This course focuses on using Groups and Resources as tools to address crucial collaboration and communication goals. Participants will take a closer look at the features available for organization and sharing, and develop strategies for both personal and collaborative use. Those enrolled in this course will also learn best practices for resource sharing, and discuss different ways that Groups and Resources can be used within their organization.

Section #: 16272

Date: Wednesday, June 8

Time: 12:00-1:30 PM

Location: Zoom link is located in the course in Performance Matters.

Presenter: Schoology Trainer

Create self-grading quizzes easily using Microsoft Forms. With built-in features like the ability to enter equations for a Math quiz, insert videos or images, branching and section options, and multiple question types, Microsoft Forms can be your go-to tool for data collection and assessment.

This session will be presented by Mary Villaume. Mary is a Microsoft Learning Consultant who spent fourteen years teaching middle and high school English and Latin. Before teaching, she was a network administrator, which inspired her to use technology in the classroom.

Section #:16435

Date: Monday, June 13

Time: 8:30-9:30 AM

Location: Teams link to join is in Performance Matters

Presenter: Mary Villaume trainer from Microsoft

Create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more using Microsoft Sway. In this session, you will learn how to import and create a presentation using Sway to embed images, videos, and text and how to share this presentation with others.

This session will be presented by Mary Villaume. Mary is a Microsoft Learning Consultant who spent fourteen years teaching middle and high school English and Latin. Before teaching, she was a network administrator, which inspired her to use technology in the classroom.

Section #:16436

Date: Monday, June 13

Time: 9:45-10:45 AM

Location: Teams link to join is in Performance Matters

Presenter: Mary Villaume trainer from Microsoft

This course is designed to provide participants with an overview of the Schoology platform from a parent user perspective. Learners enrolled in this course will gain a deeper understanding of how parents/guardians navigate around the platform, view student grades, courses, upcoming assignments, discussions and tests and quizzes. Participants will also review communication tools and groups.

Section #:16274

Date: Monday, June 13

Time: 2:15-3:15 PM

Location: Zoom link is located in the course in Performance Matters.

Presenter: Schoology Trainer

In this "getting started" session, participants will learn how to navigate the Schoology platform, experience Schoology as a student, prepare materials for use in their Schoology courses and share content within the PLC environment. Schoology integrates videos and online tools, such as One Drive, into a single environment so teachers can create engaging online content and students can easily move between learning activities.

Section #:16279

Date: Thursday, June 16

Time:11:00-1:00

Location: Zoom link will be emailed to participants the morning of session.

Presenter: Jennifer Brooks

Recommended Prerequisite - Mastery Connect: The Basics

In this follow-up Mastery Connect training, we will take a deep dive into the possibilities of using Mastery Connect for all of your classroom assessment needs. Learn to create standards-aligned assessments of your own and how to share these with your PLC!

Section #16301

Date: Thursday, June 16

Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Zoom link will be sent to participants on the morning of the training

Presenter: Cherri McCrary

Enhancing Instruction with Embeddable Content is designed to empower instructors and course developers to harness the native power of Schoology alongside a wealth of external web-based tools. When embedding content in Schoology, instructors and course developers dramatically enhance their instruction by creating dynamic and engaging learner experiences. This course examines the concepts of embedding, linking, and using LTI tools within Schoology. Mastery of the course learning objectives will enable participants to design content that takes Schoology instruction to the next level.

Section #:16294

Date: Wednesday, June 22

Time: 1:00-2:00 PM

Location: Zoom link is located in the course in Performance Matters.

Presenter: Schoology Trainer

Unlock insights into student learning in your classroom with Nearpod. Know where every student is in their learning and adapt instruction in real-time with in-the-moment feedback. You can import your pre-existing PowerPoint presentations and embed formative questions, polls, videos, and quizzes. What makes this even better? The Nearpod lessons used during direct instruction can be turned into self-paced learning opportunities for absent students or students during learning stations.

Section #16298

Date: Thursday, June 23

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Zoom link will be sent to participants on the morning of the training

Presenter: Cherri McCrary

Participants in this course will learn how to create, edit, and share a Schoology Portfolio. Throughout the session, the instructor will review a variety of portfolios that highlight both student and educator applications. Sample rubrics for portfolio evaluation will also be shared. Ultimately those enrolled in this course will learn how Schoology Portfolios provide students and educators with the ability to quickly and easily collect, organize, summarize, and share their work and accomplishments with others.

Section #: 16560

Date: Tuesday, June 28

Time: 1:00-2:00 PM

Location: Zoom link is located in the course in Performance Matters.

Presenter: Schoology Trainer

This course is designed to provide participants with an overview of the Schoology platform from a parent user perspective. Learners enrolled in this course will gain a deeper understanding of how parents/guardians navigate around the platform, view student grades, courses, upcoming assignments, discussions and tests and quizzes. Participants will also review communication tools and groups.

Section #: 16559

Date: Tuesday, June 28

Time: 2:30-3:30 PM

Location: Zoom link is located in the course in Performance Matters.

Presenter: Schoology Trainer

Recommended Prerequisite: Getting Started with Schoology

In this follow-up Schoology training, participants will walk through the process for creating assignments (including the OneDrive Assignments App) and discussions within Schoology. You will learn how to grade these items and provide individualized feedback for your students through rubrics, comments, or audio. We will also examine embedding resources such as PowerPoints, Microsoft Forms, and YouTube videos on pages in Schoology.

This is an IN-PERSON session.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TEACHER LAPTOP AS THIS IS NOT A COMPUTER LAB.

Section #:16297

Date: Thursday, July 14

Time:10:00-12:00

Location: Murfreesboro PD Center

Presenter: Jennifer Brooks

This session is for ANY teacher who struggles to help their ELL and SPED students access or understand the content. Learn to harness the features in Office 365 and Schoology to help your special populations by giving them the tools they need to be successful. In this session we will look at read-aloud, text-to-speech, and transcribing resources that are already built into your Office 365 and Schoology platforms. Featured tools are Immersive Reader, Dictate, PowerPoint Live, and the text response options in Schoology.

Section # 16524

Date: Monday, July 18

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Zoom link will be sent to participants on the morning of the training

Presenter: Kimberly Cing

• THIS SESSION IS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS ONLY.
• THIS SESSION IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A VIEW SONIC INTERACTIVE BOARD IN THEIR CLASSROOM.

Take the View Sonic interactive board from a projector substitute to an interactive, collaborative experience in your classroom. This session is designed for teachers who are ready to go beyond the basics and integrate the My View Board software. #myViewBoard is a complimentary digital whiteboard that empowers teachers with the right tools to create interactive lessons - a central location where the preparation, presentation, and participation of learning experiences happen all in one platform. **ONLY ATTEND IF YOU HAVE A VIEW SONIC INTERACTIVE BOARD IN YOUR CLASSROOM.**

Section #:16440

Date: Thursday, July 21

Time:10:30-12:30

Location: Rockvale High School

Presenter: View Sonic Representative

This session is for ANY teacher who struggles to help their ELL and SPED students access or understand the content. Learn to harness the features in Office 365 and Schoology to help your special populations by giving them the tools they need to be successful. In this session we will look at read-aloud, text-to-speech, and transcribing resources that are already built into your Office 365 and Schoology platforms. Featured tools are Immersive Reader, Dictate, PowerPoint Live, and the text response options in Schoology.

Section # 16525

Date: Tuesday, July 26

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Zoom link will be sent to participants on the morning of the training

Presenter: Kimberly Cing

Join us for a five session series of PD Bytes, hosted by educational experts on the Proven Practices team at PowerSchool Schoology Learning. The cohort is limited to 15 people and has a commitment to complete all sessions.

Take a look at the session dates listed here.

Summer Cohort Flyer.docx

If you have questions, email Jennifer Brooks brooks@rcschools.net.

• Using MobyMax in Your EL/All Block Rotation
• I-Ready
• Assessing Reading Fluency with Microsoft Teams Reading Progress
• Lexia Core5 for SPED Teachers
• Nearpod: A Dynamic Tool to Support Your Direct Instruction
• Planning your Digital Learning Workflow
• Create Engaging Science and Social Studies Activities with BrainPop
• Kiddom for EL/All Block

• Intro to Schoology
• Deep-Dive into Schoology
• What & Why of Blended Learning
• Excel for Teachers
• Leverage Your Technology: Productivity Tips for Busy Teachers
• Lexia PowerUp & Teams Reading Progress for SPED Teachers
  
• Everything Office 365: Tips & Tricks

• Best Practices for Teaching & Learning in a 1:1 Environment
• Leverage Your Technology: Productivity Tips for Busy Teachers
• Intro to Schoology
• Schoology for the High School Math Classroom
• Excel for Teachers
• Nearpod: A Dynamic Tool to Support Your Direct Instruction
• ELA - Schoology and SAVVAS Integration
• Dyknow Monitoring