Spring 2023 WNYRIC Online Academy Courses
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These courses are available to schools who are part of the WNYRIC Online Academy through CSLO/Model Schools. Please click on the topic titles below for more information and to register for courses.
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| 1/15/23 - 2/12/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | Book Study: Well-Being in Schools by Andy Hargreaves and Dennis Shirley | This online only book study will explore the book Well-Being in Schools: Three Forces That Will Uplift Your Students in a Volatile World by Andy Hargreaves and Dennis Shirley. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book for this book study. Visit this link to see the correct book to purchase: Well-Being in Schools. 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1/15/23 - 2/12/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | Group Mini-Study: Engaging Students in All Types of Text by Monica Burns and Pam Allyn | This online course will explore the quick reference guide (mini version of a book): Engaging Students in Reading All Types of Text by Monica Burns and Pam Allyn. Each participant must purchase the quick reference guide. Here is a link to the reference guide: Engaging Students in All Types of Texts. The link is from ASCD, but it may be purchased from Amazon, too. | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1/15/23 - 2/12/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | Instructional Strategy: Student Engagement | Teachers use effective engagement strategies to keep students involved in learning. This online course will explore student engagement strategies for students within the classroom. | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1/15/23 - 2/12/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | SEL: Responsible Decision-Making for Students | CASEL has 5 SEL (social and emotional learning) competencies. This online course will explore strategies for the SEL competency of responsible decision-making for students. | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1/26/23 | Mary Kovach | OneNote Class Notebook (Microsoft 365 Webinar Series 2022-23) | Microsoft OneNote Class Notebook can be used as an integral part of Microsoft Teams Classrooms, or on its own through Microsoft Office 365. In this session, we will look at features and integration strategies for OneNote Class Notebook, which can be used as an online journal, binder, notebook, and so much more. This webinar can be viewed live on 1/26/23, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1/27/23 - 2/16/23 | Mary Kovach | Vocabulary-Building Strategies in Google Workspace for Education | We have known for many years that explicit vocabulary-building strategies work hand-in-hand with building student background knowledge in a variety of content areas. In this course, we will look at a number of strategies for building student vocabulary, with a focus on tools within Google Workspace for Education. | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1/27/23 - 2/16/23 | Mary Kovach | We Are All Makers and Coders | In this course, we will look at how students can move beyond simply being digital consumers ... into becoming digital makers! Through the tools of Microsoft MakeCode, students can tap into their creativity as well as their analytical and problem-solving skills. MakeCode allows students to create coding projects for a number of devices and purposes, including Minecraft, 8-bit arcade games, and micro:bit controllers. While MakeCode's login structure is designed for Microsoft 365 accounts, many aspects of MakeCode allow for students to work on projects via upload/download, without the need to sign in. | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2/9/23 | Mary Kovach | Google Tools for the Writing Process (Google Webinar Series 2022-23) | Technology tools have the ability to support and enhance the student writing, revision, and publishing experiences. In this webinar, we will look at tools within Google Workspace for Education that can support this process. This webinar can be viewed live on 2/9/23, or as a recording after the fact. | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/5/23 - 4/2/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | Book Study: The Innocent Classroom by Alexs Pate | This online only book study will explore the book The Innocent Classroom: Dismantling Racial Bias to Support Students of Color by Alexs Pate. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book for this book study. Here is the correct book to purchase: The Innocent Classroom. 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). | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/5/23 - 4/2/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | Group Mini-Study: Building a Positive and Supportive Classroom by Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod | 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 must purchase the quick reference guide. Here is a link to the reference guide: Building a Positive and Supportive Classroom. The link is from ASCD, but it may be purchased from Amazon, too. | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/5/23 - 4/2/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | Instructional Strategies: 8 Powerful Instructional Strategies | This online course will cover some powerful instructional strategies such as graphic organizers, summarization, higher-order thinking questions, etc. Participants will be able to pick and choose which instructional strategies they want to focus on. | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/5/23 - 4/2/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | SEL: Social Awareness Strategies for Students | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/9/23 - 3/30/23 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/9/23 - 3/30/23 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3/16/23 | Mary Kovach | Microsoft 365 Tools for the Writing Process (Microsoft 365 Webinar Series 2022-23) | Technology tools have the ability to support and enhance the student writing, revision, and publishing experiences. In this webinar, we will look at tools within Microsoft 365 for Education that can support this process. This webinar can be viewed live on 3/16/23, or as a recording after the fact. | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/20/23 - 5/11/23 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/20/23 - 5/11/23 | Mary Kovach | Virtual Museum Experiences in PowerPoint and SharePoint Spaces | 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 PowerPoint or SharePoint Spaces. 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. NOTE: Teachers must have Microsoft Office 365 accounts through their school to participate. | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5/14/23 - 6/11/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | Book Study: The Flexibly Grouped Classroom by Kristina Doubet | This online only book study will explore the book The Flexibly Grouped Classroom: How to Organize Learning for Equity and Growth by Kristina Doubet. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book for this book study. Here is a link to the correct book to purchase: The Flexibly Grouped Classroom. 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). | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5/14/23 - 6/11/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | Looking to the Future: Eyes on Goals and Hopes | This online course will facilitate reflection for participants about their individual futures including summer and the beginning of the 23-24 school year hopes and goals. | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5/14/23 - 6/11/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | Mini Group Study: Classroom Technology Tips from Monica Burns | This online course will explore the quick reference guide (mini version of a book): Classroom Technology Tips by Monica Burns. Each participant must purchase the quick reference guide. Here is a link to the reference guide: Classroom Technology Tips. The link is from ASCD, but it may be purchased from Amazon, too. | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5/14/23 - 6/11/23 | Darlynda Miktuk | SEL: Beyond the Classroom to Families and Caregivers and Communities | This online course will explore strategies for extending the SEL competencies beyond the walls of the school to the families and caregivers and the community. | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5/18/23 - 6/8/23 | Mary Kovach | Promoting Digital Literacy and Information Fluency with Technology | This course will discuss what it means for students to be literate in today's digital age, as well as responsible digital citizens. We will look at tools within and in addition to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for Education that promote these skills and help students to be safe, respectful, and perceptive online. | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||