Presented by: Dr. Jenna Linskens Session Description:Class Dojo is a not only easy for teachers, fun for students – but it's fantastic to help families stay involved and excited about their students' learning! During this webinar, join Dr. Jenna Linskens as she explores how to use Class Dojo to create meaningful connections with families. You'll learn how to share happenings from your classroom with photos, activities, and more. You'll also learn how to safely use 1:1 messaging for communication.

Presented by: Dr. Jenna Linskens Session Description:Now that you're familiar with Class Dojo, let's take a deeper dive! In this session, Dr. Jenna Linskens will walk you through a variety of additional features and functions of Class Dojo. You'll dig into the Class Dojo toolkit and learn how to organize students into groups. You'll also explore how to use Class Dojo's feedback tool for effective classroom behavior management.

Presented by: Dr. Jenna Linskens Session Description:During this step-by-step training, join Dr. Jenna Linskens as she gets you familiar with the Class Dojo learning platform. She'll give you a detailed walk through of the web application, an overview of the launch pad, how to add a new class and students, and how to get started with awarding points. This session will also explore the features of Class Dojo that help support student learning and encourage sharing with individual student portfolios.

Are you looking for ways to tailor your instruction to meet the diverse needs of all your students using technology? Google Chrome provides easy access to a wealth of online resources, but the true power lies in how these tools can support differentiated instruction. Join Dr. Jenna Linskens for this timesaving, to the point session as we discover how to use Chrome extensions to enhance on-task productivity, promote individualized learning, and align your instruction with key educational standards. Get ready to transform your approach to personalized learning and help all students thrive! Jenna's expertise in educational technology will provide you with the tools and resources you need to seamlessly integrate Google Chrome extensions into your lesson plans to promote student success. Key Takeaways Learn how to differentiate instruction effectively using Google Chrome extensions, ensuring that each student’s unique learning needs are met. Discover extensions that promote on-task productivity and help students stay focused while working online. Explore how to integrate Google Chrome extensions into your teaching practice while aligning with key educational standards. Gain practical tips and strategies for selecting and using the most effective Google Chrome extensions to support your instructional goals. Presented by Dr. Jenna Linskens Dr. Jenna Linskens is the Director of the Center for Instructional Design & Educational Technology at Ithaca College, New York, providing leadership in faculty development and coaching support in technology integration, instructional design, and e-learning. With over 25 years of experience in K-12 and higher education and educational technology, she is an industry leader and national presenter with multiple certifications in instructional technology and learning, including recognition as a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) through CoSN. Jenna was also named to EdTech Insider magazine’s 2020 Dean’s List of 30 Higher Ed IT Influencers.

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: Dr. Jenna Linskens Session Description: In this hands on, interactive session, join teacher trainer Dr. Jenna Linskens as you explore how to use Padlet – a free, online drag-and-drop style productivity tool. Padlet provides students a way to participate in digital backchannel discussions during synchronous class and It can also be a great tool for engaging student projects, like timelines and mind-mapping. In addition to student use, teachers can post and collect formative assessment questions, check for understanding, and provide feedback to students for hybrid, online, or face-to-face learning. During this webinar, you'll learn the basics of the Padlet tool, see real world examples, and have the chance to participate in a live brainstorm by joining a Padlet project and collaborating with other attendees.

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: 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.

Are you looking to enhance your students’ research skills? Do you want to integrate technology into your social studies curriculum effectively? In the digital age, technology applications have become an integral part of student research projects. They not only make research more accessible but also foster critical thinking and creativity. Join Dr. Jenna Linskens for this timesaving, to the point session as we explore free and low-cost technology applications that can be seamlessly integrated into your social studies research projects at the middle and high school levels. Get ready to elevate your teaching game for students who are struggling or need acceleration in the social studies classroom! Jenna’s expertise in technology integration will empower you with the tools you need to improve student performance and understanding of concepts through creation, not just consumption. Key Takeaways Discover a variety of technology applications suitable for social studies research projects. Learn how to integrate these applications into your curriculum effectively. Understand how these applications can enhance students’ research skills. Gain insights into assessing student research projects that utilize these applications. Presented by Dr. Jenna Linksens Dr. Jenna Linskens is the Director of the Center for Instructional Design & Educational Technology at Ithaca College, New York, providing leadership in faculty development and coaching support in technology integration, instructional design, and e-learning. With over 25 years of experience in K-12 and higher education and educational technology, she is an industry leader and national presenter with multiple certifications in instructional technology and learning, including recognition as a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) through CoSN. Jenna was also named to EdTech Insider magazine’s 2020 Dean’s List of 30 Higher Ed IT Influencers.

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:Unleash student creativity with Book Creator – a simple tool for creating awesome digital books. Book Creator encourages students to dig deeper into the content and develop projects to present their learning in creative ways. See how teachers are using Book Creator to create their own textbooks to deliver content. Join teacher trainer Dr. Jenna Linskens, as she gets you started with Book Creator. During this session you'll also see examples of work, and start brainstorming ways to add this fun and easy-to-use tool to your teaching and learning.

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.

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.

Would you like to engage and immerse your students in a variety of social studies topics? Would you like to take them on virtual field trips, help history come alive for them, send them to explore the wonders of the natural world, and more? Join Dr. Jenna Linskens as she shares 15 free mobile apps that support learning and allow students to demonstrate an understanding of social studies and history concepts. In addition, Jenna will cover effective uses for the apps and creative ways to incorporate them in the classroom, explaining how to use them to improve student performance and understanding of concepts so that students become creators of knowledge, not just consumers. Apps for all grade levels will be included in this whirlwind overview.

Are you looking for ideas that can help your students improve their understanding of concepts and support skills that are crucial for their success in a global society? Digital storytelling with mobile devices and applications can help your students develop and enhance creativity, information fluency, communication, and collaboration skills. Join Dr. Jenna Linskens for a fast-paced webinar in which she covers 15 free digital storytelling apps shares examples of how they can be used in the classroom. She will include effective uses, engaging applications, and creative ways to develop digital stories.