This course is divided into several Modules that will take you through a sampling of resources to better prepare you for the 1:1 environment. For each Module, you will read various help articles, view brief video tutorials, and participate in social learning activities. You will practice using the tools to help make the transition to a 1:1 environment more efficient and effective . This course will require a commitment of at least 8 hours to successfully complete the various learning activities. There are no face-to-face meetings--all course content will be available exclusively on Google Sites. All course interactions will take place on Google Classroom.

WeVideo is an online video editor that makes online video editing fun & easy. Images, music, and video can be dragged and drop in to the storyboard. Students can make youtube videos on a book report, project, or news report. Come learn how to use this fun tool! Note: Since this is hosted by Cortland ECSD through NYS Model Schools there are limited seats available for teachers outside the Cortland district. If the maximum enrolment is reached (10) there will be preference given to Cortland teachers 8, and 2 from outside the district. If there are not 8 Cortland teachers interested more than 2 seats will be available to teachers outside of the district up to the maximum enrolment of 10. Location: Cortland JSHS Room 103

This tool allows for visual learners to show what they know by creating comic strips of a topic or story. StoryBoardThat is a graphic organizer and storyboard creator that reinforces english and history concepts in elementary school and beyond. Versatile materials and drag-and-drop technology make this program applicable across grade levels. Educators can also use this program to enhance understanding through visual learning. Teachers and students can use StoryBoardThat to create storyboards and graphic organizers that coincide with English, history, foreign language, and science lessons. Materials are versatile to adapt to any grade level, and educators can use it to enhance understanding through visual learning. The program provides pre-made scenes, characters, text boxes, shapes, and other images to choose from. Students are able to drag and drop these items into their chosen layout. Scenes are organized into locational and thematic categories (e.g. school). Characters are organized similarly and can be customized with hair color, eye color, and other edits. Text boxes allow the student to give voice to their characters. Shapes and additional images add props to the story. Once finished, storyboards can be saved as PDFs, storyboard cells, or PowerPoint presentations. If you come to the session you can get a free 30 day trial to try this tool with your students! Location: Cortland JSHS Room 103 Note: Since this is hosted by Cortland ECSD through NYS Model Schools there are limited seats available for teachers outside the Cortland district. If the maximum enrolment is reached (10) there will be preference given to Cortland teachers 8, and 2 from outside the district. If there are not 8 Cortland teachers interested more than 2 seats will be available to teachers outside of the district up to the maximum enrolment of 10.

It is important to archive your old Google Classrooms and start September fresh with new Google Classrooms. In this workshop we will go over the basics of google classroom, sharing and turning in assignments digitally and have a paperless classroom! Note: Since this is hosted by Cortland ECSD through NYS Model Schools there are limited seats available for teachers outside the Cortland district. If the maximum enrolment is reached (10) there will be preference given to Cortland teachers 8, and 2 from outside the district. If there are not 8 Cortland teachers interested more than 2 seats will be available to teachers outside of the district up to the maximum enrolment of 10. Location: Cortland JSHS Room 103

Infographics are a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data. Students can create infographics to represent their knowledge on a certain topic. Students can either use Google Drawings or PiktoChart to create graphics that display their understanding. We also will look at examples of student work and identify the components of a good infographic. Note: Since this is hosted by Cortland ECSD through NYS Model Schools there are limited seats available for teachers outside the Cortland district. If the maximum enrolment is reached (10) there will be preference given to Cortland teachers 8, and 2 from outside the district. If there are not 8 Cortland teachers interested more than 2 seats will be available to teachers outside of the district up to the maximum enrolment of 10. Location: Cortland JSHS Room 103

This boot camp will be held over the course of four ½ day sessions in August. We will blend online learning, whole group instruction, small group instruction, collaboration, and independent work that will be tailored to each participant. The camp not only helps to prepare you for the Level 1 Certification test but will support your technology use in the classroom as you work up the SAMR ladder. The last day of the camp participants will be able to take the Level 1 certification, each participant will need to pay $10 for the exam through Google. The online portion will begin July 31 and then meet face to face the other dates.

Many students are creating Google Sites for Digital Portfolios to showcase their digital work. It is a great way for students to be able to have one spot to post their work to and share it with just their teacher, certain people, all of your Domain or even the World. Location: Cortland JSHS Room 103 Note: Since this is hosted by Cortland ECSD through NYS Model Schools there are limited seats available for teachers outside the Cortland district. If the maximum enrolment is reached (10) there will be preference given to Cortland teachers 8, and 2 from outside the district. If there are not 8 Cortland teachers interested more than 2 seats will be available to teachers outside of the district up to the maximum enrolment of 10.

It is important to archive your old Google Classrooms and start September fresh with new Google Classrooms. In this workshop we will go over the basics of google classroom, sharing and turning in assignments digitally and have a paperless classroom! Note: Since this is hosted by Cortland ECSD through NYS Model Schools there are limited seats available for teachers outside the Cortland district. If the maximum enrolment is reached (10) there will be preference given to Cortland teachers 8, and 2 from outside the district. If there are not 8 Cortland teachers interested more than 2 seats will be available to teachers outside of the district up to the maximum enrolment of 10. Location: Cortland JSHS Room 103