SPRING 2018 540 N. FARVIEW AVE. PARAMUS, NJ 07652
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PAYMENT POLICY Payment is due prior to the date of the workshop. All payments can be made online by PO, Credit Card, or E-Check. Questions? Contact Michele Griffin @ 201-343-6000 X 6541 micgri@bergen.org ***All workshop confirmations will be sent via e-mail*** If a participant indicates that their district will be sending a PO, the district must send written confirmation prior to the workshop. Please communicate with your district to be sure they have sent the proper paperwork. If a participant completes a workshop without providing district approval or personal payment, the ETTC reserves the right to withhold their PD certificate until payment is received. If you did not receive a confirmation e-mail from us, you may not be registered. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT www.bergen.org. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to each workshop. No refunds will be given on no-shows or cancellations received fewer than 24 hours in advance. A paid registration is transferable in the event you are unable to attend. If a workshop is full, you can be put on a waitlist and notified within two days of the workshop if space becomes available. 2
Presenters Mark DeBenedictis Judith Fiorica Rasheda Islam Louise Ortiz All workshops take place in our state-of-the-art facility located at: 540 N. Farview Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652 on the 3rd floor. The parking lot and entrance to the ETTC are located on Farview Ave. IMPORTANT NOTE: Making a left hand turn in or out of our Farview Avenue driveway is prohibited and subject to a ticket and fine from the police. Please plan accordingly. 3
Smartboard Workshops Workshops are conducted on Smartboard v16.2 200 SMART Board for Beginners 04/17/18 9:00am 1:00pm $100 A true beginner or someone who needs a refresher, this workshop is for you! Participants will learn basic board set-ups, toolbars, and how to use a variety of actions to get you started. You will search, practice, and create activities during this session. 201 SMART Board for the Elementary Classroom 03/13/18 9:00am 12:00pm Louise Ortiz This workshop is designed for those who have basic knowledge of the SMART Board but want to learn how to make engaging and interactive lessons for Elementary level students. We will explore all the cool tools available in the SMART Notebook software, web resources, mobile device integration and more! 202 SMART Board for the MS & HS Classroom 03/29/18 9:00am 12:00pm Louise Ortiz Want to get the most out of your SMART Board and keep your tech savvy students on their toes? This workshop will explore fun and interactive SMART Board activities you can use with High School students. Participants will learn about the SMART Notebook tools and strategies, web resources and mobile device integration and more! 4
Digital Tools for the Classroom 300 HIB/Internet Safety 03/01/18 9:00am 12:00pm Rasheda Islam What are our students doing on the internet? From phones to computers, the sites they access, the social networking sites they visit, the pictures and comments they post and more. We will take a look at the safety of these sites and how we can help our students understand the dangers and risks when using the internet. We will also discuss HIB situations as well as the lingo they use when posting and texting. 302 Assistive Technology Tools to Support Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities 03/20/18 9:00am 12:00pm Many of our students are struggling with learning disabilities and Dyslexia is one of the most common. Come see how to use web tools, the Google environment, apps, and extensions to support the learner s reading and writing skills. There are many free supports available now! 309 Flipping out! An Introduction to the Flipped Classroom for Blended Learning 05/23/18 9:00am 12:00pm You ve been hearing the buzzword for a few years now, but what is a Flipped Classroom? Join us for a morning of flipping out! Learn best practices, tips and tricks, and the easiest tools to use to flip your classroom and out your students in charge of their learning. 5
Digital Tools for the Classroom 310 Multi-Media Tools for Digital Storytelling 05/31/18 9:00am 12:00pm Go beyond paper and pencil for writing and storytelling in the classroom. Learn how to incorporate multi-media ipad and web tools to bring writing to life. Show your students how to plan as well as add voice, text, audio, and images to their projects. 312 Setting Up Your Digital Classroom: New Adventures in Teaching 05/24/18 9:00am 12:00pm Rasheda Islam This is the generation of the digital learner! Therefore, you need a digital classroom. Solutions will be presented for managing devices such as interactive whiteboards, computers, ipads, and even mobile phones in the classroom setting! You will also learn about utilizing popular cloud-based tools your students are already using in their personal lives for creativity, collaboration, and communication. 313 S.T.E.A.M. 04/19/18 9:00am 12:00pm ETTC Team This workshop will discuss and demonstrate both digital & hands on tools to implement STEAM lessons in the classroom. Participants will explore Google apps and programs for student assignments and assessment. There will be hands-on center based activities to allow the exploration of various digital devices and manipulatives to implement STEAM based lessons. Hands-on stations will include coding & robotics, art and design lessons, science exploration and mathematical applications. 6
Digital Tools for the Classroom 314 You Too, Can YouTube! 03/15/18 9:00am 12:00pm Join us for a morning of YouTubing your way to Internet fame! Ok, maybe classroom fame? As a teacher, you can utilize YouTube in your classroom various ways. Come find out how to create a channel and have a safe space for you and your students to create and share educational content from many different resources. 315 Cracking the QR Code 04/23/18 9:00am 12:00pm Learn how to create and use Quick Response Codes in your classroom! They can add an exciting addition to your tried and true assignments plus open a world of ideas for your students. Many free tools are available and you will be able to start using them right away! 316 Bookshare for Beginners 05/03/18 9:00am 12:00pm Judith Fiorica In this workshop participants will learn how to determine student eligibility, register and manage students, conduct a book search and download books. They will practice how to set up reading lists, assign books to students, assist parents with individual accounts and align them to their organizational account. Participants will also learn about the various reading tools that can be used to access digital materials obtained from Bookshare. 7
Digital Tools for the Classroom 317 Creating Accessible Worksheets and Handouts 06/07/18 9:00am 12:00pm Many of our special needs students require alternative access to traditional classroom materials. This session will focus on various tools and supports for creating accessible digital handouts and worksheets. This class is ideal for finding solutions for our students that need to type their work rather than physically hand write their responses. ipad and computer based tools will be investigated. 318 Assistive Technology Tools for Math 06/12/18 9:00am 12:00pm Judith Fiorica Are you a math teacher looking for tools to help you create a positive learning environment for all your students? If so, come join us as we explore the various tools and supports that you can use to create an accessible math classroom. We will explore tools that address difficulties with reading, writing, computation, aligning, and processing that impact a student's ability to succeed in math. 319 21st Century Skills Refresh and Reboot 05/22/18 9:00am 12:00pm Louise Ortiz We have been talking about 21st Century Skills for 18 years nowand these skills are continually evolving! This workshop will take a fresh look and focus on Digital Literacy skills that give students a foundation for applying 21st Century critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creating to their learning. 8
Google Workshops 601 Introduction to Google Drive 03/06/18 9:00am 1:00pm 05/15/18 $100 Has your school moved to Google Drive? Are you freaking out? Is this too digital for you? Join us in this workshop to get a basic overview of the components of the Drive. We will also focus on Docs, Slides, and Forms during this beginner class. 602 Introduction to Google Classroom 04/10/18 9:00am 12:00pm You may already be using Google Drive, but have you experienced the ease of Google Classroom? Google Classroom is an amazing tool for sharing, collaborating, and communicating with your students and colleagues. Learn how to assign work, retrieve work, add engaging materials, and conduct meaningful dialogue with your class through this FREE online platform. 604 Introduction to the Google Chrome Browser 05/14/18 9:00am 12:00pm Rasheda Islam In this workshop, the most novice of users will get an understanding of what makes the Chrome browser different from other browsers. Participants will learn how to sign into Chrome and how to customize their browser with a personalized theme. In addition, participants will understand the difference between apps and extensions and will practice searching, adding, and removing apps and extensions to customize their browser experience. Beginners level workshop. 9
Google Workshops 605 Differentiation with Branching in Google Forms 03/08/18 9:00am 12:00pm Judith Fiorica Learn to unlock the power of Google Forms to create activities that anticipate and respond to the needs of all students in your classroom. Participants do not need to be experienced Google FORM users but should have basic Google platform knowledge. 606 Digital Portfolios Using Google Sites 05/02/18 9:00am 12:00pm Many schools and colleges are starting to require students to have a digital record of their educational accomplishments. Learn how your students can create a digital portfolio for FREE using Google Sites. Collect schoolwork, projects, and media presentations through their educational career. In this workshop you will learn about accessibility, portability, and creativity when creating a digital portfolio. 607 Google Tools for Middle/High School 04/16/18 9:00am 1:00pm $100 Louise Ortiz 06/11/18 Your students have been Googling for years- but Google has much more to offer! This workshop will take an indepth look at the range of tools that Google provides to facilitate student driven learning experiences. This class is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of Google Drive, but want to learn more about G Suite apps, Chrome apps and extensions and Google add-ons to create engaging and differentiated lessons! 10
Google Workshops 608 Differentiating Lessons with Google Apps 04/24/18 9:00am 12:00pm 06/05/18 Louise Ortiz In today s classroom, creating digital differentiated lessons and assignments are a must and Google has the tools you need! This workshop will explore the features and capabilities of Google apps including Classroom, Docs, Forms and more to create assignments that are leveled and provide choices for all learners. We will also investigate specific reading and writing supports to scaffold learning for individual students. 609 Go Google in the Elementary Classroom 05/10/18 9:00am 12:00pm Louise Ortiz Are you wondering if Google is right for the Elementary Classroom? The answer is Yes! This class is designed for those who have a working knowledge of Google drive, but want to learn how to use Google tools including apps, extensions, add ons and more to create engaging and differentiated lessons and activities across the elementary curriculum. The Bergen ETTC Can Bring Professional Development and Staff Training to Your School! Contact Michele Griffin 201-343-6000 11
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Registration Procedures Register Online: www.bergen.org Please note!! Even if your district approved your PO, they may not have registered you online. Be sure to REGISTER YOURSELF ONLINE. *All workshop confirmations will be sent via e-mail* Thank you and hope to see you in our training center soon! 17