to try out some of your new knowledge? Explore sessions will provide time and support for just that!

Apple iPads: EXPLORE! Apple iPads

Tuesday, July 26th @ 10:30-11:00 (Mini Session)

All Staff | Take some time to test drive new skills and create your own content while having the Apple Professional Learning team in the room to help as questions arise.

Canvas: EXPLORE! Canvas Studio

Tuesday, July 26 @ 10:00-10:30

Tuesday, July 26 @ 10:30-11:00

Grades K-12; All content areas; Basic Canvas experience recommended | Record your own videos, create collections to organize your library, edit existing videos, or add quiz questions to a video - attend this session to explore these options within Canvas Studio and have a facilitator present who can answer questions as you build up your experience with making and using videos in Canvas Studio.

Communication: EXPLORE! Canva.com

Monday, July 25 @ 10:00-10:30

Monday, July 25 @ 10:30-11:00

All Staff | Take some time to play with Canva.com's design tools to make your own creative work. During this session, EXPLORE Canva.com with a facilitator present to answer questions. Using Canva.com you can make great designs for any purpose!

STEM: EXPLORE! 3D Printing Design

Tuesday, July 26 @ 12:00-12:30

Grades 3-8, Teachers | Let's bring a 21st-century twist to student-made models! In this training, teachers will be introduced to the 3D modeling software Tinkercad. Tinkercad provides a space for students to design custom 3D models to be used later with a 3D printer. Teachers will walk away from this experience with the knowledge to implement Tinkercad with an introductory project. No 3D printer? No problem, students will still gain valuable 21st-century skills with Tinkercad.

STEM: EXPLORE! Scratch Coding

Tuesday, July 26 @ 12:30-1:00

Grades 3-8, Teachers | Are you looking to transform the way students use technology in your classroom? In this training, teachers will be introduced to the free coding platform “Scratch” developed by the brilliant minds of MIT. Scratch provides creative freedom for students and can be used to create presentations, video games, animated stories, and so much more! Teachers will walk away from this experience confident with the skills needed to introduce coding to their students and with an introductory project.

Students & Engagement: EXPLORE! NoRedInk

Tuesday, July 26 @ 10:00-10:30 (Zoom)

Wednesday, July 27 @ 10:00-10:30 (Zoom)

Grades 5-12; ELA & Social Studies; Beginner & Experienced | Take this dedicated time to EXPLORE the use of NoRedInk, set up assignments, and get comfortable with the features.

ViewSonic: EXPLORE! Viewboard

Monday, July 25 @ 10:30-11:00

Monday, July 25 @ 12:30-1:00

Tuesday, July 26 @ 10:30-11:00

Tuesday, July 26 @ 12:30-1:00

All Staff | The ViewBoards from ViewSonic are getting installed in DVUSD schools. In the first year 10 schools have received boards. Over the next three years, all DVUSD classrooms will be upgraded. Whether you already have ViewBoards on your campus or not, you can EXPLORE the features and experience use of the board during this session with a ViewSonic trainer present who can answer questions and support your learning journey.