Training and Presentation Notes

This list is organized by Topic or Event. Each link leads to specific training documents.

Google Drive for Secretaries

Google Drive for Secretaries

This is part 1, just the basics for understanding what a Drive is and what all this "I shared it with you..." means.

Google Sheets is next!

Feedback? Here is a form. I'd love to hear your thoughts.



Flipgrid Pre-Session Welcome

(You can still answer this question even if you didn't come to the session!)

Click on the Big, Green, Plus on the right, to respond to the following questions:

1. What was the best professional development you have ever attended - (or facilitated).

2. What made it so great?


Digital Leaders, Region 12

#SWE17 Reflection for Digital Leaders


Digital Leaders Meeting

November 14, 2017

12:00 noon - 3:30 pm


#SWE17 Reflection for Digital Leaders

Excellence in Education Conference, August 2017

Karen’s Sessions - 2017

We are Makers (with Melissa Clark and Michelle Martinez) https://goo.gl/v1iGrQ

August 22, 2017 at 9:15 AM to August 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM - #116

MakerSpaces are the new up and coming way to integrate learning with a hands-on experience. We will discuss the benefits of MakerSpaces in classrooms and campus. We will show how to use them in lessons and how to manage them. We will talk about avenues for funding and getting started. (Bring Your Own Chromebooks)

Perfectly Pertinent Portfolios https://goo.gl/YjkB8K

August 22, 2017 at 12:15 PM to August 22, 2017 at 1:00 PM

In this session, participants will see how students can use Google Drive to perfectly showcase their particular Portfolio. Guide student decision-making to select product samples that reflect careful consideration and quality work. Students truly can evaluate and showcase their own work. Please bring your Chromebook to this session.

Amazing Must- Have iPad Apps and Other tips and Tricks

(with Mayra Velez)

August 22, 2017 at 12:15 PM to August 22, 2017 at 1:00 PM

Amazing Must-Have iPad Apps for Centers – Are you new to the iPad App World? This is the workshop for you. Learn about the best apps for centers in the classroom and other must have iPad Tips and Ticks for educators. Don't forget to bring your iPad or other IOS device.

Quick Tips for Creating Quality Video https://goo.gl/b8jZSp

August 22, 2017 at 1:15 PM to August 22, 2017 at 2:00

In this session, learn how your students can create a 1 minute video evaluating and sharing poetry annotations. Students love video, so connect their interest with higher-order thinking as they evaluate poetry. WeVideo is a tool purchased by Temple ISD; it plays nice with Google Drive and is fun to use! Teachers of primary grades may also attend, but adapt the skill level to group work or whole class activity. Please bring your Chromebook to this session.

Quick Tips for Creating Quality Video https://goo.gl/b8jZSp

August 22, 2017 at 2:15 PM to August 22, 2017 at 3:00 PM

In this session, learn how your students can create a 1 minute video evaluating and sharing poetry annotations. Students love video, so connect their interest with higher-order thinking as they evaluate poetry. WeVideo is a tool purchased by Temple ISD; it plays nice with Google Drive and is fun to use! Teachers of primary grades may also attend, but adapt the skill level to group work or whole class activity. Please bring your Chromebook to this session.

Hangout with Us! (with Paula Roberts and Samuel Padilla)

Presentation: https://goo.gl/Jh9yy4

August 22, 2017 at 3:15 PM to August 22, 2017 at 4:00 PM