Technology
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
1 Hour of PD Credit
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This self-paced online module will give teachers an overview of the history of technological innovations in education and explore AI tools that can be used in the classroom. Participants will finish this module with a basic understanding of artificial intelligence and collaborate with an AI tool to develop a resource for their classroom.
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Are you new to Canva or looking to learn more about its unique features? This on-demand session will help you explore tools and templates that can be used in your role as an educator.
Discover techniques to enhance the engagement of your documents and presentations. ​
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2 Hours of PD Credit
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Join this on-demand session to discover the unique features available in Canva for both educators and students. Examples will be provided of how other educators are utilizing the free tools and resources.
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​Engagement Tools for the MSD Classroom
1.5 Hours of PD Credit
This 1 ½ hour self-paced module shows multiple ways to increase student engagement in the MSD classroom (and other settings) using different pieces of assistive technology. We discuss switches, a computer interface, mounting devices, and a variety of websites. You will find helpful videos, information on lending libraries, printable communication boards, and much more.
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​Making ChatGPT Your Teaching Assistant
1 Hour of PD Credit
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Take your teaching to the next level with this self-paced training designed to help educators harness the power of ChatGPT for everyday instructional and professional tasks. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or school leader, you’ll discover how AI can save you time, spark creativity, and enhance the quality of your work.
In this training, you’ll learn how to:
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Create Standards-Based Lesson Plans – Design lessons aligned to state standards in minutes, complete with differentiated supports.
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Build Effective Scoring Rubrics and Feedback Banks – Develop clear, objective rubrics for assignments, projects, and assessments that support consistent grading.
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Design Professional Development Trainings – Produce interactive, well-structured training sessions and materials for staff learning.
You’ll leave with clear strategies and tools you can use immediately in your classroom to make ChatGPT your personal teaching assistant. One hour of PD credit will be awarded for completing this on-demand module.
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​Online Learning Tools to Support SDI and Accommodations (You will love!)
2 Hours of PD or EILA Credit
This is a self-paced module to introduce participants to nine online learning tools that can either assist students in their individual learning or assist teachers with planning engaging classroom assignments. Participants will not only experience tutorials for the tools but will also engage in tasks using some of them. Participants will be expected to complete a brief “project” using one of the resources to demonstrate learning. Students will benefit from these tools in both in-person and virtual learning environments. ​​​
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​Using AI for Student Access in Reading
1.5 Hours of PD Credit
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Creating adapted text is essential for our students with disabilities. Unsure of how to do that? Let articifial intelligence (AI) do it for you! This 1.5-hour self-paced module will walk you through how to get AI to create and/or adapt text for your students. Then, we look to Canva to create the pictures.