Digital Design Team
A Section of ELB | OCID
Professional Development
Start with a mindset focus...
When thinking about a professional development session, it may be useful to think of a mindset focus you would like to develop. Take a look at some of the indicators below. Based on the International Society for Technology in Education Educator Standards.
Learner
Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology.
Leader
Educators seek out opportunities for leadership to support empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning.
Citizen
Educators inspire others to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world.
Collaborator
Educators dedicate time to collaborate with both colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems.
Designer
Educators design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability.
Analyst
Educators understand and use data to drive their instruction and support others in achieving their learning goals.
Facilitator
Educators facilitate learning with technology to support achievement.
Start with a challenge...
When thinking about a professional development session, it may be useful to think of a challenge you are trying to overcome as part of a bigger project. Take a look at some of the sample scenarios.
Providing Resources
Absenteeism is still an issue in our schools, we want to ensure that our students are not falling further behind due to access to resources.
Evidence Collection
We will be going through our accreditation and we will need to collect data, evidence samples, and coordinate workgroup meetings.
Learning Portfolios
As part of our school academic plan, we will be having all students create a digital learning portfolio.
Engagement
As we return to in-person learning, one of the areas we would like to address is active learning to improve student engagement.
Student Safety and Privacy
With the increase of digital tools in our classrooms, it is vital that we provide support to our teachers on keeping our students safe.
Sharing Information
As a state team, we want to provide access to documents with our tri-level professional learning community.
Start with a session idea...
When thinking about a professional development session, it may be useful to see some of the sessions that others have requested. Take a look at some of the sample sessions.
Redefine your Google Workflow
In this session, we will be engaging in ways to impact productivity through the examination of our workflow. Participants will engage in learning about features with Google Workspace tools such as Gmail, Google Calendar, and Chrome. Regardless of your level, this session will help you streamline your workflow.
Leader, Collaborator, Facilitator
Organize Your Digital File Infrastructure
In this session, we will explore the use of a digital infrastructure for your files. Participants will engage in discussions, activities and practical ways to develop a system of organization utilizing shared drives. Join us to revolutionize your file organization, maintain data integrity, and enhance collaboration through an optimized digital infrastructure.
Collaborator, Learner, Leader
The Power of Conversational AI
This session will have you dive into the future of education with generative AI! We will explore how educators, administrators, and staff can leverage AI tools to personalize learning, create engaging content, and streamline workflows. We'll unpack "prompt engineering" to empower you to harness AI's potential, while ensuring its use aligns with ethical best practices in the Department of Education.
Collaborator, Designer, Facilitator
Leverage AI for Effective Assessment
This session empowers educators to leverage AI for effective assessment. Explore strategies for designing standards-aligned assessments, crafting clear rubrics, and utilizing AI tools to create engaging performance tasks. Through interactive demos, hands-on activities, and discussions, discover how AI can unlock personalized feedback on student writing, generate practice activities tailored to individual needs, and reveal hidden strengths through AI-powered insights. Leave with an action plan to implement AI-enhanced assessments and personalize learning for all students!
Analyst, Designer, Learner
NotebookLM Your AI-Powered Assistant
In this session introduces Google NotebookLM, a game-changing generative AI tool that streamlines your workflow and unlocks new possibilities for learning. Whether you're focused on direct student interaction or contributing to state-wide initiatives, you'll discover how NotebookLM can consolidate your resources, generate insightful summaries, and even create citations automatically. Explore the future of learning and see how NotebookLM can help you reclaim your time and enhance your impact.
Leader, Analyst, Facilitator
Transform Data Collect and Analysis
In this session, we will be diving into the data process spanning from collection to reporting. Participants will engage in discussions and immersive activities focused on harnessing the power of Google Forms and Google Sheets. Come discover advanced features such as filtering and pivot tables that can empower you to reshape how you work with data.
Collaborator, Designer, Analyst
Manage Learning with Google Classroom
In this session, we will be working with Google Classroom. Participants will engage in activities and discussions that encourage a deeper understanding of communication, assessment, and the concept of Master Classrooms. Let’s dig into our workflow and how Google Classroom can support the student/parent/teacher triad.
Leader, Collaborator, Facilitator
Creating Engaging Websites
In this session, we will explore how websites can be utilized to improve communication to end users. Participants will engage in hands-on development of a website focused on the end user experience. An engaging website can serve as a tool as well as a place to build a sense of community.
Designer, Collaborator, Facilitator
Ditch the Paper, Sign in the Cloud
In this session, we'll unveil Adobe Sign, a secure and efficient solution for electronic signatures and document routing, to help you streamline approvals. Learn how to send, sign, track, and manage documents electronically, streamline your workflows, and boost productivity. Get ready to sign in the cloud!
Designer, Collaborator, Facilitator
Building a Successful Esports Program in Your School
This session explores how esports can engage students and cultivate essential skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and communication, while fostering a positive gaming environment. Participants will learn about game selection, competition structure, coaching support, and practical aspects like hardware requirements and club membership.
Learner, Collaborator, Facilitator
CUSTOM SESSIONSAVAILABLE: Screencasting, Learning Spaces, Makerspaces, Communications and Collaboration, Esports, etc.
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