Professional Development on Your TIME
.-Live training and webinars provided by Canvas Instructors!
Access the 'Canvas Training Services Portal' through the HELP menu in Canvas. The Training calendar lists topics by date & time. Sign up for any topics you're ready to learn more about. |
On-Demand Programs allow independent school educators to quickly understand key issues in our field. Participants start whenever they are ready on a four-hour journey into a topic, and have thirty days to complete their course.
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Tackle new, relevant topics and immediately apply what you learn in your classroom.
*Self-Paces 2-5 hour courses *Instructor Led 15-30 hour courses |
* ANYTHING IN A BLUE BOX OR IN BLUE INK IS A DIRECT LINK TO THE RESOURCE*
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Enhance your skill toolset for iPads or Mac integration as you explore new ways to elevate creativity and creation. Apple EvEryone can Create CurriculumExplore guides for developing creative expression in every subject area.
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FREE PD Modules
Transform your teaching practices using G Suite and other tools to enhance teaching & learning. **2 levels-- can skip around as you'd like Exams for certification are $10 & $25 More Google PD |
. FREE PD Modules
Develop your skills in applying 21st Century Learning Design using MIcrosoft tools. Exam for certification is $127 More
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Digging into Pedagogy
Expanding Your Toolbelt
Add interactive elements or feedback to your videos, YouTube videos, or student recordings.
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Give all students a voice with topic grids for student to post video responses & reflections to engage discussions
*easy for all ages *Learn more |
-we have an academy license for VT-
Transform images, documents, and slideshows into collaborative conversations using voice, video, and text commenting *Overview Full Certified Educator- costs |
-we have an academy license for PK-5-
Online portfolio tool for capturing and sharing student learning *Training *Seesaw Pioneer Program |
Screen recording tool that installs on your computer.
Great for recording instructional videos, quick tutorials, feedback, or presentations. Loom for Education |
Screen recording tool that installs on your computer.
Another option similar to Loom. (free & paid version) *Guide to get started *Educator Resources |
Game based platform for fun review & formative assessment
Kahoot Academy Make review & studying fun with flashcards, games, & learning tools
*Getting Started Quizlet Ambassador Certification Add polls, assessments, & interactive elements to your Google Slides or PowerPoint
G.Slides tutorials real time feedback and online brainstorming that produces word clouds of the responses
Adobe's Creative Suite (free for education)
Easily spark creativity with tools to create a powerful meme, graphic poster, presentation video, eye-catching web page, blog, newsletter, etc. |
Game based platform for fun review & formative assessment
Tutorials Polls and assess your class with real time voting
-free version is limited -has a PowerPoint add-on -JS has a Pro license-
Differentiated, high-interest text sets with assessments (organized by content area) -free version offers current event content Newsela Certified Educator Digital Skills + Creativity + Impact + Great Design = Learn from 20+ free courses taught by educators for educators.
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Online assessment tool that includes live assignments & feedback features for classwork or assessments.
Tutorials -no modules, each tools come with a demo and instructions-
Easily turn a Google Spreadsheet into floashcards, a game show, or many other fun tools Google slides Add-on with templates to add engagement to your presentations
*full plan with more features & stand-alone access is a paid version An open-world game that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving
LEARN MORE Three levels -Community Badge, Minecraft Certified, Minecraft Mentor |
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