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Assistive Technology (AT) Resources
Teaching students with physical, cognitive, or learning disabilities can be a demanding but rewarding job. Teachers need to think about all possible adjustments and supports that will help these students in the school (and post-school) environment. Having a set of tools ready to go at any time can be the difference between successful lessons and negative experiences. Join us as we explore some great resources for working with students who require assistive technology!
A morning meeting that goes over the calendar and class schedule has always been a staple in primary classrooms as a way to set the tone for the day. What if you could incorporate technology into your morning meetings? How about leveraging them as a way to engage students and bolster your classroom community, even when students can’t be present in the physical classroom? Join us as we explore how to use Lumio to transform your morning meeting activities!
Creating Schedules for Students with Special Needs
It's the beginning of the school year! We want to start our students off on the right foot, but how do we ensure that they get the best possible start? For many students, organization and having a schedule to follow can mean a more focused and productive day. In this course, we will take a look at how to create, distribute, and keep schedules for special needs students. We will go over tools, tips, and tricks for creating and maintaining consistency to help you and your students start the school year right.
Google Workspace for Education: Google Drawings
Google Drawings are a great way to create charts, mindmaps and other diagrams. In this course we will take a look at some of the basic features of Drawings and how best to utilize them for yourself and your students.
Student Mental Health with GoGuardian
Understanding your students' mental health is critical for their education. GoGuardian can be a useful tool to help you understand how your students are doing by looking at student trends, observing digital behaviors, and connecting with students who may need more support. Join us to see how you can use the features of GoGuardian to check in on student wellbeing.
Social and Emotional Learning with Sphero
With Social and Emotional Learning being a focus in education, teachers are always looking for fun and creative ways to incorporate SEL into their daily lessons. In this course, we'll explore how the Sphero robot can not only be used to teach code, but be a key player in SEL. Come roll on in for some fun ideas and inspiration!
Utilizing Google Workspace for Summer Reading
Ready to transition your summer reading program to a more digitally-based process? In this course, we'll share tips on using different applications within Google Workspace (formerly G Suite for Education) to structure a summer reading program and push out materials. We'll also share book lists and reflection activities to keep students reading during the summer months and prevent that summer slide!
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a hot topic in education, and figuring out how to address students' needs while learning remotely has been a challenge. In this course, we'll take a look at some of the tools SMART already has built into their software, and how these tools can be used to engage students in positive social and emotional learning both in and out of the classroom.
Creating Virtual Calming Rooms
In times of stress, it is important to have outlets and coping strategies. This is often managed with calming techniques, mindfulness, and dedicated spaces for relaxation. What happens if your students are not physically present in school? In this course, we will go over how to offer social and emotional support and build emotional management skills in your students, whether you are teaching traditionally, hybrid, or remote. Digital calming spaces can be a great resource for students of all ages.
Presentations must be accessible for all users. In order to ensure accessibility for individuals using assistive technology, extra measures need to be taken while building a presentation. In this session, we will discuss how to create accessible presentations that will allow all users, including those using assistive technology, to be able to access the content.
Using Raz-Kids in Your K-5 Classroom
Looking for a way to monitor your students’ at-home reading and ensure that they are selecting appropriately leveled books? Encouraging and monitoring reading can be a struggle, especially when we aren’t able to meet with students face-to-face. In this course, we’ll explore Raz-Kids, a leveled library of books that can be shared with your K-5 students, and all its features that will help you excite your students to read, progress monitor and so much more during times of remote learning or over the summer vacation!
Making Accessible Screencasts Using Screencastify
Screencastify is a great Chrome extension that you can use to record tutorials and other videos right from your browser! In this course, we'll demonstrate how to make a tutorial video of your own and also explore some useful accessibility features that make Screencastify stand out from other screen recording software.
Creating Interactive Vocabulary Lists Using Thinglink
Vocabulary lists are used in almost every classroom and rarely offer any interactive engagement for students. Join us as we talk about Thinglink, a website that allows students to create interactive displays and virtual tours that connect the tactile world to the digital world. With Thinglink, we will show you how to make vocabulary lists with your students that are interactive, informative, and meaningful.
Using ReadWorks As A Remote Learning Platform for Student Engagement
Join us as we take a look at ReadWorks.org. as an abundant resource for setting up a distance learning platform. See how we can create a class, find content, create assignments, grade digitally, and track student progress in an easy to navigate and free cloud-based program.
Limiting Screen Time: Offline Activities to Continue Learning
Did you know that "screen time" is now an official word in the dictionary? Today's students are all too familiar with screen time, and with recent transitions to remote learning, teachers (and parents) are looking for learning alternatives that limit the time students are spending on devices. Join us as we share some tactile activity ideas and assignments that students can complete offline and submit digitally later on!
Keeping Routines for Special Ed Students
As special educators, we know that schedules, sensory support, and close collaboration with parents and caregivers is crucial during home-based instruction situations. Join us as we share strategies for special education teachers to tailor instructional materials to meet each student’s needs and keep routines as consistent as possible in an alternate setting. We’ll share scheduling templates, suggestions for specialized coaching and instruction, and other digital resources to support behavioral and social needs to help keep students on task no matter the setting.
Remote Learning: Social-Emotional Learning for Primary Students
As a primary level educator, you are most likely used to incorporating social-emotional learning (SEL) into your lessons on a daily basis, since you're aware that students at this age need social and emotional support constantly. That job just became a little more challenging now that you are tasked with fostering students’ social-emotional skills when you aren’t able to be in class together. Join us as we share some lesson ideas for social-emotional learning that you can incorporate into your remote teaching to help your students develop strong coping skills to adjust to this new reality.
Using Schoology for Remote Learning
In recent weeks, distance learning has taken over as the vehicle to continue teaching -- even when students and teachers aren’t together in a physical classroom. Join us as we explore Schoology, a virtual learning environment that allows you to create, manage, and share academic content with the students in your K-12 class. We’ll share some tips including setting up your class, inviting students and parents to your course page, and adding materials and instructions to get your remote learning Schoology classroom started!
Using Mobile Devices for Remote Learning
Join us as we dive into to some under utilized features of the iPad and iPhone. We will show you how to record your screen, annotate on image pdfs and websites, as well as use the iPad's amazing multitask feature to split your screen and get more done. This course will show you some ways to make remote learning accessible for anyone with a mobile device.
Scan Documents with iPad or iPhone
Do you have worksheets, attendance lists, or other documents you need to digitize? No need to buy an expensive home scanner - you've got one already built into your iPad or iPhone. Join us to learn about how to use the Notes and Files apps to scan and share documents with ease!
Using Zoom for Remote Instruction
In this course you'll learn some of the basic features within the Zoom video conferencing platform and how you can potentially use it as a tool for remote learning.
Using Google Classroom to Provide At-Home Activities for K-2 Parents
Engaging learners in the primary grades is essential to keep new and developing skills strong. Help provide at-home activities for your K-2 parents to do with their children using Google Classroom. We'll share tips and tricks for getting Google Classroom started in primary grades, as well as engaging activities you can share with parents!
Most teachers who use Google Classroom are probably familiar with its desktop website. However, what if you, or your students, need to access Google Classroom on an iPad? Join us as we look at Google Classroom on the iPad, and review where you can find all of those important features including, where to create and submit assignments, add attachments, and see student progress.
Remote Learning: Administrator Strategies
Join our Chief Learning Officer, Robert-Wayne Harris, and our Director of eLearning, Joseph Sanfilippo, as they share administrative strategies for implementing Remote Learning in your school or district. With over 30 years of collective school administrative experience as Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Directors of Technology, along with 20+ years of experience planning technology professional development and school improvement plans, Robert-Wayne and Joseph offer a variety of strategies as you transition your school and district to a distance learning model.
Microsoft Teams Overview for Parents
So your student has been assigned work through Microsoft Teams. What does that mean? How can you see what they're working on? What can you do to help your student? In this course, we'll go over the basics of Microsoft Teams and what you need to know as a parent.
Civics - Type of Elections: School Board Elections
As citizens and/or residents of our local communities, it’s important to understand the different types of elections that we have the right to participate in. As residents of a local school district, you have the right to vote how school budgets are enumerated and spent. School board elections and budget votes tend to vary between states and even local municipalities — join our session as we dig into the details!
Growth Mindset: Addressing Failure
If Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, or Alexander Graham Bell gave up in the face of failure, we might not have the knowledge we do today about physics, electricity, or the telephone. A commonality among successful engineers and scientists is what we call "growth mindset," or the ability to see failure as a springboard for success. In this session, we will provide you with strategies to teach growth mindset and use failure to encourage your students to stretch their abilities and reach higher levels of achievement.
Do you find your students drifting away to a dream land during the day? Students have a limited attention span and getting students to refocus once they start day dreaming can be hard. Join our Curriculum Specialists as we explore some activities for mindfulness to help your students be fully present and aware of what is happening in your lesson.
Organize and Effectively Use Your Computer: Windows 10
Join us to learn some basic ways to keep your computer content organized and enhance your knowledge of programs that you can use in the classroom. We will be discussing how to successfully create and save documents, how to create favorites in an appropriate web browser, and how to organize all of this great content for easy access for your Windows 10 computer.
Best Practices for Parents: Learning from Home
Is your child engaged in remote learning? In this course, we'll share some great resources you can use to help your child be successful while learning from home. From creating a daily routine, to engaging in enrichment activities with your child, join this session to learn helpful tips and tricks to make the most out of remote learning.
Accessing My Child's Work on Lumio
Directions on how parents can access their child's work on Lumio.
Creating a Split Screen on a Chromebook
In this video we will demonstate how to create a split screen on your Chrombook.
Microsoft Teams Video and Microphone for Parents
In this video we will demonstrate how to turn on and off your video and mute and unmute your microphone in Microsoft Teams.
How to Join a Microsoft Teams Video Meeting
In this video we will show you how to join a Microsoft Teams meeting.
Renaming a File in OneDrive for Parents
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Creating a New File in OneDrive for Parents
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Make a Copy of a File in OneDrive for Parents
Press play to learn how to make a copy of a file in Microsoft OneDrive.
Resetting Networks and Routers in Windows 10
Join us to learn how to reset your network and router in Windows 10.
Setting a Default Web Camera in Windows 10
In this video, learn how to set a default web camera on your Windows 10 device.
Switching Audio Sources on a Windows 10 PC
Join us to learn how to choose your audio output source on a Windows 10 PC.
Choosing a Microphone on a Windows 10 PC
In this video, you'll learn all about how to choose a microphone to use on your Windows 10 PC.
Multiple Desktops/Extending the Desktop in Windows 10
Join us to learn how to set up multiple desktops and extend your desktop to those additional displays.
See What You've Copied to the Clipboard in Windows 10
In this video, we'll show you how to access and manage your clipboard history on your Windows 10 device.
Creating a New Folder in Windows 10
In this video, learn how to create a new folder for storage on your Windows 10 device.
Moving a File or Folder in Windows 10
In this tutorial, learn how to move and organize files and folders on your Windows 10 device.
Connecting and Forgetting Wi-Fi Networks on a Mac
In this tutorial, we'll cover how to connect your Mac to Wi-Fi and forget Wi-Fi-networks.
Bookmarking Websites on Safari
In this video, we'll cover how to bookmark websites on the Mac version of Safari.
Checking for Software Updates on a Mac
In this video, learn how to check for software updates and see your OS version.
Setting a Default Web Browser on a Mac
In this quick tutorial, we'll cover how you can set a default web browser in your Mac settings.
Uninstalling and installing programs on a Mac
In this tutorial, discover how to uninstall and install programs and applications on your Mac.
Accessibility Settings on a Mac
Discover all of the different accessibility settings available on your Mac.
Pinning Apps to the Dock on a Mac
In this video, we'll cover how to pin your favorite or most-used apps to the Dock on your Mac.
Enabling a Web Camera on a Mac
In this video, learn how to enable a web camera on your Mac for various applications.
Choosing a Microphone on a Mac
In this quick tutorial, we'll show you how to choose a microphone for use on your Mac.
Changing the Default Language on a Mac
In this video, we'll cover how to change the default language on your Mac.
Schoology: Checking Your Child's Progress
In this video we'll go over how to check your child's grades in the student view.
Schoology: Joining a Group on Schoology
In this tutorial we'll cover how you or your child would join a new group on Schoology.
Schoology: How Your Child Can Submit an Assessment
In this tutorial we'll cover how students can take and submit an assessment/test/quiz in Schoology.
Schoology: How Your Child Can Join a New Course
In this tutorial we'll cover how students can join a new course in Schoology.
Schoology: How Your Child Can Find Their Courses
In this video we'll cover how you can help your child see all the different courses they are enrolled in.
Schoology: Viewing Your Child's Calendar
In this video, we'll see how to check a child's calendar through the student view in you Schoology parent account.
Schoology: Creating a Personal Library in My Resources
In this video, we'll cover how to create your own library of resources in Schoology using My Resources.
Schoology: Observing Your Child's Account in the Student View
In this video, learn how to view your child's Schoology courses from the student perspective.
Schoology: Creating a Parent Account
In this quick tutorial, we'll go over how to create a Schoology parent account for the first time.
Schoology: How Your Child Can Submit an Assignment
In this video, you'll learn how your child can work on and submit an assignment in their Schoology account.
Schoology: Adding Additional Children to Your Account
Learn how to add a new child to your existing schoology account.
Creating a Numbers File on a Mac
In this tutorial, we'll cover how to create a new Numbers file on your Mac.
Creating a Pages Document on a Mac
In this tutorial, learn how to create a new Pages document on your Mac.
Accessing the Control Panel on a Mac
In this video, we'll learn how to access the control panel on a Mac and discover some of the different settings available.
Schoology Overview for Parents
Is your child's school using Schoology for remote learning? Join this session for a quick overview of the Schoology platform. We’ll guide you through the basics, and then share some tips to help your child be successful.
