Ongoing Asynchronous Session Offerings
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Asynchronous courses are self-paced and may be completed at any time outside of contract hours. Participants may earn Required PL Exchange Credit for sessions listed below. Click on any session to view details and enroll in the course. Follow instructions within the course to request credit for completed courses.
Please note that credit earned for completion of MobileMind courses will be uploaded to Eduphoria Strive monthly.
Digital Learning Day Asynchronous Course Options
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To earn full credit, participants must complete the Mobile Mind course AND complete this Google Form outside of normal contract hours.
Please note: Credits will be awarded within 10 business days.
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Nearpod for Littles
Who says Nearpod can’t be done with our youngest learners? Join this session to see how we implemented this interactive tool in read IISD PreK-2 classrooms.
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Spark Inspiration and Save Time with Canvas Magic AI
Discover how your very own AI-powered teaching assistant can save you valuable time, generate engaging classroom activities, craft comprehensive lesson plans, cater to diverse learning needs, and streamline communication.
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Teaching and Learning Powered by BrainPop
Learners will explore the next steps after viewing the Movie and taking the Quiz! We will dive into solid strategies for leveraging BrainPOP to not only build student knowledge, but to provide students the opportunity to show what they know using Make-a-Movie.
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Intro to Adobe Express
Learners will gain knowledge on how to enable your students to create graphics like posters, infographics, and more as demonstrations of learning, high-quality videos and webpages and portfolios in minutes.
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Leveraging Digital Tools for Choice and Voice
Learners will explore innovative tools and techniques to amplify student voice and choice in the classroom without needing to be the expert in the room on all the tools!
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Tools You Can Use Tomorrow
Learners will learn about digital learning tools that help them maximize productivity and engagement.
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One Size Fits None
Learners will learn about extensions and digital learning tools that will help them make their content more accessible to all learners.
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Excel 101
Learn essential Excel functions tailored for efficient data analysis and interpretation. We will cover sorting, filtering, correlations, and more, at a slower, beginner pace.
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20 Minute Tech Asynchronous Course Options
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To earn full credit, participants must complete the Mobile Mind course AND complete this Google Form outside of normal contract hours.
Please note: Credits will be awarded within 10 business days.
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Changing Your Outlook on Outlook
Give your email inbox a facelift with these time-saving tips that will forever keep your email and calendar organized! This session will cover many of the same tips as last spring, but we will also sprinkle in a few added bonuses!
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Become a Graphic Designer with Canva
Jazz up presentations, flyers, certificates, and MORE using pre-designed templates in Canva! Come and see how the amazing features of Canva will truly REIMAGINE the way you create!
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Pump Up Engagement with Nearpod
Why wait until the end of a presentation or classroom lesson to elicit student or participant responses? With Nearpod, you can gather real-time feedback through a variety of interactive, engaging avenues! From Kahoot-style games to virtual field trips, Nearpod has a feature you can use TOMORROW!
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Finding Joy in Your Google Drive
Marie Kondo says that life begins only after you have put your house in order, and we think the same can be said with Google Drive! Come learn how you can organize and manage the countless Docs, Sheets, and Slides you engage with every day!
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AI Tools to Make Your LIfe Easier
Get ready for the 2nd half of the school year with "Empower Your Classroom: A.I. Edition." Join us for 20 minute tech to discover how AI can help you leverage your time.
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FREE Library Resources You Didn’t Know You Needed
Join us as we explore the TexQuest treasure trove of premium resources that are ALWAYS available online for all Irving ISD staff and students. We will explore features in the full version (at no charge to teachers) of Nat Geo Kids, TeachingBooks.net, Britannica School, Learn 360 and more!
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Using NWEA Data to Accommodate for All Learners
In this 20-minute tech we will focus on reports that will assist teachers:
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Differentiate content for students
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Create small groups based on instructional area
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Set up goal setting with students
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Living Your Richest Tech Life with IISD Digital Tools
Irving ISD provides a plethora of digital tools for teachers and students, but do you know what all of them are? Join us as we share an overview of the tools available to you and what they are best used for. Come find your new favorite!
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Empowering Our Children through Informational Literacy (Britannica)
Britannica, a beacon of reliability and depth, is not just an encyclopedia; it's a gateway to a world of knowledge, a trusted ally in the battle against misinformation. As we dive into this session, we will explore how to support our learners in separating fact from fiction in the grand adventure of learning.
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