Tech Talks 7 - Tranformational Teaching with Technology is a voluntary professional learning opportunity offered to DoDEA Europe educators, ISSs, and administrators. Live Virtual Tech Talk sessions will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:15 p.m. CET, beginning on September 9th, 2025 and ending on Jan 12th, 2026.

If you are interested in attending Tech Talks, please complete this Tech Talks 7 Interest Form so that you can be added to the email distribution list.

College credit is available for Tech Talks 7. You can join the Tech Talks 7 Google Classroom in order to access the syllabus and link for registration. Even if you are not taking Tech Talks for credit, you can access the Google Classroom and ask questions and/or provide feedback on any Tech Talk by going to the "Classwork Section" and filling out any of the "Session Assignments."
Here is the link to join/access the Tech Talks 7 Google Classroom.

The meeting links and recorded sessions for Tech Talks 7, including links for the associated resources, will be listed below (scroll down this page). There will be occasional changes to the Tech Talks offerings, so please check this page before you attend a session.

Links to Previous Tech Talks

You can also access the recordings for previous Tech Talks using the links below.
Here are links to the previous Tech Talk courses:
Link to Tech Talks 6 (SY2024-2025) Recorded Sessions
Link to Tech Talks 5 (SY 2023-2024) Recorded Sessions
Link to Tech Talks 4 (SY 2022-23) Recorded Sessions
Link to Tech Talks III (SY 2021-22) Recorded Sessions
Link to Tech Talks II (SY 2020-21) Recorded Sessions
Link to Tech Talks I (Spring 2020) Recorded Sessions
Link to the Software & Cloud-Based Resources Web Page -- there are additional resources for most of the technology tools presented in Tech Talks on this website.

Tech Talks 7 Sessions

Date

Topic

Description

Meeting / Recorded Session Link

Tuesday, 9 Sept

What Digital Tools are Available? Where can I find support?

Explore the full range of digital tools available to DoDEA educators, including how to verify tool approval and locate self-help resources for effective implementation. This session will guide participants in finding, accessing, and confidently using instructional technologies to enhance teaching and learning. Here is a summary of the presentation that includes links to the resources.

Link to Recording

Thursday, 11 Sept

Classlink & Backpack

Discover how Classlink and its Backpack feature can streamline access to digital resources, personalize student learning, and support instructional goals. This session will provide practical strategies for integrating Classlink into daily teaching workflows to boost engagement and efficiency. Here is a summary of the presentation with links to the resources shared.

Link to Recording

Tuesday, 16 Sept

Google Classroom & AI: Smarter Planning, Deeper Engagement

Learn how the latest AI-powered features in Google Classroom can streamline lesson planning, generate rubrics and practice sets, and provide actionable analytics to monitor student engagement. This session also highlights interactive tools like embedded YouTube questions and other strategies to enhance student learning in a digital environment. Here are the notes for the session with time references for the video.

Link to Recording

Thursday, 18 Sept

Digital Classroom Management Strategies

In today’s tech-rich classrooms, managing student engagement with digital tools is essential. This session explores practical techniques for maintaining focus and accountability. Educators will leave with actionable strategies to monitor student activity, foster autonomy, and create structured digital learning experiences. Here are the notes for the session with time references for the video.

Link to Recording

Tuesday, 23 Sept

Partnering with AI: Tools to Support Planning and Creativity

Discover how DoDEA-approved AI tools like Notebook LM, Gemini and Co-pilot can serve as collaborative partners in lesson planning, activity creation, and personalized learning. This session emphasizes how educators can use AI to spark creativity, save time, and enhance student success, while keeping the teacher at the center of the process. Here is a link to the expanded notes for the session (including video time references).

Link to Recording

Thursday, 25 Sept

Ignite Learning with Discovery Education: Tools to Empower Teaching and Engage Students

Explore the latest features in Discovery Education that transform classroom instruction and spark student curiosity. This session highlights powerful DE tools including: Formative Assessments, Background Builders, Immersive Reader for differentiation, current events resources, and interactive video questions, all designed to support dynamic, and inquiry-driven learning. Here is a link to the expanded notes for the session (including video time references).

Link to Recording

Tuesday, 30 Sept

Empowering Student Voice Through Digital Portfolios using Google Slides

In this session, educators will explore how to guide students in creating digital portfolios using Google Slides to showcase mastery of standards or success criteria. Participants will learn how to support students in selecting meaningful evidence of their learning, reflecting on their progress, and taking ownership of their academic growth through curated digital artifacts. Here is a link to the expanded notes for the session (including video time references).

Link to Recording

Thursday, 2 Oct

An Introduction to Google Sites via Student Digital Portfolios

This professional learning session introduces educators to using Google Sites as a platform for student-created digital portfolios. Participants will learn how to support students in curating evidence of learning aligned to standards or success criteria, enabling them to demonstrate mastery through personalized, reflective, and visually engaging websites. Here is a link to the expanded notes for the session (including video time references).

Link to Recording

Tuesday, 7 Oct

Paperless Classroom - LMSs & Chromebook Apps OVERVIEW of features that are transferable

Tired of carrying stacks of papers home? Join us to learn how to create a seamless paperless workflow using your school's Learning Management System (LMS) and student Chromebooks. In this session, we will demystify the process by focusing on the universal features shared across popular platforms like Google Classroom, Schoology, and Seesaw. Here is a link to the expanded notes for the session (including video time references).

Link to Recording

Thursday, 9 Oct

Parent Communication using Seesaw, Google Classroom, Classroom Google Site

Learn to build a strong home-school partnership using digital tools you already have. This session provides practical strategies for using platforms like Seesaw, Google Classroom, and classroom websites to effectively share class news, updates, and student learning highlights. We will focus on best practices for streamlining your communication to keep parents and sponsors informed, engaged, and empowered to support their students.

Links to Previous Tech Talks

Tech Talks 7 Sessions

What Digital Tools are Available? Where can I find support?

Classlink & Backpack

Google Classroom & AI: Smarter Planning, Deeper Engagement

Digital Classroom Management Strategies

Partnering with AI: Tools to Support Planning and Creativity

Ignite Learning with Discovery Education: Tools to Empower Teaching and Engage Students

Empowering Student Voice Through Digital Portfolios using Google Slides

An Introduction to Google Sites via Student Digital Portfolios

Paperless Classroom - LMSs & Chromebook Apps OVERVIEW of features that are transferable

Parent Communication using Seesaw, Google Classroom, Classroom Google Site

Lumio and IFPs

What is 508 Compliance and why it matters to you?