teacher tech tools

Wednesday, October 30th
10 AM - 2:00 PM

Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed for educators eager to enhance their teaching strategies with technology tools.  This professional development session will introduce you to innovative platforms and applications that can transform your lesson planning, collaboration, and student engagement.  Perfect for teachers of all grade levels, this workshop will provide practice insights and easy-to-implement solutions to make technology an integral part of your classroom.  You don't want to miss this opportunity!

9:30-10:00am
Registration

10:00-11:00am
Welcome & Whole Group Session: Kami

11:15am-12:00pm
Round 1 Breakout Sessions (Figjam OR Class Dojo)

12:00-12:30pm
Lunch Provided

12:30-1:15pm
Round 2 Breakout Sessions (Diffit & Snorkl OR Edpuzzle)

1:30-2:00pm
Closing


Whole Group Session: Kami

From PDF annotation to AI-powered assessment, deliver accessible learning for all.  Kami is an all-in-one digital classroom hero designed to transform your teaching and streamline your workflow. With Kami, you can annotate, collaborate, and engage with students directly on PDFs, images, and other documents. Discover how to enhance your digital lessons with interactive features such as text, audio, and video comments, real-time collaboration, and easy integration with popular learning management systems.


Breakout Round 1 (11:15-12:00)

FigJam

Figjam is an innovative online whiteboard that fosters creative collaboration among educators and students. This tool allows you to brainstorm, plan, and share ideas visually in an interactive and engaging way. Learn how to use Figjam to create dynamic lesson plans, facilitate group activities, and encourage student participation. Experience the power of visual thinking and collaborative problem-solving with Figjam.

OR

ClassDoJo

ClassDojo is a multi-faceted classroom management platform. Would you like to track students'  behaviors in class?  Do you want to improve your school-to-home communication?  Are you looking for new ways to build your class community?  During this session, we will explore the ways that ClassDojo can help you achieve these goals. 


Breakout Round 2 (12:30 - 1:15)

Diffit & Snorkl

Diffit is your go-to tool for creating differentiated learning materials quickly and efficiently. Tailor your instruction to meet the diverse needs of your students with ease. Diffit helps you generate customized resources, including worksheets, reading passages, and activities, that align with students' individual learning levels. Discover how Diffit can save you time while enhancing personalized learning in your classroom.

Snorkl is a versatile platform that brings your lessons to life with interactive and immersive content. From quizzes and polls to interactive videos and simulations, Snorkl offers a variety of tools to engage students and enhance their learning experience. Learn how to create captivating lessons that foster active participation and deepen understanding. Explore the features of Snorkl that make teaching and learning more dynamic and enjoyable.

OR

EdPuzzle

During this session, we will explore how Edpuzzle can be used to incorporate videos into lessons in dynamic and purposeful ways. We will discuss applications that include differentiating and flipped lessons while gathering student data.


This is a free event for anyone in a partner district. Feel free to share this website with any colleague you think may be interested. Seats are limited.


Events will be held at:
RVA Learning Center in Mosinee