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1. STAR Renaissance Annual User Conference - Morning Session

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 2/14/2019

LHRIC’s Annual Renaissance Learning Conference

Simplify the work of your PLC to focus on the work worth doing; analyzing data and creating meaningful next steps. Learn how to effectively analyze Renaissance STAR data to drive powerful instructional practices with PLC teams. Discover a PLC data driven process that will change your schools’ cultures by focusing on learning, collaboration and results. Walk away with artifacts to begin your journey of using Renaissance STAR assessments in PLC meetings

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Caroline Calabrese ccalabrese@lhric.org
  • Max Class Size: 40

2. Accelerated Reader: Renaissance Annual User Conference - Afternoon Session

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 2/14/2019

LHRIC’s Annual Renaissance Learning Conference afternoon session with a special focus on Accelerated Reading

"I Hate Reading:" New ideas to foster literacy growth with every AR student. Learn new AR features to enrich your classroom environment and re-invigorate your literacy routine.
Don’t miss this session providing students with developmentally appropriate reading support from early learning through high school.

Join us and learn key insights on:




• Best practices in literacy growth and inspiring reading practices



• Setting appropriate goals to build reading expertise and generating growth



• Using leveled nonfiction articles to ignite student interest



• Providing opportunities for teachers to integrate digital literacy lessons accessing new AR features



• Exciting new reports and AR features

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Caroline Calabrese ccalabrese@lhric.org
  • Max Class Size: 40

3. Waterford Annual User Group Conference

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 2/27/2019

Join us for our Annual Waterford User Group! This will be the perfect opportunity to participate in a collaborative hands-on session with your colleagues as we get up to speed on the latest Waterford updates.



Many of the enhancements that Waterford has made in the last year are game changers that you need to know about, including:


• Simplified reporting dashboards. Redesigned dashboards make it easy for teachers and administrators to get critical, at-a-glance data on student activity and progress toward goals. >


• New and enhanced reports. Reports are now easier to use and provide powerful new insights into key aspects of student performance at the individual, class, school, and district level.


• Predictive analytics. A projected completion feature now shows where each student is in regard to their year-end goals so teachers can make adjustments to ensure success.


• New parent engagement app. Get a sneak peek at Mentor, a new smartphone app that makes it easier for teachers to keep parents in the loop.


• 1,000+ new activities. Waterford has added over 1,000 new or redesigned activities, all with fresh graphics and audio to make them more appealing and engaging for students.



Please bring your laptop or tablet.
  • Max Class Size: 25

4. DreamBox Annual User Conference at Suffern Central School District

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Audience: DreamBox users

Dates: 2/27/2019

Join us and DreamBox team this year to learn:

• Setting appropriate goals to generate growth

• Providing opportunities for teachers to share best practices and blended learning

• Exciting news on NWEA

Target Audience: DreamBox users/subscribers.
  • Max Class Size: 30

5. Waterford Lunch & Learn

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 2/27/2019

Waterford Learning is a comprehensive, technology-based early reading, math and science program with integrated assessments and teacher tools for PreK-2. This personalized learning software adapts automatically to give each student a unique learning experience tailored to his or her own skill level and pace, making it ideal for all of your early learners.

Join us as guest presenter Dr. Gayle White-Wallace, Standards Administrator for ELA, Reading, and Literacy at Mount Vernon City School District, shares the results they’ve seen so far, as well as valuable insights into their initiative, including:

• The importance of their “Inspect What You Expect” mantra, and why it’s been critical to their success so far

• How they’ve been able to dramatically increase parental engagement

• The benefits of student interaction and usage with Waterford

• A short recap of results to date, including improved DIBELS scores, higher levels of kindergarten readiness, and shrinking literacy achievement gaps
  • Max Class Size: 25

6. activ=con 19

Program: LHRIC - Technology Leadership Institute (TLI)

Dates: 3/1/2019

activ=con is a full day conference for explorers, leaders, and innovators in K-12 active learning spaces. activ-con attendees will not “sit n’ get” their learning as in traditional conference experiences; instead, attendees will join their fellow explorers in a series of learning excursions actively investigate interesting strategies, practices, and challenges. Participants can also interact with peers, vendors and experts throughout the day. The keynote speakers for activ=con are Dr. Robert Dillon, Director of Innovation and Learning at University City School District in Missouri, and Dr. Gene M. Kearns, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance Learning.
  • Max Class Size: 95

7. LHRIC CS/STEAM Academy: Full Day for Instructional Cohort (Member Districts Only)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/5/2019

Member Districts Only
Full day face to face session for Instructional Cohort, Academy Year Two.
  • Max Class Size: 25

8. The Many Facets of Google Draw

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/5/2019

G Suite users: Do you leverage the power of Google Draw? Do you take full advantage of this easy-to-use app to help elevate your practice? Attend this workshop to discover how this multifaceted tool can help you with interactive lessons and worksheets, graphic organizers and mind maps, flow charts and infographics. Create memes and personalized lessons. Have students demonstrate understanding through visual representation. If creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking are goals for your 4Cs classroom, then Google Draw can be a versatile and easy addition to your toolbox.
  • Max Class Size: 12

9. Google Drive: The Basics

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/6/2019

Are you new to Google Drive? This session will provide you with an overview of G Suite’s various apps (productivity tools), what they are, and how they work. Your documents can be opened and edited from any computer or device connected to the Internet, and shared with others so that you can collaborate in real-time across different locations and times.
  • Max Class Size: 12

10. Lower Hudson Computer Science and Engineering Education Collaborative (CSEEC)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/7/2019

Are you actively building and growing your computer science (CS) or engineering education instruction within your district? If so, we invite you to join fellow technology, curriculum, and instructional leaders as we discuss curricula, explore standards, and share ‘best practices’ in Computer Science (CS) and Engineering education, the two newest core disciplines in K-12 education. The “Lower Hudson CS and Engineering Education Collaborative (CSEEC)” is a participant-led community for information gathering, sharing/cooperation, and brainstorming. If your district considers CS and engineering to be more than just an enrichment activity and you are actively building a comprehensive curriculum in these areas for your students, you will enjoy collaborating with like-minded thinkers and leaders in this collegial environment. Meetings will be highly participatory: topics for discussion will be presented and selected by CSEEC community members, and innovative solutions/programs by CSEEC members will be highlighted. Additionally, experts in K-12 CS and Engineering education will be invited to present cutting-edge research and evidence-based practices to the CSEEC community. Participants will be encouraged to host meetings during the year; please consult the individual My Learning Plan entry for each specific meeting location.
  • Max Class Size: 25

11. Universal Design for Learning: Using Educational Technology to Ensure Every Student Succeeds

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/8/2019

Are you looking for new ways to provide your students with flexible, accessible, free tools that support diverse learning styles and ability levels in any content area? This workshop will address the growing need for flexible tools that allow students to share, gather and review information in a universally accessible way.

During this session, you will:

- discover how UDL principles and practices impact learning
- gain hands-on experience with educational technology tools
- explore the connection between UDL and educational technologies
- experience the role co-teaching plays in UDL application

We are excited to share some powerful learning tools that support the critical need to provide universally accessible content and experiences to students. Get ready to walk away with a toolkit filled with strategies, practices, websites, extensions and apps that will aid you on your journey toward designing accessible content and experiences.
  • Max Class Size: 12

12. Digital Creativity for Wixie Users

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/12/2019

Wixie is a powerful online authoring tool for students and teachers to create original work, collaborate with their peers, and demonstrate understanding.

This half-day session is designed to provide you with dedicated and necessary work time in Wixie, where you can design materials for distribution to your students. We will begin with a demonstration of Wixie's content authoring tools, followed by supported working time for you to create your own lessons.

During this session, you will:

- Learn about Wixie's suite of content creation tools.nbh
- Explore Wixie's new collaboration ability that allows students to team up for project work.
- Dig into pre-designed activity templates. Design your own lessons for use in the classroom.

Target Audience: Wixie users/subscribers that have an active Wixie account.
  • Max Class Size: 12

13. Microsoft Innovative Educator Training: Hosted by Microsoft at LHRIC

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/12/2019

New
For our Office 365 districts (teachers, administrators, instructional technology specialists and coaches): continue your learning journey by becoming a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE). During this engaging session, participants will learn how to use Windows, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, OneNote Class Notebooks, Microsoft Forms, and Sway to empower your students to achieve more. This experience is an important step on a journey of joining a professional learning network of enthusiastic educators who come together to learn, share, and grow. Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices (Windows preferred), although laptops will be available for use at the LHRIC.
  • Max Class Size: 30

14. Finalsite Booster Workshop: Pages & Posts

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/13/2019

Are you getting the most out of using Composer Pages & Posts in Finalsite? This workshop for Finalsite Site administrators will illustrate creative techniques for page design and construction in Composer as well as strategies for using Posts and Pages together for news, blogs, and other unique purposes. Come join us for a morning of hands-on exploration and learning and go from "blah" to "BAM!" with Pages & Posts in your Finalsite website.
  • Max Class Size: 12

15. Microsoft Sway: eBooks, Presentations, Websites, and more…

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/14/2019

Sway is an application from Microsoft Office 365 that helps teachers and students to gather, format, and share reports, newsletters, web pages, and presentations on an interactive, web-based canvas that looks great on any device.

In this workshop, participants will:

- Create a Sway from a topic
- Insert text, images, links
- Insert videos or interactive charts
- Distribute and collect formative assessment data

Prerequisite: a functional knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 is helpful.
  • Max Class Size: 12

16. Microsoft Sway: eBooks, Presentations, Websites, and more…

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/14/2019

Sway is an application from Microsoft Office 365 that helps teachers and students to gather, format, and share reports, newsletters, web pages, and presentations on an interactive, web-based canvas that looks great on any device.

In this workshop, participants will:

- Create a Sway from a topic
- Insert text, images, links
- Insert videos or interactive charts
- Distribute and collect formative assessment data

Prerequisite: a functional knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 is helpful.
  • Max Class Size: 12

17. 2019 Achieve3000 User Group

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Audience: All users of Achieve3000

Dates: 3/20/2019

New
You are invited to attend the 2019 Annual User Group Meeting!
Co-presented by Achieve3000 and LHRIC, this morning session promises to be informative for both teachers and administrators.

Achieve3000 will provide a light breakfast and a fresh look at the components of the program. We'll be highlighting quick ways to step up your implementation strategy to ensure the best conditions for student growth.

Topics to covered include:

• Courses and Collections

• Searching for and assigning articles

• The student experience

• Using data reports to inform instruction

• and more!

This is also an excellent opportunity for teachers in the classroom to share their best practices for using Achieve3000. Do you have a strategy or implementation feature that helps students meet their Achieve3000 goals? Would you like to be included on the days agenda? To learn more about this chance to share your tips, please contact Mae Isaac.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact Mae Isaac.

  • Max Class Size: 25

18. Virtual Reality: Implementation in the Future Ready Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/20/2019

Learn how to take students on virtual journeys around the globe, and even view the inside of a human heart! With today's virtual reality technology, students can experience this right from the comfort of their classroom using tools such as Google Expeditions, Nearpod VR, CoSpaces, and many more!

During this session, you will take a deep dive into Virtual Reality (VR) devices and apps, and will develop an understanding of how both educators and students can learn more about the world around them through immersive VR experiences.
  • Max Class Size: 12

19. Achieve3000 Lunch & Learn

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Audience: teachers, department chairs or administrators who want to learn more about Achieve3000

Dates: 3/20/2019

New
For questions regarding this activity, please contact NAME.
  • Max Class Size: 15

20. Mobilize your Learners (Formative assessment with iPads)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/21/2019

NEW DATE - March 21st Mobile devices are celebrated for their ease of use, accessibility, and their power of engagement. Join us to learn how to harness these strengths to get your students actively involved in the learning process.

During this session, you will:

- Learn how to distribute content for guided or self-paced learning.
- Experience quick techniques to get your students involved in assessment.
- Learn how to use apps to gather student feedback, complete quick checks, and allow your students to perform their own self-checks for understanding.

Please Note: This session is geared specifically for those using iPads.
  • Max Class Size: 12

21. Pot Luck PD Night @ Bronxville

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Audience: Teachers, Instructional Technology Specialists, Directors of Technology, Curriculum and Instruction

Dates: 3/21/2019

Audience: Techie Teachers, Instructional Technology Specialists, Technology Leaders and anyone who wants to see technology best practices. Come, bring food, network and learn from the best! Please click here to register to lead a 20 minute huddle if you are inspired! https://www.smore.com/4uz7e
  • Max Class Size: 30

22. Celebration of Teaching and Learning - TELL Awards

Program: LHRIC - Technology Leadership Institute (TLI)

Dates: 3/22/2019

This event is a celebration of excellence in the Region. The prestigious TELL award is bestowed upon Teachers and Leaders nominated by their colleagues and peers as demonstrating innovation, best practices, and having implemented systemic change in teaching and learning. Join us for this celebration and find out what the strategies are behind these success stories. New this year are the student poster sessions where students will demonstrate how the work of these educators has impacted their learning experience. The Keynote speaker for this year’s event is Jen Waldman. Jen helps people hone in on their unique gifts, empowering them to take action with authenticity and heart. Using her background in the arts, she encourages creative thinking and imagination, so that others can cultivate new ideas and share them with the world. Jen and Simon Sinek united several years ago when Simon became aware that Jen was using the Golden Circle to inspire artists to make a greater impact with their work. The two recognized that by combining their efforts they could help people across many different industries discover their WHY and bring it to life. Jen now travels the world offering Why-inspired keynotes and workshops on leadership, communication, and presentation skills so that individuals and organizations can have more impact with their ideas. In addition to her work with Start With Why, Jen is the Founder and Executive Director of Jen Waldman Studio, New York City’s premiere training studio for Broadway actors. She has worked with over a thousand artists to develop and nurture their creative voice and technique. Jen is particularly inspired by and dedicated to mentoring young people. She recently served a 5 year term as the Theatre Chair for the National Young Arts Foundation and is a professor at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. For questions regarding this activity, please contact Sarah Martabano.
  • Max Class Size: 95

23. Digital Citizenship: Developing Digital Leaders Utilizing Common Sense Education (@PNW BOCES)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 3/29/2019

This session is designed to help educators build a unique classroom culture that promotes the positive uses of technology. We will explore simple strategies to address digital literacy and the social and emotional impacts of technology. You will also be provided valuable resources to support family and community members. After a comprehensive hands-on tour of the Common Sense Media Education© portfolio, you will map out a detailed path to digital literacy for your own classroom and students.
  • Max Class Size: 12

24. Break Into Breakouts, the Digital Way: Day Two

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 4/10/2019

New
Day Two: continuation/hands on work session for participants who have completed the full day session on February 7, 2019. You have probably heard the buzz about Breakout EDU. But have you experienced a Digital Breakout? In some ways, this form of Breakout EDU is more conducive to the “average” school room. No classroom set-up is required, students work in collaborative teams on a shared device, and there are no issues with those pesky locks! In this workshop, you will learn how to create your own Digital Breakout based on your own curriculum. Digital breakouts may take some time and thought to create, but once you have done the legwork, they can be used over and over with students. They provide the same engaged learning experience for students that traditional Breakouts involve: critical thinking, teamwork and complex problem solving. Come with a colleague and create a Digital Breakout together!

Prerequisites: working knowledge and experience with Google apps.
  • Max Class Size: 12

25. Office 365 Tools for the Classroom: Teaching with Technology Basics

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 4/11/2019

This one day session will focus on simple yet effective uses for the Office 365 Productivity Suite: Word, Excel,PowerPoint & Sway, and OneNote. Collaborate with others using shared files stored in OneDrive.

In this workshop you will:

- Create a Table of Contents in Office 365: Word in a few easy steps. - Calculate the school activity funds in Office 365: Excel. - Animate text and objects in Office 365: PowerPoint and Sway - Learn to upload an existing Microsoft Word document to your OneDrive for collaboration. - Create an organizational notebook for curriculum development using OneNote.

Prerequisites: an Office 365 account.
  • Max Class Size: 12

26. Gamify - Fortify - Learn

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 4/16/2019

Consider the level of engagement you see when your students are playing games. Watch them collaborate, compete and search for strategies to win. See them persist in reaching the desired goal, no matter how difficult the task. How can you leverage that level of engagement and apply it to your own learning objectives? In this class you will explore some of the research conducted on gamification and game-based learning, learn the differences between the two, and explore ways to bring the practice of play in your classroom. Keep in mind that this workshop will not just cover computer or video games; we will explore role-playing games, scavenger hunts and games based on television shows such as Jeopardy. We’ll also look at badging strategies and the outcomes that can result when you fortify learning through games. Come prepared to have fun!
  • Max Class Size: 12

27. eChalk User Group

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 4/16/2019

Please join the LHRIC and our partners at eChalk for the 2019 eChalk Annual User Group. This year, we will be joined by Regional Sales Manager, Chris Conforti and the Lead of Product Development, Dave Milne. Topics to be covered will include eChalk's vision and upcoming product releases. This is an opportunity for our districts to come together and share best practices around the use of eChalk in our districts and in the classroom.

*A lite breakfast/lunch will be provided by eChalk as a token of appreciation for our wonderful partnership.
  • Max Class Size: 25

28. Google Forms

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 4/17/2019

Google Forms allows you to easily create forms, surveys, and assessments. Google Forms can be used innovatively in your classroom to formulate assessments, rubrics, assignment drop boxes, instant feedback, and much more! Form results connect with Google Sheets, allowing you to easily manage your data to impact instruction and learning.

During this session, you will learn how to create a form, select a theme, add questions, add images and videos, share and manage your forms, select a response destination, view individual responses, and view response summaries.

Prerequisite: Prior experience using Google Drive is required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

29. Finalsite User Group

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 4/18/2019

Please join the LHRIC and our partners at Finalsite for the 2019 Finalsite Annual User Group. Topics to be covered will include Finalsite’s vision, as well as upcoming product releases. This is an opportunity for our districts to come together and share best practices around the use of Finalsite in our districts and communities.

*A lite breakfast will be provided by Finalsite.
  • Max Class Size: 12

30. AudioEye User Group

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 4/18/2019

Please join the LHRIC and our partners from Finalsite/AudioEye for the 2019 Annual User Group. Topics will include AudioEye’s vision, as well as upcoming product releases. This is an opportunity for our districts to come together and share best practices surrounding digital accessibility and the use of AudioEye in our districts.

*A lite breakfast/lunch will be provided by Finalsite/AudioEye as a token of appreciation for our wonderful partnership.
  • Max Class Size: 25

31. Breakout EDU: Create Your Own Game

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 4/25/2019

Breakout EDU’s powerful games teach students essential critical thinking skills, teamwork, and complex problem solving. If you are already comfortable and confident setting up your own Breakout box and facilitating pre-made games, then this is the next step for you.

During this session, you will be immersed in a Breakout EDU game and will acquire the skills necessary to design your own immersive Breakout learning experience from scratch. You will be supported by LHRIC staff and fellow participants as you design your own Breakout experience.
  • Max Class Size: 12

32. Lower Hudson Computer Science and Engineering Education Collaborative (CSEEC)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 4/25/2019

Are you actively building and growing your computer science (CS) or engineering education instruction within your district? If so, we invite you to join fellow technology, curriculum, and instructional leaders as we discuss curricula, explore standards, and share ‘best practices’ in Computer Science (CS) and Engineering education, the two newest core disciplines in K-12 education. The “Lower Hudson CS and Engineering Education Collaborative (CSEEC)” is a participant-led community for information gathering, sharing/cooperation, and brainstorming. If your district considers CS and engineering to be more than just an enrichment activity and you are actively building a comprehensive curriculum in these areas for your students, you will enjoy collaborating with like-minded thinkers and leaders in this collegial environment. Meetings will be highly participatory: topics for discussion will be presented and selected by CSEEC community members, and innovative solutions/programs by CSEEC members will be highlighted. Additionally, experts in K-12 CS and Engineering education will be invited to present cutting-edge research and evidence-based practices to the CSEEC community. Participants will be encouraged to host meetings during the year; please consult the individual My Learning Plan entry for each specific meeting location.
  • Max Class Size: 25

33. OneNote to OneNote Classroom: Tools for Creation, Organization, and Publication

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 5/9/2019

In this one-day session, you will find that OneNote is the perfect app for capturing just about anything and everything! OneNote allows you to type notes or record audio from your laptop, sketch or write ideas from your tablet, and even add pictures from your phone using Office Lens. The possibilities for instructional content creation are limitless! You can then take your content to the next level by publishing to a OneNote Class Notebook. Your students will be able to view your content, collaborate in real-time, and have their own private notebook section within your Class Notebook.

In this session you will:

- Explore OneNote in the Cloud and the desktop application.
- Create, organize, and publish your classroom content seamlessly in the cloud.
- Design, develop, and collaborate with co-teachers.
- Add personal instructional style through the use of audio and video recordings.
- Create a OneNote Class Notebook to share content, collaborate with others, and review individual student classwork.
- Assess student work in real-time, as a formative snapshot to encourage the self-motivated learning process.

Prerequisites: a basic understanding of Office 365 (OneDrive) is helpful.
  • Max Class Size: 12

34. Flipped Classroom Summit (@PNW BOCES)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 5/10/2019

"Calling all “flipped teachers” in the LHRIC Model Schools community! If you are experienced in flipped/blended instruction, this session will provide a new perspective on the fundamental changes within flipped learning. Together, we will examine what others are seeing and hearing, so that we can prepare for the future of flipped instruction.

During this session, you will:

- Understand common mistakes that we have learned over the years.
- Apply “rapid design” techniques to create a flipped lesson.
- Develop targeted strategies for securing stakeholder buy in from fellow teachers, administrators, parents, and students.

NOTE: this session will be held at PNW BOCES.
  • Max Class Size: 12

35. Next Level Google Classroom Worksheets

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 5/13/2019

Take your Google Classroom worksheets to the next level through the use of interactive websites and Google Drawings! Google Drawings allow you to create interactive lessons and activities that allow for hands-on manipulation. Think along the lines of SMART Notebook, except that every single student will have the ability to complete every single activity! From graphic organizers to drag-and-drop activities, the possibilities are endless! Samples used for multiple grade levels/subject areas will be provided.
  • Max Class Size: 12

36. Global Citizenship: Experience the World from Your Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 5/15/2019

What if you could easily bring subject-matter experts from around the world into your classroom? How can you help to prepare students for the connected workplace of the future? During this session, we will explore how technology can be used as a resource for personal discovery, as a tool to cultivate exposure to rich cultural diversity, and how it can assist us in promoting leadership building activities in the classroom.

During this session, you will:

- Explore a variety of tools that can provide students with a simple solution for establishing global connections with subject-matter experts and peers, regardless of physical location.
- Gain exposure to a host of virtual reality locations and communities.
- Establish a toolkit of applications and resources that will help inform tomorrow’s global leaders.
  • Max Class Size: 12

37. Blackboard User Group

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 5/16/2019

Please join the LHRIC and our partners at Blackboard for our 2019 Blackboard Annual User Group. This year, we will be joined by Krista Ray, Blackboard K-12 Senior Account Representative, Kaitlin Ford, Solutions Sales Representative, and Michael McGeady, Senior Customer Success Advocate. This is an exciting time to share experiences and best practices, as well hear about some of the new Web Community Manager (WCM) features and releases.

*A lite breakfast/lunch will be provided by Blackboard as a token of appreciation for our wonderful partnership.
  • Max Class Size: 25

38. Tech Expo

Program: LHRIC - Technology Leadership Institute (TLI)

Dates: 5/23/2019

This is the LHRIC’s capstone teaching and learning event for the year! This event is designed for district stakeholders from across the region as a showcase for what works, what we should look forward to, and even what to avoid as we move to a more personalized learning environment across all teaching and learning. The LHRIC is frequently asked to help districts learn about what others are doing well, and what should we be paying attention to. This is that event! The keynote speaker for TLI Tech Expo is Liz Kolb. Celebrated professor, classroom teacher, presenter, and author. Her most recent publication is Learning First, Technology Second where she demonstrates her Triple E Framework for assessing the effectiveness of technology in lesson plans. For questions regarding this activity, please contact Sarah Martabano.
  • Max Class Size: 300

39. Achieve3000: Year End Data Reflection Session - AM

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 5/24/2019

You have data – now what?

This half-day session will help you make sense of the Achieve 3000 reports you need to track student progress and identify areas of mastery as well as target reinforcement strategies. We will provide hands-on access to your student data to help you make recommendations for summer and next school year placements. This session is intended for classroom teachers and curriculum specialists who work with Achieve3000 currently.

Choose a morning or afternoon session - whatever works best for you!

  • Max Class Size: 12

40. Achieve3000: Year End Data Reflection Session - PM

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 5/24/2019

You have data – now what? This half-day session will help you make sense of the Achieve 3000 reports you need to track student progress and identify areas of mastery as well as target reinforcement strategies. We will provide hands-on access to your student data to help you make recommendations for summer and next school year placements. This session is intended for classroom teachers and curriculum specialists who work with Achieve3000 currently. Choose a morning or afternoon session - whatever works best for you!
  • Max Class Size: 12

41. LHRIC CS/STEAM Academy: Full Day for Instructional Cohort (Member Districts Only)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 5/31/2019

Member Districts Only
Full day face to face session for Instructional Cohort, Academy Year Two.
  • Max Class Size: 25

42. Web Tools for Student-Centered Creative Expression

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 6/6/2019

Engage the voice within every student through the use of free web tools that have been designed to promote higher level thinking skills and performance! Join us to explore these free web-based tools that are sure to engage your students and allow for greater creative expression. During this session, we will review tools such as Thinglink, Storybird, Animoto, and more! You will have the opportunity to design your own mini-lessons for use with your students, supported by LHRIC staff and fellow participants.
  • Max Class Size: 12

43. End of Year Review with Brightbytes

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 6/13/2019

The end of the school year is always a great time to stop and take stock of what was accomplished over the past year and to start planning what we want to accomplish going forward.

During this session we will:

- reflect on the goals and vision established as a part of our tech plans
- share out success and struggles encountered
- dig into the data to see what progress was made and where things didn't go as hoped
- determine what the focus and next steps will be as we look toward 2019/20
  • Max Class Size: 25

44. Achieve3000: Teacher Tune-up

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/9/2019

If you are a current user of Achieve3000 this is the workshop for you! Are you seeking strategies to improve student performance and engagement through a differentiated approach? Learn how to search for targeted courses to enhance your curriculum and provide targeted instruction using the features of Achieve3000. Topics also include student scaffolding, customizing the delivery of articles and assigning practice based on standards. Finally, we will dive into reporting, how to determine the most powerful reports for meeting your needs, review scheduled data collections, and interpret those results. This hands-on workshop will give you the support needed to focus on your school year goals.

What’s New for 2018-19: Customized collections, school break and test prep boot camps, Read-Discuss-Read overview, Career Center updates that include localizes data and the brand-new iCivics collaboration course on US Civics and Government.
  • Max Class Size: 12

45. Google Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/9/2019

Google Classroom is an integral component of G Suite, and is designed to help teachers create and collect assignments paperlessly by automatically creating folders for each assignment in their Drive. This allows Classroom students to keep track of what assignments are due, while having the freedom to begin their work with just one click! We will also explore helpful tools such as research features, peer editing, commenting, and more!

During this session, you will learn Google Classroom fundamentals including the setup and management of your Classroom, how to push assignments out to students, and how to provide real-time feedback and grades without ever leaving the application!

Prerequisite: A Google account for you and your students within a G Suite domain and prior experience using Google Drive is required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

46. HyperDocs and Choice Boards: Empower Student Voice and Choice

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/9/2019

This session has been designed to empower teachers with new and creative strategies for assessing prior knowledge, engaging the classroom, and encouraging students’ “voice and choice” through a fresh approach to G Suite’s tools.

During this session, you will:

- Learn the process of creating HyperDocs and Choice Boards.
- Explore HyperDocs and Choice Boards that are being used by other teachers, and then adapt these samples for your students.
- Learn strategies for ensuring that HyperDocs are accessible for all students.
  • Max Class Size: 15

47. Implementing 20% Time/Genius Hour into Your Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/9/2019 to 7/11/2019

20% Time is a simple concept that every teacher can execute successfully. The concept was taken from Google’s 20% Time model and applied within a K-12 educational setting. Students are given 20% of their time to work on student-designed projects, which align the curriculum with their passions to help to identify their career path. Under the guidance of their teacher, students create their own goals and assessments, which truly makes for a purposeful and collaborative classroom environment— a piece of the pie that made Google enterprises so successful!

20% Time provides students with more freedom over their learning, hence sparking curiosity and increasing innovation and intrinsic motivation. We will also discuss Genius Hour (for those that may not be ready to commit to 20% Time), where students explore new topics each week with several informal presentations at the end of the hour.

You will have the opportunity to learn from guest facilitators (invited by the LHRIC to share their innovative work), who have successfully implemented these concepts in their own classrooms.
  • Max Class Size: 12

48. CS Language Exchange: Exploring Coding Languages & Platforms for K-5 Classrooms

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/12/2019

Are you curious about additional coding languages and tools that you may be able to add to your computer science curriculum? This session will allow you to explore various coding languages and tools to learn their strengths, limitations, and unique device compatibilities. The ability for students to recognize language and coding concepts across different platforms is the key to coding as a literacy. Throughout this session, you will experience some of the greatest coding tools out there for use in your classroom!

During this session, you will learn:

- K-5 friendly coding languages.
- Sites and applications that support computational thinking and coding as a literacy.
- Device compatibility for apps and grade levels.
- Basic scripts that will allow you to create projects and introduce coding concepts.

Prerequisite: Current or planned inclusion of computer science in curriculum. Coding experience is helpful, but not required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

49. Google Certified Educator Level 1 Course

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/15/2019 to 7/16/2019

During this session, you will explore several tools within Google’s Level 1 curriculum, all of which will be taught in the context of their meaningful use in the classroom for both students and teachers.

Explore the core areas of G Suite to increase:

- Professional learning and leadership.
- Efficiency in the classroom.
- Student learning and creativity.

Please Note: At the end of this session, you will be required to complete your Level 1 Certification exam. The cost of the exam is $10, and must be completed and paid one week prior to the exam/session registration date.
  • Max Class Size: 12

50. Edgenuity Working Session

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/16/2019

Another year is past but don't forget that tidying up student and course data in your Edgenuity system from the previous year and beginning plans for next school year are critical efforts to attend to each summer. We know that sometimes it's helpful to go "off site" when you need to focus or even just for a change of scenery. This summer, we invite you to come to the LHRIC offices for a quiet and cool space to work on wrapping up your 2018-2019 Edgenuity student and course data. Your LHRIC Edgenuity facilitator will be on hand to answer questions and coach you through creating a plan for success for the coming year.
  • Max Class Size: 12

51. Mobilize your Learners (Formative assessment with iPads)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/16/2019

Mobile devices are celebrated for their ease of use, accessibility, and their power of engagement. Join us to learn how to harness these strengths to get your students actively involved in the learning process.

During this session, you will:

- Learn how to distribute content for guided or self-paced learning.
- Experience quick techniques to get your students involved in assessment.
- Learn how to use apps to gather student feedback, complete quick checks, and allow your students to perform their own self-checks for understanding.

Please Note: This session is geared specifically for those using iPads.
  • Max Class Size: 12

52. Gradpoint Working Session

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/16/2019

Another year is past but don't forget that tidying up student and course data in your Gradpoint system from the previous year and beginning plans for next school year are critical efforts to attend to each summer. We know that sometimes it's helpful to go "off site" when you need to focus or even just for a change of scenery. This summer, we invite you to come to the LHRIC offices for a quiet and cool space to work on wrapping up your 2018-2019 Gradpoint student and course data. Your LHRIC Gradpoint facilitator will be on hand to answer questions and coach you through creating a plan for success for the coming year.
  • Max Class Size: 12

53. Augmented Reality: Implementation in the Future Ready Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/17/2019

Learn how to augment reality by adding digital content to the existing world around you! Augmented Reality (AR) technologies allow our students to experience digital enhancements and realities right from the comfort of the classroom using tools such as Aurasma, Panoform, QuiverVision, and others!

During this session, you will take a deep dive into Augmented Reality (AR) and develop an understanding of how both students and educators can learn so much more about the world through immersive AR experiences.
  • Max Class Size: 12

54. A Thousand Words: Using Digital Imagery in the Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/18/2019

Once a luxury item, pictures are everywhere in today's world. Still images and photos are powerful tools in the modern classroom. From primary source documents and historic photographs to cartoons and images of everyday life, teachers can use digital images to enhance their teaching and reach different learning styles.

In this class, learners will explore free web resources to:

- Find appropriate and relevant images on sites such as Pics4Learning and Google Images
- Organize and store those images with cloud-based tools such as Google Photos
- Crop Images to make them specific to your lesson
- Edit the images to highlight important features using tools like Pixlr
- Use all of these techniques to help build fun and exciting activities to reach all learners
  • Max Class Size: 12

55. Be a Schoology Superstar!

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/18/2019

Schoology offers one of the most robust learning management platforms for K-12 teachers seeking to design, build, and manage the full cycle of online and/or blended learning activities with students for maximum impact. This workshop will strengthen your Schoology fundamental skills and also leave you supercharged with tips, techniques, and hidden gems to streamline, enhance and expand your curriculum and classroom learning. It'll be a rapid and exciting exploration through course Updates & Materials, Assignments, Assessments, Scales & Rubrics, integrating Google &/or Office 365, using integrated Apps, and more! This workshop is suitable for ALL Schoology users including FREE/Basic Schoology accounts & Enterprise users.
  • Max Class Size: 12

56. eChalk: Drop-in Working Session

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/18/2019

Need some quiet time in your busy schedule to work toward your goals using eChalk? Join us for this small group session where you will have the time to work independently with support from the LHRIC staff to answer your questions, provide feedback, and offer ideas for new things to try.

Please note: This is not a Facilitator-led session.
Target Audience: eChalk users/subscribers.
  • Max Class Size: 5

57. iReady

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/18/2019

During this session you will learn: What’s the BUZZ? How do I …. perform numerous task. Reserve this time for our summer offering and learn the insight of iReady BUZZ. In addition we will share best practices and motivational strategies for all students.
  • Max Class Size: 12

58. Minecraft EDU: Integration Strategies

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/18/2019

While there are two modes in Minecraft (Survival and Creative), this session will focus on the creative mode. you will have the opportunity to explore the functionality of Minecraft Edu. Your goal will be to create fiction or fantasy, quests or simulations, and then explore new worlds as you collaborate with other session participants. Join us to explore sample learning environments, collaborate in group quests, and become empowered to create your own virtual learning environment to support your objectives.

In this workshop you will:

- Discuss the purposes of virtual worlds (survival or creative)
- Review and create simulations
- Create and explore quests
- Collaborate using the Minecraft EDU forums

*Please note: This is NOT an introductory class attendance in Minecraft EDU: Introduction (offered 10/11/18) is required or by invitation by instructor prior to registration. Contact Steven Chetcuti at schetcuti@lhric.org
  • Max Class Size: 8

59. Virtual Reality: Implementation in the Future Ready Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/18/2019

Learn how to take students on virtual journeys around the globe, and even view the inside of a human heart! With today's virtual reality technology, students can experience this right from the comfort of their classroom using tools such as Google Expeditions, Nearpod VR, CoSpaces, and many more!

During this session, you will take a deep dive into Virtual Reality (VR) devices and apps, and will develop an understanding of how both educators and students can learn more about the world around them through immersive VR experiences.
  • Max Class Size: 12

60. Digital Creativity for Wixie Users

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/22/2019

Wixie is a powerful online authoring tool for students and teachers to create original work, collaborate with their peers, and demonstrate understanding.

This half-day session is designed to provide you with dedicated and necessary work time in Wixie, where you can design materials for distribution to your students. We will begin with a demonstration of Wixie's content authoring tools, followed by supported working time for you to create your own lessons.

During this session, you will:

- Learn about Wixie's suite of content creation tools.nbh
- Explore Wixie's new collaboration ability that allows students to team up for project work.
- Dig into pre-designed activity templates. Design your own lessons for use in the classroom.

Target Audience: Wixie users/subscribers that have an active Wixie account.
  • Max Class Size: 12

61. Unplugged Coding Activities for K-5 Classrooms

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/22/2019

Do you want to learn how to locate resources, facilitate lessons, and tie best practices into unplugged activities that will empower your students to think critically, collaboratively, and flexibly about coding? There is no prior coding experience necessary!

Throughout this session, you will not only act, but also think like a computer scientist. Oh, and please leave your computer at home! Coding without a computer keeps the focus on the true power of collaboration, growth mindsets, and computational thinking without the distraction of a screen or the confinement of a specific coding program. With technology changing just as quickly as programming environments, preparing young coders to think like computer scientists provides the necessary foundational skills that can be applied across a wide range of coding environments.

During this session you will:

- Participate in activities that support both coding concepts and computational thinking.
- Discover ways to differentiate activities to provide scaffolding for students.
- Leave with a toolkit of resources to bring back to your classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 12

62. Instant Feedback: Response Systems for All

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/23/2019

It started with clickers, and then moved to web-based tools - audience response systems have become a genre all of their own! Response systems are highly prevalent and effective in higher education. During this session, you will explore the profound implications of these tools in formative assessment for the K-12 classroom.

With the prevalence of mobile devices in our classrooms, it is helpful to have a toolkit of options for capturing both student and group feedback. During this session, you will gain exposure to a host of different tools that are designed to help you to tap into your students’ thinking at any time before, during or after class.
  • Max Class Size: 12

63. Coaching for Coaches PLC: Learning First, Technology Second...

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/24/2019 to 7/25/2019

New Cohort Forming for 2019-2020: calling all instructional technology integration specialists! You spent the year supporting everyone else's needs; become part of a community specifically designed to support your needs as a professional developer and instructional technology expert. Join us as we begin this journey together as a learning community to focus on a central theme, informed by our anchor text: (Learning First, Technology Second: The Educator's Guide to Designing Authentic Lessons")

What is true student engagement, and how can we know we are impacting student outcomes with technology?

Copies of the book will be provided for all participants. In addition to providing numerous case studies, the text introduces the "Triple E Framework" (Https://www.tripleeframework.com/) to help measure how well technology tools are integrated into lessons to enhance and extend learning. In the true spirit of a PLC, you, the participants, will design the year long agenda based on topics elicited from our text. The Model Schools team will facilitate the inclusion of subject matter experts as needed based on the topics selected. This program will be facilitated by a LHRIC Model Schools team with over two decades of experience in instructional technology, professional development, instructional design, and adult learning theory. Spaces are limited to 15 participants for 2018-19.
  • Max Class Size: 15

64. DreamBox - What's New?

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/24/2019

During this session you will learn:

- latest updates on DreamBox
- blended learning
- how to engage every student
- monitor your students growth
  • Max Class Size: 12

65. Mediapalooza!

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/24/2019 to 7/25/2019

LHRIC's inaugural "Mediapalooza!" event will provide a 2-DAY, hands-on laboratory experience filled with exploration, guided practice, trial and error, and fun.

Whether you're new to world of digital media or you've already dabbled in media creation and production before, attending Mediapalooza! will enhance your skills with all three forms of media: video, audio, and imagery.

You'll gain confidence in understanding media formats and increase your skills using techniques and tools for capturing, converting, creating, and producing your own custom graphics, video clips, and audio. You'll also discover novel uses of the mobile devices and tools you and your students already have to enhance your own content creation and expand student expression.

Laptops and mobile devices will be available but participants should bring their own laptop and smartphone or mobile device along with a collection of digital pictures, audio files, videos and project ideas you'd like to learn how to do in your classroom.

Activities will include strategies, techniques and tools for:

- Converting and editing audio and video
- Creating, cropping and customizing photos, images, and graphics
- Producing screenshots, snips, and screen grabs
- Planning and creating effective screencasting and on-screen demos
- Producing and distributing live motion, animated, and interactive videos
  • Max Class Size: 12

66. Microsoft Teams: Introduction

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/24/2019

Microsoft Teams is a chat-based collaboration tool that is part of the Office 365 suite of services. Teams enables students to work together and collaborate through a common workspace, using features such as discussion boards, document collaboration, and OneNote Class Notebooks. Microsoft Teams can empower your students' voices through discussion boards, save you time by electronically handing out and collecting assignments, and to create, organize, and collaborate with their classmates in their digital OneNote Class Notebook.

In this introductory workshop, participants will:

- Explore the Teams environment
- Create classes
- Add students and co-teachers to Teams
- Create discussion boards
- Distribute and collect assignments
- Create a OneNote Class Notebook

Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of Office 365( One Drive, OneNote) is helpful.
  • Max Class Size: 12

67. Make it from Scratch (Beginner coding) (@ Carmel)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/25/2019

Much like a recipe, coding is just a series of instructions. The end result will rely on the ingredients that you choose. Join us in creating music, art, games, tutorials, stories, and animations using the free online coding tool "Scratch".

This is your chance to:

- Learn how to teach the coding process without a computer.
- Explore tutorials and resources related to Scratch.
- Create a program that reflects your passion.

Prerequisite: This session is geared for those that may not have a formal programming or computer science background, but are open to exploring how the thinking involved in coding can help to enhance thinking across all disciplines.
  • Max Class Size: 12

68. Microsoft Teams: Classroom Integration Strategies

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/25/2019

Microsoft Teams is a chat-based collaboration tool that is part of the Office 365 suite of services. Teams enables students to work together and collaborate through a common workspace, using features such as discussion boards, document collaboration, and OneNote Class Notebooks. Microsoft Teams can empower your students' voices through discussion boards, save you time by electronically handing out and collecting assignments, and to create, organize, and collaborate with their classmates in their digital OneNote Class Notebook.

In this workshop, participants will:

- Create collaborative lessons
- Review project assessment strategies
- Add students and co-teachers to Teams
- Create discussion boards
- Distribute and collect assignments
- Create a OneNote Class Notebook

Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of Office 365(OneDrive, OneNote) is helpful.
  • Max Class Size: 12

69. Transforming Lessons Using the SAMR Framework

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/26/2019

If you would like to take your teaching to the next level, then read on!

Together, we will work to enhance your existing lessons and units of study through the use of technology and the SAMR model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification & Redefinition), developed by Dr. Ruben R. Puentedura, Ph.D.

During this Make and Take styled session, you will use one of your current lessons or units as the foundation for the day’s work. We will explore techniques that will help to produce a deeper level of student learning. You will be able to choose from a rich showcase of technology applications (both free and paid) to help achieve the desired outcome.
  • Max Class Size: 12

70. Digital Citizenship: Developing Digital Leaders Utilizing Common Sense Education

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/29/2019

This session is designed to help educators build a unique classroom culture that promotes the positive uses of technology. We will explore simple strategies to address digital literacy and the social and emotional impacts of technology. We will provide you with valuable resources to support family and community members. After a comprehensive hands-on tour of the Common Sense Media Education© portfolio, you will map out a detailed path to digital literacy for your own classroom and students.
  • Max Class Size: 12

71. Gmail and Google Calendar (AM)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/29/2019

In this half-day course, participants will: compose, format, send, receive, reply and forward e-mail messages; use an address book; create and manage labels (e-mail folders); search messages; request a read receipt; and create your e-mail signature. Create and share a calendar, create events, appointment slots, meetings.

In this workshop, participants will:

- explore settings to turn conversation view, snippets
- desktop notifications and the Vacation Responder on or off
- add a contact and create a Contact Group
- creating an event on your calendar, adding guests, tracking responses
- sharing calendars

Target audience: Support staff
  • Max Class Size: 20

72. Gmail and Google Calendar (PM)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/29/2019

In this half-day course, participants will: compose, format, send, receive, reply and forward e-mail messages; use an address book; create and manage labels (e-mail folders); search messages; request a read receipt; and create your e-mail signature. Create and share a calendar, create events, appointment slots, meetings.

In this workshop, participants will:

- explore settings to turn conversation view, snippets
- desktop notifications and the Vacation Responder on or off
- add a contact and create a Contact Group
- creating an event on your calendar, adding guests, tracking responses
- sharing calendars

Target audience: Support staff
  • Max Class Size: 20

73. Breakout EDU

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/30/2019

Breakout EDU is a revolutionary approach that brings gaming into the classroom in an entirely different and meaningful way. These powerful games teach students essential critical thinking skills, teamwork, and complex problem solving. The greatest part about Breakout EDU, is that this concept can be used in ALL content areas! During this session, you will be immersed in a Breakout EDU game, learn how to access pre-made games, facilitate a game of your own, set up a “ Breakout box”, and more!
  • Max Class Size: 12

74. Expanding your "Hour of Code" (Scratch Bootcamp)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/30/2019 to 7/31/2019

Does your district participate in "Hour of Code"? Does it leave your students wanting more? Join us for an intensive two-day dive into Scratch. Scratch is a programming tool that helps young students learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.

This is your chance to:

- Create games, keep scores, use webcams and microphones, and capture user input
- Explore techniques to integrate essential project-based learning elements within Scratch projects.
- Build coding skills and incorporate Agile approaches to manage Scratch projects throughout the year, semester, or an after-school course.

Prerequisite: This session is geared for those with prior experience using Scratch.
  • Max Class Size: 12

75. Google Drive: Add-ons and Chrome Extensions

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/30/2019

Are you comfortable with the use of Google Drive and the Chrome browser? Are Google Drive’s features feeling very basic? Are you ready to enhance the functionality of your Google Drive and Chrome experience? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this workshop is for you!

Google Drive Add-ons are extra features within Google Drive that are used to enhance the functionality of Google Apps (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides). Examples include, but are not limited to: the use of templates, citations, clipart, voice comments, automated grading via Forms, concept mapping, and much more.

Like Add-ons, Chrome Extensions provide additional functionality to the Chrome browser. Chrome Extensions connect additional web utilities that can customize and enhance your overall experience on the web. Examples include, but are not limited to: shortcuts, saving content directly to Google Drive, ad-blocking, creating screenshots, screencasting, accessibility features, creating site annotations, enhanced readability, and much more.

Prerequisite: A Google account and prior experience using Google Drive is required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

76. Microsoft Sway: eBooks, Presentations, Websites, and more…

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/30/2019

Sway is an application from Microsoft Office 365 that helps teachers and students to gather, format, and share reports, newsletters, web pages, and presentations on an interactive, web-based canvas that looks great on any device.

In this workshop, participants will:

- Create a Sway from a topic
- Insert text, images, links
- Insert videos or interactive charts
- Distribute and collect formative assessment data

Prerequisite: a functional knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 is helpful.
  • Max Class Size: 12

77. New iLit Documents and Guides

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/30/2019

New iLit Documents and Guides: Please join us to acquire more about new pacing guides, scope and sequence as well as a new data and reporting guide.
  • Max Class Size: 10

78. Google Certified Educator Level 2 Course

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 7/31/2019 to 8/1/2019

During this session, you will explore several tools within Google’s Level 2 curriculum, all of which will be taught in the context of their meaningful use in the classroom for both students and teachers.

Topics include:
- Chrome browser
- Google Sites
- Google Classroom
- Google Drive
- Docs
- Slides
- Sheets
- Forms
- Calendar
- Gmail
- YouTube

Please Note: At the end of this session, you will be required to take the 3-hour Level 2 Certification exam. The cost of the exam is $25, and must be completed and paid one week prior to the exam/session registration date.
  • Max Class Size: 12

79. Digital Literacies and Fluencies for Early Learners

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/1/2019

Our youngest students already live, learn, work and play in a technology-infused world. With so many tools available to us today, it is now possible to look beyond just ‘this app’ or ‘that device’ and, instead, critically consider how we can empower even our youngest students to grow and thrive as digital age learners. Using an active learning model, during this session you will embark on a series of group activities and individual learning missions to explore strategies, ideas, and resources for nurturing the four common digital literacy skills and seven ISTE Standards for Students. There will be time to explore, try out, play and plan for future use in your classroom. Join us for this creative and fast-paced exploration designed with the primary teacher in mind. You’ll meet other like-minded colleagues, share and play together, and leave with a variety of options to consider for next school year.

Our two guiding frameworks for exploration will be:

- The 4 Digital Literacy Skills -- the abilities to find, evaluate, create and communicate using technology
- The 7 ISTE Standards for Students -- empowering students to be creative communicators, computational thinkers, innovative designers, knowledge constructors, digital citizens, global collaborators, and empowered learners.
  • Max Class Size: 12

80. Global Citizenship: Experience the World from Your Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/5/2019

What if you could easily bring subject-matter experts from around the world into your classroom? How can you help to prepare students for the connected workplace of the future? During this session, we will explore how technology can be used as a resource for personal discovery, as a tool to cultivate exposure to rich cultural diversity, and how it can assist us in promoting leadership building activities in the classroom.

During this session, you will:

- Explore a variety of tools that can provide students with a simple solution for establishing global connections with subject-matter experts and peers, regardless of physical location.
- Gain exposure to a host of virtual reality locations and communities.
- Establish a toolkit of applications and resources that will help inform tomorrow’s global leaders.
  • Max Class Size: 12

81. Gmail and Google Calendar (AM)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2019

In this half-day course, participants will: compose, format, send, receive, reply and forward e-mail messages; use an address book; create and manage labels (e-mail folders); search messages; request a read receipt; and create your e-mail signature. Create and share a calendar, create events, appointment slots, meetings.

In this workshop, participants will:

- explore settings to turn conversation view, snippets
- desktop notifications and the Vacation Responder on or off
- add a contact and create a Contact Group
- creating an event on your calendar, adding guests, tracking responses
- sharing calendars

Target audience: Support staff
  • Max Class Size: 20

82. Gmail and Google Calendar (PM)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 8/5/2019

In this half-day course, participants will: compose, format, send, receive, reply and forward e-mail messages; use an address book; create and manage labels (e-mail folders); search messages; request a read receipt; and create your e-mail signature. Create and share a calendar, create events, appointment slots, meetings.

In this workshop, participants will:

- explore settings to turn conversation view, snippets
- desktop notifications and the Vacation Responder on or off
- add a contact and create a Contact Group
- creating an event on your calendar, adding guests, tracking responses
- sharing calendars

Target audience: Support staff
  • Max Class Size: 20

83. Awareness, Analysis and Action: An Introduction to Digital Accessibility

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/6/2019

Recent updates to Federal guidelines for "accessible" web content have focused greater attention on ensuring access to information and learning for all regardless of auditory, cognitive, physical, speech or visual disabilities. What impact does this have on schools and teachers, and where does one begin? What do school and district web administrators need to be mindful of? How might this impact the work of teachers who are creating more and more digital learning content?

During this half-day session, we will decode the technical guidelines and examine several "getting started" strategies to help ensure that our digital information and learning materials are perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for our school community at large, students, parents, and staff. Topics relevant for both school/district website administrators and teachers will include: defining alternative text for images and graphics, creating accessible PDFs (as well as alternative strategies), captions and transcripts for videos, and best practices for the use of contrast and color in digital materials.
  • Max Class Size: 12

84. Google Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/6/2019

Google Classroom is an integral component of G Suite, and is designed to help teachers create and collect assignments paperlessly by automatically creating folders for each assignment in their Drive. This allows Classroom students to keep track of what assignments are due, while having the freedom to begin their work with just one click! We will also explore helpful tools such as research features, peer editing, commenting, and more!

During this session, you will learn Google Classroom fundamentals including the setup and management of your Classroom, how to push assignments out to students, and how to provide real-time feedback and grades without ever leaving the application!

Prerequisite: A Google account for you and your students within a G Suite domain and prior experience using Google Drive is required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

85. Creating Interactive Books and Texts with iBook Author

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/7/2019 to 8/8/2019

Available free on the Mac App Store, iBook Author is an amazing app that allows anyone to create beautiful textbooks — and just about any other kind of book — for enjoyment on a variety of devices. With galleries, video, interactive diagrams, 3D objects, mathematical expressions, and more, these books bring content to life in ways the printed page never could. You'll be surprised at how much progress we'll make in just two days together. You will begin using a basic template and will construct a book with interactive elements, just by "dragging and dropping." We will review each of the production phases in depth, including options for publishing and distribution.
  • Max Class Size: 12

86. Next Level Google Classroom Worksheets

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/7/2019

Take your Google Classroom worksheets to the next level through the use of interactive websites and Google Drawings! Google Drawings allow you to create interactive lessons and activities that allow for hands-on manipulation. Think along the lines of SMART Notebook, except that every single student will have the ability to complete every single activity! From graphic organizers to drag-and-drop activities, the possibilities are endless! Samples used for multiple grade levels/subject areas will be provided.
  • Max Class Size: 12

87. Office 365 Tools for the Classroom: Teaching with Technology Basics

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/7/2019

This one day session will focus on simple yet effective uses for the Office 365 Productivity Suite: Word, Excel,PowerPoint & Sway, and OneNote. Collaborate with others using shared files stored in OneDrive.

In this workshop you will:

- Create a Table of Contents in Office 365: Word in a few easy steps. - Calculate the school activity funds in Office 365: Excel. - Animate text and objects in Office 365: PowerPoint and Sway - Learn to upload an existing Microsoft Word document to your OneDrive for collaboration. - Create an organizational notebook for curriculum development using OneNote.

Prerequisites: an Office 365 account.
  • Max Class Size: 12

88. Breakout EDU: Create Your Own Game

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/8/2019

Breakout EDU’s powerful games teach students essential critical thinking skills, teamwork, and complex problem solving. If you are already comfortable and confident setting up your own Breakout box and facilitating pre-made games, then this is the next step for you.

During this session, you will be immersed in a Breakout EDU game and will acquire the skills necessary to design your own immersive Breakout learning experience from scratch. You will be supported by LHRIC staff and fellow participants as you design your own Breakout experience.
  • Max Class Size: 12

89. Coding in the Elementary Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/12/2019

Elementary teachers have asked, and we have delivered! This full-day session will help you gather new ideas, techniques, strategies, and resources designed to infuse coding into your curriculum. You will rotate through a series of small group activities focused on incorporating robotics and coding possibilities for the elementary classroom. You will have the time to explore, try out, play, and plan for future use in your classroom.

During this session, you will learn about tools such as:

- Scratch/Scratch Jr.
- Dash and Dot
- Quiver
- Ozobot
- And More!
  • Max Class Size: 12

90. Google Forms

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/12/2019

Google Forms allows you to easily create forms, surveys, and assessments. Google Forms can be used innovatively in your classroom to formulate assessments, rubrics, assignment drop boxes, instant feedback, and much more! Form results connect with Google Sheets, allowing you to easily manage your data to impact instruction and learning.

During this session, you will learn how to create a form, select a theme, add questions, add images and videos, share and manage your forms, select a response destination, view individual responses, and view response summaries.

Prerequisite: Prior experience using Google Drive is required.
  • Max Class Size: 12

91. Be a Schoology Superstar!

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/13/2019

Schoology offers one of the most robust learning management platforms for K-12 teachers seeking to design, build, and manage the full cycle of online and/or blended learning activities with students for maximum impact. This workshop will strengthen your Schoology fundamental skills and also leave you supercharged with tips, techniques, and hidden gems to streamline, enhance and expand your curriculum and classroom learning. It'll be a rapid and exciting exploration through course Updates & Materials, Assignments, Assessments, Scales & Rubrics, integrating Google &/or Office 365, using integrated Apps, and more!
  • Max Class Size: 12

92. Streaming with the EnsembleLive Mobile App

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/13/2019

Use the EnsembleLive app to broadcast anything on-the-go from any location (with a wireless connection) to any screen! You can also use Ensemble Video’s Live Capture feature to record your live content to your Ensemble Video medial library while streaming live video and audio in real-time. The EnsembleLive app works on iOS 8 and above, and can be installed on iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches. It can also be downloaded from the iTunes Store and the Google Play Store for Android devices.

During this session, you will learn to setup your livestream in Ensemble, configure the EnsembleLive app on your mobile device, and begin live streaming to take teaching and learning beyond the four walls of your classroom!

Prerequisite- You MUST be an Ensemble Video user with an existing login at your district and proper district level permissions required for Live Streaming.
  • Max Class Size: 10

93. 101 Ways to Use Google Earth

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/14/2019

Many educators and students know Google Earth as a digital globe, providing stunning visual imagery of locations and landmarks. Google Earth provides immersive global imagery, but that's just the beginning: it's a tool that spans disciplines, cultures and nature, connecting the end user to the surrounding world. If you are a Google Earth hobbyist, and want to probe deeper into increasing student wonder and understanding of the natural and man made world, spend a day browsing the Galleries, Resources, and lesson plans that will support the study of languages, cultures, history and natural science.
  • Max Class Size: 12

94. Blackboard Web Community Manager: Drop-in Working Session

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/14/2019

Need some quiet time in your busy schedule to work toward your goals using Blackboard’s Web Community Manager? Join us for this small group session, where you will have the time to work independently with support from the LHRIC staff to help answer your questions and provide feedback.

Please Note: This is not a Facilitator-led session.
Target Audience: Blackboard Web Community Manager users/subscribers.
  • Max Class Size: 5

95. G-Suite for School Administrators: Level One

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/14/2019

G-Suite has proven to be a highly effective solution for sharing, collaboration, and “working in the cloud.” Designed by a former district leader, this introductory workshop will assist building and district level administrators automate their processes and streamline their workflow in the G-Suite environment. administrators will explore what it means to "work in the cloud", and how to encourage collaboration amongst and between all stakeholders in the school community. There will be strong emphasis on administrative uses of Gmail, Calendar, Keep, and Google Drive.
  • Max Class Size: 20

96. OneNote to OneNote Classroom: Tools for Creation, Organization, and Publication

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/14/2019

In this one-day session, you will find that OneNote is the perfect app for capturing just about anything and everything! OneNote allows you to type notes or record audio from your laptop, sketch or write ideas from your tablet, and even add pictures from your phone using Office Lens. The possibilities for instructional content creation are limitless! You can then take your content to the next level by publishing to a OneNote Class Notebook. Your students will be able to view your content, collaborate in real-time, and have their own private notebook section within your Class Notebook.

In this session you will:

- Explore OneNote in the Cloud and the desktop application.
- Create, organize, and publish your classroom content seamlessly in the cloud.
- Design, develop, and collaborate with co-teachers.
- Add personal instructional style through the use of audio and video recordings.
- Create a OneNote Class Notebook to share content, collaborate with others, and review individual student classwork.
- Assess student work in real-time, as a formative snapshot to encourage the self-motivated learning process.

Prerequisites: a basic understanding of Office 365 (OneDrive) is helpful.
  • Max Class Size: 12

97. G-Suite for School Administrators: Level Two

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/15/2019

G-Suite has proven to be a highly effective solution for sharing, collaboration, and “working in the cloud.” Designed by a former district leader, this advanced workshop will further build on designing efficient workflows for administrators to automate their and school processes. Administrators will explore how best to encourage collaboration and efficiency amongst and between all stakeholders in the school community. There will be strong emphasis on Add-ons, Apps, Drive, Docs, Forms, Sheets, and Slides.
  • Max Class Size: 20

98. Thinking Deeper Than Code: Creating an Agile Classroom

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/15/2019

Are you implementing coding or other STE(A)M-related content in your classroom, makerspace, school or district? Would you like your students to have the skill-set necessary for planning, building, testing, reviewing, and evaluating projects? Join us for this introduction to the Agile method, where we will unpack its usefulness in the classroom.

Agile is an effective, transformative, and popular framework used by leading technology companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Apple to manage and ensure success in their product development projects. The Agile Classroom framework offers an adaption of the Agile methodology in simple and practical ways that can help teachers and students build the necessary skills to manage coding and STE(A)M-related projects in the classroom.

An Agile approach can be applied to a diverse range of industries, and can assist in the management of projects as simple as household chores, or as complex as developing the next iPhone. Regardless of your content area, this session will help you to gain a deeper understanding of methods to support your students’ comprehension in project development, teamwork, and the importance of iteration.

During this session, you will explore:

- What it means to have an Agile classroom and workflow.
- The adaptation of Scrum for use in the classroom.
- Ways to complete STEAM-based projects using Agile approaches.
- The importance of flexible learning environments when integrating Agile into your classroom.
- The importance of flexible learning environments when integrating Agile into your classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 12

99. DreamBox - Is Mathematics Difficult for ELLs?

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/19/2019

Today in United States, English language learners (ELLs) are the fastest-growing K-12 segment and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. Many of the ELLs are not meeting academic proficiency mathematics standards. ELLs students come to the elementary classroom with various levels of English language proficiency, varying levels of math proficiency, and a high need for individualized support. Join us for this hand-on session to explore and experience how DreamBox can be utilize with your ELLs population.

Participants in this workshop will learn:

- Why is math difficult for ELLs?
- How DreamBox addressing ELLs achieve mathematical proficiency?
- Best practices in ELL elementary math instruction

Target Audience: DreamBox User Only
  • Max Class Size: 12

100. Make it from Scratch (Beginner coding)

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/20/2019

Much like a recipe, coding is just a series of instructions. The end result will rely on the ingredients that you choose. Join us in creating music, art, games, tutorials, stories, and animations using the free online coding tool "Scratch".

This is your chance to:

- Learn how to teach the coding process without a computer.
- Explore tutorials and resources related to Scratch.
- Create a program that reflects your passion.

Prerequisite: This session is geared for those that may not have a formal programming or computer science background, but are open to exploring how the thinking involved in coding can help to enhance thinking across all disciplines.
  • Max Class Size: 12

101. CS Language Exchange: Exploring Coding Languages & Platforms for K-5 Classrooms

Program: LHRIC - Instructional Technology (Model Schools Courses)

Dates: 8/21/2019

Are you curious about additional coding languages and tools that you may be able to add to your computer science curriculum? This session will allow you to explore various coding languages and tools to learn their strengths, limitations, and unique device compatibilities. The ability for students to recognize language and coding concepts across different platforms is the key to coding as a literacy. Throughout this session, you will experience some of the greatest coding tools out there for use in your classroom!

During this session, you will learn:

- K-5 friendly coding languages.
- Sites and applications that support computational thinking and coding as a literacy.
- Device compatibility for apps and grade levels.
- Basic scripts that will allow you to create projects and introduce coding concepts.

Prerequisite: Current or planned inclusion of computer science in curriculum. Coding experience is helpful, but not required.
  • Max Class Size: 12