Professional Learning Opportunities
June 13th - Google Educator Level 1 Certification Workshop. 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Presented by Lisa Schwartz Learning Technology Center of Illinois
Cost: FREE
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Are you ready to take your Google skills to the next level? Join our upcoming Google Educator Level 1 workshop!
This workshop will break down the Google Educator Level 1 Certification into smaller segments while preparing you to take the exam. Each segment will cover different Google-related topics, including Chrome and Slides, Drive and Docs, Gmail and Calendar, Classroom and Meet, Forms and Sheets, and test prep tips.
Level 1 certification indicates a fundamental understanding of using Google Tools in the classroom and confirms standard technology implementation skills. Educators who pass the certification test can promote their status with a personal certificate and badge. Certification lasts 36 months.
Don't miss this opportunity to grow professionally and earn a valuable certification to add to your resume immediately.
**For more information on the apps and tools covered in this certification exam, please visit Google's teacher training site: https://edu.google.com/teacher-center/certifications/educator-level1/
Participants in this workshop will learn about:
● Digital Citizenship
● Utilizing Google Drive with efficiency
● Creating, sharing, and collaborating with Google Docs
● Creating, Formatting, and Analyzing Data with Google Sheets
● Developing and Using Google Forms for Quizzes and Data
● Design and Edit Google Slides
● Set up and Operate Google Classroom
● Personalize your Gmail Account
● Leveraging Google Chat & Meet
● Manage your Google Calendar, Tasks, and Google Keep
June 18th 8am-3:30pm AA #4024 Crucial Influence: Leadership Skills to Create Lasting Behavior Change
Presented by Katie Algrim
Cost: FREE or $15 for Admin Credit (Thanks to SEL Hub)
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Leadership calls for changing people's behaviors. Influencers are those leaders who understand how to create rapid, profound, and sustainable behavior change. Participants will apply, practice, discuss, and reflect on the 3 keys to Influence as they tap into and reflect on the 6 sources of influence that both motivate and enable the vital behaviors.
June 28th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Intro to AI in the Classroom
Presented by Lisa Schwartz Learning Technology Center of Illinois
Cost: FREE
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Artificial intelligence is here, and unlike what you’ve seen in the movies, AI isn’t coming to destroy humans – it’s coming to disrupt our classrooms. Should educators be afraid, excited, or both? Can educators embrace AI’s potential while ensuring their students still learn the value of creating original work?
Join us as we cut through the AI buzz and how we can use AI platforms to personalize student learning and help you in the classroom.
June 28th 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Canva in the Classroom
Presented by Lisa Schwartz Learning Technology Center of Illinois
Cost: FREE
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Canva for Education makes it easy for you and your students to be designers with over 60,000 high-quality educational templates or create your own designs. Learn how educators use this in their classrooms and how you can. By the end of the workshop, Canva for Education will be another tool to add to your toolbox. Sign up for your free educational Canva account before you attend the workshop.
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Follow this link for titles of books and to register. Only $50 ($35 if you provide your own book).