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Summer 2024
Instant Feedback! Surveys & Quizzes with Google Forms
July 1 - July 22
You will learn how to build surveys, forms and assessments in Google Forms and other free online apps. You will build self-scoring quizzes, design appealing feedback forms, and learn to analyze the data you gather. Start prepping for September with daily check-in forms and quick quizzes!
Instant Feedback! Surveys & Quizzes with Google Forms
July 1 - July 22
You will learn how to build surveys, forms and assessments in Google Forms and other free online apps. You will build self-scoring quizzes, design appealing feedback forms, and learn to analyze the data you gather. Start prepping for September with daily check-in forms and quick quizzes!
Mini Online Course
5 Hours
Who ARE You? Developmental Stages of our Students
July 1 - July 22
You will explore the concepts from the book Yardsticks by Chip Wood. We will use online tools to explore the developmental stages of our students, from age 4 to 14. We will share ideas about reaching students where they are emotionally, physically, socially, and academically. We will create informational flyers to share with the parents of our students to help them understand what they might expect to see in their own children. Participants should have access to the book Yardsticks by Chip Wood.
Who ARE You? Developmental Stages of our Students
July 1 - July 22
You will explore the concepts from the book Yardsticks by Chip Wood. We will use online tools to explore the developmental stages of our students, from age 4 to 14. We will share ideas about reaching students where they are emotionally, physically, socially, and academically. We will create informational flyers to share with the parents of our students to help them understand what they might expect to see in their own children. Participants should have access to the book Yardsticks by Chip Wood.
Online Course
15 Hours
Read-Alouds with Heart for K-2
July 1 - July 28
This course is designed for elementary classroom teachers. The purpose is to assist classroom teachers in including stories that honor the identities of all students within the classroom, create diverse collections and support children's social and emotional learning within the context of stories. Teachers will analyze the way they see themselves and their students before reflecting on the way students see themselves. Participants should have access to the book Read-Alouds with Heart: Literacy lessons that Build Community, Comprehension, and Cultural Competency - Grades K-2 by by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas.
Read-Alouds with Heart for K-2
July 1 - July 28
This course is designed for elementary classroom teachers. The purpose is to assist classroom teachers in including stories that honor the identities of all students within the classroom, create diverse collections and support children's social and emotional learning within the context of stories. Teachers will analyze the way they see themselves and their students before reflecting on the way students see themselves. Participants should have access to the book Read-Alouds with Heart: Literacy lessons that Build Community, Comprehension, and Cultural Competency - Grades K-2 by by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas.
Online Course
15 Hours
Book Study: 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success (The Science of Reading in Practice)
July 1 - July 29
Teachers will come away with ideas on how they can modify what they are currently doing to transform their reading instruction. Each chapter focuses on a critical area of foundational reading - from the most efficient ways to teach phonemic awareness and phonics to the most effective ways to boost comprehension. We will use various technology tools including videos, Google Slides, Padlet, Jamboard, and FigJam. Participants should have access to the book 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success by Lindsay Kemeny.
Book Study: 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success (The Science of Reading in Practice)
July 1 - July 29
Teachers will come away with ideas on how they can modify what they are currently doing to transform their reading instruction. Each chapter focuses on a critical area of foundational reading - from the most efficient ways to teach phonemic awareness and phonics to the most effective ways to boost comprehension. We will use various technology tools including videos, Google Slides, Padlet, Jamboard, and FigJam. Participants should have access to the book 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success by Lindsay Kemeny.
Online Course
15 Hours
Google Classroom's New Practice Sets
July 1 - July 29
During the course you will learn how to create assignments for students with Google Classroom's Practice Sets feature. Practice Sets allow teachers to create interactive assignments, spend less time grading, and get performance insights that can be used to shape future lesson plans. In turn, students get immediate feedback on questions, access to additional built-in supports, and encouragement to keep them engaged. This course has 5 learning modules.
Google Classroom's New Practice Sets
July 1 - July 29
During the course you will learn how to create assignments for students with Google Classroom's Practice Sets feature. Practice Sets allow teachers to create interactive assignments, spend less time grading, and get performance insights that can be used to shape future lesson plans. In turn, students get immediate feedback on questions, access to additional built-in supports, and encouragement to keep them engaged. This course has 5 learning modules.
Online Course
15 Hours
Strive for Five: A Science of Reading Book Study
July 1 - July 29
This course will be a book study of Strive for Five book - a Science of Reading book that focuses on the Strive for Five Framework. These responsive conversations start with what children say and continue as the teacher listens and responds over five turns - with the goal of stretching their talking and thinking, knowledge, vocabulary, reasoning, and other skills that underpin reading success. Participants will complete a digital notebook reflecting on what they've learned. Participants must have access to the book Strive for Five Conversations by Sonia Cabell and Tricia Zucker.
Strive for Five: A Science of Reading Book Study
July 1 - July 29
This course will be a book study of Strive for Five book - a Science of Reading book that focuses on the Strive for Five Framework. These responsive conversations start with what children say and continue as the teacher listens and responds over five turns - with the goal of stretching their talking and thinking, knowledge, vocabulary, reasoning, and other skills that underpin reading success. Participants will complete a digital notebook reflecting on what they've learned. Participants must have access to the book Strive for Five Conversations by Sonia Cabell and Tricia Zucker.
Online Course
15 Hours
Let's Get it Together: Getting and Staying Organized with Google Tools
July 1 - August 1
In this 5 module course you will learn best practices for getting and staying organized within the Google Apps environment. Specifically we will be looking at Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, and Keep. Along the way you'll get many great tips for using these apps to increase your daily efficiency such as creating and organizing bookmarks, switching between Chrome profiles, creating a set of startup pages, organizing files and folders, tips for utilizing Drive features, setting up labels in Gmail, managing emails, using Gmail filters, using email templates, scheduling and snoozing emails, working with multiple calendars, setting calendar notifications and reminders, creating a booking calendar, and managing tasks (among other things).
Let's Get it Together: Getting and Staying Organized with Google Tools
July 1 - August 1
In this 5 module course you will learn best practices for getting and staying organized within the Google Apps environment. Specifically we will be looking at Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, and Keep. Along the way you'll get many great tips for using these apps to increase your daily efficiency such as creating and organizing bookmarks, switching between Chrome profiles, creating a set of startup pages, organizing files and folders, tips for utilizing Drive features, setting up labels in Gmail, managing emails, using Gmail filters, using email templates, scheduling and snoozing emails, working with multiple calendars, setting calendar notifications and reminders, creating a booking calendar, and managing tasks (among other things).
Online Course
15 Hours
Mentor Texts in the Classroom
July 1 - August 12
This course seeks to explore the importance of using quality, authentic Mentor Texts in order to better teach reading and writing. Come with on us, on this 15- hour journey, as we take an in-depth study of the processes of creating Mentor texts, noticing and naming patterns for helping students understand the complexities of analysis and plan a lesson to help grow our capacity for using grade level and skill level appropriate mentor texts to guide student learning. Participants should have access to the book A Teacher's Guide to Mentor Texts by Allison Marchetti and Rebekah O'Dell.
Mentor Texts in the Classroom
July 1 - August 12
This course seeks to explore the importance of using quality, authentic Mentor Texts in order to better teach reading and writing. Come with on us, on this 15- hour journey, as we take an in-depth study of the processes of creating Mentor texts, noticing and naming patterns for helping students understand the complexities of analysis and plan a lesson to help grow our capacity for using grade level and skill level appropriate mentor texts to guide student learning. Participants should have access to the book A Teacher's Guide to Mentor Texts by Allison Marchetti and Rebekah O'Dell.
Online Course
15 Hours
Book Creator
July 8 - July 26
This course introduces teachers of all subjects and grade levels to Book Creator, a free education tool designed to enable students to engage with class material in a direct and active way by creating multimedia ebooks with a variety of functions. It is a fun and open-ended tool that brings out the creativity in students and teachers!
Book Creator
July 8 - July 26
This course introduces teachers of all subjects and grade levels to Book Creator, a free education tool designed to enable students to engage with class material in a direct and active way by creating multimedia ebooks with a variety of functions. It is a fun and open-ended tool that brings out the creativity in students and teachers!
Online Course
15 Hours
Canva
July 8 - July 26
If you want a simple and user-friendly way to create unique images, videos, websites, booklets, multimedia presentations, and much more, Canva is the course for you! This course will help you learn how to take advantage of Canva's many unique features to use in your classroom to better engage students!
Canva
July 8 - July 26
If you want a simple and user-friendly way to create unique images, videos, websites, booklets, multimedia presentations, and much more, Canva is the course for you! This course will help you learn how to take advantage of Canva's many unique features to use in your classroom to better engage students!
Online Course
15 Hours
Google Docs for Collaboration and Meaningful Feedback
July 8 - July 26
Google Docs is much more than just an online version of your favorite word processor. When you learn some of the different features, you'll discover that Google Docs can be invaluable in your classroom for collaborative work. While this course will be most useful to those who are relatively new to using Google Docs, experienced users may find some new tips and tricks to make this a tool for your students and for your other collaborative work.
Google Docs for Collaboration and Meaningful Feedback
July 8 - July 26
Google Docs is much more than just an online version of your favorite word processor. When you learn some of the different features, you'll discover that Google Docs can be invaluable in your classroom for collaborative work. While this course will be most useful to those who are relatively new to using Google Docs, experienced users may find some new tips and tricks to make this a tool for your students and for your other collaborative work.
Online Course
15 Hours
AI for Educators: A Book Study
July 8 - July 28
Are you ready to embark on a journey that could revolutionize your teaching methods and empower your students for the future? Do you secretly dream of having an AI sidekick named "EduBot” to help you conquer the classroom chaos? Join us as we explore the world of AI and discover how it's reshaping education through the pages of Matt Miller's book, AI for Educators. This book study will equip you with the skills and knowledge to prepare your students to thrive in a world where AI is the norm. You'll also discover how to leverage AI for time-saving benefits in your teaching. Participants will need access to Matt Miller's book, AI for Educators.
AI for Educators: A Book Study
July 8 - July 28
Are you ready to embark on a journey that could revolutionize your teaching methods and empower your students for the future? Do you secretly dream of having an AI sidekick named "EduBot” to help you conquer the classroom chaos? Join us as we explore the world of AI and discover how it's reshaping education through the pages of Matt Miller's book, AI for Educators. This book study will equip you with the skills and knowledge to prepare your students to thrive in a world where AI is the norm. You'll also discover how to leverage AI for time-saving benefits in your teaching. Participants will need access to Matt Miller's book, AI for Educators.
Online Course
15 Hours
Book Study: Math Fact Fluency
July 8 - August 5
This book study explores Math Fact Fluency by Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina King, emphasizing the core components of fluency and effective instructional techniques. Participants will use different digital tools to learn about the five fundamentals of fluency and how they help improve math skills. Those tools include Figma, podcasts, videos, Google Slides, Padlet, and more. Discussions will cover teaching and practicing foundational and derived facts through activities and games. Participants should have access to the book Math Fact Fluency by Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina King.
Book Study: Math Fact Fluency
July 8 - August 5
This book study explores Math Fact Fluency by Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina King, emphasizing the core components of fluency and effective instructional techniques. Participants will use different digital tools to learn about the five fundamentals of fluency and how they help improve math skills. Those tools include Figma, podcasts, videos, Google Slides, Padlet, and more. Discussions will cover teaching and practicing foundational and derived facts through activities and games. Participants should have access to the book Math Fact Fluency by Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina King.
Online Course
15 Hours
Google Forms: In and Out of the Classroom
July 8 - August 12
This 15-hour online course introduces educators to Google Forms for classroom and personal use. Google Forms is a tool that is a part of the Google Workspace. It allows users to create easy-to-use web forms, that are linked to a Google Sheet. The course focus is on standards-based exercises that can be easily integrated and adapted for educator use across the curriculum. Topics covered may include: form creation and formatting, using templates, creating surveys, quizzes, exit tickets, sharing and collaborating, and using addons.
Google Forms: In and Out of the Classroom
July 8 - August 12
This 15-hour online course introduces educators to Google Forms for classroom and personal use. Google Forms is a tool that is a part of the Google Workspace. It allows users to create easy-to-use web forms, that are linked to a Google Sheet. The course focus is on standards-based exercises that can be easily integrated and adapted for educator use across the curriculum. Topics covered may include: form creation and formatting, using templates, creating surveys, quizzes, exit tickets, sharing and collaborating, and using addons.
Online Course
15 Hours
Check your BP: Kickstart the School Year with Strategic Tech Integration
July 10, 9:00am-3:00pm
Embark on a unique journey with Virginia Bond and Cheska Robinson, where "BP" stands not just for blood pressure but for "Best Practices" in technology integration. This playful nod to health reflects our commitment to maintaining a balanced and vibrant classroom environment. In this in person workshop designed for K-12 teachers, learn to seamlessly weave digital tools into your everyday routines, ensuring a smooth and efficient school year from the get-go. Discover effective strategies for building engaging tech routines that foster digital citizenship and inclusivity.
Check your BP: Kickstart the School Year with Strategic Tech Integration
July 10, 9:00am-3:00pm
Embark on a unique journey with Virginia Bond and Cheska Robinson, where "BP" stands not just for blood pressure but for "Best Practices" in technology integration. This playful nod to health reflects our commitment to maintaining a balanced and vibrant classroom environment. In this in person workshop designed for K-12 teachers, learn to seamlessly weave digital tools into your everyday routines, ensuring a smooth and efficient school year from the get-go. Discover effective strategies for building engaging tech routines that foster digital citizenship and inclusivity.
In-Person Course
5 Hours
MagicSchool AI: Empowering Teachers to Work Smarter, Not Harder
July 15, 8:30am-9:30am
Grab your coffee and join us for an energizing hour-long webinar on Magic School AI! Discover how AI can ease your teaching load by automating lesson planning, grading, and personalizing learning experiences. Designed specifically for K-12 educators, this session promises practical AI tools that save time and enhance engagement. Together, we'll explore innovative ways to enrich your classroom, allowing you more time to inspire your students.
MagicSchool AI: Empowering Teachers to Work Smarter, Not Harder
July 15, 8:30am-9:30am
Grab your coffee and join us for an energizing hour-long webinar on Magic School AI! Discover how AI can ease your teaching load by automating lesson planning, grading, and personalizing learning experiences. Designed specifically for K-12 educators, this session promises practical AI tools that save time and enhance engagement. Together, we'll explore innovative ways to enrich your classroom, allowing you more time to inspire your students.
Webinar
1 Hour
Encountering AI: Turning the Big, Scary Robot in the Room into your Personal Assistance
July 15, 17 & 19, 10:00am-11:00am
Scared of AI? Unsure of its place in your classroom/teaching? Join us for some AI basics and to sample a multitude of AI tools in the ed tech world right now. Leave with a collection of practical applications you can try out in your own classroom.
Encountering AI: Turning the Big, Scary Robot in the Room into your Personal Assistance
July 15, 17 & 19, 10:00am-11:00am
Scared of AI? Unsure of its place in your classroom/teaching? Join us for some AI basics and to sample a multitude of AI tools in the ed tech world right now. Leave with a collection of practical applications you can try out in your own classroom.
Webinar
3 Hours
Book Study: Know Better Do Better : Comprehension: Fueling the Reading Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary and Rich Language
July 15 - August 12
Teachers will explore what students need to comprehend and acquire ready-to-use instructional tools to implement immediately. Through the Google Classroom platform, we will use a variety of digital tools, like Padlet, Google Slides, Jamboard, and Canva to take a deeper dive into learning about vocabulary, knowledge building, and language structures. Participants should have access to the book Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension: Fueling the Reading Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Rich Language by David and Meredith Liben.
Book Study: Know Better Do Better : Comprehension: Fueling the Reading Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary and Rich Language
July 15 - August 12
Teachers will explore what students need to comprehend and acquire ready-to-use instructional tools to implement immediately. Through the Google Classroom platform, we will use a variety of digital tools, like Padlet, Google Slides, Jamboard, and Canva to take a deeper dive into learning about vocabulary, knowledge building, and language structures. Participants should have access to the book Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension: Fueling the Reading Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Rich Language by David and Meredith Liben.
Online Course
15 Hours
Learn Like a Pirate
July 15 - August 12
Student-led classrooms promote collaboration, leadership, and success. This course will allow us as educators to understand the characteristics of a student-led classroom and then educate ourselves on the strategies that will allow our students to "Learn Like Pirates including peer collaboration, improvement focused learning, responsibility, active learning and empowerment.
Learn Like a Pirate
July 15 - August 12
Student-led classrooms promote collaboration, leadership, and success. This course will allow us as educators to understand the characteristics of a student-led classroom and then educate ourselves on the strategies that will allow our students to "Learn Like Pirates including peer collaboration, improvement focused learning, responsibility, active learning and empowerment.
Online Course
15 Hours
The Art of Comprehension - Exploring Visual Texts to Foster Comprehension, Conversation and Confidence: A Book Study
July 15 - August 16
Ever wonder how you could teach comprehension more effectively? How to get all students to understand a concept or an idea? Through this class and the book, The Art of Comprehension, we will help you and your students build ideas and components to make comprehension visible. I've come to see life as a constant cycle of comprehension (making sense of the information we explore and take in) and creation (using that information to explore and communicate ideas) -Trevor Bryan. Participants should have access to The Art of Comprehension: Exploring Visual Texts to Foster Comprehension, Conversation, and Confidence by Trevor A. Bryan.
The Art of Comprehension - Exploring Visual Texts to Foster Comprehension, Conversation and Confidence: A Book Study
July 15 - August 16
Ever wonder how you could teach comprehension more effectively? How to get all students to understand a concept or an idea? Through this class and the book, The Art of Comprehension, we will help you and your students build ideas and components to make comprehension visible. I've come to see life as a constant cycle of comprehension (making sense of the information we explore and take in) and creation (using that information to explore and communicate ideas) -Trevor Bryan. Participants should have access to The Art of Comprehension: Exploring Visual Texts to Foster Comprehension, Conversation, and Confidence by Trevor A. Bryan.
Online Course
15 Hours
Introduction to Pixlr
July 15 - August 19
Pixlr is a free online cloud-based image editing tool that runs on both the PC and Mac platforms. It's an HTML5-based app that closely resembles Photoshop. Images may be opened from your workstation or URL, as well as from Facebook, Instagram, and Google Photos. The course, focusing on Web image creation for the classroom, will include: interface navigation, selection tools and layers, manipulating your images, transforming and retouching photos, and filters.
Introduction to Pixlr
July 15 - August 19
Pixlr is a free online cloud-based image editing tool that runs on both the PC and Mac platforms. It's an HTML5-based app that closely resembles Photoshop. Images may be opened from your workstation or URL, as well as from Facebook, Instagram, and Google Photos. The course, focusing on Web image creation for the classroom, will include: interface navigation, selection tools and layers, manipulating your images, transforming and retouching photos, and filters.
Online Course
15 Hours
Canva - New Session!
July 16 - August 5
If you want a simple and user-friendly way to create unique images, videos, websites, booklets, multimedia presentations, and much more, Canva is the course for you! This course will help you learn how to take advantage of Canva's many unique features to use in your classroom to better engage students!
Canva - New Session!
July 16 - August 5
If you want a simple and user-friendly way to create unique images, videos, websites, booklets, multimedia presentations, and much more, Canva is the course for you! This course will help you learn how to take advantage of Canva's many unique features to use in your classroom to better engage students!
Online Course
15 Hours
Teaching Reading Across the Day: A Book Study
July 17 - August 19
Do you want to maximize explicit and engaging teaching time across the day and simplify planning and preparation? Then this book study is for you! In Teaching Reading Across the Day, you will learn nine effective, predictable, research-based lesson structures that help busy teachers save planning time and focus their teaching-and student attention-on content rather than procedures. Each of the nine lesson structures (read aloud, phonics and spelling, vocabulary, focus, shared reading, close reading, guided inquiry, reader's theater, and conversation) has its own chapter and features a wealth of resources that let you see the lessons in action in ELA, Science, and Social Studies classes. It is suggested participants have the book, Teaching Reading Across the Day by Jennifer Serravallo.
Teaching Reading Across the Day: A Book Study
July 17 - August 19
Do you want to maximize explicit and engaging teaching time across the day and simplify planning and preparation? Then this book study is for you! In Teaching Reading Across the Day, you will learn nine effective, predictable, research-based lesson structures that help busy teachers save planning time and focus their teaching-and student attention-on content rather than procedures. Each of the nine lesson structures (read aloud, phonics and spelling, vocabulary, focus, shared reading, close reading, guided inquiry, reader's theater, and conversation) has its own chapter and features a wealth of resources that let you see the lessons in action in ELA, Science, and Social Studies classes. It is suggested participants have the book, Teaching Reading Across the Day by Jennifer Serravallo.
Online Course
15 Hours
AI Lounge - July
July 18, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Calling all instructional staff and everyone interested in learning more about how AI can benefit you and your students. Join us in the AI Lounge where we'll demonstrate a variety of AI tools, provide tinker time so you can evaluate their applicability to your practice, and learn from other participants as we share creative ways to harness the power of these tools. The AI Lounge is a special virtual meeting space where powerful tools, amazing educators, and special guests come together.
AI Lounge - July
July 18, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Calling all instructional staff and everyone interested in learning more about how AI can benefit you and your students. Join us in the AI Lounge where we'll demonstrate a variety of AI tools, provide tinker time so you can evaluate their applicability to your practice, and learn from other participants as we share creative ways to harness the power of these tools. The AI Lounge is a special virtual meeting space where powerful tools, amazing educators, and special guests come together.
Webinar
1 Hour
Dive Into School AI: Chatbots for Customized Learning
July 22, 8:30am-9:30am
Join us with your coffee for a dynamic, hour-long online session on leveraging School AI's chatbots for personalized education. Discover how these tools offer differentiated instruction and tailored learning paths for each student. This session will provide you with actionable strategies to integrate chatbots into your teaching, enhancing individual student support. Get ready to sip, learn, and innovate with School AI!
Dive Into School AI: Chatbots for Customized Learning
July 22, 8:30am-9:30am
Join us with your coffee for a dynamic, hour-long online session on leveraging School AI's chatbots for personalized education. Discover how these tools offer differentiated instruction and tailored learning paths for each student. This session will provide you with actionable strategies to integrate chatbots into your teaching, enhancing individual student support. Get ready to sip, learn, and innovate with School AI!
Webinar
1 Hour
Intro to Flippity
July 22 - August 5
Flippity is a free website that allows you to turn Google spreadsheets into interactive digital manipulatives, activities, and tools. In this mini course you will be learning about Flippity and creating tools you can use in your classroom.
Intro to Flippity
July 22 - August 5
Flippity is a free website that allows you to turn Google spreadsheets into interactive digital manipulatives, activities, and tools. In this mini course you will be learning about Flippity and creating tools you can use in your classroom.
Mini Online Course
5 Hours
Slide Into Success: Using Google Slides for Engaging Morning Meetings and Nurturing Social-Emotional Learning
July 22 - August 5
In this course participants will learn to harness the power of Google Slides to craft visually stimulating presentations tailored to the unique needs of their morning gatherings. They will examine articles and supplementary resources to gain insights into best practices for structuring and facilitating impactful morning meetings and cultivate an environment conducive to social-emotional learning.
Slide Into Success: Using Google Slides for Engaging Morning Meetings and Nurturing Social-Emotional Learning
July 22 - August 5
In this course participants will learn to harness the power of Google Slides to craft visually stimulating presentations tailored to the unique needs of their morning gatherings. They will examine articles and supplementary resources to gain insights into best practices for structuring and facilitating impactful morning meetings and cultivate an environment conducive to social-emotional learning.
Mini Online Course
5 Hours
The Culturally Responsive Classroom
July 22 - August 9
This course will provide an overview of culturally responsive teaching pedagogy, and will focus on instructional technology resources to support teaching in cross-cultural or multicultural contexts.
The Culturally Responsive Classroom
July 22 - August 9
This course will provide an overview of culturally responsive teaching pedagogy, and will focus on instructional technology resources to support teaching in cross-cultural or multicultural contexts.
Online Course
15 Hours
The Gift of Story: A Book Study
July 22 - August 11
Your heart needs this book study! Master storyteller and book lover, John Schu, will guide us through the study of five affective elements of story - Story as Healer, Story as Inspiration, Story as Clarifier, Story as Compassion, and Story as Connector. Through the journey, you'll learn about great books and explore resources that will help you to create your reading community's story, changing readers, their hearts, and their world. Participants should have access to the book The Gift of Story, by John Schu.
The Gift of Story: A Book Study
July 22 - August 11
Your heart needs this book study! Master storyteller and book lover, John Schu, will guide us through the study of five affective elements of story - Story as Healer, Story as Inspiration, Story as Clarifier, Story as Compassion, and Story as Connector. Through the journey, you'll learn about great books and explore resources that will help you to create your reading community's story, changing readers, their hearts, and their world. Participants should have access to the book The Gift of Story, by John Schu.
Online Course
15 Hours
Fostering a Growth Mindset in the Elementary Classroom from Day One
July 22 - August 19
How can you create a strong culture of growth mindset and acceptance of others from Day 1? With our ever changing classroom dynamics it is important to foster this community from the start. In this course we will work together to share and create activities and strategies that you can use to make a plan for your first 6 weeks of school or for any time you feel your classroom needs a boost. We will be using Flipgrid, Canva, Google Forms, and Google Docs throughout the course. This course is geared for K-6 teachers.
Fostering a Growth Mindset in the Elementary Classroom from Day One
July 22 - August 19
How can you create a strong culture of growth mindset and acceptance of others from Day 1? With our ever changing classroom dynamics it is important to foster this community from the start. In this course we will work together to share and create activities and strategies that you can use to make a plan for your first 6 weeks of school or for any time you feel your classroom needs a boost. We will be using Flipgrid, Canva, Google Forms, and Google Docs throughout the course. This course is geared for K-6 teachers.
Online Course
15 Hours
STEAM Into Literature
July 22 - August 19
Who doesn't love a picture book? Regardless of your age, we're pretty sure everyone does! Our STEAM into Literature class will help you create the perfect learning-based project for your students and you! When you teach kids Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), you set them up to be problem-solvers for life! One of the best ways to encourage students to think critically and build a positive mindset is to have them complete a book-inspired project or activity. Come join us to create your own STEAM activities for you and your students.
STEAM Into Literature
July 22 - August 19
Who doesn't love a picture book? Regardless of your age, we're pretty sure everyone does! Our STEAM into Literature class will help you create the perfect learning-based project for your students and you! When you teach kids Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), you set them up to be problem-solvers for life! One of the best ways to encourage students to think critically and build a positive mindset is to have them complete a book-inspired project or activity. Come join us to create your own STEAM activities for you and your students.
Online Course
15 Hours
Taking Writing Strategies to the Next Level
July 22 - August 19
This course will be a collaborative class working with writing strategies. We will be focusing on using technology to create lessons and materials for teachers to use in their writing lessons. The tools you learn can be used to supplement any writing program that may be currently used in your school. You will leave this course with a toolkit of interactive materials and ideas to use in support of your writing instruction. Participants should have access to a copy of The Writing Strategies Book by Jennifer Serravallo.
Taking Writing Strategies to the Next Level
July 22 - August 19
This course will be a collaborative class working with writing strategies. We will be focusing on using technology to create lessons and materials for teachers to use in their writing lessons. The tools you learn can be used to supplement any writing program that may be currently used in your school. You will leave this course with a toolkit of interactive materials and ideas to use in support of your writing instruction. Participants should have access to a copy of The Writing Strategies Book by Jennifer Serravallo.
Online Course
15 Hours
Ink & Ideas: Sketchnotes for Engagement, Comprehension and Thinking: A Book Study
July 22 - August 23
Sketchnoting helps make thinking visible, visual, and meaningful. All kinds of people sketchnote for all kinds of reasons. By introducing sketchnotes to your classroom, you provide opportunities for students to fully engage with and explore their thinking about what they are reading, listening to, and viewing. It is suggested participants have access to Ink and Ideas- Sketchnotes for Engagement, Comprehension, and Thinking by Tanny McGregor.
Ink & Ideas: Sketchnotes for Engagement, Comprehension and Thinking: A Book Study
July 22 - August 23
Sketchnoting helps make thinking visible, visual, and meaningful. All kinds of people sketchnote for all kinds of reasons. By introducing sketchnotes to your classroom, you provide opportunities for students to fully engage with and explore their thinking about what they are reading, listening to, and viewing. It is suggested participants have access to Ink and Ideas- Sketchnotes for Engagement, Comprehension, and Thinking by Tanny McGregor.
Online Course
15 Hours
Google Sheets for Educators
July 22 - August 26
This 15-hour online course introduces educators to Google Sheets. The focus is on standards-based exercises that can be easily integrated and adapted for educator use across the curriculum. Topics covered may include: making the transition from Excel, using spreadsheets in the classroom and school environment, gradebooks, conditional formatting and filters, graphing data, working with live Web-based data, and using add-ons.
Google Sheets for Educators
July 22 - August 26
This 15-hour online course introduces educators to Google Sheets. The focus is on standards-based exercises that can be easily integrated and adapted for educator use across the curriculum. Topics covered may include: making the transition from Excel, using spreadsheets in the classroom and school environment, gradebooks, conditional formatting and filters, graphing data, working with live Web-based data, and using add-ons.
Online Course
15 Hours
Google Tips & Tricks for New (and NOT so new!) Educators 1
July 29, 8:00am-9:00am
This first in the 2 part series will cover the tips and tricks that will save time and increase efficiency for the new, and not so new, teachers. Session will cover the Chrome Browser, Google Drive, Docs, and Slides. Educators will walk away some quick and easy takeaways to save time in the new school year.
Google Tips & Tricks for New (and NOT so new!) Educators 1
July 29, 8:00am-9:00am
This first in the 2 part series will cover the tips and tricks that will save time and increase efficiency for the new, and not so new, teachers. Session will cover the Chrome Browser, Google Drive, Docs, and Slides. Educators will walk away some quick and easy takeaways to save time in the new school year.
Webinar
1 Hour
Book Study: The Literacy 50 - A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading that Keep You Up at Night (The Science of Reading in Practice)
July 29 - August 26
This book study will provide teachers with answers to many questions about how children learn to read by providing solid, evidence-based answers about phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Through the use of Google Classroom, teachers will interact and respond with others through Padlet, Jamboard, Google Slides, and Canva to share their learning. Participants should have access to the book The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night by Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington.
Book Study: The Literacy 50 - A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading that Keep You Up at Night (The Science of Reading in Practice)
July 29 - August 26
This book study will provide teachers with answers to many questions about how children learn to read by providing solid, evidence-based answers about phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Through the use of Google Classroom, teachers will interact and respond with others through Padlet, Jamboard, Google Slides, and Canva to share their learning. Participants should have access to the book The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night by Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington.
Online Course
15 Hours
Let's Go on a STEM-Venture!
July 30, 9:00am-12:00pm
Interested in STEM, want to know what it could look like in your classroom, library, or building. Learn the ins and out of beginning with STEM and moving forward with STEM in classrooms. Building knowledge on how to make "problems" to solve, materials that are must haves, and those that you can build up to. Join me in a STEM-Venture!
Let's Go on a STEM-Venture!
July 30, 9:00am-12:00pm
Interested in STEM, want to know what it could look like in your classroom, library, or building. Learn the ins and out of beginning with STEM and moving forward with STEM in classrooms. Building knowledge on how to make "problems" to solve, materials that are must haves, and those that you can build up to. Join me in a STEM-Venture!
In-Person Course
3 Hours
Getting Started with AI (for Educators)
July 30 - August 27
This is an introductory course for educators looking to learn more about AI and how to leverage it in an educational setting. The course will cover an introduction to AI: What it is, its benefits, and a discussion of concerns surrounding its usage. You will learn crafting prompts to optimize AI outputs and how educators can use AI tools to reduce workload and streamline teaching (The course will specifically highlight Google's AI Chatbot Gemini, but other free tools will be featured as well.)
Getting Started with AI (for Educators)
July 30 - August 27
This is an introductory course for educators looking to learn more about AI and how to leverage it in an educational setting. The course will cover an introduction to AI: What it is, its benefits, and a discussion of concerns surrounding its usage. You will learn crafting prompts to optimize AI outputs and how educators can use AI tools to reduce workload and streamline teaching (The course will specifically highlight Google's AI Chatbot Gemini, but other free tools will be featured as well.)
Online Course
15 Hours
Whiteboard Wonders: Beyond Jamboard
July 31, 10:00am-12:00pm
As Google Jamboard phases out, join Virginia Bond and Cheska Robinson in our virtual session tailored for educators navigating the transition to alternative digital whiteboard tools. This session is designed for all classroom environments-physical, virtual, and blended learning. Discover a curated selection of platforms that not only match Jamboard's capabilities but also offer unique features for enhancing collaboration and learning flexibility.
Whiteboard Wonders: Beyond Jamboard
July 31, 10:00am-12:00pm
As Google Jamboard phases out, join Virginia Bond and Cheska Robinson in our virtual session tailored for educators navigating the transition to alternative digital whiteboard tools. This session is designed for all classroom environments-physical, virtual, and blended learning. Discover a curated selection of platforms that not only match Jamboard's capabilities but also offer unique features for enhancing collaboration and learning flexibility.
Webinar
2 Hours
Create a Class Website with Google Sites
August 1 - August 29
This course will walk you through building a class website with Google Sites. During this course, you will learn how to create a site with Google Sites, change the appearance of a site, add and format text, links, images, video, and resources from Google Drive, add pages and subpages, set access and permissions for a site and utilize advanced features that add to the functionality of your site.
Create a Class Website with Google Sites
August 1 - August 29
This course will walk you through building a class website with Google Sites. During this course, you will learn how to create a site with Google Sites, change the appearance of a site, add and format text, links, images, video, and resources from Google Drive, add pages and subpages, set access and permissions for a site and utilize advanced features that add to the functionality of your site.
Online Course
15 Hours
Science of Reading Bootcamp
August 1 - August 29
During our time, we will dive deeper into understanding how children learn to read and the importance of using explicit, systematic phonics. We will take a closer look at the five essential components of effective reading instruction and provide you with strategies to implement in your classroom. This Bootcamp will emphasize the importance of the structured literacy model. You will come away with ideas, strategies, and a stronger understanding of the significance of explicit, systematic, and intentional instruction. We will use various technology tools including podcasts, videos, Google Slides, Padlet, and Jamboard.
Science of Reading Bootcamp
August 1 - August 29
During our time, we will dive deeper into understanding how children learn to read and the importance of using explicit, systematic phonics. We will take a closer look at the five essential components of effective reading instruction and provide you with strategies to implement in your classroom. This Bootcamp will emphasize the importance of the structured literacy model. You will come away with ideas, strategies, and a stronger understanding of the significance of explicit, systematic, and intentional instruction. We will use various technology tools including podcasts, videos, Google Slides, Padlet, and Jamboard.
Online Course
15 Hours
Google Tips & Tricks for New (and NOT so new!) Educators 2
August 5, 8:00am-9:00am
The second in the 2 part series will cover the tips and tricks that will save time and increase efficiency for the new, and not so new, teachers. Session will cover the Google Forms for assessment, surveys and data collection, Google Classroom essentials, and Google Sheets. Educators will walk away some quick and easy takeaways to save time in the new school year.
Google Tips & Tricks for New (and NOT so new!) Educators 2
August 5, 8:00am-9:00am
The second in the 2 part series will cover the tips and tricks that will save time and increase efficiency for the new, and not so new, teachers. Session will cover the Google Forms for assessment, surveys and data collection, Google Classroom essentials, and Google Sheets. Educators will walk away some quick and easy takeaways to save time in the new school year.
Webinar
1 Hour
Storytelling with Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Curiosity: A Book Study
August 5 - August 25
Transform your teaching and inspire your students with the dynamic power of digital storytelling. Join us in a book study of Michael Hernandez's Storytelling with Purpose. Discover how to use the power of storytelling to create authentic learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Through classroom-tested practical advice and real-world examples, this book study will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to foster a mindset of curiosity, agency, and purpose in your students, empowering them to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Participants should have access to the book Storytelling with Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity by Michael Hernandez.
Storytelling with Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Curiosity: A Book Study
August 5 - August 25
Transform your teaching and inspire your students with the dynamic power of digital storytelling. Join us in a book study of Michael Hernandez's Storytelling with Purpose. Discover how to use the power of storytelling to create authentic learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Through classroom-tested practical advice and real-world examples, this book study will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to foster a mindset of curiosity, agency, and purpose in your students, empowering them to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Participants should have access to the book Storytelling with Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity by Michael Hernandez.
Online Course
15 Hours
Canva Basics and Beyond
August 5 - August 30
This 15-hour online course will show you all of the basics of Canva including an overview of the interface, how to find teacher resources, locating and customizing templates, creating projects from scratch, and sharing/downloading your finished designs! Next, we will take you to the next level with presentations, audio narration, videos, and Magic Studio. You will then have a chance to put all of the pieces together into your choice of a final project!
Canva Basics and Beyond
August 5 - August 30
This 15-hour online course will show you all of the basics of Canva including an overview of the interface, how to find teacher resources, locating and customizing templates, creating projects from scratch, and sharing/downloading your finished designs! Next, we will take you to the next level with presentations, audio narration, videos, and Magic Studio. You will then have a chance to put all of the pieces together into your choice of a final project!
Online Course
15 Hours
Advanced CBT Strategies and Solutions for Science Teachers
August 8, 9:00am-3;00pm
Dive into an engaging, in-person workshop with Virginia Bond and Cheska Robinson, focusing on the latest in science CBTs. Share your experiences, discuss challenges, and explore specialist-recommended digital tools and resources. Teachers will be given time to practice and create their own assessments, fostering hands-on learning and application of NGSS strategies. This interactive workshop equips educators with practical solutions for enhancing student success in science assessments-all in a friendly and supportive setting.
Advanced CBT Strategies and Solutions for Science Teachers
August 8, 9:00am-3;00pm
Dive into an engaging, in-person workshop with Virginia Bond and Cheska Robinson, focusing on the latest in science CBTs. Share your experiences, discuss challenges, and explore specialist-recommended digital tools and resources. Teachers will be given time to practice and create their own assessments, fostering hands-on learning and application of NGSS strategies. This interactive workshop equips educators with practical solutions for enhancing student success in science assessments-all in a friendly and supportive setting.
In-Person Course
5 Hours
Lightning Learning Series: Mastering EdPuzzle for Diverse Classrooms
August 12, 8:30am-9:30am
Energize your teaching this summer with the "Lightning Learning Series," concise online webinars tailored for educators in all environments, focusing on Special Education and English Language Learners. In 1 hour, our Edpuzzle session will equip you with techniques to make video lessons interactive, covering creation for formative assessments, embedding in learning systems, and giving feedback to enrich diverse classrooms.
Lightning Learning Series: Mastering EdPuzzle for Diverse Classrooms
August 12, 8:30am-9:30am
Energize your teaching this summer with the "Lightning Learning Series," concise online webinars tailored for educators in all environments, focusing on Special Education and English Language Learners. In 1 hour, our Edpuzzle session will equip you with techniques to make video lessons interactive, covering creation for formative assessments, embedding in learning systems, and giving feedback to enrich diverse classrooms.
Webinar
1 Hour
Lightning Learning Series: Mastering Screencastify for Diverse Classrooms
August 13, 8:30am-9:30am
Energize your teaching this summer with the "Lightning Learning Series," concise online webinars tailored for educators in all environments, focusing on Special Education and English Language Learners. In just 30 minutes, you will learn the fundamentals of Screencastify designed for beginners. We'll cover everything from setup to recording, editing, and sharing your videos. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to create professional screencasts with ease.
Lightning Learning Series: Mastering Screencastify for Diverse Classrooms
August 13, 8:30am-9:30am
Energize your teaching this summer with the "Lightning Learning Series," concise online webinars tailored for educators in all environments, focusing on Special Education and English Language Learners. In just 30 minutes, you will learn the fundamentals of Screencastify designed for beginners. We'll cover everything from setup to recording, editing, and sharing your videos. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to create professional screencasts with ease.
Webinar
1 Hour
Lightning Learning Series: Engaging Classrooms with Pear Deck
August 14, 8:30am-9:30am
Dive into the "Lightning Learning Series" with a focused 1 hour webinar on using Pear Deck to boost teacher-student interaction and engagement, especially tailored for diverse learning environments including Special Education and ELL. Learn how to transform your lessons into interactive sessions that offer real-time feedback and personalized instruction, ensuring every student's voice is heard.
Lightning Learning Series: Engaging Classrooms with Pear Deck
August 14, 8:30am-9:30am
Dive into the "Lightning Learning Series" with a focused 1 hour webinar on using Pear Deck to boost teacher-student interaction and engagement, especially tailored for diverse learning environments including Special Education and ELL. Learn how to transform your lessons into interactive sessions that offer real-time feedback and personalized instruction, ensuring every student's voice is heard.
Webinar
1 Hour
Lightning Learning Series: Kami for Diverse Classrooms
August 15, 8:30am-9:30am
Energize your teaching this summer with the "Lightning Learning Series," concise online webinars tailored for educators in all environments, focusing on Special Education and English Language Learners. This 1 hour course on Kami basics introduces you to the fundamental features and functionalities of Kami, a versatile digital annotation and collaboration tool. You'll learn how to navigate the interface, use essential annotation tools, and collaborate effectively with others in real-time. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped to enhance your productivity and streamline your digital workflow with Kami.
Lightning Learning Series: Kami for Diverse Classrooms
August 15, 8:30am-9:30am
Energize your teaching this summer with the "Lightning Learning Series," concise online webinars tailored for educators in all environments, focusing on Special Education and English Language Learners. This 1 hour course on Kami basics introduces you to the fundamental features and functionalities of Kami, a versatile digital annotation and collaboration tool. You'll learn how to navigate the interface, use essential annotation tools, and collaborate effectively with others in real-time. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped to enhance your productivity and streamline your digital workflow with Kami.
Webinar
1 Hour
Lightning Learning Series: Padlet Power Up
August 15, 8:30am-9:30am
Unleash creativity and collaboration with Padlet's new AI features! This 1-hour webinar dives into using Padlet for brainstorming, projects, presentations, and more. Learn engaging activities for all grade levels, explore advanced features like AI-powered content generation, and imagine Padlet creating timelines, summaries, and suggesting book lists - all tailored to your lessons! Register and transform your classroom into a collaborative hub powered by AI!
Lightning Learning Series: Padlet Power Up
August 15, 8:30am-9:30am
Unleash creativity and collaboration with Padlet's new AI features! This 1-hour webinar dives into using Padlet for brainstorming, projects, presentations, and more. Learn engaging activities for all grade levels, explore advanced features like AI-powered content generation, and imagine Padlet creating timelines, summaries, and suggesting book lists - all tailored to your lessons! Register and transform your classroom into a collaborative hub powered by AI!
Webinar
1 Hour
Lightning Learning Series: Transformative Assessment with Formative
August 16, 8:30am-9:30am
Maximize engagement and insight into student learning this summer with our "Lightning Learning Series." In this 1 hour webinar, we'll explore Formative, an intuitive tool that's transforming assessment strategies for educators in diverse classrooms. Learn to create live assessments with Formative, which tracks student progress in real-time and provides instant feedback and tailored instruction.
Lightning Learning Series: Transformative Assessment with Formative
August 16, 8:30am-9:30am
Maximize engagement and insight into student learning this summer with our "Lightning Learning Series." In this 1 hour webinar, we'll explore Formative, an intuitive tool that's transforming assessment strategies for educators in diverse classrooms. Learn to create live assessments with Formative, which tracks student progress in real-time and provides instant feedback and tailored instruction.
Webinar
1 Hour
AI Lounge - August
August 15, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Calling all instructional staff and everyone interested in learning more about how AI can benefit you and your students. Join us in the AI Lounge where we'll demonstrate a variety of AI tools, provide tinker time so you can evaluate their applicability to your practice, and learn from other participants as we share creative ways to harness the power of these tools. The AI Lounge is a special virtual meeting space where powerful tools, amazing educators, and special guests come together.
AI Lounge - August
August 15, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Calling all instructional staff and everyone interested in learning more about how AI can benefit you and your students. Join us in the AI Lounge where we'll demonstrate a variety of AI tools, provide tinker time so you can evaluate their applicability to your practice, and learn from other participants as we share creative ways to harness the power of these tools. The AI Lounge is a special virtual meeting space where powerful tools, amazing educators, and special guests come together.
Webinar
1 Hour
Google Classroom Cleanup
August 19, 8:00am-9:00am
In this session, we will focus on Google Classroom and preparing for the new school year. The topics will include the four tabs of Classroom: archiving, new year setup, re-using posts, naming conventions, stream vs classwork, semestering, inviting, and more!
Google Classroom Cleanup
August 19, 8:00am-9:00am
In this session, we will focus on Google Classroom and preparing for the new school year. The topics will include the four tabs of Classroom: archiving, new year setup, re-using posts, naming conventions, stream vs classwork, semestering, inviting, and more!
Webinar
1 Hour
Canva Back-to-School Make and Take!
August 20, 9:00am-12:00pm
You can do so many things with Canva! Make worksheets, posters, presentations, classroom decorations, newsletters, activities, flashcards, desk name tags and so so much more! This in-person class will give you the opportunity to work independently but with help when you need it! Jump into the new school year with style using Canva!
Canva Back-to-School Make and Take!
August 20, 9:00am-12:00pm
You can do so many things with Canva! Make worksheets, posters, presentations, classroom decorations, newsletters, activities, flashcards, desk name tags and so so much more! This in-person class will give you the opportunity to work independently but with help when you need it! Jump into the new school year with style using Canva!
In-Person Course
3 Hours
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