August 2017 In-Service

Teachers working together across several networks participated in this in-service to learn new strategies and tools for the distance learning classroom. Facilitators also participated in the in-service to meet the teachers and add insight to classroom management and student interaction.

August 2017 Agenda Items

(Afternoon sessions) Greenbush, I-CAN, Smoky Hill, and TEEN networks connected via Zoom

Classroom Scenario Activity
- The sites participated in an IDL class mock up scenario. They worked through common problems such as technical issues, homework not getting to sites in a timely manner. Each issue was discussed how to handle it and how to have a plan in case of issues.
Session: Exploring Google Classroom & Apps
- Spanish Instructor Karen Wilson showed how she uses Google Classroom with her IDL classes.
Session: Giving Every Student a Voice with Today’s Technology
- Mark Dodge from Greenbush presented several ways to engage students in the IDL class scenario.
Zoom Updates
- Zoom has introduced several new features. Virtual background with a green screen. Polling when teaching from the Zoom platform. Screen sharing from multiple devices. Group messaging and breakout rooms.