Professional Development Opportunities
Synchronous Training Options
Check the calendar below for options for in-person or virtual trainings. Click on the event for details and registration information
PD Calendar
Asynchronous Module Options
Select a course from the icons below. Once the course is completed, save your certificate and/or badge, and fill out the FORM to collect your points.
Adobe Express
Every LPPS student and teacher has an Adobe Express account through their Google account. For directions on logging in, click here.
Adobe Express in the Classroom (3 hours)
Teach Language and Literature with Adobe Express (0.5 hour)
Teach Science with Adobe Express (0.5 hour)
Teach Social Studies with Adobe Express (0.5 hour)
Teach Math with Adobe Express (0.5 hour)
Writing Activities with Adobe Express (0.5 hour)
Graphic Organizers (0.5 hour)
Formative Assessment (0.5 hour)
Digital Portfolios (0.5 hour)
Student Presentations (0.5 hour)
Infographics (0.5 hour)
Goal Setting with Adobe Express (0.5 hour)
Teach Creativity with Adobe and Khan Academy (3 hours)
Design Your Creative Class (3 hours) - goes towards Level 2 badge
Generative AI in the Classroom with Adobe Express (0.5 hour)
Building Community with Adobe Express (0.5 hour)
Blended Learning
These modules are through Microsoft Learn. Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificates.
Teach forward: Best strategies for hybrid, remote, and blended learning (1 hour)
Transform learning with 21st century learning design (1 hour)
Flipped instruction with PowerPoint Recorder (1 hour)
Microsoft Educator Academy (5.5 hours)
Book Creator
Certified Author (2 hours)
Differentiation in Microsoft
Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificate.
Differentiation in the classroom using the built-in tools in Office 365 and Windows (1 hour)
Digital Citizenship
Teaching Digital Citizenship (1 hour)
Digital Citizenship: Prepare today's learners for online success (1 hour)
Build cybersecurity resilience in K-12 classrooms with Microsoft tools (1 hour) - Module through Microsoft Learn; use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificate.
Digital Citizenship and Safety Course (2 hours) - Module through Google; use your Google (@livingstonschools.net) account to save progress and certificate.
Flip (formerly Flipgrid)
These modules are through Microsoft Learn. Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificates.
Engage and amplify with Flip (1 hour)
Beyond the basics with Flip (0.5 hour)
Discover the Flip Discovery Library (0.5 hour)
Sign into your Google (@livingstonschools.net) account to save your progress and save/print your achievements/certifications.
Google Classroom Course (2 hours)
Basic use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals (2 hours)
Intermediate use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals (2 hours)
Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, Slides digital skills (4.5 hours)
Kami
For login info and more, visit bit.y/Kami4LPPS
Certified Educator Level 1 (0.5 hour)
Certified Educator Level 2 (0.5 hour)
Microsoft Bookings
Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificate.
Microsoft Edge
Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificate.
Stay organized and find resources with Microsoft Edge (0.5 hour)
Microsoft Forms
Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificate.
Microsoft OneNote
These modules are through Microsoft Learn. Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificates.
Get Started with OneNote (1 hour)
OneNote Staff Notebook: Tools for Staff Collaboration (1 hour)
OneNote Class Notebook: A Teacher's All-in-One Notebook for Students (1.5 hours)
Microsoft Reading Coach and Search Coach through Teams
These modules are through Microsoft Learn. Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificates.
Develop search strategies with Search Coach and Search Progress (1 hour)
Support reading fluency practice with Reading Progress (1 hour)
Microsoft Sway
Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificate.
Microsoft Teams
These modules are through Microsoft Learn. Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificates.
Get started with Microsoft Teams for Education (1 hour)
Microsoft Teams in the education space (0.5 hour)
Structure Teams through channels, tabs, files, and apps (1 hour)
Organize content, create assignments, and assess learners' understanding in Teams (1 hour)
Enhance school communication and collaboration in Microsoft Teams (1 hour)
Collaborate with colleagues with Staff and PLC Teams in Microsoft Teams (1 hour)
Collaborate with colleagues through Live Teams Meetings and OneNote (1 hour)
Build community with Teams and OneNote (1 hour)
Build a digital learning hub with Class Teams (1 hour)
Converse, collaborate, and build community in Teams (1 hour)
Pear Assessment (formerly Edulastic)
You will need to create a FREE account through Northpass before beginning this module.
Certified Educator Training (2 hours)
Pear Deck
This module is through Microsoft Learn. Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificate.
Quizizz
Log into Quizizz or create a free account in order to complete a module and download your certificate.
Creating Dynamic Learning Activities with Quizizz (0.25 hour)
Quizizz + Formative Assessment (0.25 hour)
Differentiated Learning (0.25 hour)
Elevating EduProtocols (0.25 hour)
Quizizz for Littles (0.25 hour)
Quizizz Certified Educator (0.5 hour)
Wakelet
Wakelet Certified Course (0.5 hour) - Module through Wakelet
Ride the Wakelet wave! (0.5 hour) - This module is through Microsoft Learn. Use your Microsoft 365 (@lpsb.org) account to save progress and certificate.
LPPS EdTech Challenges/Activities
March Madness: Microsoft Excel (2023 Edition)
This fun, task-based training is self-paced and interest-based. There are 8 different tasks to choose from; complete as many as you'd like. Each task has a point value towards the technology store.
email Amanda.Robinson@lpsb.org when you are finished
Self-paced modules on basic digital literacy skills for staff members (2024 Edition)
When completed, you will receive an email with directions for tech store points.
LPPS EdTech Self-Paced Microcourses
Registration for the microcourses below are done through email. ALL registrants must complete the Screenshot Specialist microcourse before completing any other microcourse(s). All microcourses are completed in a Microsoft Team, where registrants will receive tutorials, tasks, an assignment, and our department's support. Directions will be sent through email for tech store points after you complete a microcourse.
Take a screenshot and share it
Prerequisite for all microcourses
Email Amanda.Robinson@lpsb.org
(0.25 hours)
Create a graphic design
Email Amanda.Robinson@lpsb.org
(1 hour)
Create a group and topic for students to respond to through audio and/or video
Email Amanda.Robinson@lpsb.org
(1.5 hour)
Create a Padlet and share it with your students
Email Amanda.Robinson@lpsb.org
(1 hour)
Create a quick formative assessment
Email Amanda.Robinson@lpsb.org
(1 hour)
Create a game-like quiz to use with your students
Email Amanda.Robinson@lpsb.org
(1 hour)