Teacher Training Opportunities
Here are some professional learning opportunities that are free or really cheap.
Vendor support from New Haven Adopted Apps, Programs, Curriculum
Wonders Back-To-School Training Site and Wonders New Haven Resources Google Folder and the Brainshark Video training for K-6
WeVideo Conference and Here is the WeVideo Remote Learning site and their latest GuideBook
Seesaw Conference: https://community.seesaw.me/bundles/seesaw-connect-2020
Collections Events and Webinars English Language Arts 6-8
Canvas LMS: Welcome to Canvas training video and Course Basics Training video
From Common Sense Media
Distance Learning with Common Sense Media has nice selection of YouTube videos to choose from.
Teachers Essential guide to Zoom has some interesting information and support for the use of Zoom
Essential Digital Citizenship Lessons includes the lessons you should start with at the beginning of the year with links to lessons for the rest of the year.
Starting in August, Wide Open School, powered by Common Sense, will have all-new resources available in one place. August 3:
Multimedia resource library for lesson planning, curated by educators and Common Sense editors.
Family engagement tools, from sample distance learning schedules to tips for keeping kids motivated and learning at home.
Professional development for setting up your virtual classroom, building skills and confidence with new tools, and creating a positive, equitable classroom culture.
Video Training and Workshops
Google Education on Air Free and
Google Anywhere School: https://educationonair.withgoogle.com/events/anywhereschool2020
Hive Summit Speakers — HIVESUMMIT.Org https://www.hivesummit.org/2020-speakers-2
EdTech Team Distance Learning Series Free
EdTech Team Courses On-Demand $99 (one fee that includes many courses)
Flipgrid Community Panel Discussion on Race, Equity and Justice
Getting Started with Flipgrid (Saturday Party / Training Session)
Register - Adobe Education Summit 2020 https://view.streamgo.live/Adobe-Education-Summit-2020/register
Khan for Educators: A Free Course for Educators (they ask for a donation---but it's free)
Safely Returning to IN-Person Instruction Webinar from NEA
Bridges: https://bridges.mathlearningcenter.org/implementation/pd-library
Articles and Mega-Training Websites
Ditch that Textbook Free
Teacher Post https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/distance-learning-tips-from-one-teacher-to-another
NWEA has a resource page with FAQs, a proctor guide, how-to videos, and resources to share with teachers and families.
Bridges:
https://bridges.mathlearningcenter.org/implementation/pd-library