2022-2023 Connected Educators
Virtual PD Spring Series with Eric Curts
Session Descriptions
All Sessions with Eric Curts will take place virtually on Wednesdays from 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Act 48 Information
Three (3) hours of Act 48 credit are available for those that register and attend three or more live sessions.
Attendees must complete the 2-step registration process outlined at the bottom of this page.
Attendees must complete the 2-step registration process outlined at the bottom of this page.
March 1st: The Joy of Google Drawings
Google Drawings is part of the Drive suite of tools but is often overlooked. However it is a fantastic program for student learning and teacher instruction. In this session we cover the basics of how Drawings works, and then we try out dozens of practical examples of how it can be used in schools, including graphic organizers, math manipulatives, desktop publishing, interactive digital posters, drag-and-drop poetry, creating memes, making composite "green screen" images, innovative art projects, collaborative games, and more.
March 22nd: Chromebooks Can Do That?!
Chromebooks have become a common tool in schools, but are you and your students getting the most out of them? In this session we will explore powerful Chromebook features including screen capture, screen recording, and screencasting, using the camera for photos, videos, and scanning documents, helpful keyboard shortcuts, managing multiple desks, extending your capabilities with Android apps, offline access for Drive, Gmail, and Calendar, built-in accessibility tools, and more!
April 12th: Holy Sheets! Google Sheets Activities for all Subjects
Google Sheets is not just a tool for crunching numbers. It is a powerful tool for learning, inquiry, exploration, and inspiration in any subject area. In this session we take a look at several practical activities for a wide range of content areas including random writing prompts, flash cards, educational games, student-created learning databases, art and creativity, conditional formatting feedback for students, task lists, and of course analyzing data to draw conclusions and make predictions.
May 3rd: Google Tools to Support all Learners
There are many Google tools, apps, extensions, and features available to assist all learners. In this session we take an in-depth hands-on look at a wide range of technology tools to assist any and all learners. These can include text-to-speech, speech-to-text, readability, reading comprehension, audio support, organization, focus, and more. Learn what tools are available and how to access and use these free tools with your students.
May 10th: Full Bleed - Finding Balance Between Technology and Life
Technology is a wonderful tool, but it can also consume our lives. In this session we will explore Googley tools as well as other tech resources (for ourselves and our students) to help monitor and manage the time we spend using technology, as well as how we can use technology to increase mindfulness and promote better mental, emotional, and physical health.
Google Drawings is part of the Drive suite of tools but is often overlooked. However it is a fantastic program for student learning and teacher instruction. In this session we cover the basics of how Drawings works, and then we try out dozens of practical examples of how it can be used in schools, including graphic organizers, math manipulatives, desktop publishing, interactive digital posters, drag-and-drop poetry, creating memes, making composite "green screen" images, innovative art projects, collaborative games, and more.
March 22nd: Chromebooks Can Do That?!
Chromebooks have become a common tool in schools, but are you and your students getting the most out of them? In this session we will explore powerful Chromebook features including screen capture, screen recording, and screencasting, using the camera for photos, videos, and scanning documents, helpful keyboard shortcuts, managing multiple desks, extending your capabilities with Android apps, offline access for Drive, Gmail, and Calendar, built-in accessibility tools, and more!
April 12th: Holy Sheets! Google Sheets Activities for all Subjects
Google Sheets is not just a tool for crunching numbers. It is a powerful tool for learning, inquiry, exploration, and inspiration in any subject area. In this session we take a look at several practical activities for a wide range of content areas including random writing prompts, flash cards, educational games, student-created learning databases, art and creativity, conditional formatting feedback for students, task lists, and of course analyzing data to draw conclusions and make predictions.
May 3rd: Google Tools to Support all Learners
There are many Google tools, apps, extensions, and features available to assist all learners. In this session we take an in-depth hands-on look at a wide range of technology tools to assist any and all learners. These can include text-to-speech, speech-to-text, readability, reading comprehension, audio support, organization, focus, and more. Learn what tools are available and how to access and use these free tools with your students.
May 10th: Full Bleed - Finding Balance Between Technology and Life
Technology is a wonderful tool, but it can also consume our lives. In this session we will explore Googley tools as well as other tech resources (for ourselves and our students) to help monitor and manage the time we spend using technology, as well as how we can use technology to increase mindfulness and promote better mental, emotional, and physical health.