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The Technology Winter Institute is a professional development day for teachers. Teachers can choose from a variety of in-person and virtual sessions, and will receive supplemental pay for their attendance!  Check out the session descriptions and links to register below. (Substitute teachers are welcome to attend, however we can't offer supplemental pay for subs- sorry).  
9:00-10:30 AM Sessions

9:00-10:30 AM Sessions

Virtual

In-Person

Intro to Adobe Express

9am-10:30am (Zoom)
Description: Level Up Creativity in Every Classroom! Explore and remix compelling identity graphics and cross-curricular templates using Adobe Express. You'll explore all the basic and advanced features of the platform, and you'll get hands-on time to learn how to visually express your unique educational style and bring creativity into your classroom through Adobe Express Guided Activities!
 

Stop Motion Animation

9am-12:15pm (Board Room, District Office)
Description: Learn how your students can bring any content area to life with the magic of stop motion animation.  You will learn how to run your students through the entire process, from storyboarding, to filming, editing, and publishing- all while creating your own stop motion movie!  (This is a 3 hour session, and you will be registered for the full three hour session with the registration link above).

WeVideo

10:45-12:15pm (Google Meet)
Description: Increase Engagement & Enhance Learning with WeVideo! Learn how educators and students use WeVideo to create high-quality multimedia content. Explore WeVideo for Schools to understand how to create classes and assignments and use the Assignment ideas library — plus an expert walk-through of the video creation process from start to finish.
 
10:45-12:15 PM Sessions

10:45-12:15 PM Sessions

Virtual

In-Person

Adobe Express

10:45-12:15pm (Zoom)
Description: Generate AI & Digital Skills with Adobe Express!
Discover Generative AI tools embedded into Adobe Express help you integrate artificial intelligence safely and creatively into your classrooms. Discover strategies to harness AI's potential while fostering an inclusive, ethical learning environment that inspires curiosity and innovation among students.

Stop Motion Animation (continued)

9am-12:15pm (Board Room, District Office)
Description: Learn how your students can bring any content area to life with the magic of stop motion animation.  You will learn how to run your students through the entire process, from storyboarding, to filming, editing, and publishing- all while creating your own stop motion movie!  (This is a 3 hour session, and you will be registered for the full three hour session with the registration link above).

Intro to Kami

10:45-12:15pm (Zoom)
Description: Are you ready to ditch the photocopies and embrace transformative student outcomes? This interactive session will introduce you to Kami. This powerful digital learning tool transforms any document into an interactive learning experience and fosters a culture of timely feedback and reflection.

AI in Action: Enhancing Classroom Learning

10:45-12:15pm (Tech Lab, District Office)
Description: Discover how to integrate AI tools into your teaching practice to save time, boost creativity, and engage students across any subject area.
1:15-2:45 PM Sessions

1:15-2:45 PM Sessions

Virtual

In-Person

Adobe Express

1:15-2:45pm (Zoom)
Description: Empower & Animate Student Voice with Adobe Express!
Leverage Adobe Express to amplify student expression and creativity through the “Animate Your Voice” feature. Explore practical tools and techniques to help students articulate their ideas visually and create dynamic video projects using students' voices, engaging Adobe characters, and inspiring settings.

Google Classroom: Beyond the Basics

1:15-2:45pm (Board Room, District Office)
Description: Learn about all the tools and settings in Google Classroom that you didn't know were there! 

Screencastify

1:15-2:45pm (Zoom)
Description: Learn how you and your students can easily create videos to showcase their learning, and how it all integrates seamlessly with Chromebooks and Google Classroom.

A.I. in Action: Enhancing Classroom Learning

1:15-2:45pm (Board Room, District Office)
Description: Discover how to integrate AI tools into your teaching practice to save time, boost creativity, and engage students across any subject area.
 

ParentSquare

1:15-2:45pm (HR Conference Room, District Office)
Description: Learn how to use all the tools in ParentSquare to increase efficiency and productivity with school-to-home communication.