2022 Professional Development Series
Even though we couldn't be in person, we were excited to offer several sessions during February 2022 for distance learning teachers. We had this webinar-style format to give teachers the ability to still learn and grow in the distance learning field without having to manage being out of the classroom. You could choose to attend one or all of them.
Details & Registration
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Cost: Free for member network distance learning teachers or $25 (all sessions) for non-member districts
Time: Each session will be held 4-5pm CT
Registration: CLOSED
Recording: Each session will be recorded and available to view after the presentation for a limited time for anyone that is registered.
Session Line-Up
February 9
Session Title: Creative Assessments with Screencastify
Description: Creative Assessments with Screencastify will show teachers everything they need to know to start or keep using video as a tool for assessment in their classroom. Educators will learn to build video assessments, use video as evidence of learning, and provide feedback through video as well
Presenter: Luke Shearin & Olivia Nelson, Screencastify
February 16
Session Title: Connecting Through the Camera
Description: In this session, I will go over ideas and activities to help distance learning instructors engage students while teaching virtually.
Presenter: Tara Harper, Science Instructor, USD 477
February 23
Session Title: Designing Independent Study Courses for the Brave or Foolish
Description: Don’t you just LOVE independent study? Well, I DON’T. This is how and why I offer them anyway.
Presenter: Jennifer Ort, Spanish Instructor, USD 227
March 2 (Rescheduled from Feb. 2 due to weather)
Session Title: Hands-On Anatomy Virtual Workshop - Using the Anatomy in Clay Learning System
Description: Looking for a way to engage students in hands-on learning in remote, distance-learning situations? If so, then this presentation is for YOU! This virtual presentation offers teachers a visual and kinesthetic method to improve learning of human anatomy using TORZIKENTM & Maniken® models and clay. Workshop participants will be introduced to a hands-on approach to teaching where these models and a document camera can really help bring learning to life!
Presenter: Dan Whistler, Educator-in-Residence, Trane Technologies