Presented by: Valerie Lewis Session Description:Are you looking for ways to successfully co-teach in the age of distance learning? Join Valerie Lewis as she shares her ideas for co-teaching using popular tech tools and more! Specifically, Valerie will discuss co-teaching strategies using tools and apps such as Zoom, G Suite, and Near Pod. Liven up your classroom with these easy-to-use strategies that will make your co-teaching more effective…and fun!

Presented by: Reba Gordon Matthews Session Description: Classroom management creates a safe, comfortable environment where students can learn, and teachers can teach. However, the pandemic forced teachers to make classroom management decisions using tools they may not have used before. Join Reba Gordon Matthews as she shares how to develop a system of classroom management procedures and routines that can be maintained whether teaching in-person or virtually. You will also learn how to incorporate different technologies that will keep students engaged and responsible for their own learning. Assessment: Participants will join a collaborative backchannel chat and discuss ideas for classroom management to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.

Presented by Christine Romano Session Description: An unexpected turn to Remote Learning has left many people scrambling – including parents. Many parents are left wondering how to best handle the new "normal". And many educators are wondering how to best work with parents during this unprecedented shift in education. One thing that everyone can agree on – it takes teamwork between teachers and parents. Join Chrissy Romano Arrabito as she shares her tips and strategies on ways to best work as a team with parents.

Presented by Christine Romano Session Description: Your students have assignments, now what? Join Chrissy Romano Arrabito in this step-by-step webinar as she explores the feedback features and workflow management of Seesaw Premium. You will learn best practices of providing thorough feedback to your students and you'll create a workflow that maximizes efficiency. Please note: This webinar is designed using the Seesaw Premium which may have additional functionality than the free platform.

Presented by Christine Romano Session Description: Once you have learned the basics of Seesaw, you're ready to use the Community Library to make activities to assign to your students! Join Chrissy Romano Arrabito in this step-by-step webinar, where she will guide you through everything you need to know to start creating fun and engaging activities for your students on the Seesaw Premium platform. Please note: This webinar is designed using the Seesaw Premium which may have additional functionality than the free platform.

Presented by: Dr. Matt Bergman Session Description:Here's your chance to get all of your Zoom Video Conferencing questions answered by a SimpleK12 expert Presenter! If you've watched SimpleK12 Webinars on Zoom Video Conferencing OnDemand, but were left with questions... bring them to this open forum! During this webinar event, the content is driven by YOU! And other Community Members who have questions about Zoom. Be sure to watch Matt's Zoom training webinars OnDemand first *listed below* then join us for a Q&A where you can get all of your questions answered. Related Webinars by Dr. Matt Bergman: An Intro to Zoom Video Conferencing 5 Steps to Keeping Students Safe on Zoom Video Conferencing

Presented by: Tia Simmons Session Description:Now that you have created your first Pear Deck, how do you deliver that deck to students? How are students able to take control of the deck to move at their own pace? And how as the teacher do you view the results of what they submitted? In this step-by-step session, Tia Simmons builds on you Pear Deck skills to help you create instructor-led and student-paced learning experiences for your students.

Presented by: Tia Simmons Session Description:Let's talk about using Pear Deck for Vocabulary! Won't you join us? You can easily use your vocabulary list and Pear Deck's Flashcard Factor to create engaging vocabulary lessons for your students. In this digital, interactive environment, your students will have fun while learning their vocabulary words in a new and engaging way. Join expert teacher trainer, Tia Simmons, as she shows you how to set it up step-by-step.

Presented by: Dr. Jenna Linskens Session Description:Zoom has become a go-to tool for many educators as they take their learning online. One reason educators are using Zoom is because of how many features the software has. One popular feature for teachers is the Breakout room feature. Breakout rooms are a great way to have students work in small groups during your Zoom Meeting. In this step-by-step webinar, we'll show you how to set up, run, and manage breakout rooms.

Presented by: Michelle Cheasty Session Description:As schools quickly moved from a traditional classroom setting to an online environment, students were unsure what to expect, and teachers did not have an opportunity to prepare them. Join Dr. Michelle Cheasty as she discusses how to shift the work load from the teacher to the student and how to help students become accountable for their own education in a virtual world. You'll also learn about several applications you can use to share information with your students, as well as tools to help them stay on top of due dates and assignments.

Presented by: Michelle Cheasty Session Description:Staying informed about internet safety is a one the best ways to protect students who are learning in an online environment. Join Dr. Michelle Cheasty as she discusses some of the most common cyber threats that can affect teachers and students during virtual instruction. You'll also learn how these threats can hide behind popular, everyday social applications, and tips and tricks for using the privacy settings that are available on mobile devices.

Presented by: Michelle Cheasty Session Description:Storyboard That is an easy-to-use web tool that enables students to create storyboards, graphic organizers and comic strips to visually communicate their ideas. Join Dr. Michelle Cheasty as she shares a variety of ways to use Storyboard That to assess student comprehension across the curriculum. You will also learn how to access done-for-you, customizable templates that will help get you started!

Presented by: Tia Simmons Session Description:Despite the change to remote and blended learning, the need for one-on-one instructor and student help hasn't changed. Virtual office hours provide a variety of benefits for students, teachers, and parents. Join expert teacher training, Tia Simmons, as she discusses how to get started with Virtual Office Hours – and tips and tricks she's learned along the way to ensure success.

Presented by: Lauren Boucher Session Description:Although the free version of Nearpod has a lot to offer, the PREMIUM features really allow teachers to take their lessons to the next level of engagement and interactivity. Join Lauren Boucher as she demonstrates all features of Nearpod and shares how to put all of these tools together to create out of this world lessons.

Presented by: Dr. Jayme Linton Session Description:Are you an administrator charged with leading a school or district through remote learning? One key challenge for current administrators is supervising instruction when teaching and learning are taking place remotely. Join Dr. Jayme Linton as she offers strategies for supervising remote instruction to support instructional leaders in the virtual learning environment.

Presented by: Dr. Jenna Linskens Session Description:Join us for a fun, fast-paced webinar designed to give you more ideas in 30 minutes than attending an entire weeklong conference! In this session, expert teacher trainer Dr. Jenna Linskens, will give you quick overviews of a variety of FREE digital tools to help you with digital or remote teaching. Don't spend hours searching the internet for the best-of-the-best tools, join us for this session! You'll learn how to access the tool, quick tips for using it, and practical examples of how you might incorporate it into your teaching. This session is designed with PK-5 teachers in mind.

Presented by: Dr. Jenna Linskens Session Description:Join us for a fun, fast-paced webinar designed to give you more ideas in 30 minutes than attending an entire weeklong conference! In this session, expert teacher trainer Dr. Jenna Linskens, will give you quick overviews of a variety of FREE digital tools to help you with digital or remote teaching. Don't spend hours searching the internet for the best-of-the-best tools, join us for this session! You'll learn how to access the tool, quick tips for using it, and practical examples of how you might incorporate it into your teaching. This session is designed with 6-12th grade teachers in mind.

Presented by: Susan Oxnevad Session Description:Learn how to utilize the many features available in Google Docs to facilitate a virtual writing workshop and maximize writing instruction. Join us as we extend the walls of the classroom and demonstrate how to engage students in the writing process through peer editing, progress monitoring, and classroom management strategies, all outside of the boundaries of the physical classroom. Join us for an in-depth look at launching a virtual writing workshop that will provide students with opportunities to become active participants in their own learning.

Summer break is the perfect time for students to relax and unwind after a long school year, however it is also a time when academic learning loss can occur. Join Michelle Dragalin for this time-saving, to the point session as she shares five creative ways teachers and parents can beat the summer slide without using worksheets or tutoring sessions. You will also walk away with done-for-you templates and low-prep activities that will reignite your students’ love of learning and excitement for the upcoming school year. Presented by MIchelle Dragalin

Presented by: Dr. Samantha Fecich Session Description:Are you teaching your students in a digital environment? Regardless of what platform you use, this webinar will give you tips and tricks for "Going Live"! In this webinar, join Dr. Samantha Fecich, as she shares best practices for teaching remotely such as how to organizing your teaching space, prepare proper lighting, and so much more! She'll also cover tips on things like getting the most from your audio and visual equipment, like microphones and video cameras. This is a must-see session for any teacher in a remote or virtual setting.

Presented by: Lauren Boucher Session Description:Are you looking for creative ways to connect with your early learners in a remote or hybrid classroom? Look no further! Join Lauren Boucher as she shares strategies to help engage younger students in virtual and online learning. You will also walk away done-for-you templates that will excite your students and keep them focused on the learning at hand.

Presented by: Lauren Boucher Session Description:Gaining and maintaining students' attention can be a challenge during remote and hybrid learning. Join Lauren Boucher as she shares engagement strategies to promote participation in virtual learning. You will also learn creative ways to reinvigorate your online activities, including done-for-you templates that you can use to connect with your students the very next day!

Presented by: Dr. Jenna Linskens Session Description:Once you've learned the basics of Breakout rooms, let's start putting them to use. In this session, we'll explore creative ways that you can use the Breakout room feature of Zoom to enhance student engagement. This webinar will give you practical examples, and will open your mind to the endless possibilities.

Presented by: Dr. Matt Bergman Session Description:Are you looking for ways to increase student participation in your hybrid or fully virtual classroom? Join Dr. Matt Bergman as he shares strategies to facilitate online discussion in creative, meaningful, and engaging ways. You will also learn how to use book snaps, class meetings, and creative questions, including tips and tricks for using a variety of online platforms to encourage online discussion.

This is workshop two of three for the series titled “Setting the Stage for Blended Learning.” There are countless versions of blended learning that exist along a continuum. Join Dr. Jayme Linton as she unpacks promising models and strategies for blended learning in the classroom. In this workshop, participants will see examples of blended learning models in action and identify powerful uses of face-to-face and online learning opportunities to make the most of blended learning. Presented by Dr. Jayme Linton NOTE: While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Full members will also have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to three continuing education credits.

Presented by: Dr. Jenna Linskens Session Description:One reason Zoom has become so popular for distance learning, is the huge list of features, functions, and settings. But, sometimes too much can be overwhelming. In this session, we'll focus in on Zoom Settings and highlight the most relevant and ones for teachers, including things like: virtual backgrounds, chat, screen sharing, recording, and more. Please Note: Some of the settings covered may not be available in all versions of Zoom.

Presented by: Dr. Jenna Linskens Session Description:Once you learn the basics of Zoom Video Conferencing, it's time to take your online learning experiences to the next level. Zoom offers a variety of tools, that when used properly, allow for enhanced student engagement. In this session you will learn about how to use breakout rooms, the whiteboard tool, and digital annotation in ways that are sure to increase student engagement.

Presented by: Dr. Matt Bergman Session Description:Teaching virtually can sometimes seem overwhelming, especially if you are used to a brick and mortar classroom. But modern day technology can make it easier than you think! Screencasting is a great way to continue teaching and learning when a traditional classroom setting is unavailable. Screencasting is a way to record your device screen and/or your webcam to record instructional videos for students. In this webinar, you will learn about 2 different tools you can use to record screencasts for students. You will also learn how to upload content to the web for students to use outside of the school.

We all want to provide our students with engaging, learning-filled experiences, but often time, budgets, and other barriers can stand in our way. This is where technology can help enhance our lessons and lower the four walls of our classrooms! Join Lauren Boucher for this interactive, hands-on workshop as she shares a variety of tools and strategies for planning innovative virtual field trips for your students. Participants will also experience a virtual field trip first-hand for themselves, discover where to find done-for-you virtual explorations, and create a trip of their own using a ready-made planning template. This is workshop one of three for the series titled "Using Virtual Field Trips to Enhance Learning and Lower Classroom Walls." Presented by Lauren Boucher

Are you interesting in getting started with Video Conferencing for teaching and learning? More and more teachers are trying to learn how to effectively enable distance and remote learning. Zoom is a Video Conferencing software that allows teachers and students to collaborate regardless of their physical locations. Join us for this step-by-step guide for using Zoom for Video Conferencing.

Zoom has become a go-to tool for many educators as they take their learning online. One reason educators are using Zoom is because of how many features the software has. One popular feature for teachers is the Polling feature. This tool is very helpful for teachers looking to get real time feedback and assessment data from students. In this step-by-step webinar, we'll show you how to set up, run, and manage polls. Please Note: Polls are not currently a feature of the free Zoom account.

Do you clear off ramps or shovel steps? The answer lies in how you address variability. ALL learners are highly variable in how they engage in learning, process information, and demonstrate understanding. Join Dr. Matt Bergman as he shares how educators can address learning gaps through reactive (step-shoveling) or proactive (ramp-clearing) planning. You will also walk away with a variety of proactive strategies for addressing many of the learning gaps created by virtual learning.

Once you're familiar with the basics of the screencasting tool, Screencast-O-Matic, you're ready to learn tips and tricks to take your skills to the next level. In this webinar, we'll cover 5 ways that you can capitalize on this tool's features to create high-quality and engaging videos. This webinar will primarily focus on the free version of Screencast-O-Matic.

Keeping parents involved in their child's education is extremely important in any setting. Most parents want the absolute best for their child, but are feeling the pressures of keeping up with the overwhelming demands of online education and life. The following webinar is designed to provide you with 7 proven strategies and tools for supporting parents, reducing frustrations, and streamlining communication in virtual settings.

Once you've learned a little bit about what Screencasting, and some of the tools available, it's time to dive in! Take the next step with your Screencasting skills and learn five different strategies for getting the most out of Screencasting. Learn strategies for creating better videos, increasing interaction, and supporting student learning outside of the classroom.

Video Conferencing has become a new normal for many schools – so safety issues are top priority. With social media memes about Zoom "hijackings" and being "Zoom-bombed" (like Photobombed but on Zoom), it's no wonder many schools, educators, and parents are concerned about their students' safety. However, when Zoom is used correctly, it is safe and effective. In this webinar, we will cover the 5 Steps, outlined by the FBI, to staying safe - plus some real life tips and tricks from expert educator, Dr. Matt Bergman!

Do you keep hearing how amazing the Google Suite of tools is for educators? But you aren't quite sure which tool can help you with what? Join expert trainer Dr. Matt Bergman as he reviews how G Suite can meet both synchronous and asynchronous learning needs with a variety of tools. This 30-minute webinar is packed with quick overviews of a variety of Google tools – and some practical uses. You'll hear great ideas on how to use these tools to support remote learning for all of your students' needs. While this webinar does not go in-depth on any one tool, it is designed to give you the scope and breadth of Google – and help you distinguish which Google Tools are best for certain learning environments.

Presented by: Dr. Samantha Fecich Session Description:Want to deliver content to your students in a fun and engaging way? Come join Dr. Samantha Fecich as she shows you how easy it is to create interactive virtual spaces using Buncee EDU, a free multimedia content creation tool for teachers and students. You'll learn what a Bitmoji Classroom is, the pros and cons of teaching with Bitmoji, plus step-by-step instructions for creating your very own virtual classroom using Buncee EDU to enhance the learning experience for your students.