October 2020 PD

Session Descriptor: Microsoft Teams is a digital hub for assigning and collecting student work, providing feedback, collaborating, and grading student work online. Create collaborative classrooms or connect in professional learning communities– all from a single experience in Office 365. Teams can be linked to the Kiddom Class Announcement page, so students know exactly where to start. Teams is available to use with students in grades K-12.

PM Session #: 13190

Presenter: Jennifer Brooks

Date: Tuesday, October 6

Time:8:30-9:30

Zoom link/location: https://rcschools.zoom.us/j/81503960715

Session Descriptor: Microsoft Teams meetings provides teachers with the option to synchronously present content to students or share asynchronous pre-recorded content in Kiddom or program of choice. This resource provides a way for teachers to meet with distance learners to provide extra support. This session will take participants through the basics of getting started with Microsoft Teams meetings.

PM Session #: 13878

Presenter: Jennifer Brooks

Date: Tuesday, October 6

Time: 9:45-10:45

Zoom link/location: https://rcschools.zoom.us/j/83938175671

Session Descriptor: This session will focus on how to leverage teams in a hybrid learning environment. The Insight App and the assignment option assists teachers with taking attendance and tracking student engagement. Learn how to create channels to help facilitate small group instruction. Teams can be linked to the Kiddom Class Announcement page, so students know exactly where to start. Teams is available to use with students in grades K-12.

PM Session #: 13191

Presenter: Jennifer Brooks

Date: Tuesday, October 6

Time: 2:00-3:00

Zoom link/location: https://rcschools.zoom.us/j/87294053644

Session Descriptor:

Nearpod is an interative web based tool that will allow you to create ONE lessons to engage ALL learners: traditional, synchronous, and asynchronous).This workshop will help you get started with Nearpod. Learn how to navigate the Nearpod platform with lots of time to practice and ask questions. By the end of this webinar, you’ll know how to: -Log in to your Nearpod Account (*sign up for account before the webinar) -Navigate the Nearpod Home Page -Search Lessons -Launch Lessons -Share Lessons -Access Reports -Find Help

PM Session #: 13881

Presenter: Cherri McCrary

Date: Wednesday, October 7th, 2020

Time: 8:30-9:30

Zoom link/location: https://rcschools.zoom.us/j/82056597776

Session Descriptor:

Nearpod is an interative web based tool that will allow you to create ONE lessons to engage ALL learners: traditional, synchronous, and asynchronous). In this session, attendees will experience an in-depth approach on how to ignite Distance Learning, while merging the instructional power of both Nearpod and Microsoft. By the end of the webinar, you’ll know how to: - Access creative content and personal files from OneDrive. - Incorporate and activate Immersive Reader into your Nearpod Lesson. - Utilize Flipgrid to capture student voice. - Amplify distance communication with Microsoft Teams.

-Use Nearpod's interactive video component and much more...

PM Session #:13883

Presenter: Cherri McCrary

Date: October 7th,2020

Time:10:00-11:00

Zoom link/location:https://rcschools.zoom.us/j/82056597776

Session Descriptor:
It's been an overwhelming start to the year with so many new edtech tools to master. Teachers across the district have responded with amazing perseverance . In this session, we will discuss successes and tips aimed at reducing "distance learning" fatigue felt by both educators and students. Come with your questions and be prepared to share as we crowd source solutions to common problems.

PM Session #:13885

Presenter: Cherri McCrary

Date: October 7th, 2020

Time: 2:00-3:00

Zoom link/location: https://rcschools.zoom.us/j/82056597776

Session Descriptor:

Nearpod is an interative web based tool that will allow you to create ONE lessons to engage ALL learners: traditional, synchronous, and asynchronous). In this session, attendees will experience an in-depth approach on how to ignite Distance Learning, while merging the instructional power of both Nearpod and Microsoft. By the end of the webinar, you’ll know how to: - Access creative content and personal files from OneDrive. - Incorporate and activate Immersive Reader into your Nearpod Lesson. - Utilize Flipgrid to capture student voice. - Amplify distance communication with Microsoft Teams.

-Use Nearpod's interactive video component and much more...

PM Session #:13884

Presenter: Cherri McCrary

Date: October 20 ,2020

Time:3:45-4:45

Zoom link/location:https://rcschools.zoom.us/j/82056597776

Session Descriptor:

Nearpod is an interative web based tool that will allow you to create ONE lessons to engage ALL learners: traditional, synchronous, and asynchronous).This workshop will help you get started with Nearpod. Learn how to navigate the Nearpod platform with lots of time to practice and ask questions. By the end of this webinar, you’ll know how to: -Log in to your Nearpod Account (*sign up for account before the webinar) -Navigate the Nearpod Home Page -Search Lessons -Launch Lessons -Share Lessons -Access Reports -Find Help

PM Session #:13882

Presenter: Cherri McCrary

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2020

Time: 8:30-9:00

Zoom link/location: https://rcschools.zoom.us/j/82056597776