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Workshop Description
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Offerings
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Breakout EDU
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Can you decipher the clues, break the codes, and find the key to get out on time? Breakout EDU is an education friendly version of the popular "Escape Room" experiences popping up all over the country. Participants engaged in Breakout EDU collaborate to develop and enhance communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. In this workshop, participants will take part in a breakout experience and explore ways that this unique vehicle can be used with students for content engagement, extension activities, topic reviews, and other instructional experiences. Participants will explore existing Breakout EDU materials and learn how to create their own.
*Participants must bring an internet connected device.*
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Mays Chapel ES Library
Reflection Due Date: 4/9/19
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Building a Social Media Presence
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Social media is the newest frontier in communicating and connecting Educators must know how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of social media tools while adhering to district policies and best practices. In this workshop, educators will examine how to build a social media presence for their classrooms, schools, and/or professional presence.
*Participants must bring an internet connected device.*
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
ONLINE
Reflection Due Date: 3/19/19
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| Checking Out: Using BCPL Resources to Renew Instruction |
Come "check out" the programs, services, and resources available through the Baltimore County Public Library. Participants will explore the available information literacy and library supports available through the partnership with Baltimore County Public Library. The workshop will review supports for both educators and students. Some highlighted supports may include: Student Accounts, Research Databases, BCPS Network in BCPL branches, and Teacher Loan Cards.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Greenwood Building E, Room 123
Reflection Due Date: 3/26/19
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| Copyright & Fair Use for Digital Learning |
Participants will develop knowledge and skills for ensuring the legal and ethical use of copyrighted material in the classroom, while fostering student media literacy and creative expression.
*Participants must bring an internet connected device.*
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Harford Hills ES Library
Reflection Due Date:
5/8/19
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Creating Interactive Content in Schoology
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Participants will explore the features of Schoology in order to create interactive materials including discussions, assignments, and media albums. Strategies for customizing instruction will be addressed.
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CANCELLED
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Greenwood Building E, Room 123
Reflection Due Date:
3/12/19
Thursday, March 14, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Greenwood Building E, Room 123
Reflection Due Date: 3/28/19
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Greenwood Board Room A
Reflection Due Date: 5/7/19
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Curating for the Classroom
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Just like museum curators, educators must purposefully select, arrange, and contextualize content for their learners. This session will look at the inquiry process that educators should use to select high-quality, credible, and reliable resources, including Open Educational Resources, as well as how to provide learner access to curated resources.
*This workshop is designed for staff who are directly involved in designing and delivering instruction. Participants must have access to classes in the BCPS One Learning Management System. Participants must bring an internet connected device.*
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Joppa View ES Library
Reflection Due Date:
4/10/19
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Designing a Blended Course in Schoology
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Learning management systems like Schoology are instructional game changers for educators and their students. But the tool is only as effective as the educator makes it. Physically disorganized worksheets can easily become a digitally confusing file structure if a blended course is not designed thoughtfully and intentionally. In this workshop, participants will dive deeper into course design and explore a variety of Schoology features that support efficient and effective blended learning.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Parkville MS Library
Reflection Due Date: 2/28/19
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| Developing a Growth Mindset |
Participants in this workshop will explore the characteristics of growth and fixed mindsets in relation to professional practice.
*Participants must bring an internet connected device.*
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CANCELLED
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Dundalk HS Room 1040
Reflection Due Date: 3/27/19
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Digital Tools to Support English Learners
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This workshop is designed to assist content teachers in making curriculum and instruction accessible to students whose primary language ins not English. Digital tools explored in this workshop may include: OneDrive, PowerPoint, and Kurzweil.
*Participants must bring a BCPS issued device with access to Kurzweil.*
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Thursday, February 7, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Parkville MS Room 113
Reflection Due Date: 2/22/19
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Facilitating Student Research
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Participants will explore resources and strategies for facilitating student research to build and present knowledge, including implementing BCPS Online Research Models and Slam Dunks and using the BCPS Research Guides for grades K-4, 5-8, or 9-12.
*This workshop is designed for staff who are directly involved in designing and delivering instruction. Participants must bring an internet connected device.*
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CANCELLED
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Dundalk HS Room 1026
Reflection Due Date: 3/13/19
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| Getting to Know Your HP EliteBook |
This workshop module is a beginner level experience for teachers to explore their BCPS issued computer; the HP EliteBook. Participants will explore basic computer functions with a focus on building user confidence and developing support strategies for classroom use. Participants are expected to bring their own fully charged device.
*Participants must bring a BCPS issued HP EliteBook.* |
CANCELLED
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Padonia ES Classroom 2
Reflection Due Date: 2/21/19
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| Introduction to Wixie |
Wixie is an online publishing and creativity resource licensed by BCPS for grades K - 8. Students can write, create artwork, and add voice to their ideas. Learn how to use the features of Wixie to support P21 skills and personalize instruction.
*This workshop is designed for staff who are directly involved in designing and delivering instruction. Participants must teach in Grades K-8 and have access to Wixie. Participants must bring an internet connected device.*
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Thursday, March 7, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Padonia ES Classroom 2
Reflection Due Date: 3/21/19
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Kurzweil 3000 Firefly Curriculum Integration
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Explore the reading, writing, and study skills tools available in Kurzweil 3000 and how these tools can be customized to support individualized students or classes as a whole. Identify how Kurzweil 3000 supports all tiers of instruction.
*Participants must bring a BCPS issued device with access to Kurzweil.*
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Greenwood Board Room A
Reflection Due Date: 4/3/19
CANCELLED
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Greenwood Building E Room 123
Reflection Due Date: 4/17/19
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Makey Makey
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Have you ever wanted to control a computer with a banana? Well, now you can! Makey Makey allows you to do that and more. Makey Makey is an invention kit that allows users to create unique controllers and inventions using the provided board and a computer. This workshop provides technical “how-to” training for using the Makey Makey as well as an opportunity to generate ideas for use instructional use.
*This workshop is designed for staff who are directly involved in designing and delivering instruction. Participants must bring an internet connected device that has at least one USB port.*
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Thursday, March 28, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Pine Grove ES Library
Reflection Due Date:
3/28/19
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Maximizing Schoology to Communicate & Collaborate with Students, Parents, and Colleagues
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Participants will learn how to use features of Schoology to improve communication and collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues. Features to be explored include Gradebook, Messages, Calendar, Courses, Groups and Mobile Notifications. |
Thursday, February 21, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Greenwood Board Room A
Reflection Due Date: 3/7/19
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OneNote
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Learn how to use Microsoft OneNote. This includes exploring how to create personal notebooks for collection of notes or professional artifacts and how to create shared notebooks for use with students and colleagues.
*Participants must bring a BCPS issued device.*
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CANCELLED
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Rosedale Center Room 167
Reflection Due Date:
2/27/19
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Ready Strategies for Digital Text
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Reading isn’t a new trend; it’s been around for a while. But ever since the first marks were made to communicate meaning, WHAT we read has evolved. Children 100 years ago had only printed text to read. Today, ubiquitous computer screens and other digital devices have changed the WAY that we read. In this workshop, educators will look at the differences between reading print and digital text and then explore tools and strategies that will help with reading comprehension in the digital age.
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Thursday, March 21, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Greenwood Board Room A
Reflection Due Date: 4/4/19
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Research Ready K-5
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Participants will become familiar with BCPS digital content resources for grades K-5. This workshop will review the features and functions of the following databases: Scholastic Go!, Culture Grams, NetTrekker, Pebble Go, World Book Kids & Student, and SIRS Discoverer.
*This workshop is for educators currently working in an elementary environment. Participants must bring a BCPS issued device.*
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CANCELLED
Thursday, February 28, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Padonia ES Classroom 2
Reflection Due Date: 3/14/19
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Timonium ES Library
Reflection Due Date: 4/16/19
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Research Ready 6-12: Authoritative Databases
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Participants will become familiar with BCPS digital content resources for grades 6-12. This workshop will review the features and functions of the following databases: EBSCO Host, History Reference Center, Science Reference Center, World Book Student, World Book Advanced, World Book Hallazgos, NetTrekker, and SIRS Knowledge Source.
*This workshop is for educators currently working in a secondary environment. Participants must bring a BCPS issued device.*
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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Hereford MS Library
Reflection Due Date:
4/24/19
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Screenshots and Screencasts
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Participants will learn how to leverage screen capture and screen recording tools to deliver instruction in a blended or flipped environment. Participants will also explore how students can create their own screen capture or screen recording in order to demonstrate their understanding of new content.
*This workshop is designed for staff who are directly involved in designing and delivering instruction. Participants must bring an internet connected device.*
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
ONLINE
Reflection Due Date: 2/20/19
Thursday, April 25, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
ONLINE
Reflection Due Date: 5/9/19
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TinkerCAD
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3D printers are the next evolution of content creation in schools. But how do you get a file to print? You can download files from the Internet, but what’s the fun (or educational purpose) in that? In this workshop, participants will learn the technical basics of Tinkercad, a web-based 3D design tool, as well as how to manage it in the classroom and use it as a teaching and learning tool.
*This workshop is designed for staff who are directly involved in designing and delivering instruction. Participants must bring an internet connected device and create a Tinkercad teacher account prior to attending.*
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CANCELLED
Tuesday, March 19th
4:30-6:30 PM
McCormick ES Room 14
Reflection Due Date:
4/2/19
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Twitter 101
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What’s a hashtag? How do send a tweet? How do I follow other twitterers? This is a beginner level experience for participants to build their Twitter confidence.
*Participants must bring an internet connected device.*
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Timonium ES Library
Reflection Due Date: 3/5/19
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| Twitter 102 |
So you've got a Twitter account, sent some tweets or retweets, and maybe even have a few followers. What's the next step? This workshop is for educators who have either attended Twitter 101, or already have a basic proficiency in using Twitter. Topics will include Twitter chats, lists, third party tools for scheduling, tracking engagements, advanced searching, and strategies for making meaningful connections with other professionals.
*Participants must bring an internet connected device.*
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Thursday, April 4, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Mays Chapel ES Library
Reflection Due Date:
4/18/19
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Unlocking the Potential of OneDrive
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Participants will explore and learn how to use the features of OneDrive for teacher and student productivity. This includes exploring how to upload files, create and share Word, Powerpoint and Excel files, and deliver Excel surveys. |
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
ONLINE
Reflection Due Date: 3/6/19
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| Using eBooks in Instruction |
Participants will become familiar with BCPS eBook content for use in K-12 instruction by:
•Examining the various eBook offerings within their school’s library collection as well as eBooks offered in BCPS licensed digital content.
•Reviewing the interface and organization of the eBook collections.
•Locating and using the embedded learning supports.
•Creating direct links to eBook content for student access in BCPS One.
•Accessing support resources for using eBooks and their features.
*Participants must bring an internet connected device.* |
CANCELLED
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Chatsworth ES Library
Reflection Due Date:
3/20/19
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| Using Streaming Media in Instruction |
Participants will develop an understanding of how to use streaming media to support small group instruction, learning preferences, and to make real-world connections. Sources may include: BrainPOP, Discovery Education, NBC Learn, TumbleBooks, and Safari Montage.
*This workshop is designed for staff who are directly involved in designing and delivering instruction. Participants must have access to an internet connected device.* |
March 4- 10, 2019
ONLINE, Self-Paced using Schoology
Reflection Due Date: 3/22/19
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VoiceThread
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Explore the ways in which VoiceThread can support collaborative instructional activities through multimedia slideshows with easy, interactive commenting features.
*Participants must have access to VoiceThread via BCPS One. Participants must bring an internet connected device.*
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
4:30-6:30 PM
Greenwood Building E Room 123
Reflection Due Date:
5/14/19
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