TECH - Accessibility for All

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• Microsoft Accessibility tools are available for every Microsoft user. Microsoft has made their products inclusive by offering built-in accessibility tools for diverse learners. Participants will explore tools and features that can be used immediately in the classroom.
  
  

TECH – Audio and Video in the Classroom using ViewPath and TorshTalent

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• Equity in learning is at the heart of every classroom in the District with the effective use of the high-quality audio and video enhancement products. Teachers and students have access to microphones that level-up hearing no matter their location in the room. Teachers schedule recordings for two purposes—student review and professional growth. Join us to learn the best practices for making these two purposes meet these two very important needs. ViewPath and TorshTalent applications will be used during the training.
  
  

TECH – Instructional Coaching using the features of TorshTalent

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• Teachers and students have access to microphones that level-up hearing no matter their location in the classroom. Teachers schedule recordings for two purposes—student review and professional growth. Join us to learn the best practices for using TorshTalent to coach your teachers with their professional growth journey.
  
  

TECH – CANVAS Assessments

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• Canvas Assessments are a vital part of the learning management system. Canvas has created one of the widest varieties of assessment options on the market - ready for easy utilization by teachers and students allowing formative and summative assessment options. If you prefer a “one stop shop,” this is the course for you!
  
  

TECH – CANVAS Assignments

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• Canvas Assignments offer many options of delivery for the K-12 Educator. Assignments Increase engagement by keeping your assignments all in one place. This session will explore external tools, submission types, engagement options, exporting/importing courses and more!
  
  

TECH – Flipping the Classroom

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• Whether we teach 100% virtually, blended or face-to-face, flipping your classroom increases the time you get to interact with your students in a personalized manner. Explore with us the various ways you can improve student outcomes by transforming your classrooms with this model.

TECH - Giving Students Voice with Flipgrid

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• Flipgrid is a video discussion platform used by educators and students. Learn how to embed Flipgrid into your Canvas classes to create a personalized learning experience for your students. Flipgrid is a fun tool to increase student and parent engagement (if you chose) for your learning environment. Allow your students to create using FlipGrid!
  
  

TECH – Personalized Learning with Choice Boards

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• Keeping students engaged can be challenging at times. Allowing student voice and choice is key to increasing student engagement, personalizing learning, and promoting content mastery. Join us as we discover how to create, present, and manage various choice boards for our students.
  
  

TECH - SMART Learning Suite Online (SLSO) for Personalized Learning

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• SMART Learning Suite Online combines lesson delivery, assessment, student collaboration and game-based learning in one education suite. SLSO connects students and teachers for a rich, personalized experience.
  
  

TECH - SMART Math Tools for Middle and High

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• The SMART Learning Suite incorporates virtual manipulatives, Geogebra, Equation editor, and SMART blocks in its multi-featured interactive SMART notebook. These are phenomenal math tools that span all grade levels.
  
  

TECH – STEM with Minecraft

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• Ready to up your game? Microsoft brings the impossible to possible with the game-based learning platform that promotes the 4C’s of 21st century learning. Learn how to keep the learning fresh in all content areas this spring for your students by incorporating Minecraft in your classrooms.
  
  

TECH – Establishing Microsoft Teams for Virtual Meetings

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• Did you know you do not have to establish a MS Team just to have a meeting? Learn the most efficient (and safest) way to create and conduct a meeting. Recordings will be covered along with some of the newest features that MS Teams has recently made available. Audience: Central Office Personnel