Summer 2020 Online Courses
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These courses are available to schools who are part of the WNYRIC Online Academy. Please click on the topic titles below for more information and to register for courses.
Topic | Start Date | End Date | Facilitator | Description |
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Book Study: 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators | 7/6/20 | 8/23/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore a book (180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators by Tina H. Boogren) written for busy educators who need a framework for implementing their own self-care over the course of the school year. This course will facilitate each participant setting up their own self-care plan to implement over the school year. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from July 6, 2020, to August 23, 2020. Here is the Amazon Link for the Book. |
Book Study: Understanding Poverty in the Classroom: Changing Perceptions for Student Success | 7/6/20 | 8/23/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore a book (Understanding Poverty in the Classroom: Changing Perceptions for Student Success by Beth Lindsay Templeton) about understanding poverty in the classroom. Children who come from poverty need and deserve the best that our education system can offer, too. To connect with children who live in poverty, educators need to understand the experiences, backgrounds, and realities of these students. This book study will facilitate each participant's understanding of poverty in the classroom and facilitate the success of students from poverty. This is an asynchronous course worth 10 credit hours. This course will run from July 6, 2020, to August 23, 2020. Here is the link for the book. |
Book Study: Onward Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators (Session 1 of 6) | 7/6/20 | 8/23/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore a book (Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar), which tackles the topic of educator stress, and provides a practical framework to avoid burnout and keep great teachers teaching. This book study will span the entire school year in a series of 6 sessions. Participants must sign up for the first session, and the other 5 sessions are optional but highly recommended to gain the full value of the framework for cultivating emotional resilience in educators utilized within the book. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from July 6, 2020, to August 23, 2020. Here is the Amazon Link for the Book. |
Google Classroom: Getting your Google Classroom Ready for the Fall | 7/6/20 | 8/23/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This course will explore features for Google Classroom, which will facilitate participants getting their Google Classroom ready for the fall. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from July 6, 2020, to August 23, 2020. |
SEL Topic: Making School a Safe Place | 7/6/20 | 8/23/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | School safety includes ensuring buildings and grounds are secure and safe for all students; it, also, includes each students' emotional safety, developmental well-being, and a sense of belonging and self-worth. This course will explore the idea of making school a safe place for all students in the context of their emotional safety, developmental well-being, and a sense of belonging and self-worth. This is an asynchronous course worth 6 credit hours. This course will run from July 6, 2020, to August 23, 2020. |
10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with Google Classroom | 7/14/20 | 7/14/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This webinar will demonstrate 10 things you didn't know you could do with Google Classroom. This webinar may be attended by beginner or veteran users of Google Classroom. The end of the webinar will include a Q & A session for attendees to ask questions. This webinar will be worth 1.5 PD hours and will run from 9 am to 10:30 am. |
Google Resources for English Language Learners | 7/14/20 | 8/6/20 | Mary Kovach | This course will cover a variety of Google apps, extensions, and add ons to support literacy for English language learners and all students. Topics in literacy will include vocabulary building, close reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This session is designed for educators with Google (G Suite) educational accounts through their school district. |
Google Certified Educator Level 1 | 7/14/20 | 8/25/20 | Mary Kovach | Do you love Google? Do you love telling other teachers all about Google? Become a Google Certified Educator! Explore various G Suite applications and strategies that will assist in transforming your classroom as well as other aspects of your professional life. This Google-intensive course will prepare you to apply for and take the Google Educator Level 1 Certification Exam. |
Book Study: Hacking School Discipline | 7/15/20 | 8/19/20 | Stephanie Giermek | In this online book study, we will take a look at the incredible work of Brad Weinstein. Hacking School Discipline teaches schools how to use restorative practices through 9 different ways. School districts across the United States are beginning to integrate restorative practices into their policies. The book also places growth mindset and positive communication at the forefront of school culture. This is an asynchronous course worth 10 credit hours. Course will run from July 15-August 19th. Here is the link to purchase the book. |
How to become a Tech Savvy Teacher in 10 Easy Steps | 7/20/20 | 8/10/20 | Andrew Wheelock | This course will provide teachers with a variety of strategies and resources to ehnance their technology best practices skills to a new level! |
Tangible Coding and Design | 7/21/20 | 8/13/20 | Mary Kovach | Many students are most engaged and learn best from tangible, hands-on learning experiences. This course will offer an overview of computer-based coding for a variety of projects, as well as tangible products that can be created using these tools. Topics will include 3D printing, circuit boards, and web-based applications that will make students’ ideas come to life! Information about in-district follow-up options will also be shared. |
Lesser-Known Navigation Tips for Google Classroom | 7/23/20 | 7/23/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | This webinar will demonstrate lesser-known navigation tips for Google Classroom. This webinar may be attended by beginner or veteran users of Google Classroom. The end of the webinar will include a Q & A session for attendees to ask questions. This webinar will be worth 1.5 PD hours and will run from 1 pm to 2:30 pm. |
Microsoft Stream and Forms Integration (O365 Webinar Series) | 7/23/20 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | Microsoft Stream is an Office 365 feature that allows teachers to upload videos and share them exclusively with students in their own district domain. In addition, teachers can embed Microsoft Forms into their videos to check for student understanding. Learn about these features of O365 that will help you to make your recorded videos more engaging. This webinar can be viewed live on 7/23/20, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |
15 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with Google Slides | 7/29/20 | 7/29/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | As commonly known, Google Slides may be used for presenting information to an audience. However, Google Slides may be used in other ways, too. This webinar will showcase 15 things you didn't know you could do with Google Slides. This webinar may be attended by beginner or veteran users of Google Slides. The end of the webinar will include a Q & A session for attendees to ask questions. This webinar will be worth 1.5 PD hours and will run from 9 am to 10:30 am. |
Office 365 Resources for English Language Learners | 8/7/20 | 8/31/20 | Mary Kovach | This course will cover a variety of O365 apps, tools, and add-ins to support literacy for English language learners and all students. Topics in literacy will include vocabulary building, close reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This session is designed for educators with Office 365 educational accounts through their school district. |
10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with Google Classroom | 8/11/20 | 8/11/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | *NOTE: THIS SAME WEBINAR WAS DONE ON JULY 14, 2020. This webinar will demonstrate 10 things you didn't know you could do with Google Classroom. This webinar may be attended by beginner or veteran users of Google Classroom. The end of the webinar will include a Q & A session for attendees to ask questions. This webinar will be worth 1.5 PD hours and will run from 9 am to 10:30 am. |
Lesser-Known Navigation Tips for Google Classroom | 8/12/20 | 8/12/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | *NOTE: THIS SAME WEBINAR WAS DONE ON JULY 23, 2020. This webinar will demonstrate lesser-known navigation tips for Google Classroom. This webinar may be attended by beginner or veteran users of Google Classroom. The end of the webinar will include a Q & A session for attendees to ask questions. This webinar will be worth 1.5 PD hours and will run from 1 pm to 2:30 pm. |
15 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do with Google Slides | 8/13/20 | 8/13/20 | Darlynda Miktuk | *NOTE: THIS SAME WEBINAR WAS DONE ON JULY 29, 2020. As commonly known, Google Slides may be used for presenting information to an audience. However, Google Slides may be used in other ways, too. This webinar will showcase 15 things you didn't know you could do with Google Slides. This webinar may be attended by beginner or veteran users of Google Slides. The end of the webinar will include a Q & A session for attendees to ask questions. This webinar will be worth 1.5 PD hours and will run from 9 am to 10:30 am. |
Google Classroom Introduction and Updates (Google Webinar Series) | 8/19/20 | 6/30/21 | Mary Kovach | Are you new to Google Classroom? Are you an experienced user who would like to brush up on its features and explore what is new? This webinar will offer an overview of Google Classroom’s main features, as well as discuss some of the more recent updates. This webinar can be viewed live on 8/19/20, or as a recording after the fact. Participants will receive credit upon successful completion of the webinar quiz and project. |