Fall 2023 WNYRIC Online Academy Courses

These session are open to teachers from participating WNYRIC Online Academy districts. Click on the links below to register for upcoming sessions.

Course Date(s)	Instructor Name	Course Title	Course Description	Credit Hours
9/12/23 - 10/10/23	Darlynda Miktuk	ChatGPT: What Is It and What Does It Mean for Education?	Have you heard of ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a language processing tool driven by AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology that allows one to have conversations and much more with the chatbot. This online only course will explore what ChatGPT is and what it means for education. This is an introductory course and requires no prior knowledge of ChatGPT.	3
9/19/23 - 10/12/23	Mary Kovach	@ Your (Google) Library	It's time to get back to the library! Whether in person or online, libraries provide critical access to a world of information and inspiration. In course, we will review digital library resources that your students can access for free in your community. We will also discuss tools you can develop to offer additional library-type support, including pathfinders and a virtual "reference desk."	3
9/19/2023 - 10/18/2023	Mary Kovach	Minecraft Education Edition: World Builder and Classroom Mode	This online workshop will offer support for creating Minecraft worlds based on your curriculum. We will also explore the Classroom Mode app for Minecraft Education Edition, where teachers can monitor students and support them with additional controls.	4
9/27/2023	Mary Kovach	PBL Webinar Series: Creating Infographics	This webinar will discuss how students can create infographics as their authentic products for project-based learning. Technology tools for creating infographics will be explored.	2
10/1/2023 - 10/22/2023	Mary Kovach	Increase Reading Fluency with Guided Oral Reading	Research has shown that reading fluency is the key to comprehension. Guided oral reading provides students with the modeling and practice they need to succeed, but how does a teacher manage with classes larger than ever? By utilizing digital tools, students have access to record and repeat their practice, while teachers can access and comment on student work anywhere with internet access. Teachers will learn how to set up reading progress systems for students, how to record themselves, find and use reading samples, and give feedback to each student. This course is equivalent to 3 PD hours.	3
10/2/23 - 10/27/23	Elizabeth Kraemer	The Culturally-Responsive Math Classroom	This online course is worth 6 PD hours and the objectives of this course are to: Deepen our understanding of equity-based mathematics teaching practices and the NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework to create a student-centered mathematics learning environment Utilize the Culturally Responsive Math Guide and Rubric to evaluate and modify a math lesson and/or unit plans to increase culturally responsive principles in our math instruction	6
10/17/23 - 11/9/23	Mary Kovach	@ Your (Microsoft) Library	It's time to get back to the library! Whether in person or online, libraries provide critical access to a world of information and inspiration. In course, we will review digital library resources that your students can access for free in your community. We will also discuss tools you can develop to offer additional library-type support, including pathfinders and a virtual "reference desk."	3
10/19/2023	Mary Kovach	SEL Webinar Series: Supporting Student Self-Management Through Technology	This webinar will explore what it means for students to self-manage within the CASEL Framework for SEL, and discuss technology tools that can support student self-management.	2
10/22/23 - 11/19/23	Darlynda Miktuk	ChatGPT: What Is It and What Does It Mean for Education?	Have you heard of ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a language processing tool driven by AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology that allows one to have conversations and much more with the chatbot. This online only course will explore what ChatGPT is and what it means for education. This is an introductory course and requires no prior knowledge of ChatGPT.	3
10/22/23 - 11/19/23	Darlynda Miktuk	AI Infused Classroom Book Study	This online only book study worth 8 PD hours will explore the book The AI Infused Classroom by Holly Clark. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book for this book study. Click on the book link to see the correct book to purchase: book link. The link is from Google Books so you may see a preview of the book. The book may be purchased from any source and in any form (digital or hardcopy).	8
10/22/23 - 11/19/23	Darlynda Miktuk	Book Study - Understanding Your Instructional Power by Tanji Reed Marshall	This online only book study will explore the book Understanding Your Instructional Power: Curriculum and Language Decisions by Tanji Reed Marshall. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book for this book study. Click on the book link to see the correct book to purchase: book link. The link is from Google Books so you may see a preview of the book. The book may be purchased from any source and in any form (digital or hardcopy).	8
10/22/23 - 11/19/23	Darlynda Miktuk	Assessment for Learning	This online only course will explore assessment for learning using a free booklet of articles about assessment for learning. Each participant will choose and explore what they want to focus on about assessment for learning within their education setting.	3
10/22/23 - 11/19/23	Darlynda Miktuk	Group Mini-Study: Building a Positive and Supportive Classroom by Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod	NOTE - This online course is a repeated course and was run during the '22-'23 school year. This online course will explore the quick reference guide (mini version of a book): Building a Positive and Supportive Classroom* by Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod. Each participant will receive a copy of the quick reference guide. Here is a link to the reference guide: Building a Positive and Supportive Classroom.	3
10/22/23 - 11/19/23	Darlynda Miktuk	SEL: Social Awareness Strategies for Students	*NOTE - This online course is a repeated course and was run during the '22-'23 school year. CASEL has 5 SEL (social and emotional learning) competencies. This online course will explore strategies for the SEL competency of social awareness for students.	3
10/25/2023 - 11/21/2023	Mary Kovach	Resources to Support the NYSLSA: A Framework for the Arts	This course will explore the New York State Arts Standards, which are largely influenced by the National Core Arts Standards Frameworks. Technology resources to support the Anchor Standards will also be presented. The course is equivalent to 4 PD hours.	4
11/13/23 - 12/7/23	Mary Kovach	Virtual Museum Experiences in Google Slides	Student exposure to museum-type experiences has been correlated to increased academic achievement. In recent years, however, visiting physical museums has not always been a possibility. In this course, we will look at ways for students to have the museum experience virtually and in a self-guided manner through Google Slides. Teachers OR students can create nonlinear presentations with embedded objects, information, and 3-dimensional experiences, which can then be shared with their classes. These experiences can be created and used on their own, or as a companion/follow-up activity to a real-world museum visit.	4
11/15/2023	Mary Kovach	PBL Webinar Series: Creating Picture Books	This webinar will discuss how students can create picture books as their authentic products for project-based learning. Technology tools for creating picture books will be explored.	2
11/29/2023 - 12/21/2023	Mary Kovach	Next Generation Math Standards: Building Capacity through Technology	This course will discuss the NYS Math Standards, and offer a framework for sharing these with students. We will also explore technology tools to support various strategies in Math instruction.	4
12/13/23	Mary Kovach	TRLE Webinar: Thinking and Questioning Protocols with Microsoft 365	In this webinar, we will discuss thinking protocols such as "I Used to Think … Now I Think” and "They Say/I Say/Pop-Up Debates” and questioning protocols such as the "Question Formulation Technique.” We will look at ways in which Microsoft 365 resources can be used to support these protocols in either in-person or hybrid/virtual settings. This webinar can be viewed live on 12/13/23, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project by 1/4/24.	2

Course Date(s)

Instructor Name

Course Title

Course Description

Credit Hours

9/12/23 - 10/10/23

Darlynda Miktuk

ChatGPT: What Is It and What Does It Mean for Education?

Have you heard of ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a language processing tool driven by AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology that allows one to have conversations and much more with the chatbot. This online only course will explore what ChatGPT is and what it means for education. This is an introductory course and requires no prior knowledge of ChatGPT.

9/19/23 - 10/12/23

Mary Kovach

@ Your (Google) Library

It's time to get back to the library! Whether in person or online, libraries provide critical access to a world of information and inspiration. In course, we will review digital library resources that your students can access for free in your community. We will also discuss tools you can develop to offer additional library-type support, including pathfinders and a virtual "reference desk."

9/19/2023 - 10/18/2023

Mary Kovach

Minecraft Education Edition: World Builder and Classroom Mode

This online workshop will offer support for creating Minecraft worlds based on your curriculum. We will also explore the Classroom Mode app for Minecraft Education Edition, where teachers can monitor students and support them with additional controls.

9/27/2023

Mary Kovach

PBL Webinar Series: Creating Infographics

This webinar will discuss how students can create infographics as their authentic products for project-based learning. Technology tools for creating infographics will be explored.

10/1/2023 - 10/22/2023

Mary Kovach

Increase Reading Fluency with Guided Oral Reading

Research has shown that reading fluency is the key to comprehension. Guided oral reading provides students with the modeling and practice they need to succeed, but how does a teacher manage with classes larger than ever? By utilizing digital tools, students have access to record and repeat their practice, while teachers can access and comment on student work anywhere with internet access. Teachers will learn how to set up reading progress systems for students, how to record themselves, find and use reading samples, and give feedback to each student. This course is equivalent to 3 PD hours.

10/2/23 - 10/27/23

Elizabeth Kraemer

The Culturally-Responsive Math Classroom

This online course is worth 6 PD hours and the objectives of this course are to:

Deepen our understanding of equity-based mathematics teaching practices and the NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework to create a student-centered mathematics learning environment
Utilize the Culturally Responsive Math Guide and Rubric to evaluate and modify a math lesson and/or unit plans to increase culturally responsive principles in our math instruction

10/17/23 - 11/9/23

Mary Kovach

@ Your (Microsoft) Library

10/19/2023

Mary Kovach

SEL Webinar Series: Supporting Student Self-Management Through Technology

This webinar will explore what it means for students to self-manage within the CASEL Framework for SEL, and discuss technology tools that can support student self-management.

10/22/23 - 11/19/23

Darlynda Miktuk

ChatGPT: What Is It and What Does It Mean for Education?

10/22/23 - 11/19/23

Darlynda Miktuk

AI Infused Classroom Book Study

This online only book study worth 8 PD hours will explore the book The AI Infused Classroom by Holly Clark. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book for this book study. Click on the book link to see the correct book to purchase: book link. The link is from Google Books so you may see a preview of the book. The book may be purchased from any source and in any form (digital or hardcopy).

10/22/23 - 11/19/23

Darlynda Miktuk

Book Study - Understanding Your Instructional Power by Tanji Reed Marshall

This online only book study will explore the book Understanding Your Instructional Power: Curriculum and Language Decisions by Tanji Reed Marshall. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book for this book study. Click on the book link to see the correct book to purchase: book link. The link is from Google Books so you may see a preview of the book. The book may be purchased from any source and in any form (digital or hardcopy).

10/22/23 - 11/19/23

Darlynda Miktuk

Assessment for Learning

This online only course will explore assessment for learning using a free booklet of articles about assessment for learning. Each participant will choose and explore what they want to focus on about assessment for learning within their education setting.

10/22/23 - 11/19/23

Darlynda Miktuk

Group Mini-Study: Building a Positive and Supportive Classroom by Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod

*NOTE - This online course is a repeated course and was run during the '22-'23 school year. This online course will explore the quick reference guide (mini version of a book): Building a Positive and Supportive Classroom by Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod. Each participant will receive a copy of the quick reference guide. Here is a link to the reference guide: Building a Positive and Supportive Classroom.

10/22/23 - 11/19/23

Darlynda Miktuk

SEL: Social Awareness Strategies for Students

*NOTE - This online course is a repeated course and was run during the '22-'23 school year. CASEL has 5 SEL (social and emotional learning) competencies. This online course will explore strategies for the SEL competency of social awareness for students.

10/25/2023 - 11/21/2023

Mary Kovach

Resources to Support the NYSLSA: A Framework for the Arts

This course will explore the New York State Arts Standards, which are largely influenced by the National Core Arts Standards Frameworks. Technology resources to support the Anchor Standards will also be presented. The course is equivalent to 4 PD hours.

11/13/23 - 12/7/23

Mary Kovach

Virtual Museum Experiences in Google Slides

Student exposure to museum-type experiences has been correlated to increased academic achievement. In recent years, however, visiting physical museums has not always been a possibility. In this course, we will look at ways for students to have the museum experience virtually and in a self-guided manner through Google Slides. Teachers OR students can create nonlinear presentations with embedded objects, information, and 3-dimensional experiences, which can then be shared with their classes. These experiences can be created and used on their own, or as a companion/follow-up activity to a real-world museum visit.

11/15/2023

Mary Kovach

PBL Webinar Series: Creating Picture Books

This webinar will discuss how students can create picture books as their authentic products for project-based learning. Technology tools for creating picture books will be explored.

11/29/2023 - 12/21/2023

Mary Kovach

Next Generation Math Standards: Building Capacity through Technology

This course will discuss the NYS Math Standards, and offer a framework for sharing these with students. We will also explore technology tools to support various strategies in Math instruction.

12/13/23

Mary Kovach

TRLE Webinar: Thinking and Questioning Protocols with Microsoft 365

In this webinar, we will discuss thinking protocols such as "I Used to Think … Now I Think” and "They Say/I Say/Pop-Up Debates” and questioning protocols such as the "Question Formulation Technique.” We will look at ways in which Microsoft 365 resources can be used to support these protocols in either in-person or hybrid/virtual settings. This webinar can be viewed live on 12/13/23, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project by 1/4/24.