April 2024 PD
RCS Instructional Technology Department
Virtual: Prepare Students With Moby Max State Test Prep
Moby Max State Test Prep is an effective test preparation tool that uses a diagnostic approach to identify and target areas where students need help. It offers adaptive practice to avoid wasting time on mastered material, animated lessons for difficult problems, and systematic review to improve test scores. The program is tailored to state-specific standards and integrates with MobyMax’s curriculum, providing real-time progress reports. It’s designed to increase student confidence and test scores in math, language, and reading with just two weeks of practice.
Course #:36745
Section #:39592
Date: Rescheduled**** will post a new date shortly***
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Location: Zoom link has been linked in Performance Matters
Presenter: Cherri McCrary
Virtual Empowering Independent Reading Practice: A Look at Microsoft Reading Coach and Reading Progress
Microsoft Reading Coach offers a free online web app designed to empower students in independently strengthening their reading fluency. This engaging tool personalizes the experience by identifying areas for improvement and suggesting targeted exercises. Students can choose from captivating AI-generated stories, upload their own content, or access Read Works selections. Additionally, Reading Coach tracks student progress, allowing them to monitor their growth and celebrate achievements. The App is available in Clever and there is no setup required by the teacher.
This session equips educators with the knowledge to navigate the Reading Coach interface, integrate it seamlessly into existing lesson plans, and leverage student data to provide personalized instruction. An overview of the Microsoft Teams Reading Progress assignment that allows teachers to view student recordings and progress overtime will also be reviewed in this session.
Course #:36778
Section #:39642
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
**UPDATED DATE***
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Location: Zoom link has been linked in Performance Matters
Presenter: Jeannie Williams
(Virtual) Enhancing Universal Design for Learning: Tech Toolbox for Inclusive Classrooms
Join me for an engaging and informative professional development session dedicated to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology tools to create inclusive and accessible learning environments. This session is designed for educators seeking to enhance their instructional practices with UDL principles and accommodate diverse learning needs. We will review the principles of UDL, explore some Microsoft tools that support UDL instruction, and see how current AI tools can help create UDL-centered lessons.
Course #:36648
Section #:39657
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Time: 3:45-4:45 PM
Location: Zoom link will be emailed out the morning of the training.
Presenter: Kim Cing
SELF-PACED PD AVAILABLE
- Getting Started with Schoology
- PlayPosit Academy
- Common Sense Education Digital Citizenship Training
- Microsoft Tools for Student Accessibility
- And more......