Tech Talks III was a professional learning opportunity offered to DoDEA Europe educators during SY 21-22 (including ET's, ISS's, and Administrators).
The recorded professional learning sessions are linked below. Most session recordings are between 30-40 minutes in length (with some question/answer time).
Tech Talks 4 is beginning on Thursday, February 16 from 3:15-3:45 CET. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this interest form.
Tech Talks III was a professional learning opportunity offered to DoDEA Europe educators during SY 21-22 (including ET's, ISS's, and Administrators).
The recorded professional learning sessions are linked below. Most session recordings are between 30-40 minutes in length (with some question/answer time).
Tech Talks 4 is beginning on Thursday, February 16 from 3:15-3:45 CET. If you are interested in participating, please fill out this interest form.
Here are links to the previous Tech Talk courses & support resources:
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.
Here are links to the previous Tech Talk courses & support resources:
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 Talk III Sessions
Tech Talk III Sessions
Tuesday
11 Jan
15:30 CET
Tuesday
11 Jan
15:30 CET
Tech Talks 3 Introduction & Jamboard
Tech Talks 3 Introduction & Jamboard
Overiew of Tech Talks III & requirements for course credit. We will also share ideas for using Jamboard. If you have good Jams you have utilized, bring them to share.
Overiew of Tech Talks III & requirements for course credit. We will also share ideas for using Jamboard. If you have good Jams you have utilized, bring them to share.
Thursday
13 Jan
15:30 CET
Thursday
13 Jan
15:30 CET
Kahoot!
Kahoot!
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that makes it easy to create, share and play learning games or trivia quizzes in minutes.
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that makes it easy to create, share and play learning games or trivia quizzes in minutes.
Tuesday
18 Jan
15:30 CET
Tuesday
18 Jan
15:30 CET
Pear Deck I
Pear Deck I
Introduction to Pear Deck and how it can be utilized in either instructor-paced or student-paced mode to increase student engagement & participation.
Introduction to Pear Deck and how it can be utilized in either instructor-paced or student-paced mode to increase student engagement & participation.
Thursday
20 Jan
15:30 CET
Thursday
20 Jan
15:30 CET
Pear Deck II
Teacher Tools & Formative Assessment
Pear Deck II
Teacher Tools & Formative Assessment
Learn how the teacher tools in Pear Deck allow the educator to view & interact with students working in real-time. We will also look at how Pear deck can be utilized to simplify gathering formative assessment data.
Learn how the teacher tools in Pear Deck allow the educator to view & interact with students working in real-time. We will also look at how Pear deck can be utilized to simplify gathering formative assessment data.
Tuesday
25 Jan
15:30 CET
Tuesday
25 Jan
15:30 CET
Seesaw for Assessment (K-5) Elementary ONLY
Seesaw for Assessment (K-5) Elementary ONLY
Look at how to use formative and summative DoDEA math assessments within Seesaw.
Look at how to use formative and summative DoDEA math assessments within Seesaw.
Thursday
27 Jan
15:30 CET
Thursday
27 Jan
15:30 CET
Formative
Formative
Formative is a web and app based interactive student response and assessment tool. The focus of this session will be on the question types (Video, whiteboard, show your work, etc.)
Formative is a web and app based interactive student response and assessment tool. The focus of this session will be on the question types (Video, whiteboard, show your work, etc.)
Tuesday
1 Feb
15:30 CET
Tuesday
1 Feb
15:30 CET
OneDrive
OneDrive
We will look at how OneDrive is similar & different to the long utilized H:Drive. We will explore the different sharing permissions and learn how to manage permissions once files have been shared.
We will look at how OneDrive is similar & different to the long utilized H:Drive. We will explore the different sharing permissions and learn how to manage permissions once files have been shared.
Thursday
3 Feb
15:30 CET
Thursday
3 Feb
15:30 CET
Flipgrid I
Flipgrid I
How to get started with Flipgrid to facilitate video discussions & interactions.
How to get started with Flipgrid to facilitate video discussions & interactions.
Tuesday
8 Feb
15:30 CET
Tuesday
8 Feb
15:30 CET
Adobe Spark Video (Adobe Cloud Express)
Adobe Spark Video (Adobe Cloud Express)
How to get students creating brief, beautiful voiceover videos to share their learning
How to get students creating brief, beautiful voiceover videos to share their learning
Thursday
10 Feb
15:30 CET
Thursday
10 Feb
15:30 CET
Seesaw Introduction
(Elementary Only K-5)
Seesaw Introduction
(Elementary Only K-5)
Learn how to create an activity step-by-step during this presentation. Find out how to assign and provide feedback to an activity. Ask and get your questions about Seesaw answered.
Learn how to create an activity step-by-step during this presentation. Find out how to assign and provide feedback to an activity. Ask and get your questions about Seesaw answered.
Tuesday
15 Feb
15:30 CET
Tuesday
15 Feb
15:30 CET
Google Forms I
Google Forms I
How to use Google Forms for formative & summative assessments.
How to use Google Forms for formative & summative assessments.
Thursday
17 Feb
15:30 CET
Thursday
17 Feb
15:30 CET
Google Forms II
Dive Deeper
Google Forms II
Dive Deeper
Dive deeper into Google Forms and create formative and summative assessment with branching questions.
Dive deeper into Google Forms and create formative and summative assessment with branching questions.
Tuesday
22 Feb
15:30 CET
Tuesday
22 Feb
15:30 CET
Lumio 1
Lumio 1
How to incorporate questioning & reflection tools in Lumio and how to import existing presentations & add Lumio interactive elements.
How to incorporate questioning & reflection tools in Lumio and how to import existing presentations & add Lumio interactive elements.
Thursday
3 March
15:30 CET
Thursday
3 March
15:30 CET
Escape Rooms with Google Forms & Slides
Escape Rooms with Google Forms & Slides
Escape Room (Google Form) template will be provided. The Tech Talks III Google Classroom has the slide presentation, templates and additional support resources.
Escape Room (Google Form) template will be provided. The Tech Talks III Google Classroom has the slide presentation, templates and additional support resources.
Tuesday
8 March
15:30 CET
Tuesday
8 March
15:30 CET
Student News Using Flipgrid/Classlink
Student News Using Flipgrid/Classlink
Learn how students can create news & other similar presentations using FlipGrid/Classlink.
Learn how students can create news & other similar presentations using FlipGrid/Classlink.
Thursday
10 March
15:30 CET
Thursday
10 March
15:30 CET
Discovery Education I
Discovery Education I
Focus on Social Studies and Social-Emotional Learning Resources with Discovery Education.
Focus on Social Studies and Social-Emotional Learning Resources with Discovery Education.
Learn How to:
Learn How to:
-Create quizzes along the timeline of a video
-Create quizzes along the timeline of a video
-Assign pre-existing Quizzes.
-Assign pre-existing Quizzes.
Thursday
17 March
15:30 CET
Thursday
17 March
15:30 CET
Discovery Education II
Discovery Education II
Spotlight on Strategies: Integrate Social Studies & Science with ELA skills
Spotlight on Strategies: Integrate Social Studies & Science with ELA skills
Thursday
22 March
15:30 CET
Thursday
22 March
15:30 CET
Using Technology to Facilitate Small Group Instruction
Using Technology to Facilitate Small Group Instruction
How to use technology/instructional tools in small-group arrangements to maximize engagement and student learning.
How to use technology/instructional tools in small-group arrangements to maximize engagement and student learning.
Tuesday
5 April
15:30 CET
Tuesday
5 April
15:30 CET
Snagit
Snagit
Snagit is a tool that educators can use to support teaching and learning. Snagit lets you take screenshots, edit your images, and record screen recordings. It's perfect for giving feedback, creating clear instructional guides, and showing students how to complete assignments.
Snagit is a tool that educators can use to support teaching and learning. Snagit lets you take screenshots, edit your images, and record screen recordings. It's perfect for giving feedback, creating clear instructional guides, and showing students how to complete assignments.
Thursday
7 April
15:30 CET
Thursday
7 April
15:30 CET
Digital Portfolios
Digital Portfolios
Creating Digital Portfolios- Creative Cloud Express / Google Sites
Creating Digital Portfolios- Creative Cloud Express / Google Sites
Tuesday
12 April
15:30 CET
Tuesday
12 April
15:30 CET
Digital Portfolios II
Digital Portfolios II
Digital Portfolio URL Collection & Display System. This system enables the collection & tracking of student work that may be stored between multiple classes & teachers over the school year.
Digital Portfolio URL Collection & Display System. This system enables the collection & tracking of student work that may be stored between multiple classes & teachers over the school year.
Thursday
14 April
15:30 CET
Thursday
14 April
15:30 CET
Hidden Treasures:
Built-in Chrome and Microsoft Accessibility Features
Hidden Treasures:
Built-in Chrome and Microsoft Accessibility Features
Learn about common accessibility features within Microsoft and Google useful for anyone with vision, hearing, physical or learning needs.
Tuesday
19 April
15:30 CET
Tuesday
19 April
15:30 CET
Google Slides as your Agenda / Activity Hub (Elementary K-2 Focus)
Google Slides as your Agenda / Activity Hub (Elementary K-2 Focus)
This practice stems from remote learning- bitmoji classrooms. Using Google Slides as your daily agenda/activity hub is something you can use each day, all day long. It keeps me focused and makes life a little easier- and what teacher doesn’t love that!?!
This practice stems from remote learning- bitmoji classrooms. Using Google Slides as your daily agenda/activity hub is something you can use each day, all day long. It keeps me focused and makes life a little easier- and what teacher doesn’t love that!?!
Thursday
21 April
15:30 CET
Thursday
21 April
15:30 CET
Wixie
(only for elementary school)
Wixie
(only for elementary school)
Simplify your life with one tool for students to share their ideas, imagination, and understanding through their writing, art, voice, and video.
Simplify your life with one tool for students to share their ideas, imagination, and understanding through their writing, art, voice, and video.
Tuesday
26 April
15:30 CET
Tuesday
26 April
15:30 CET
Power Automate for Student Referral System
Power Automate for Student Referral System
A demonstration of how to streamline the Student Support Referral process with the use of MS Forms, Power Automate, notifications and TEAMs.
A demonstration of how to streamline the Student Support Referral process with the use of MS Forms, Power Automate, notifications and TEAMs.
Thursday
28 April
15:30 CET
Thursday
28 April
15:30 CET
Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks
This will be a fun sesson for you to discover the tips & tricks that ET's use & recommend the most. These are quick shortcuts and practices that educators and students can use to make their interaction with computers just a little bit easier (and quicker).
This will be a fun sesson for you to discover the tips & tricks that ET's use & recommend the most. These are quick shortcuts and practices that educators and students can use to make their interaction with computers just a little bit easier (and quicker).