Webinar Recordings

Discover what Canvas is and how it fits into PGCPS in the upcoming school year. In this overview session, you will learn what it looks like from a student’s perspective. While this session will not walk you through the “how to” of using Canvas, it will prepare you to login to Canvas and decide if you plan to use Google Classroom or Canvas as your digital platform this year.

Now that you have a Canvas course created, learn how to edit the homepage to create a welcoming experience. Create a structure and organization with modules and share your content using pages.

Give your learners an opportunity to demonstrate their learning through assignments and discussions through Canvas. Discover how to differentiate assignments and how multiple submission types provide students with choice.  Learn how to use speedgrader to evaluate student work.

Learners should have a sandbox and already be familiar with creating pages and modules.

Learn how to integrate and use Google Tools with Canvas Pages and Assignments.

Extend your learning of Canvas by learning to create and grade a quiz with basic features. Participants will learn to use the features of Canvas to create and assign quizzes that are automatically graded, use question banks, and assignment groups.

Learn how to create, edit and make video interactive in Canvas Studio. 

Woody Roper, Instructure Trainer, shares how to get started with Canvas. Topics include Global Navigation, Creating Content with the Rich Text Editor (RCE), and Leveraging Modules.

Did you get a new SMART MX panel in your classroom? If so, join the session for tips on how to connect to the panel with your laptop and wirelessly, sign in to IQ to use the whiteboard with your pens and/or fingers, access Files, and use the Browser.

Learn the basics of creating and sharing interactive learning opportunities with students using Lumio by SMART. During this session, participants will walk through how to access, create and organize Lumio lessons using Google Drive.

This tutorial will demonstrate how to enter leave through the PGCPS Oracle Self-Service system.

Learn how to use PGCPS Zoom to host meetings.

This is a recording of the September 9 T3 Playground Zoom Part I training.

This is a recording of the September 16 T3 Playground Zoom Part II training.

Learn how to use Google Drive for storage and organization of files and how to create and use Google Docs with students.

In this beginner session, you will learn multiple ways to move your existing files (Word, PDFs, etc.) to Drive for file storage. You will also discover how to take your Microsoft Office files and turn them into Google Docs format for easier collaboration and organization. Additionally, walk away knowing how to access, organize, find, and share your files.

Learn how to use Google Slides with your students and share to Google Classroom. Additionally, you will learn best practices and get access to ready-made templates.

This beginner session will guide you step by step to create animated Google Slides presentations for teacher or student storytelling experiences or explaining steps.

Learn to create and design interactive activities with Google Drawings. Learn to create drag and drop activities, design lesson templates, and more. Use the shortcuts to jump to specific activities that were shared during the breakout rooms: 26:32 - Breakout Room 1: Creating a Drag and Drop Activities 46:00 - Breakout Room 2: Open Studio Lesson Design

Explore a variety of G Suite activities that give your students an opportunity to interact with content in order to show their understanding. Experience using Sheets to create pictures using conditional formatting, Forms to create a game-based learning experience, Drawings to reimagine the use of social media, Slides to create animation, and Jamboard to collaborate and brainstorm ideas.

In this class, learn how to get the most out of Google Sheets. Strategies for organizing data, collaborating, and using Sheets in the classroom will explored

Learn more advanced features of Google Sheets, including manipulating data using Pivot tables and add-ons. Participants should have a basic understanding of Google Drive and Sheets.

Have you wondered how students in grades PreK-2 can use G Suite tools in the classroom? In this session you will explore activities designed for primary learners and learn how to create an interactive activity in Google Slides for your students to complete. 

This session has 3 parts: the main presentation and two breakout rooms.  All are included in the playlist.

G Suite 4 Primary Learners Part I Presentation

Have you wondered how students in grades PreK-2 can use G Suite tools in the classroom? In this session you will explore activities designed for primary learners and learn how to create an interactive activity in Google Slides for your students to complete. 

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After brief updates on the OS and apps, learn how to use a variety of drag & drop activities in Google Slides as well as collaborative activities in Jamboard on iPads.

Learn to maximize your YouTube channel by curating your videos and creating playlists. Additionally, find out tips such as how to play videos without suggested videos appearing

Learn to curate your videos and to create playlists. Additionally, find out tips such as how to play videos without suggest videos appearing.

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Learn about the Seesaw platform, how it works, and engage in the student experience. You will also learn how to find ready-made activities in the activity library and how to modify them to fit your needs.

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In this session. you will learn about the Seesaw platform, how it works, engage in the student experience, and learn how to create a Seesaw activity from scratch. We recommend this session to anyone who already has an account and experience using Seesaw.tt

Digital Citizenship is now more important than ever.  Learn how to help students use technology responsibly, productively, and positively within distance learning and beyond. Find out about family resources that can be shared with parents and guardians to help children navigate technology safely and responsibly.

Have you ever been curious about how to create documents similar to rolling agendas? Learn how to enhance your Google Doc with features such as table of contents, headers/footers, tables, and voice typing.  Join us to begin your journey to being an advanced user of Google Docs.

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This video shows PGCPS users how to access and use Adobe SPARK Page. A powerful design tool, SPARK Page can be used in any content area. Easy to use for students and staff alike, this session focuses on how to use SPARK Page for analysis and/or storytelling.

This recording shows PGPCS users how to access and use Adobe Spark Post. 

Learn how to create engaging, interactive, teacher-led lessons through Google Drive and SMART Learning Suite Online. Leverage existing content within your Google Drive and add activities such as Shout It Out!, Collaborative Workspace, Response, game-based activities, and more! Each workshop will begin with a Student Experience and follow with a Teacher Experience.

T3 shows PGCPS users how to create beautiful, dynamic videos using Adobe SPARK Video.

Learn about the ready made activities found in SMART Online. See how to use these tools to activate prior knowledge, as well as to create  manipulatives, graphic organizers and questioning /reflective activities. 

Discover Book Creator's simple, yet powerful, features and ways students can create and collaborate on interactive books.

Learn quick and easy web 2.0 tools (instructional tools) you can start using now.

Visuals have a large impact on learning and play a big role in everyday living. Bitmojis can be a good hook with your students and can add a personal touch to your lesson. Presentation and feedback. Learn how to create your own Bitmojis and explore ways to use them. If you're already using Bitmojis in your teaching, share it with us here and we might highlight your example in our session. 

To fully engage with this session, you will need the Bitmoji app on your smartphone or tablet (iOS or Google Play)

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Participants will learn about strategies and examples for cultivating a positive culture by building relationships with students virtually.

Hear an overview of the components needed for a rigorous, robust learning environment for students including, building relationships with students virtually, establishing routines and procedures and strategies to engage students.

Learn to establish consistent practices and procedures during virtual learning. Topics include setting routines in Google Classroom as well as establishing consistent practices in Zoom. Learn strategies to manage chat, provide small vs. large group instruction, managing transitions and workflow, and monitoring student work.

When students are engaged in real-time interactions with teachers through video conferences, what strategies can be employed to ensure students remain engaged? Learn strategies for using PGCPS resources to assist in synchronous learning.

You may have heard the saying, "you can't fill from an empty cup."  In this session, you will learn about various tools, apps, and strategies to self-manage during remote learning. Topics include Gmail and calendar tools, an overview of third-party apps for self-care, and time management strategies.