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Free Professional Development
February - May 2017
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Learning
Thru
Pictures
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February 18, 2017 - March 19, 2017
ONLINE 4 WEEK COURSE
Do you make a grocery list or use a calendar? We use these as visual reminders of what we need to do. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) learn in a different way. Research has shown that they demonstrate a strength in visual learning. This is why we need to fill their lives with pictures. When we present information verbally, the words disappear but when we present the information visually, it is always there as long as the student needs it. This
4 week ONLINE
module will define ASD and visual supports, discuss how they might be used and provide specific examples that can be used as models to accommodate individuals who
Learn Thru Pictures
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GOOGLE
MINI
SESSIONS
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Google Chrome: Tips & Tricks You Can't Live Without
March 8, 2017 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
These tips, tricks and hacks will provide accessibility to struggling students. Whether you are a novice or seasoned user, you will likely find something here that you can add to your own productivity toolbox to differentiate your classroom.
Google Apps vs Extensions: What's the Difference?
March 8, 2017 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
If you have no idea what any of these things are, this workshop is for you. Participants will create a Google Account (or use one they already have) and be introduced to several vital extensions and apps that will improve their struggling students' interaction with digital content. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore the Chrome Webstore, Chrome Accessibility site and collaborate with others as they begin adding extensions and apps.
(Google) Drive Your Classroom into the Future!
March 22, 2017 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Google Drive is a cloud based collaborative platform. This allows teachers and students to collaborate in real time. Easily share/create digital files, assignments, and links for struggling students and/or the entire classroom while limiting who can edit, comment, and view the information. Integrate videos, images and accessibility features to make a unique learning experiences for all students. This workshop will provide participants with the foundations for digital learning and differentiation.
Forms, Docs, Sheets & Slides, Oh My!
March 22, 2017 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
This workshop addresses implementation of Google Apps into educational lessons. These tools allow teachers and students to create collaborative mind maps, flow charts, tests, simple surveys, formative quizzes, group presentations, research organization tools and student review games to name a few. These tools can be used to differentiate assignments and provide accessibility to students with disabilities.
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Give ALL Students
A
Voice
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April 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017
ONLINE 4 WEEK COURSE
Some students go through their whole school career without every getting a chance to express themselves. This session will discuss how to develop a communication system for all students to be able to express what they know. Participants will be taken through different types of Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) systems ranging from no tech to high tech devices and how they can be integrated depending on the student, environment and task. This is a 4 week online course.
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