Summer 2014
SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US!
Summer Courses at a Glance
3 - 4 Day Institutes
Administrative Institute- Pg 2 • Observing the Flipped & Blended Classroom* • Emerging Technologies* • Going Google for Admins* • Microsoft in the Cloud* All Things Apple Institute- Pg 3 • Foundations of Mac OS & iOS • Apps: Locating, Managing/ Creating iBooks • Wrapping it all up: Course Development in iTunes Course Manager Flipping Your Classroom Institute- Pg 4 • Foundations of Flipping • Tools for Flipping • Go Forth and Flip Going Google Institute- Pg 5 • Google Drive* • Google+ and Hangouts* • Google Sites* • Google Make & Take*
SMART Institute- Pg 6 • SMART Board Bootcamp* • SMART Notebook 101* • Putting the “I” Back in Interactive Whiteboard* • SMART Make & Take* STEM Institute- Pg 7 • Minecraft in the Classroom* • Computational Thinking with SCRATCH* • Kodu Game Lab*
2 Day Bootcamps Creating a Digital Learning Experience for Students and Teachers- Pg 8 • Blended Learning • Learning Management Systems Edgenuity Bootcamp**- Pg 8 • Course Structure • Customization GradPoint Bootcamp**- Pg 8 • Course Structure • Customization
1 Day Workshops- Pgs 9-10
• Creating and Streaming Video to Support Student Learning (Ensemble) • I Have my Student’s Data- Now What? • Instant Feedback: Response Systems for Everyone (not just clickers) • Microsoft Innovative Educator: OneDrive with Office Apps • Presentations for the New Century Learner • QRious? Using QR Codes in the Classroom • The Talking Web • YouTube: Going Beyond Video Streaming
Webinars- Pg11
• eChalk Webinars • What’s New in Atlas? EngageNY Modules & More * Can be taken as a stand-alone * * Offered for districts who currently subscribe to that service.
Summer at the LHRIC is your chance to dive deeper, dream bigger, and reach for the stars. What do you imagine your connected classroom to be? How do you think technology can be woven into the fabric of your school community? Kick up your heels and dream big at our summer sessions. Workshops are free and unlimited for members; take one or take them all! Why not design your own program today? Contact us for more information: Sarah Martabano (914) 592-4203
Administrative Institute - 4 Days “Build your own Institute” or take each day standalone! Observing the Flipped & Blended Classroom July 7 & 8, 2014
Instructor: Sarah Martabano Observing teacher’s use of contemporary 21st century classroom strategies can be challenging for administrators as much of the teaching and learning is not physically observable in the physical classroom setting when the work is done in an asynchronous fashion online. Administrators in this workshop will learn what to look for in the digital classroom, how to hold conversations with teachers using 21st century tools, and support models for an effective observation experience. Who Should Attend: Administrators responsible for observing classrooms using digital tools to supplement and compliment classroom instruction. What You’ll Learn: How to map traditional observation criteria to 21st century skills. Why It Matters: Teachers are increasingly using a wide variety of digital tools to compliment instructional practice. Most of this is not observable in a traditional observation setting and requires a new approach. Location: PNW BOCES
Emerging Technologies for Administrators July 28, 2014 Instructor: Sarah Martabano
With over 15 databases running in districts and a host of personal and professional online spaces to work in, administrators need to filter for the most appropriate devices and tools for their own productivity and in support of 21st century classrooms. Participants in this workshop will look at the educational environments of Google and Chomebooks, Apple and iPads and to explore how and when these are used in contemporary schools.
Who Should Attend: Administrators responsible for driving and supporting technology decisions in their district or building. What You’ll Learn: The advantages of these environments and what they mean to students and teachers in the K-12 environment. Why It Matters: Teachers are increasingly using a wide variety of digital tools to compliment instructional practice. Most of this is not observable in a traditional observation setting and requires a new approach. Location: PNW BOCES
Going Google for Administrators July 29, 2014 Instructor: Sarah Martabano Many districts have determined that Google Apps for Education is an effective solution for sharing, collaboration, and in generalworking in the cloud. Administrators in this workshop will learn what it means to "work in the cloud" and how working in a Google environment can help streamline work and encourage collaboration amongst and between all stakeholders in the school community. Who Should Attend: Administrators looking at moving toward a Google Education solution or have already embarked on the shift and are interested to model the benefits through their own use.
Microsoft in the Cloud July 30, 2014
Instructor: Sarah Martabano Many districts have determined that to maximize their investment in the Microsoft licensing agreements, a strategic next step is to reach out to the Microsoft Cloud solution for sharing and collaboration. Using the Microsoft solution will help users stay within a platform that they are familiar with and reduce time on the learning curve. Participants will learn the benefit of syncing with their local Microsoft files and a cloud environment as well as how to streamline work and encourage collaboration among members of the school community. Who Should Attend: Administrators looking at moving to a Microsoft Education Cloud solution with Office 365 and/or One Drive or who has already embarked on the shift and are interested to model the benefits through their own use. What You’ll Learn: How to take advantage of the collaborative nature of the Docs, mail, and calendar, One Drive, and syncing features. Why It Matters: Collaboration in the cloud increases productivity, minimizes meeting time, and empowers members of the school community to be collaborators where the opportunity may not have existed before. Location: PNW BOCES
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What You’ll Learn: How to take advantage of the collaborative nature of the docs, mail, calendar, and forms features in Google.
“...a time for relaxation, reflection, learning, sharing, and most of all having fun! We strive to bring that spirit in to all of our summer offers. Why not register today?”
Why It Matters: Collaboration in the cloud increases productivity, minimizes meeting time, and empowers members of the school community to be collaborators where the opportunity may not have existed before.
-Sarah Martabano
Location: PNW BOCES
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All Things Apple Institute - 3 days July 15 - 17 or August 12 - 14 Day 1: Foundations of the Mac OS and iOS Day 2: Apps: Locating, Managing/Creating iBooks Day 3: Wrapping it all up: Course Development in iTunes Course Manager A concentrated look at Apple’s digital environment- this three day institute will provide a solid foundation for those new to the Mac or Apple environment as well as highlight some of Apple’s most promising solutions for 21st century learning. Participants will work with the latest OS/iOS and will learn how to successfully transition to a highly engaging digital environment, regardless of your discipline or subject area
Day 1: Foundations of the Mac OS and iOS July 15 or August 12 Instructors: Leslie Accardo and Caroline Calabrese Are you new to the Mac/iOS operating system? Here are the most important things to understand about how your Mac operates, and how to get comfortable using technology within the Apple environment. This session is specifically designed for those with little or no previous exposure to Apple hardware, but now find themselves personally owning a Mac or interacting with them in their school environment. During the session, we will interact with the Mac operating system, review Mac’s accessibility features, and unpack the ILife suite of
Summer is... “...a time to take care of ourselves. When we take that time, our creativity is unleashed and our dedication deepened.” - Caroline Calabrese
products (iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto) that ships with every Mac laptop and desktop. At the end of the session, you’ll understand why Apple has been so successful in creating environments where users can easily create content, communicate with others, and enjoy computing both personally and professionally. During this session, we will be working with OS 10.7 and 10.8.
Day 2: Apps: Locating, Managing/Creating iBooks July 16 or August 13
Instructors: Leslie Accardo and Caroline Calabrese
On day two, participants will become familiar and confident with iOS 7. This includes mastering tips/tricks for customizing your iPad’s look and feel. We will show you some best practices in the art and science of finding and managing apps, including and establishing App folders, adjusting App settings, and enhancing the overall end user experience for both students and teachers. We will examine websites and other resources for staying on top of the best of what Apple has to offer. In the afternoon, we will switch our focus to iBook Author,where teachers and students are able to create original and authentic multi-touch books for viewing on iPad devices. You will learn how to create beautiful and resource rich multi-touch books for the iPad. This module will focus on the following areas: working with text, planning book structure, inserting graphics, 3d content, and other rich media. We will quickly explore how to preview and publish your book or project in the iTunes store front, and how to distribute locally to all your potential readers.
Day 3: Wrapping it all up: Course Development in iTunes Course Manager July 17 or August 14
The iTunes U “storefront” houses an extraordinary collection of free, curated instructional content for K-16 and lifelong learners. Courses in iTunes U are collections of digital content ranging from audio/video to print/visual, and to even selected Apps. We can now use Course Manager to build courses that students can access on their iPads and devices via the iTunes library. Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of curating content and publishing within iTunes U Course Manager. Learning outcomes for this workshop include: • Experience iTunes U courses from the perspective of a course participant • Understand how to organize and publish content using iTunes U Course Manager • Use iTunes U courses to enhance learning experiences Who Should Attend: Teachers, administrators new to Apple technology; teachers in districts with access to iPads and Macs; teachers who personally own/use Apple technology and wish to expand their knowledge and skills. What You’ll Learn: • How to successfully navigate your way around the Mac operating system and the iOS/iPad environment • How to locate, install and use Apps for various classroom applications • How to create and distribute/publish an interactive, digital book using iBook Author • How to use iTunes Course Manager to create a complete course using all of your digital materials Why It Matters: The expectation that learning occurs anytime, anywhere beyond the classroom bell schedule creates the opportunity to unite Apple’s content development tools with iPads as personalized learning devices. Teachers and administrators will be given ample time and insights to appreciate and master the interconnectivity of Apple technology for creating and consuming content. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
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Flipping Your Classroom Institute - 3 days July 1 - 3 or August 5 - 7
Day 1: Foundations Day 2: Tools for Flipping Day 3: Go Forth and Flip
Day 1: Foundations July 1 or August 5
Day 2: Tools for Flipping July 2 or August 6 Instructor: Leslie Accardo
In this tool specific session, we will focus on various free screencasting solutions, software, web based tools and apps to create flipped lessons and content.
Instructor: Leslie Accardo “Flipped classroom” is a reversed teaching model that delivers instruction at home through interactive, teacher-created, videos that moves homework to the classroom. Moving lectures outside of the classroom allows teachers to spend more 1:1 time with each student. Students have the opportunity to ask questions and work through problems with the guidance of their teachers and the support of their peers - creating a collaborative learning environment. In this first of the Flipped Classroom series, we will explore different tools for constructing flipped content, review K-12 examples of flipped lessons, and become familiar with the leading best practices in pursuing this instructional model.
Day 3: Go Forth and Flip July 3 or August 7 Instructor: Leslie Accardo On the final day of this three day institute, participants will have an opportunity to construct and deliver a “flipped lesson”. We will spend time peer reviewing each other’s work as well as playing the role of student for deeper conversation. We will then explore the shift to the “mastery model” of instruction by examining different techniques for incorporating choice/menu boards, alternative ways of grading and assessing work, and ways of differentiating the student experience even further.
What are some benefits of this method? • Gives teachers more time to spend 1:1 helping students • Builds stronger student/teacher relationships • Offers a way for teachers to share information with other faculty, substitute teachers, students, parents, and the community easily • Produces the ability for students to rewind lessons and master topics • Creates a collaborative learning environment in the classroom Who Should Attend: First time or current “flippers”, those wishing to be exposed to different tools for creating instructional content What You’ll Learn: • What flipping is and isn’t • View examples of flipped content from local educators • Different ways to produce and curate flipped content Why It Matters: Time shift, blended learning, increase quality time with students, accessibility of technology, supporting BYOD Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Summer is... “Summer Sessions are the right balance of leisure and learning. This gives us all a chance to decompress from the year while enjoying learning in a stress free zone!” - Leslie Accardo
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Going Google Institute - 4 Days “Build your own Institute” or take each day standalone! Day 1: Google Drive - The Basics Day 2: Google+ and Google Hangouts Day 3: Get Up & Running with Google Sites Day 4: Google Make & Take
Google Drive- The Basics June 30 or August 11 Instructor: Alana Winnick
New to Google Drive? This workshop will provide you with an overview of several free Google tools: what they are and how they work. Your documents can be opened and edited from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet and shared with others so that you can collaborate in real-time without being in the same place or having to work at the same time. Prerequisite: A Google account is required. Who Should Attend: Teachers or administrators who are interested in using Google’s cloudbased solutions. What You’ll Learn: You will learn how to create Documents, Spreadsheets, and Presentations and share them with colleagues and students "in the cloud." Why It Matters: If you are ready to shift the way you think about collaborating and are curious about what it “feels” like to transition to “the cloud”, this session will be helpful and liberating. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Google+ and Google Hangouts July 1 or August 12 Instructor: Alana Winnick Google+ is the latest social media platform which has captured the imagination of many educators. Google+ brings popular socialmedia features like sharing ideas, photos, videos, and comments to your social circles. Google+ Hangouts is a tool that takes the travel-strain out of the teaching process and can allow up to ten individuals to voice, video and text chat, as well as screen and document share online for free. In a school setting, Google+ Hangouts can be used for many valuable educational purposes, including a
guest speaker, study groups, school clubs, meetings, blended/flipped learning, and a wide range of other activities. Google+ Hangouts On Air can even be recorded and archived to your YouTube channel. Prerequisite: A Google+ account is requiredthis must be enabled within your school’s domain.
work and collaboration between peers and/ or students.
Who Should Attend: Teachers and administrators who are interested in learning more about using social media in the classroom.
Why It Matters: If you are comfortable with Google Drive and are looking to expand your experiences with desktop communication and virtualization, Google+ is a natural next step that with ease, will allow you and your students to remain connected in between class periods and days.
What You’ll Learn: Participants in this sessions will successfully navigate through the Google Plus Environment and host hangouts for fellow participants.
What You’ll Learn: Collaborative spaces on the web that are easy to access and provide a collaborative space prove to increase productivity and reduce time on task for teachers and students.
Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison Why It Matters: If you are comfortable with Google Drive and are looking to expand your experiences with desktop communication and virtualization, Google+ is a natural next step and with ease, will allow you and your students to remain connected in between class periods and days. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Get Up and Running with Google Sites July 2 or August 13 Instructor: Alana Winnick Google Site is a free website creation tool that has a simple, user-friendly interface. You can select one of Google’s numerous themes and templates or customize your own. You can control who can have access to each page and who can contribute material. No coding knowledge required! Your site can be used as an informative website to share information and resources, or as a collaborative learning environment by embedding a discussion board and other interactive elements including, but not limited to: calendars, documents & spreadsheets, images, links, maps, photos, presentations, videos, and gadgets (interactive plug-ins). Prerequisites: A Google account and previous experience utilizing Google Drive is required. Who Should Attend: School district professionals who are interested in a portal or pages to use as a repository for common
Google Make & Take July 3 or August 14 Instructor: Alana Winnick Take the day to work in Google Drive, Sites, or Google+ with the support of our coach! There will not be direct instruction, but rather guidance. Please come prepared with content and ideas to work on. Now that you have a solid foundation, enjoy a day of coaching and support from our Google Certified staff. You will have access to our labs and resources, the time and support of your fellow participants in creating rich content ready to use for the new school year. Participants are encouraged to bring any digital or print instructional materials. Take the day to work in Google Drive, Sites, or Google + and practice conducting Google Hangouts with our staff and fellow participants. Who Should Attend: This course is intended for teachers that already utilize Google Drive and want to enhance or update their current lessons. What You’ll Learn: How to add the next level of interactivity to your Notebook files in a creative, fun-filled environment. Why It Matters: Professional Development coaching helps teachers individualize their learning and provides on demand support while they practice using new skills and lesson plans. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
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SMART Institute - 4 Days “Build your own Institute” or take each day standalone! Day 1: SMART Board: The Bootcamp Day 2: SMART Notebook 101 Day 3: Putting the “I” back in Interactive Whiteboard (SMART Notebook) Day 4: SMART Make & Take
SMART Board: The Bootcamp July 28 or August 18
Instructor: Alana Winnick This course is designed specifically to help the novice user immediately start using their SMART Board effectively as a means to support their lessons, and invite higher levels of student participation with content. Who Should Attend: Teachers who are new to using a SMART Board What You’ll Learn: Participants will become familiar with Notebook v. 11 as well as the basics of Board operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Why It Matters: With SMART Boards acting as such a large part of the contemporary classroom it is important for teachers to continue to incorporate multimedia and hands-on kinesthetic activities for student engagement and learning. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
SMART Notebook 101 July 29 or August 19
SMART Make & Take July 31 or August 21
This workshop will introduce participants to SMART Notebook’s basic tools to create interactive experiences for learners. We will be working with Notebook 11.
Take the day to work on your SMART Notebook lessons with the assistance and support of our SMART certified coach! There will not be any direct instruction, but rather guidance. Please come prepared with content and/or old lessons that you would like to enhance.
Instructor: Alana Winnick
Who Should Attend: This course is designed primarily for teachers who are comfortable using the SMART Board, but have not yet plumbed the depths of the SMART Notebook as a canvas for lesson design and orchestration of digital content. What You’ll Learn: • How to develop rich files with SMART Notebook software • Create, move, and edit objects, text and shapes • Combine objects and link to web pages • Create basic interactive lessons Why It Matters: SMART Notebook is at the core of SMART Board activities. Teachers that have mastered the Notebook software report increases in engagement and active participation in class by all students.
Instructor: Alana Winnick
Now that you have a solid foundation, enjoy a day of coaching and support from our SMART Certified staff. You will have access to our labs and resources, and will have the time and support of your fellow participants in creating rich content ready to use for the new school year. Participants are encouraged to bring any digital or print instructional materials. Who Should Attend: This course is intended for teachers that already utilize a SMART Board and want to enhance or update their current lesson files. What You’ll Learn: How to add the next level of interactivity to your Notebook files in a creative, fun-filled environment.
Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Putting the “I” back in Interactive Whiteboard July 30 or August 20 Instructor: Alana Winnick
Why It Matters: Professional Development coaching helps teachers individualize their learning and provides on demand support while they practice using new skills and lesson plans. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Make the most out of your SMART Board.
Summer is... “...a time for teachers to decompress and become inspired to learn something new that will make learning exciting!” - Alana Winnick
Who Should Attend: This course is intended for teachers that already utilize a SMART Board and need a refresher on how to create lessons that are interactive, engaging, and student centered. What You’ll Learn: How to customize templates that already exist in Notebook gallery as well as create their own. Why It Matters: The research clearly identifies student engagement as an important factor in educational gain. Interactive Whiteboards are a prominent contemporary tool for success. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
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STEM Institute - 3 days July 29 - 31 or August 26 - 28 Minecraft in the Classroom July 29 or August 26 Instructor: Mae Isaac Learn about creative mode, creepers and crafting tables! These are all components of the most popular online games that your students are probably already playing. This class will allow you to become familiar with Minecraft and how you can harness the creativity of this game to use in your classroom. Using ObaWorld and MinecraftEDU, you will learn the basics of Minecraft and how you can adapt it to your curriculum within a secure, private environment. This session will teach basic game information, navigation, vocabulary and allow for collaboration between participants. Resources for further game development will be provided to build on the day’s learning. Who Should Attend: K-12 teachers interested in computer programming/technology and STEM; science/math faculty looking to incorporate foundational computational skills; K-12 faculty and administrators interested in exploring “game based learning”, extra-curricular leaders, administrators, or anyone who wants to learn more about Minecraft! What You’ll Learn: Participants will learn how to set up their classes on MinecraftEDUa custom-built modification for educational use that allows for additional controls and the ability to design learning experiences. Information on purchasing the software and setup will be provided as a takeaway. Why It Matters: Minecraft is one of the hottest creative games for students of all ages. With simple modification, you can customize your virtual world and ensure a safe learning space for your students. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Computational Thinking with SCRATCH July 30 or August 27 Instructor: Leslie Accardo Scratch is a "building block" programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games,
music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. As learners create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. As students work on Scratch projects, they have opportunities to learn important computational concepts such as iteration,conditionals, variables, data types, events, and processes. Who Should Attend: K-12 teachers in computer programming/technology, science/math faculty looking to incorporate foundational computational skills, K-12 faculty and administrators interested in exploring “game based learning” What You’ll Learn: This session will walk participants through simple programming scenarios where they will become familiar with the interface, commands, and basic protocols/commands. Previous experience with programming is helpful, but not necessary. Why It Matters: Scratch has been used to introduce these concepts to students of many different ages, from elementary school through college. Some students transition to traditional text-based languages after getting introduced to programming with Scratch. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Kodu Game Lab July 31 or August 28
Instructor: Leslie Accardo Kodu is a visual programming language made specifically for creating games. Accessible for children and enjoyable by anyone! Kodu provides an end-to-end creative environment for designing, building, and playing your own new games. The core of the Kodu project is the programming user interface. The language is simple and entirely icon-based. Programs are composed of pages, which are broken down into rules, which are further divided into conditions and actions. Conditions are evaluated simultaneously.
The Kodu language is designed specifically for game development and provides specialized primitives derived from gaming scenarios. Programs are expressed in physical terms, using concepts like vision, hearing, and time to control character behavior. While not as general-purpose as classical programming languages, Kodu can express advanced game design concepts in a simple, direct, and intuitive manner. Who Should Attend: K-12 teachers in computer programming/technology, science/math faculty looking to incorporate foundational computational skills, K-12 faculty and administrators interested in exploring “game based learning” What You’ll Learn: • How to tinker in each “world” and learn the “rules” • How to build these skills in your current curriculum • How these environments can foster collaboration and problem solving that can be easily transferred to other disciplines of math and science • How these environments help students to think logically and systematically. Why It Matters: STEM requires students of all ages to develop capacity for rational and iterative thinking, whether students pursue careers in math/engineering or social sciences or business. These programming/gaming tools and environments allow teachers to encourage students to exercise creativity as well as solid mathematical thinking and reasoning. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Summer is... “Taking time to make myself a better educator! I enjoy having time to learn something new to enhance my practice.” - Mae Isaac
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Boot Camps - 2 days Creating a Digital Learning Experience for Students and Teachers July 10 - 11
Edgenuity Course Customization Bootcamp July 1 - 2
GradPoint Course Customization Bootcamp July 15 - 16
Instructors: Anita Faria and
Instructor: Raheela Baig
Instructor: Mary Lynn Collins
Bobbi Baker
For over 12 years, teachers have been sharing their classroom events online with students. Homework assignments and digital resources are constantly being shared within a teacher’s classroom and have proven to be very helpful in not only improving a student’s learning experience, but enhancing the school to home connection. It’s time to take this work to the next level. This seminar will work with teachers in creating true “blended learning” environments whereby students and teachers meet face to face and continue their learning online. Educators will have the time to reflect on the different tools that compliment a blended classroom and begin to create a class that truly reflects the next generation of learning! Prerequisite - Must have a Learning Management System (LMS) - either eChalk or Blackboard Engage
This course is being offered to school districts who are current users of the Edgenuity MS and HS programs. As Edgenuity is based on a national curriculum, there are some modules that do not relate to what you are teaching in your district. This course will enable you to map the Edgenuity courses directly to your district’s curriculum map. In addition, participants will learn the skills to create minicourses which focus on specific units of study that can be assigned to specific students.
Who Should Attend: Curriculum chairs, teachers, administrators, directors of technology What You’ll Learn: Concepts of blended learning, discussion boards, blogs, management of digital learning. Why It Matters: In today’s world educators need to be interacting with their students not only in a face to face environment, but also online.
Day One: By the end of this session, participants will be able to understand Edgenuity’s course structure, gain knowledge of best practices, understand the of units of study, and set up the framework for district customization. Participants should be prepared to bring (or have access to) the curriculum maps for the courses they wish to customize.
Day One: By the end of this session, participants will be able to understand GradPoint’s course structure, gain knowledge of best practices, understand the of units of study, and set up the framework for district customization. Participants should be prepared to bring (or have access to) the curriculum maps for the courses they wish to customize.
Day Two: Utilizing the skills learned in day one and the district maps, participants will be able to customize at least two Edgenuity courses which will be aligned to the district’s curriculum maps. They will leave the session with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to continue the customization at their own district.
Day Two: Utilizing the skills learned in day one and the district maps, participants will be able to customize at least three Grad Point courses which will be aligned to the district’s curriculum maps. They will leave the session with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to continue the customization in their own district.
Who Should Attend: Guidance Counselors, Curriculum Coordinators, Lead Teachers, Middle School / High School Principals
Who Should Attend: Guidance counselors, curriculum coordinators, lead teachers, Middle School / High School Principals
Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Summer is... “We continuously explore and plan for new products and services. We work with clients to ensure we are addressing the needs of the 21st century classroom.” - Raheela Baig
This course is being offered to school districts who are current users of the Edgenuity MS and HS programs. As GradPoint is based on a national curriculum, there are some modules that do not relate to what you are teaching in your district. This course will enable you to map the GradPoint courses directly to your district’s curriculum map. In addition, the GradPoint program features the ability to add curriculum units or modules that have been created by the district. In addition, participants will learn the skills to create minicourses which focus on specific units of study that can be assigned to specific students.
What You’ll Learn: You will learn how to customize the Edgenuity courses to align to your district’s curriculum maps.
What You’ll Learn: You will learn how to customize the GradPoint courses to align to your district’s curriculum maps.
Why It Matters: Edgenuity has an extensive, robust course catalog which includes components which may or may not align to your district’s curriculum maps. This course will enable you to create courses that follow your district’s curriculum so that the students who are using Edgenuity will be following the same learning path as those in the brick and mortar classroom...but they will be doing this in their own rate of learning.
Why It Matters: GradPoint has an extensive, robust course catalog which includes segments which may or may not align to your district’s curriculum maps. This course will enable you to create courses that follow your district’s curriculum so that the students who are using GradPoint will be following the same learning path as those in the brick and mortar classroom-but they will be doing this at their own rate of learning.
Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
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1 Day Workshops Creating and Streaming Video to Support Student Learning (Ensemble) August 6 Instructor: John Resanovich This course will focus on the theory behind creating good videos to support classroom instruction and the tools to distribute those videos to students. Who Should Attend: Teachers interested in exploring some of the methods and practices behind creating and delivering instructional videos What You’ll Learn: While we will focus primarily on Ensemble streaming video and it’s new screen capture tool, we will also explore SMART Notebook recorder and other tools as well. During this course, teachers will practice filming and uploading videos as well as various ways that students can submit videos. Why It Matters: Research shows significant gains in instructional outcomes for students with blended learning. Video is one effective way teachers can incorporate blended learning to classroom practice. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
I Have the Data - Now What? July 24 Instructor: Mary Lynn Collins There are many types of data that schools are analyzing to make informed instructional decisions. This one day session will give teachers the time to review their Renaissance STAR reports, understand the “vocabulary” that aligns to each of the reports, and begin to decipher what each report means and how they can use this to inform their instruction. Prerequisite: Teachers must be able to access their Renaissance reports. Who Should Attend: Curriculum chairs, teachers, administrators What You’ll Learn: Data vocabulary, Reports specifically being analyzed: Screening Report (RTI), Diagnostic, Record
Book, Instructional Planning, Summary Report, Standards Report and NYSTP Proficiency Report. Why It Matters: Formative assessments are essential to effective teaching and learning. Computer based assessments are making it easier for us to receive timely, informed data that will directly impact student learning. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Instant Feedback: Response Systems for Everyone (Not Just Clickers) July 10
Instructor: Alana Winnick It started with “clickers”, and then web based tools such as Poll Everywhere “audience response systems” have become a genre of their own. Highly effective and prevalent in higher education and industry, what could these environments mean for formative assessment in K-12? Who Should Attend: Teachers and administrators interested in utilizing response systems with their students and faculty. What You’ll Learn: With the prevalence of mobile devices in classrooms, it helps to have a “toolkit” of options for capturing student and group feedback, from “backchanneling” student chat conversation to collecting responses on standardized and open ended responses. We’ll show you a number of options that will allow you to tap into what your students are thinking at any time during your class, such as: • Today’s Meet • Poll Everywhere • Socrative • Infuse Learning Why It Matters: Feedback is the central function of formative assessment. Response systems make it easy for teachers to get the needed data for informed instructional modifications for individuals, cohorts or the entire class.
Microsoft Innovative Educator: OneDrive with Office Apps July 9 Instructor: Microsoft Trainer The integration of Microsoft Office Web Apps promotes students ability to meet the Common Core standards in comprehension and collaboration. By having access to Office Web Apps anytime, anywhere, students are able to organize and prepare for projects using OneNote, build on each other’s ideas and provide peer reviews using Word, collect ideas through the Excel Survey tool, and present their learning using PowerPoint; all within a collaborative space in SkyDrive. Who Should Attend: Teachers and administrators interested in Microsoft Cloud Solutions. What You’ll Learn: Teachers & administrators will learn to utilize the free tools available to manage files, work collaboratively, and create a seamless transition between school and home. Why It Matters: Cloud based solutions are becoming increasingly popular in the K-12 setting for students and teachers. Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Summer is... “...time to reflect on our practice and create engaging learning environments that assist all students in reaching their true potential!” - Mary Lynn Collins
Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
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1 Day Workshops Presentations for the New Century Learner July 17 Instructor: Alana Winnick Are you bored of viewing PowerPoint presentations? This course will provide you with many examples of cutting-edge free web-based tools that will captivate your audience’s attention. Your students can access and edit these presentations anytime and anywhere. Who Should Attend: Teachers that are interested in integrating new and exciting presentation tools into their classrooms. What You’ll Learn: Tools introduced include Prezi and VoiceThread, Powtoons and many, many more! We promise a spectrum of options that will meet any need for all learners. If the medium is the message, we will ensure that your instructional “message” finds the best possible expression, and your students will be able to express themselves and their learning in ways as unique as they are.
QRious? Using QR Codes in the Classroom August 26 Instructor: Alana Winnick
Have you seen QR Codes when you are shopping, driving, or eating at fast food restaurants? You might be wondering what they are and how you can use them in your classroom. If so, this workshop is for you! This session will open your eyes to the many innovative ways in which QR (Quick Response) can be used. This is an interactive, hands-on exploration and you are encouraged to bring your smartphone and/or tablet! (Devices will be available onsite.)
What You’ll Learn: Participants will learn the benefits of using free web tools to assess student’s speaking ability; such as rate and fluency. Why It Matters: Don’t have enough time in a period to assess each student 1-1? These tools can be accessed anytime, and anywhere Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
YouTube: Going Beyond Video Streaming Video July 24 Instructor: Alana Winnick
Who Should Attend: Teachers interested in utilizing QR codes and mobile devices in the classroom.
We know that YouTube is second only to Google in popularity as a search engine-but did you know all the different offshoots that allow for greater creativity and collaboration?
What You’ll Learn: In this session, we will discuss many exciting uses of this tool, howto’s of creating QR Codes, and devices that can and should be used.
Who Should Attend: Teachers interested in maximizing the use of existing YouTube videos or taking their flipped videos to a whole new level.
Why It Matters: Student engagement is critical to ensuring student learning is relevant. To ensure students have the skills needed to be college and career ready it is important to empower them with 21st century presentation skills.
Why It Matters: Codes can be used throughout the curriculum. From resource links for Social Studies to audio links for Literature and Art or instructional videos for P.E., the possibilities are endless!
Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
What You’ll Learn: • Hyperlink to additional resources or other YouTube videos to “write their own endings” • Pre-select an interesting section of a YouTube video to share • Create interactive quizzes based on YouTube clips • Take notes while watching videos • Synchronously watch YouTube videos • Show YouTube videos without any extra distractions • Explore YouTube EDU and its growing library of educational videos • Learn about YouTube’s built in editing features Why It Matters: Research shows significant gains in instructional outcomes for students with blended learning. Video is one effective way teachers can incorporate blended learning to classroom practice.
Summer is... “...a time for us as educators to feed our own inspiration, cultivate fresh knowledge, and gather the wisdom that we then impart so freely upon our students.” - Carla Stoeffler
The Talking Web July 8
Instructor: Alana Winnick Students will be actively engaged and motivated in the entire speaking process, and using technology can help build their confidence. We’ll explore sites and resources such as: • Voki • Blabberize • VoiceThread Who Should Attend: This session is applicable for foreign language, ESL, speech, music, and other classrooms that assess student’s speaking abilities.
Location: 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison
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Spend the Summer with the LHRIC Instructional Technology Coaches!
eChalk Webinars
Instructors: Mary Lynn
Collins and Carla Stoeffler
Teachers start Your Morning with eChalk! Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join us every Tuesday morning for 1 hour and get your eChalk “workout” during the summer !
July 8
– Getting Started with your Class Page – review how to create a class page
July 15
– Creating Dynamic Class Pages that are interactive – embedding video, images etc. into your class pages Leslie Accardo laccardo@lhric.org
Raheela Baig rbaig@lhric.org
July 29 Bobbi Baker bbaker@lhric.org
– Blogging in the Classroom – using the eChalk blog tool
August 5
– How Can Parents and Students Benefit from an Interactive Class Page? – Learn how to get parents to sign up for your class pages and see how a class page can help a student organize information better.
August 12
Caroline Calabrese ccalabrese@lhric.org
Mary Lynn Collins mcollins@lhric.org
Debby Dandry ddandry@lhric.org
– Creating a Blended Classroom – Explore how eChalk can balance the face to face with online learning August 19 – Getting Your Class Page Ready for September – Review of eChalk class page basics.
What’s New in Atlas? EngageNY Modules & More July 28
Instructor: Atlas Trainer Join us as we explore examples of schools adopting or adapting the EngageNY Modules through their curriculum maps in Atlas. Mae Isaac misaac@lhric.org
Sarah Martabano smartabano@lhric.org
John Resanovitch jresanovitch@lhric.org
What You’ll Learn: • Automatically link or transfer the Modules into your Atlas system • Re-align your curriculum and assessments to Common Core, Next Generation Science, Social Studies Frameworks, or other standards • Save Reports and discuss your curriculum work with colleagues Who Should Attend: Teachers, curriculum leaders, administrators
Dr. Madalyn Romano mromano@lhric.org
Carla Stoeffler cstoeffler@lhric.org
Alana Winnick awinnick@lhric.org
Why It Matters: The summer is a perfect time to revisit the scope and sequence of your curriculum and to identify any additions or deletions that may be needed.
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HOW TO REGISTER The lower Hudson Regional Information Center uses My Learning Plan (MLP) to assist in managing district registration for events, courses, seminars, and conferences. If you are NEW to MLP you will need to create a user ID and password. If you have used MLP and/or if you are a MLP district you may use the ID and password you have already created.
Important: The email address you provide during the registration process is extremely important. Please be sure it is entered properly and you have constant access to receive important messages about any course changes or notifications.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel for a standard, non-fee based session, please do so 48 hours prior to the course date. You can do this by logging into My Learning Plan and selecting the "drop" button. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Click here to view the catalog in My Learning Plan. You will see a searchable database screen that links to the Model Schools courses. Scroll down and click on the blue, underlined title of the activity you wish to enroll in. Read the activity details and description. If this is a course you would like to participate in then click the button called “Click to Enroll.” 5. Next choose the link that applies to you: a. “I’m a registered user” – Select this option if you have already created an account, or your organization uses MyLearningPlan.com. b. “I’m a new user” – Select this option if you do not have an account yet. (Prefer to watch? Visit our media library and find the “How To” on creating an account.) 6. The account is free!
DIRECTIONS
Provide all of the information requested on the form. (By completing this form you are establishing an account with a password that is at your discretion. Please write down the password in a secure location for reference.) This account will also allow you to check the status of your registration and maintain records.
From WEST (Rockland) From the Tappan Zee Bridge via the NYS Thruway proceed East on I-287. Take Hutchinson River Parkway South EXIT 9S, toward the Whitestone Bridge. Take EXIT 23S toward Mamaroneck. At the end of the ramp, make a right onto Mamaroneck Ave. The Lower Hudson Regional Information Center is a four-story office building on the left (white stone and glass facade), #450 Mamaroneck Ave. Visitor Parking is available in the back of the building.
From EAST Take Hutchinson River Parkway South, toward the Whitestone Bridge. Take EXIT 23S toward Mamaroneck. At the end of the ramp, make a right onto Mamaroneck Ave. The Lower Hudson Regional Information Center is a four-story office building on the left (white stone and glass facade), #450 Mamaroneck Ave. Visitor Parking is available in the back of the building.
From NORTH Take I-684 South via EXIT 1 toward Hutchinson River Parkway/New York City. I-684 South becomes the Hutchinson River Parkway South. Take EXIT 23S toward Mamaroneck. At the end of the ramp, make a right onto Mamaroneck Ave. The Lower Hudson Regional Information Center is a four-story office building on the left (white stone and glass facade), #450 Mamaroneck Ave. Visitor Parking is available in the back of the building.
From SOUTH Take the Hutchinson River Parkway North. Merge onto Mamaroneck Ave via EXIT 23S toward Mamaroneck. Make a right turn onto Mamaroneck Ave. The Lower Hudson Regional Information Center is a four-story office building on the left (white stone and glass facade), #450 Mamaroneck Ave. Visitor Parking is available in the back of the building.
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