Professional Development Opportunities
Several people have requested PD sessions in July as many of them were involved in the outstanding Summer Enrichment opportunities within MCS. So, with that being said, please look at the sessions that are scheduled below. There are many sessions scheduled, and I will try to work out an afternoon session for some of these, as well.
Google Classroom Tips and Tricks – Updated! - July 1, 2021 at 9:00 AM
As we move from one year to the next, there are some tips and tricks that will help you organize your Google Classroom for maximum efficiency. Also, learn how to clear up your Google classes so it is easier to manipulate and cleaner, too.
https://mcschoolsnet.zoom.us/j/87291501520?pwd=dVdKanBLRlViWHRuM1lCVHp3TVVEdz09
Meeting ID: 872 9150 1520
Passcode: gDyS9n
Google Docs - July 6, 2021, at 9:00 AM
WORD or Docs??? Which one is better? it is a matter of preference, but Google Docs is FREE! Yes, we have been using the program for a while, but now let's look at the new features that make this program an awesome choice for teachers and students!
https://mcschoolsnet.zoom.us/j/83909860224?pwd=blVnWFR2dFM4T0FSMTRxc1V1enV0QT09
Meeting ID: 839 0986 0224
Passcode: 07WLj3
Google Forms and Flubaroo - July 7, 2021, at 9:00 AM
We have been using Google Forms for a while, and we love it! Now, let's really make it more user-friendly when it comes to things like grading, sorting information. and data analysis. Let's look at some "add-ons" that will make Forms work the best!
https://mcschoolsnet.zoom.us/j/87282475422?pwd=VkZPQlZYdFFIamJMRVZIZ1dheDRrQT09
Meeting ID: 872 8247 5422
Passcode: 02S15U
Google Slides – July 8, 2021, at 9:00 AM
Google Slides allows teachers and students to create engaging, animated presentations to deliver content and show mastery of content for students. The FREE program is readily available anytime, anywhere you have internet access, and the program features a lot of tools and tricks that you can use.
https://mcschoolsnet.zoom.us/j/83938020440?pwd=T0kzc3hyV1lPZjNuczVScUJjUmRxUT09
Meeting ID: 839 3802 0440
Passcode: 1x4S5z
Animoto Content Trailers – July 12, 2021, at 9:00 AM
Our students live in a digital world. With web programs like YouTube, Facebook, Tik Tok, and other video-intensive, teachers need to be able to grab the student's attention and create excitement about the upcoming content. Animoto allows teachers to create content trailers to serve as the "educational hook" that gets a lesson going!
https://mcschoolsnet.zoom.us/j/86381229187?pwd=WjBBNTJBSFBKSlo5K2tZZFR1cGFUQT09
Meeting ID: 863 8122 9187
Passcode: 7TXu73
Customize Your Clever Teacher Page – July 13, 2021, at 9:00 AM
Clever is the single sign-on option we use for Monroe City Schools. Each teacher can customize his/her own teacher page to include links and information specific to each class, plus there is a messaging system within Clever. Come see how the latest features work!
https://mcschoolsnet.zoom.us/j/89485364045?pwd=SUQ1eDRnSjdPazEzK0FnVHJ4eDIvZz09
Meeting ID: 894 8536 4045
Passcode: NGFiX2
Creating Assessments in Edulastic – July 15, 2021, at 9:00 AM
MCS uses Edulastic as a means to deliver benchmark and other assessments district-wide. Some teachers don't feel comfortable creating their own assessments in the Edulastic system, so let's see how easy it is to create assessments, assign them, and review results in the program.
https://mcschoolsnet.zoom.us/j/81681971085?pwd=ZmNkODdwWldacTJaZ09WaHBmSGdNdz09
Meeting ID: 816 8197 1085
Passcode: Z0PJL9
Teacher Webpages in OnCourse – July 19, 2021, at 9:00 AM
If the pandemic taught us anything, it is the value of digital/virtual methods of relaying instruction and information to our students. OnCourse provides an opportunity to have a personalized webpage that often serves as a first-line of communication with the parents. Let's look at ways to make them the best they can be.
https://mcschoolsnet.zoom.us/j/84882793773?pwd=QlZ1MUJhQ3ZVL2pQYkV3ajRWOFpUQT09
Meeting ID: 848 8279 3773
Passcode: h37WR4
Online Collaboration Using Google Classroom – July 20, 2021, at 9:00 AM
Google Classroom is a great way to do collaborative projects, and the students don't even have to be in the same room. It also works for teachers, too! PLC's anyone? View this session to see ways to maximize student/teacher engagement and to see how to determine who has contributed, etc. There are some built-in tools that take away some of the doubts of group work!
https://mcschoolsnet.zoom.us/j/86813153717?pwd=NEZ5Mmhtb2lWRndhSGpRTThIQzNJZz09
Meeting ID: 868 1315 3717
Passcode: 13ppHR