PD in PJS December 2015: Our Favorite Things

Learn about the ITS Favorite Things!! Topics to be shared: Minecraft in the Middle and/or Wearable Tech, Boomerang for gmail, Kaizena (which allows you to leave verbal feedback on student work & works well with Classroom), Google Drawing, and Mindmup (brainstorming and concept mapping as part of the writing process).

Presenters: Lori Lind, Julie Scully, Natosha Daniels, Ann DeBolt, Jan McWatters
Agenda: https://goo.gl/p2GDmM
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Air Date: December 8, 2015

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PD in Your PJs: I'm Thankful For...Productivity Tools!

In this session we will be looking at ways that Google can help with classroom productivity to help make life easier for both educators and students. Items that will be discuessed include: Google Classroom, Gmail, Google Settings, and Apps, Extensions & Add-ons.

Presenters: Jesse Sosa, Donna Lacourse, Katie Leining

Agenda: https://goo.gl/1MJhix
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Air Date: November 10, 2015

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PD in your PJs: What's new in Google?

Come and learn about new tips and tricks in Google! There are a variety of interesting information for you and your students to use.

Presenters: Jesse Sosa, Donna Lacourse, Jennifer Foster

Agenda: https://goo.gl/c70L9A 

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Air Date: October 13, 2015

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Going Google - Volume 3 - Issue 9

Here is the 9th issue of Going Google for the 2014-15 school year. Learn how to explore new places with Google Treks, add apps from the Chrome Store, and join Google+ Communities to connect with other classes.

This year we will be publishing Going Google on the 3rd week of the month.

Publication Date: May 19, 2015
https://www.smore.com/kbwr0

Going Google - Volume 3 - Issue 8

Here is the 8th issue of Going Google for the 2014-15 school year. Learn how to add shared Google Calendars, add a folder from "Shared with me" to "My Drive", and invite a co-teacher to your Google Classroom


This year we will be publishing Going Google on the 3rd week of the month.

Publication Date: April 20, 2015
https://www.smore.com/3fdtj

Going Google - Volume 3 - Issue 7

Here is the 7th issue of Going Google for the 2014-15 school year. Learn how to Use the Openclipart Add-On for Google Drive, Find Images on Google that you can Reuse, and check out a handy flowchart that could help you faster than your ITS.


This year we will be publishing Going Google on the 3rd week of the month.

Publication Date: March 23, 2015
https://www.smore.com/hp316

PD in your PJs: Google Forms in the Classroom

Come explore the power and possibilities of Google Forms in your classroom.

Presenters: Jan MacWatters, Krista Tyler and Robin Young

Going Google - Volume 3 - Issue 6

Here is the 6th issue of Going Google for the 2014-15 school year. Learn how to Create Application Shortcuts, set up Google News, and customize your Theme in Google Classroom.


This year we will be publishing Going Google on the 3rd week of the month.

Publication Date: February 16, 2015
https://www.smore.com/kpdz6

PD in your PJs: What Google Questions Do You Have?

Get your google questions answered on air!  Questions about the new Google Drive?  Want to know how to search better?   Ask and we will answer!   
Presenters: Angie Hintz, Courtney Rector, Shannon Sieber, Krista Tyler and Robin Young

Lunch & Learn: Ain't nobody got time for that

Our first Lunch and Learn of the 2015 is "Ain't nobody got time for that" - Ideas for making PD relevant and engaging for teachers. This is targeted towards the ITS community as they prepare Professional Development for teachers and staff.

Presented by: Jan Macwatters, Erik Weiler, Krista Tyler , Valerie Rollans and moderated by Angie Hintz.
Air Date: January 29, 2015

Going Google - Volume 3 - Issue 5

Here is the 5th issue of Going Google for the 2014-15 school year. Learn how to force a copy of a Google Doc, add the weather forecast to Google Calendar, and use Kaizena to give feedback.


This year we will be publishing Going Google on the 3rd week of the month.

Publication Date: January 20, 2015
https://www.smore.com/wjzh1