Learn technology integration strategies and edtech resources that can help take your Project-Based Learning experiences to the next level! We will unpack each element of the PBL design process, from driving questions to student exhibitions, and explore powerful ways that edtech can enhance each phase of student projects. Join us to Level Up PBL!
Teachers wear a lot of hats, but being an audience of one for student work doesn't have to be one of them. If students know that their published work will be seen by peers or a wider audience, they automatically have more skin in the game. You will see an increase in student motivation and engagement simply by providing opportunities for voice and choice. Come find out how to design learning experiences for your students that will allow them to creatively show what they know. Taking cues from Austin Kleon's book "Show Your Work" (2014), this workshop will provide insights…
As learner differences grow in classrooms across the world, the ability to help meet all students' diverse needs can seem daunting. However, accessibility tools and edtech resources are helping educators meet the challenge in unprecedented ways! Using the CAST framework to guide our work, we will explore ways that edtech tools and strategies can help educators provide students with multiple means of engagement, representation, action & expression. Help all of your learners thrive!
Looking to integrate STEM into your elementary classroom? Look no further! STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are all essential subjects that all students need to learn, and a lack of these skills can negatively impact the future of our students. Students who participate in STEM based activities learn important skills such as creativity, teamwork, perseverance and critical thinking - all while having fun! In this engaging session, teachers will learn about the importance of incorporating STEM in the classroom and will be given the opportunity to create STEM based activities as well as have access to an activity…
In this workshop led by Google for Education Certified Trainer Shawn McCusker, educators will learn the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pass the Google Certified Educator Level 2 exam. Level 2 features more advanced uses of Google for Education and is designed for educators that are ready to take their technology integration skills to the next level.
Digital storytelling provides students with many avenues to find their voice and share their work with the world. In telling their stories students can demonstrate understanding, express themselves creatively, and learn powerful communication skills. Enhanced by a rich collection of classroom strategies and student examples, this course will help you to plan for using storytelling to asses learning, understand the building blocks of effective stories, and build a culture of storytelling in your classroom.
Teaching the whole child necessitates addressing and equipping students with social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. SEL is more than just an add-on--SEL skills can and should be embedded into instructional practices so that students eventually master these important skills. Based on the CASEL Framework, this workshop will highlight strategies and activities (tried and tested both in-person and virtually) that have helped students develop relationships and a sense of community with their peers. Student samples and lesson ideas will illustrate SEL skill development in action.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIVE SESSIONS FOR THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE 4:00pm ET - 5:00pm ET In this immersive workshop, you will gain access to a powerful coaching curriculum, an expansive professional network, and implementation resources that will help build a successful coaching program in your school or district. Learn how to define and establish a coaching culture, build and nurture relationships with teachers, and implement practical coaching strategies across various educational contexts.
Learn how you and your students can enhance digital creativity with Adobe Express for Education! We will explore a wide variety of practical lesson ideas that build off of the versatile and user-friendly Adobe Express platform. Topics will include: Developing engaging presentations, visual storytelling with video, image editing and inforgraphics, student portfolio websites, and more! Examples will be shared across all grade levels and content areas. Join us to teach the joy of creativity!
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are unique and powerful platforms for learning experiences and digital storytelling. Are you curious how VR and AR could be used as a learning tool? Have you not explored this technology because you thought AR/VR technologies were beyond the skill level or budget for your classroom or school? In this session, we will introduce you to AR/VR tools that are free and easy to implement. We will discuss several AR/VR tools that you can implement in your classroom right away to help content come alive.
Can elementary students learn to code? You bet! Research has shown that there are countless benefits to learners learning how to code at a young age. These benefits include teaching students problem solving, sequencing and logical thinking skills, perseverance and the ability to think creatively. Join us in this engaging session as we discuss web based coding tools, screen free coding and robots!
Are you tired of seeing the same PowerPoint or Google Slide presentations from your students year after year? If so, you can help break the monotony of student projects by encouraging creative ways for students to demonstrate their learning. Come join us as we explore different types of project and presentation tools and methods that will make learning (for them) and grading (for you) more fun. Student samples and lesson ideas will illustrate how projects and presentations can move beyond the slidedeck.
Artificial Intelligence is impacting education in powerful ways and at blitzkrieg speed. AI in education is taking the form of personal tutors, dialogue simulators, AI-assisted subject and topic apps, art creation tools, course management platforms, automated writing systems, and more. Recently, an AI assistant called ChatGPT was introduced that can write essays, poetry, and code, roleplay, explain difficult concepts, and more. Educators are concerned that students will use this AI to cheat on assignments and become unmotivated to learn. So, how can educators adapt and leverage AI effectively for teaching and learning? What are the AI tools available now and what do we expect to be…
