LFSD Tech Professional Development

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Forms

Are you looking to effectively and efficiently collect student data? Look no further. Google Forms is a one-stop-shop for activating prior knowledge, creating flipped classroom opportunities, facilitating writer's conferences, collecting formative assessment data, incorporating metacognitive strategies, providing meaningful and instant feedback, and so much more! This PD will introduce how to create a Google Form, types of questions available, how-to embed videos, images, and student feedback opportunities, and demonstrate the power of response data collected through forms.

Slides

Kasey Bell calls Google Slides, "The Swiss Army Knife of the G Suite," because of it's incredible versatility! This PD will introduce you to the value of Google Slides and its power when integrated into your classroom. Learn the benefits of using Google Slides with students for collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. This PD also includes the basics of how and why you should know about version history, how to insert images, hyperlinks, videos, and helpful hints when sharing your slide decks.

Once you have the basics down of how to create and share a slide deck, the next step is to begin learning how to make your presentations even more engaging. Learn how to customize your slides, create choice boards, embed diagrams, images, and videos, use Google Keep with Slides, add closed captioning to your presentation and collaborative opportunities for students.

HyperDocs

HyperDocs are student-centered tools that create clear learning targets for students to independently and actively engage in content. Learn how to leverage student creativity by creating customizable and versatile learning opportunities that allow for differentiation and offer valuable checks for understanding throughout the learning process. - Click here to view the HyperDoc Resource used during the PD session

Schoology and Google Integration

This Google Assignment App and Google Drive App available in Schoology are game-changers in education. Learn how to assign Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets in Schoology to give each student a digital copy that teachers can monitor and provide live feedback for students without leaving Schoology.

If you are new to Schoology or looking for a quick review, check out this PD. Learn about the Schoology homepage, recent activity, re-order your course tiles, course options available, add content for students, and best practices for posting assignments and materials in this LMS.

Docs

New to Google Docs? Catch the basics here, including an overview of tools available on the Tabs in Docs while completing a Google Docs Scavenger Hunt to test your knowledge while you learn.

Drive

This PD covers how to access your Google Drive, uploading documents to your Drive and Sharing.

Pear Deck

Pear Deck is the perfect tool to enhance active learning opportunities with students both synchronously and asynchronously. Learn how to add Pear Deck to Slides, the Pear Deck template library to increase student engagement, personalize learning, and collect formative data.

Screencastify

Screencastify is a must-have tool for not only distance learning, but also for effective blended learning. Learn how to install the extension, recording tools, how Screencastify connects with your Google Drive, how to share your videos, and creative ways to use this tool with students.

Flipgrid

Flipgrid amplifies student's voice and provides students with an opportunity to record their thoughts and knowledge in video form. Use this tool to host class discussions, formative assessments, and collect valuable student feedback. Learn how to create a grid and topic, use the disco library, and share your grids with students and families.

LFSD Professional Development Opportunities