Monday, February 19, 2018

Technology Professional Development Opportunities Spring 2018

Google Drive Drivers Ed
Audience: K-12 teachers and administrators
Date: Tuesday, March 6
Time: 4:15 - 5:45pm
Location: ITD Computer Lab, Balas
KALPA #: 911439
Instructor: James Marcum
The joy of computing in the cloud. In this session you will learn what it means to use cloud storage, specifically Google Drive. Gain a better understanding of how Google Drive is organized and how to have instant access to your data. Discuss the pros and cons of using Google Drive to backup your computer.

Illuminate Custom Reports
Audience: K-12 teachers and administrators
Date: Tuesday, March 13
Time: 4:15 - 5:45pm
Location: ITD Computer Lab, Balas
KALPA #: 910502
Instructor: Heather Rottermond
Participants will learn the basics of data entry using Summary Assessments and output functionality using
Custom Reports.


Augmented Reality with Aurasma
Audience: K-12 teachers
Date: Thursday, March 15
Time: 4:15 - 5:45pm
Location: Clague Media Center
KALPA #: 910504
Instructor: Kim McLean
Aurasma is an Augmented Reality app that allows students to "bring to life" whatever subject matter they are studying. It allows students the ultimate experience in creativity. See the ins and outs of using Aurasma in your classroom.

Intro to Google Classroom
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Date: Thursday, March 15
Time: 4:20-5:50pm
Location: ITD Computer Lab, Balas
KALPA# : 910505
Instructor: Michelle Hart
Join us for an introduction to Google Classroom

Advanced Seesaw
Audience: K-12 teachers already using SeeSaw
Date: Tuesday, March 20
Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm
Location: Mitchell-Modular Room 1
KALPA #: 910508
Instructor: Sara VanLoo/Claudia Fernandez-Martinez
Have you been using SeeSaw in your classroom  but are looking for new ideas? This PD taught by two of our Seesaw Ambassadors will give you a fresh look at using Seesaw in your classroom. 

Using CoWriter and Snap & Read Universal New Location/New Time
Audience: K-12 teachers and administrators
Date: Thursday, March 22
Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Location: Pioneer Room C-222
KALPA #: 910509
Instructor: Raleigh Sadlier
This course is designed as a hands-on introduction for use of CoWriter and Snap & Read with both individual and groups of students. Please bring your laptop if you would like to "play" with the programs

Organizing Your Responsive Classroom Tools with Google Docs
Audience: K-6 teachers
Date: Thursday, April 5
Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm
Location: Lawton Room 210
KALPA #: 910510
Instructor: Katie Gibson
Responsive Classroom focuses on the link between academic success and social-emotional learning. This interactive and collaborative session will primarily focus on the elementary practices (K-6) and provide you with: The guiding principles of RC, practices and strategies for you to implement in your own classroom and organizational tools using google slides.

Into to Seesaw
Audience: K-12 teachers
Date: Tuesday, April 10
Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm
Location: Mitchell-Modular Room 1
KALPA #: 910513
Instructor: Sara VanLoo/Claudia Fernandez-Martinez
Seesaw is a digital tool that allows students to “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links. It is a powerful tool that students and teachers love. Taught by two SeeSaw ambassadors come and see what SeeSaw can do for you.

Intermediate Excel
Audience: K-12 teachers, administrators, office professionals
Date: Tuesday, April 17
Time: 4:15-5:45pm
Location: ITD Computer Lab, Balas
KALPA #: 911490
Instructor: James Marcum

Tech Tips and Tricks for the Early Childhood Learner
Audience: PreK-2 Teachers
Date: Thursday, April 19
Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm
Location: Dicken Room 111
KALPA #: 910516
Instructor: Stephanie Harris
This session will demonstrate strategies for using technology with the early childhood learner.

Illuminate Lightning Grader/Online Assessments CANCELLED
Audience: K-12 teachers and administrators
Date: Tuesday, April 24
Time: 4:15 - 5:45pm
Location: ITD Computer Lab, Balas
KALPA #: 910532
Instructor: Heather Rottermond
Participants will learn new features available with Lightning Grader as a scanning tool.  This includes constructed response and rubric items.  Additionally, you will understand how to administer an online assessment and live proctoring options

lluminate Lightning Grader/Online Assessments NEW
Audience: K-12 teachers and administrators

Date: Monday, May 7
Time: 4:15 - 5:45pm
Location: ITD Computer Lab, Balas
KALPA #: 920158
Instructor: Heather Rottermond
Participants will learn new features available with Lightning Grader as a scanning tool.  This includes constructed response and rubric items.  Additionally, you will understand how to administer an online assessment and live proctoring options
Assistive Technology: See What I Mean? It Is Not Just for Communication
Audience: K-12 SISS teachers and administrators
Date: Tuesday, May 15
Time: 4:15 - 5:45pm
Location: ITD Computer Lab, Balas
KALPA #: 910518
Instructor: AAPS Assistive Tech Staff
This session will explore the use of visual supports to facilitate communication with children who have poor verbal and behavioral skills. It will also look at how to make and use visuals for positive behavior supports, scheduling and curriculum materials. Instruction and How-Tos for Boardmaker and Lesson Pix will be included.

Backup Basics
Audience: K-12 teachers, administrators
Date: Thursday, May 17
Time: 4:15-5:45pm
Location: ITD Computer Lab, Balas
KALPA #: 911497
Instructor: James Marcum
Still confused on the best way to back up your computer? James will go over a number of options. Please bring your external hard drive.

Assistive Technology: Make and Take
Audience: K-12 teachers
Date: Tuesday, May 22
Time: 4:15 - 5:45pm
Location: ITD Computer Lab, Balas
KALPA #: 910521
Instructor: AAPS Assistive Tech Staff
This course will be FUN! We will have materials and examples available to make various low tech tools; examples include reading strips, fidgets for pencils, weighted pencils, spelling noodles, and Expanding Expression Tools. (EETs)

Illuminate Drop in Session
Audience: K-12 teachers and administrators
NEW Date: Thursday, May 31
Time: 4:15 - 5:45pm
Location: ITD Computer Lab, Balas
KALPA# 928024
Instructor: Heather Rottermond
Open lab time, please drop by and talk to Heather about your Illuminate questions.