Technology Professional Development
Summer 2016
Location: Technology Showcase Room
We are excited about our summer PD opportunities. All of the summer technology staff development will be held at the Technology Cottage Showcase Room with limited seating. Therefore, there will be multiple dates offered for each course to help better fit your busy schedules. Please sign up today for some exciting professional development.
The physical address of the workshop location is 2801 Oak Park, Dickinson, TX 77539. A map is located at https://goo.gl/maps/tGDpwc8TpW72. We are close to FNS, DCC/DALC, the old McAdams, and the Harbour Playhouse Theater.
To register for the session click on the date that best fits your schedule:
Google Academy:
During this professional development workshop, you will learn how to become a pro in all things Google. We will learn how to access your Google Drive and G-mail as well as create Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Sites. We will pull all of this together with Google Classroom.
Session options:
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
Thursday, June 23, 2016 (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
Thursday, July 14, 2016 (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
BYO...What?! Everything You Need to Know About Using Student Devices in Your Class:
During this professional development workshop, you will learn how to utilize the BYOD Wireless Network in your classroom. We will explore apps that will enhance your lesson and engage your students, such as Splashtop, and Plickers.
Session options:
Thursday, June 30, 2016 (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
Thursday, July 21, 2016 (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
Using Technology for Parent Communication and Classroom Management:
During this professional development workshop, you will learn how to utilize apps and websites that help with parent communication and classroom management like Remind101, ClassDoJo, and others.
Session options:
Thursday, June 30, 2016 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Thursday, July 21, 2016 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Tools to Use With Your Google Classroom:
During this professional development workshop, you will learn how to utilize apps that can be incorporated into your Google Classroom like Blendspace and EdPuzzle.
Session options:
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
Teach Like a Game Show Host:
During this professional development workshop, you will learn use pre-made games in a classroom with limited student technology. We will make our own games from templates, including digital Board Games, Family Feud, Jeopardy, Survivor, and more. Bring any activities you'd like to turn into a game, and you can come up with beginning of year games to get to know your students better, too.
Session options:
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Forethought Lesson Plan Trainer of Trainers (ToT) Sessions
During this professional development workshop, you will learn how to use Eduphoria's Forethought for your lesson planning. This course is designed for those that are going to be the Forethought lead in your grade level or subject area. You will learn how to create a schedule, add lesson plans, and find resources. Then you will go back to your campus and train your teams and be the person of contact for Forethought help on your campus.
Session Options:
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
Thursday, July 28, 2016 (8:30 AM to 11:30 AM)
Thursday, July 28, 2016 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)