Summer Learning Opportunities from Tech & Innovation

This summer, the Department of Technology & Innovation will be offering a variety of courses designed to help all staff members increase their comfort and ability in a tech-rich learning environment. 

Here is a preview of some of the courses being offered.

Apple Teacher Certification

Participants will take the steps to earn their Apple Teacher Designation. Participants will spend time learning and using the Apple productivity and creativity apps including Pages, Numbers, Keynote, GarageBand, and iMovie.

Apple Apps in the Classroom, Unleash Student Creativity

This is a hands-on experience. Participants will explore project ideas, tips, and tricks for your classroom using Apple creativity apps. Bring your ideas and receive guided instruction on how to make them a reality. 

Apple Apps in the Classroom, Tips and Tricks for Student Support

This is a hands-on experience. Participants will learn tips and tricks for supporting students with Apple creativity apps in the classroom. Bring your ideas and receive guided instruction on how to make them a reality. 

Book Study: Creative Selection by Ken Kocienda

In this course, participants will read the book Creative Selection by Ken Kocienda. Mr. Kocienda was a developer at Apple for many years and provides fascinating stories of Apple's creative design process. Through his stories the author reveals insights about leadership, design, and the power of creative thinking. Discussions will be focused on classroom application and learning design. Each participant will receive a free copy of the book.

Book Study: Screenwise by Deovrah Heitner

Participants in this course will read Screenwise by Devorah Heitner. This book is designed to provide kids help to navigate the digital world and gives guidance to adults (parents and educators) on how to support students. "Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age."

Creativity in the Classroom with Adobe Spark

Participants will learn how to use the Adobe Spark suite of services to increase opportunities for creativity in their classroom.

Digital Workflow on iPad for Educators

Participants will learn valuable classroom workflow tips and efficiencies. This session is specifically geared toward novice iPad users and is open to all classroom teachers who are looking to use iPad for their classroom workflow.

Digital Workflow on MacBook for Educators

This session allows hands-on training including Mac shortcuts, tips, and tricks to develop enhanced and efficient workflows.

Everyone Can Create—Jump Start

Participants will get an overview of Apple's Everyone Can Create curriculum. All participants will experience a sampling of drawing, photography, video, and music activities that will further develop their creativity and increase their confidence with the iPad as an instructional tool.

Everyone Can Create—Deep Dive

Participants will develop their expertise in one of the four areas from Apple's Everyone Can Create Curriculum. After choosing among drawing, video, photography, or music, participants will focus in one area and develop their skills with the goal of using their selected area to improve creativity opportunities for students.

Everyone Can Create—Boot Camp

This course is an immersive experience for staff members who want to get the most out of Apple's Everyone Can Create (ECC) curriculum. Participants will be led by an Apple Professional Learning Specialist through the ECC content in drawing, photography, audio, and video. Participants will be guided through activities and demonstrations intended to increase their personal creativity and help them see more opportunities for creativity for their students.

Nuts and Bolts of Nearpod

Check out what's new and improved in Nearpod and how we can use it to enhance student experience.

Schoology: Transitioning to Schoology AMP

This course is designed for middle school and high school teachers needing to transition to the Schoology Assessment Management Platform (AMP). Teachers will receive instruction and guidance in navigating Schoology AMP, creating assessment teams, transferring Schoology tests, quizzes, and assessments into AMP, and creating interactive assessments.

Schoology: Understanding Schoology’s Most Useful Features

This session provides hands-on training for grading within Schoology including features like grade passback, grade book, assessments, and assignments.