Summer 2024 CSLO Technology Integration Workshops - In-Person
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| Name of Workshop | Instructors | Date of Workshop | Workshop Description |
| AI in Education | Antonio Scordo, Sean Christopher | 7/9/24, 7/10/24, 7/11/24 | In this comprehensive 3-day workshop spanning 15 hours, educators will delve into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within educational settings. Through a dynamic blend of theoretical insights, practical demonstrations, and hands-on activities, participants will acquire essential skills and strategies to leverage AI tools effectively in their teaching practices. |
| Kami Differentiation | Jon Skovira | 7/17/24 | Join us for an immersive professional development opportunity designed to empower educators with the tools and strategies to enhance student access and engagement using Kami. Kami is a versatile digital classroom platform that enables teachers to create interactive learning experiences, annotate documents, and collaborate seamlessly with students in real-time. In this course, participants will learn how to leverage Kami's features to create dynamic learning materials, provide personalized feedback, and facilitate meaningful interactions with students both in the classroom and remotely. Through hands-on activities and guided practice, teachers will explore various ways to integrate Kami into their instructional practices. |
| Technology Accessibility for the Special Education Educator | Brian Blaszak, Phill Miano | 7/23/24 | This workshop is tailored for Special Education teachers/administrators and educators operating within domains where students with disabilities require assistance with district-utilized programs and technology. The objectives of this workshop are to furnish educators with comprehensive insights into these programs and equip them with the proficiency to effectively utilize and facilitate accessibility features across a spectrum of platforms including Google, Microsoft, Nearpod, Kami, Canva and other relevant tools. |
| 21st Century Social Studies Classroom | Brian Blaszak, Jess Karnes | 7/24/24 | Social Studies teachers are invited to explore digital tools, resources and products that enhance student engagement and disciplinary thinking while empowering educators in lesson and assessment design. Educational software integratingArtificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities will also be featured.Teachers will walk away with a lesson or unit created and ready to run in their classroom for the upcoming school year. |
| ThiNkTech 101 | Jon Skovira, Sean Christopher, Antonio Scordo, David Milhelm | 7/30/24 | Join us for a day full of learning about the THiNKtech Experience. In this session, participants will be immersed in learning all about the features and philosophy behind this learning platform. Participants will learn how to provide all students an opportunity and voice in the learning process by leveraging THiNKtech's tools for increased student engagement. This session will focus on ways teachers can use the tools to build or convert any lesson, for any subject, at any grade level. THiNKtech provides real-time data to drive instruction, promote critical thinking and increase engagement, allowing teachers to create an overall high quality learning experience. |
| Cardboard Arcade Challenge | Melanie Kitchen, Sean Christopher | 8/1/24, 8/6/24, 8/7/24 | Educators will embark on a journey that combines elements of design thinking, hands-on creation, and technology integration to craft a cardboard arcade game. By the end of this immersive workshop, educators will emerge with a toolkit of strategies, technologies, and creative approaches to use with their students and participate in an optional cardboard arcade challenge in January with students from across Western New York. See this website for past events. Day 1: Exploring Creativity and Design Thinking - Understanding the design thinking process - Ideation techniques for educational projects - Prototyping with cardboard: Building game structures, switches, and attachments. Day 2: Integrating Technology for Enhanced Learning Experiences - Introduction to MakeyMakeys, Hummingbird Kits, and Microbits - Hands-on sessions to integrate chosen technologies into cardboard game designs - Strategies for scaffolding technology integration in the classroom. Day 3: Building, Presenting, and Playing - Finalizing cardboard game designs - Rehearsing presentations and refining gameplay mechanics - Showcasing games and engaging in playtesting sessions. |
| Viewsonic Board | Mansel Wells | 8/26/24 | This session will focus on the tools available in the ViewBoard Whiteboard. |