Using Peardeck to Increase Student Engagement

Overview: Enhance classroom interaction and learning with Peardeck. Ideal for educators aiming to integrate technology and foster a dynamic learning environment.

What You Will Learn:

• Introduction to Peardeck: Core functionalities and teaching transformation.
• Engagement Strategies: Interactive presentations to captivate students.
• Real-Time Assessments: Instant feedback to adjust teaching methods.
• Tool Integration: Works seamlessly with Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Who Should Attend: Perfect for K-12 teachers, educational technologists, and administrators.

Key Benefits:

• Boost student participation and attention.
• Monitor learning progress in real time.
• Create an inclusive environment where every student has a voice.

Join Us: Transform your classroom with Peardeck. Gain valuable insights and tools to make lessons more interactive and impactful.

AI Accelerators: Turbocharge Your Teaching Tactics

Overview: Embark on a journey to revolutionize your teaching practices with artificial intelligence. Discover how AI can streamline your workload, enhance classroom efficiency, and allow you to focus on inspiring your students.

What You Will Learn:

• AI in Education: Understand the fundamentals of AI and its transformative potential in teaching.
• Streamlining Workload: Learn how AI tools can manage routine tasks, freeing you to engage more deeply with students.
• Enhancing Efficiency: See how AI optimizes classroom management and learning outcomes through real-time adjustments.
• Hands-On Activities: Participate in interactive demonstrations and practical exercises to integrate AI tools into your teaching.

Session Format: This session will include demonstrations, hands-on activities, and discussions to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI applications in education.

Who Should Attend: Educators looking to integrate AI into their teaching to enhance learning experiences and operational efficiency.

Join Us: Elevate your teaching with cutting-edge AI technology. Unlock a treasure trove of time-saving strategies and innovative tools to take your teaching to new heights.

Upping Your Website Game with Google Sites

Overview: Elevate your online presence using Google Sites! This webinar is designed for individuals eager to enhance their website's effectiveness and appeal. Learn how to leverage Google Sites to create a dynamic and engaging platform with ease.

What You Will Learn:

• Google Sites Essentials: Master the basics and advanced features of Google Sites to build and customize your website.
• Design Principles: Apply key elements of web design within Google Sites to captivate and engage visitors.
• User Experience: Optimize navigation and interface to enhance user satisfaction and retention.
• SEO and Google Sites: Implement SEO best practices specific to Google Sites to improve your site's visibility and search rankings.
• Content Strategies: Develop compelling content optimized for performance and conversion on Google Sites.

Join Us: Transform your website with Google Sites. Whether you're overhauling your current site or refining specific aspects, this webinar will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge for online success.

Overview: Maximize the School Library Systems resources available to the O²CM region. This webinar will explore a variety of digital tools and provide strategies for effectively using them in educational environments.

Featured Resources:

• Digital Theatre+: Live and recorded theatre performances.
• Feature Films: Cinematic works for educational use.
• Legends of Learning & Basecamp: Game-based educational tools.
• LitCharts+: Literature guides and analysis.
• Newsbank Collections: Extensive news archives and specialized resources covering diverse perspectives.
• Teaching Books, Teen Health & Wellness, Noodletools: Enhance learning with multimedia, health education, and research tools.

Learning Outcomes: Integrate these resources into your curriculum, optimize usage, and improve educational outcomes with digital tools.

Who Should Attend: Educators, librarians, and administrators in the O²CM region looking to expand their digital resource toolkit.

Join Us: Gain insights into effectively utilizing these tools to benefit your educational setting. Discover tips and tricks for enhancing resource engagement and impact.

The use of board games in education is under-utilized. During this session we will focus on secondary level board games. As we come out of this pandemic, and adjust to new directions, education can reinvent itself, and create better learning environments. Gamification is a popular teaching buzz word that suggests educators take an element of play and retrofit it to achieve a classroom learning objective. Games can engage students with different learning styles and inspire individual creativity. Board games represent the missing tool in our toolboxes, and they can replace the traditional lectures with a method that reaches all students. This interactive professional development is for educators who want to use board games as teaching tools.

• Board games can be used in all content areas and teach a variety of skills including:
• Social, Emotional, Learning concepts
• Problem solving
• Trial & Error - Failure as a way of learning
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Creativity & Problem Solving

During this professional development educators will experience board games, be provided with sample lesson plans and include time to actually play games.

Join us for a full-day, in-person workshop exploring the integration of board games into elementary education, aligned with educational standards. This hands-on session will provide educators with practical strategies to make learning interactive, engaging, and effective through board games.

What You Will Learn:

• Curriculum Alignment: Select and utilize board games that complement and enhance your curriculum, aligning with specific educational standards.
• Engagement Techniques: Boost student engagement and foster critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Game Selection: Choose the right games for different age groups and learning objectives.
• Assessment Strategies: Assess and track learning outcomes through interactive game play.

Workshop Format: This interactive session includes demonstrations, group discussions, and hands-on gameplay. Educators will have the opportunity to experience educational board games firsthand and learn how to effectively incorporate them into their classrooms.

Who Should Attend: Elementary educators, curriculum designers, and educational technologists interested in integrating game-based learning into their teaching practice.

Join Us: Enhance your teaching methods by incorporating engaging board games into your educational toolkit. This professional development day will provide you with practical tips and creative ideas to meet educational standards while making learning fun and impactful.

Overview: Master the creation and management of LibGuides from start to finish in this comprehensive webinar. Ideal for librarians and educators, this session will equip you with the skills to design, populate, and optimize your guides to enhance user engagement and resource accessibility.

What You Will Learn:

• Design Essentials: Understand the basics of LibGuides layout and design principles to create visually appealing and functional guides.
• Content Management: Learn how to effectively organize content, integrate multimedia elements, and utilize widgets for a dynamic user experience.
• Maintenance Tips: Gain insights on regular updating and maintaining your LibGuides to ensure they remain relevant and useful.

Who Should Attend: Librarians, educational technologists, and anyone involved in creating or managing LibGuides.

Join Us: Whether you are new to LibGuides or looking to refine your existing skills, this webinar will provide you with a toolkit of strategies and insights to create effective and engaging guides. Enhance your library's offerings and user experience with expert guidance.

Overview: This webinar is for those new to Battle the Books or are looking to up their game. Enhance the Battle of the Books program with proven strategies and innovative tricks in this focused webinar. This session will provide essential insights to run a successful and engaging program.

What You Will Learn:

• Details: Receive an introduction to all things Battle of the Books. The who, what, where, when and how it can be done.
• Preparation Strategies: Learn how to prepare students, set up teams, and schedule events.
• Engagement Techniques: Discover methods to increase student interest and participation throughout the competition.
• Event Management: Gain tips on how to run a battle and the different ways you can accomplish this task.

Overview: Unlock the full potential of Canva in this dynamic webinar designed for beginners and seasoned users alike. Learn how to create stunning graphics, presentations, and media with ease, enhancing your digital content creation skills.

What You Will Learn:

• Canva Basics: Navigate the interface and utilize essential tools for designing impactful visuals.
• Advanced Techniques: Explore advanced features like animation, brand kits, and collaborative tools to elevate your designs.
• Template Customization: Master the art of customizing templates to fit your specific needs, saving time and maintaining brand consistency.
• Practical Applications: Apply your skills to real-world projects, from social media graphics to professional presentations.

Join Us: Step up your design game and make an impact with your visual content. This webinar will provide you with the tools and techniques to harness the power of Canva for all your creative projects.

Overview: Learn to consolidate and manage information effectively by creating a comprehensive dashboard of resources. This webinar is perfect for educators looking to streamline data access.

What You Will Learn:

• Dashboard Design: Principles of effective dashboard layout to enhance usability and accessibility.
• Resource Integration: Techniques for integrating various types of resources, including databases, websites, and documents, videos, and images into a cohesive platform.
• Tools and Technology: Overview of tools and software that can facilitate the creation and maintenance of an efficient resource dashboard.
• Best Practices: Tips on maintaining and updating your dashboard to keep it relevant and useful.

Discovery Education continues to empower educators with resources, strategies, and tools for creating quality lessons using multi-modal digital resources. For Back-to-School, we are combining all that teachers and students love about the DE ecosystem with new content to keep all learners curious and engaged. Join us to learn about the best ways to utilize all that Discovery Education has to offer including, supports for the new Science Investigations, Seal of Civic Readiness resources, assignment templates, Ready-to-Use activities, video quizzes, and much more!

RECOMMENDED AUDIENCE: Librarians, Technology Integration Specialists, Lead Teachers, Curriculum. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Discovery Education.