Nearpod allows teachers to make any lesson interactive, whether in person or virtual. Teachers will learn how to make presentations that contain quizzes, polls, games, videos and even written response. Nearpod lessons can be presented as whole class activities, or completed independently or by small groups of students. Nearpod allows teachers to gather feedback on […]
The new buzzwords Artificial Intelligence" seem to be jumping out at us and at the forefront of every conversation lately. Are you wondering what it means to you? Your students? Come join us for an overview of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on everyday life. We will go over the history
In this workshop, participants will learn the foundations of PBIS, discover tools to build a culture of positive behavior, and learn ways to make classroom life easier during the school day. Participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of proactive supports and develop their own bag of tricks” of practical strategies for students with challenging […]
Students need to be prepared for the work force upon graduation. How can we prepare them for what lies ahead? We need to encourage them to be problem solvers, deep thinkers and not afraid to make a mistake, but rather learn from it. (Debug) Come see how we can line up a K-12 Coding/Steam Curriculum […]
Much has changed with the literature course: it has a framework that narrows and focuses its scope, and the exam is tightly aligned with that framework. Essay writing and scoring has been refocused as well. This full-day workshop will offer an opportunity for review, and conversation about these shifts. It will then shift to reading […]
This professional development session will explore the ways in which technology and AI can be used to support literacy instruction. Participants will learn about the new types of technology and AI that are available, as well as how to use them to create engaging and effective literacy activities. Platforms like: -Canva, -Google Labs, -MagicSchool.AI, -AudioRead […]
The Desmos activity platform is a free digital platform that allows math teachers to engage and interact with their students. Simply, it's a sequence of screens, each with a different task, prompt, or question. The screens in each activity can be as simple or sophisticated as the teacher desires. Purpose Desmos has a mission that […]
Fine motor skills are a strong predictor of academic success. It is important to learn to identify your students' fine motor deficits. These deficits can include: -poor pencil control, -weak grasp, -poor scissor skills or -poor posture. We will discuss typical developmental milestones and its impact on function in the classroom. We will review case […]
The Desmos activity platform is a free digital platform that allows math teachers to engage and interact with their students. Simply, it's a sequence of screens, each with a different task, prompt, or question. The screens in each activity can be as simple or sophisticated as the teacher desires. Purpose Desmos has a mission that […]
This professional development session will explore the ways in which technology and AI can be used to support literacy instruction. Participants will learn about the new types of technology and AI that are available, as well as how to use them to create engaging and effective literacy activities. Platforms like: -Twee, -MagicSchool.AI, -AudioRead, -Eduaide.AI and […]