ESC 18 - Taco Tech Tuesday

Join us for an insightful presentation on the integration of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in education and its profound impact on teaching and learning. As AI continues to shape various industries, it is crucial for educators and administrators to explore the potential benefits and challenges it brings to the classroom. Walk away from this presentation equipped with actionable ideas and a deeper understanding of how AI, particularly ChatGPT, can revolutionize education, empower teachers, and enhance student learning outcomes. Join us as we embrace the future of education and AI technology!

Session

6/27/2023

7/27/2023

Come learn what blended learning actually is and what it isn't! We will discuss different setups and possibilities within a blended learning classroom while focusing on Station Rotation and discussing what blended learning might look like in your classroom. You’ll be immersed in an actual blended learning environment with technology, tools, and techniques you can walk away with and utilize immediately.

Session

6/13/2023

7/26/2023

Three full days of training offering a more in-depth look at the software. Each day highlights different applications -- BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD). Each day will spend time focusing on the specific applications listed. Sign up for one, or for all three!

DMAC Academy Day One

Utilities, State Assessment, Student Portfolio, Appraisals, lead4ward, Exports and PlanWorks

DMAC Academy Day Two

TAG & TEKScore

DMAC Academy Day Three

FormWorks, Portfolio, Learning Plans, LPAC and Early Childhood

This session provides administrators and teachers with the skills to navigate the eduphoria!Aware system, view teacher and student data, create customized views, access student portfolios, generate valuable reports and charts, and give local assessments. Participants will navigate the Eduphoria applications specifically Aware and learn how to create, assess and analyze assessments and learn about new updates and features to the System.

Session

6/12/2023

7/24/2023

It is the latest buzz. It's some people's greatest fear and others' greatest hope. If you haven't tried ChatGPT the only way to see what is so scary and so amazing at the same time is to try it. Ask it a question. Ask for a solution. Ask it to translate some text. Or just have a conversation with ChatGPT. It's a huge area of focus for schools this coming year, for teachers on how to deal with it in the classroom as well as what you can do with this new technology, and what impact it will have on students. Play around with it and learn more by visiting ChatGPT here. If you want to see more of what it can do and how to deal with it in school attend the sessions on 6/27 and 7/27 I listed above.

Blended Learning is a hot topic, and most districts claim to be utilizing it since COVID, but did you know actual Blended Learning processes rarely get utilized in the COVID virtual or in-person classrooms!?! Learn what Blended Learning actually looks like in the classroom and how to utilize it in your school/district. Blended Learning Made Easy sessions are given throughout the year, please see our PD calendar for info or see our more intensive Blended Learning Package below. Please contact me if you are interested or want to learn more! cenriquez@esc18.net

Google Educator Certification Training or Google Suite training is available. Google Certification ensures teachers are well based and take full advantage of the wide-spread capabilities that the Google Suite offers to make teaching and learning more tech-friendly, accessible, and efficient.

We also offer training in Google Suite applications like Gmail, Drive, Slides, Calendar, and others to increase your staff/campus productivity. Feel free to contact me to learn more. cenriquez@esc18.net

Remember to submit a Technology Help Desk ticket for any technology needs or services. Email Technology at help@edlink18.net or call the Help Desk at (432)-561-4321.

Director of Instructional Technology and Analytics

Email: cenriquez@esc18.net
Location: 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA
Phone: (432)- 567-3249

Chief Technology Officer

Email: critchie@esc18.net
Location: 2811 La Force Boulevard, Midland, TX, USA
Phone: (432)-567-3250

Click on the image below to learn more about becoming certified as a Google Educator Certification Level 1 and Level 2.