Are you ready to transform your lesson slides into captivating and interactive experiences for your students? Using Curipod will help you create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that keeps students actively involved and motivated. Join Lauren Boucher for this hands-on, interactive workshop as she demonstrates how to use Curipod’s unique generators to enhance your conventional lesson slides. You will also discover how to automagically add brain breaks, foster communication and collaboration, and promote creativity and critical thinking. Prepare to experience the magic of Curipod and transform your existing slide presentations into enchanting lessons! Lauren’s expertise in digital teaching and learning will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to turn your everyday slides into magical educational experiences that will keep your students spellbound and eager to learn. This is workshop three of four for the series titled “Classroom Alchemy: Turning Tech Tools into Educational Gold.” Key Takeaways Learn how to use Curipod’s generators to enhance your lesson slides with engaging content. Discover the benefits of incorporating brain breaks to maintain student focus and energy. Explore strategies to foster communication and collaboration using Curipod. Gain insights into promoting creativity and critical thinking through interactive lesson slides. Presented by Lauren Boucher Lauren Boucher is a Regional Consultant for Digital Teaching and Learning with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. She holds a master's degree in elementary education and boasts a rich teaching background, including third-grade instruction and gifted education at both elementary and middle school levels. Her expertise also extends to serving as an Instructional Technology Specialist for Pitt County Schools and she shares her insights through both in-person and online presentations at conferences across the nation.

FigJam by Figma is an exciting new online tool that is free for educators and students. Figjam can be used as a collaborative whiteboard, a presentation platform, and so much more! Join Lauren Boucher and explore how to use this versatile tool, discover how to implement it in your classroom, and locate ready-made templates. Participants will also have an opportunity to utilize FigJam to create a lesson, presentation, or activity that they can immediately use with their students, so let’s get jiggy! Presented by Lauren Boucher

Presented by: Lauren Boucher Session Description:Wouldn't it be great if there were a FREE tool that allowed you to create interactive, engaging content for your students, control what your students see and do on their devices, and provide real time feedback that allows you to make in-the-moment adjustments to your lesson? Lucky for us, there is a tool that does all of this called Nearpod. Join Lauren Boucher to learn the basics of creating engaging lessons using the free version of Nearpod. Lauren will demonstrate how to create lessons from scratch, import existing slides, insert interactive elements, and use the reporting tools.

Presented by: Lauren Boucher Session Description:So you have the premium version of Nearpod...now what? Join Lauren Boucher as she shares instructional strategies and lesson ideas to help you get the most from your Nearpod subscription. She will share lesson development and pedagogical best practices.

Presented by: Naomi Louise Session Description:Are you looking for effective blended learning strategies that will build your students’ confidence as well as improve student learning outcomes? Join Naomi Louise as she shares best practices for facilitating interactive learning experiences that will spark student motivation and engagement in your classroom. You will also walk away with a variety of learner-centered activities that will meet your students’ SEL and academic needs, all while wearing your new hat as a creative content designer and life coach!

This is workshop three of three for the series titled “Setting the Stage for Blended Learning.” Blended learning is more than just technology integration. As we examine how blended learning can shift ownership of the learning experience from teachers to students, we will explore the roles of teachers and students in a blended setting and address several long-held assumptions about teaching and learning. Join Dr. Jayme Linton to examine ways to shift roles of teachers and students in the blended classroom. 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.

No permission slips required! With virtual field trips, you and your students can travel the world without ever leaving the classroom. Join Dr. Jayme Linton as she shares ideas and resources that you can use to plan and organize these enriching, interactive learning experiences. You will also walk away with tips and tricks for facilitating effective virtual field trips that will engage your students and appeal to a wide variety of learning styles. Presented by Dr. Jayme Linton

Presented by: Dr. Jayme Linton Session Description:Are you facing the challenge of teaching students in the classroom and virtually at the same time? Join Dr. Jayme Linton to explore strategies and tools to help you plan for and facilitate instruction for students in both settings. You'll learn time-saving organizational tips and effective instructional strategies for the blended learning environment.

Presented by Christine Romano Session Description: In this step-by-step webinar, you'll learn everything you need to get started with the Seesaw Premium. You will get an overview of the platform that will leave you feeling confident and comfortable and ready to use. Join Chrissy Romano Arrabito as she goes over steps for getting students and parents connected along with all of the basic features you need to get started. 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:Screencasting is a way to record your device screen and/or your webcam to record instructional videos for students. And Screencast-O-Matic is one tool you can use to easily record your lessons. Join us in this beginner level webinar, as we show you step-by-step how to get started using the free tool And Screencast-O-Matic. This webinar will primarily focus on the free version of Screencast-O-Matic.

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: Tia Simmons Session Description:Pear Deck is a web-based assessment tool for delivering content. It's great for virtual, blended, or traditional classrooms. This tool allows you to engage your students using an interactive digital presentation. With Pear Deck a teacher can use an existing presentation or use a template from the Pear Deck library. Join expert trainer, Tia Simmons, as she walks you through Pear Deck step-by-step to help get you started.

Do you want to empower your students to engage with lesson content at their own pace and revisit concepts as needed? In a flipped classroom, traditional homework becomes the learning experience, allowing students to digest content independently. Join Michelle Dragalin for this timesaving, to the point session she shares valuable insights into how the flipped classroom strategy can enhance student learning outcomes, foster collaboration, and bring a fresh perspective to your classroom. Get ready to revolutionize your teaching and witness the transformative power of the flipped classroom strategy! Michelle’s expertise in instructional strategies will equip you with the tools and resources you need to cultivate a learning environment where students actively participate and collaborate during class time. Key Takeaways Gain insights into the principles and benefits of the flipped classroom strategy. Learn how to design and deliver compelling pre-class materials that engage students. Explore strategies for fostering collaboration and interaction during in-person class sessions. Discover effective methods for assessing student understanding and mastery. Presented by Michelle Dragalin Michelle Dragalin is a versatile online freelance writer, curriculum developer, adjunct professor, and instructional designer. With a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, as well as a specialist’s degree in educational technology, Michelle brings a wealth of expertise to the field. Her background includes roles as a paraprofessional and head start teacher, along with extensive experience in catering to diverse learners across Pre-K to tenth grades.

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.