Spring 2024


Essential Classroom Technology (ECT)

The Essential Classroom Technology series introduces educators to the tools they need to enhance their teaching and engage their students. An ERS Library Instructional Technology Specialist will demonstrate new ways to streamline workflow, create interactive assignments, and utilize artificial intelligence in the classroom. Sessions with a * are also recommended for office staff.
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February 13
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ECT: Google Drive & Docs
w/ Steve Woods
Registration Link

Google Drive isn’t just about putting your important learning documents online. It’s an online hub that creates opportunities for your students to have a greater voice in their learning -- with each other and with their community. Learn how to share resources with (and between) your class and other teachers through proper organizing and sharing techniques in Drive. Discover how Google Docs provides unique collaboration opportunities between educators and students, along with amazing tools that take advantage of the hardware built into your computer.


February 28
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ECT: Google Forms
w/ Steve Woods
Registration Link

Google Forms is one of the most versatile and useful tools in the Google Apps. In this class, you'll begin learning how to create simple surveys and quizzes, and see how Google can automatically collect and analyze responses using its supportive Sheets spreadsheet application. Auto-grade student submissions and learn about valuable add-ons. Discover how to create survey sections which are linked together (or ignored) based on earlier responses.


March 8
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ECT: Google Sites *
w/ Steve Woods
Registration Link

Google Sites is a free and easy, drag-and-drop website creation tool that integrates with many of the great Google tools you use. Embed presentations, video, pictures, forms, and calendars to stay connected with your students and the greater educational community. Google Sites is simple enough for students to create their own site for portfolios and presentations, yet powerful enough to handle the needs of your entire campus or district. Collaboration and control are easy and requires no code experience.


March 14
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ECT: Google Slides
w/ Steve Woods
Registration Link

These days, it's all about collaboration, and presentation building is no exception. Slides, Google's collaborative presentation tool, can help you create visually exciting presentations to use and share with your learning community. With Google Slides' Q&A presentation mode, allow your audience to provide input or inquiry while you seamlessly view questions, presenting without interruption.


April 11
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ECT: AI Tools for the Classroom
w/ Steve Woods
Registration Link

Explore AI in education with this hands-on, engaging course. Learn to harness powerful AI tools, in order to personalize learning experiences and enhance student outcomes. Discover innovative resources and platforms, empower your teaching, and help to prepare students for a tech-driven future.


April 19
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ECT: Canva *
w/ Steve Woods
Registration Link

With Canva, you can create graphics for presentations, flyers, and more. Easily created design templates will ensure you have the correct layout every time you make something new. Learn how to add/edit images, work with type, and use templates to get you up and running quickly.




Essential Office Technology (EOT)

The Essential Office Technology series equips office professionals with the skills necessary to optimize their productivity and improve office operations. Join an ERS Library Instructional Technology Specialist as they showcase techniques for streamlining daily tasks, creating efficient workflows, and increasing productivity.
Click here to view series flyer.

 

February 23
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
EOT: Microsoft Excel
w/ Doug Cairns
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This session is a basic introduction to Microsoft Office Suite's Excel spreadsheet tool. It includes basic terminology necessary to understand spreadsheet concepts, adjust basic program settings, and use Excel's features on a beginning level. Delve into understanding how formulas, conditional design elements, and logic can help you precisely view the results you need. Learn how to filter, sort, merge, and divide information into cells, and discover how charts help you look at data in a whole new way.


March 6
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
EOT: Microsoft Teams
w/ Doug Cairns
Registration Link

Learn the core features of Microsoft Teams to work more efficiently with your co-workers. Learn how to create new teams, join existing teams, and communicate effectively. Stay in touch with everyone you need to quickly and easily.

 

April 3
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
EOT: Google Drive & Docs
w/ Doug Cairns
Registration Link

Google Drive isn't just cloud storage space. It is a key component of Google services. Learn how to create and share documents with your co-workers inside and outside of the office. Discover best practices for organizing your files. Discover how to access files and folders easily anywhere you have an internet connection. You will also discover how to backup files already stored on your computer using Google Drive Sync.

April 26
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
EOT: Adobe Acrobat Fillable Forms
w/ Doug Cairns
Registration Link

Introduction to Adobe Acrobat Forms is a course designed to teach the fundamentals of creating and working with electronic forms using Adobe Acrobat software. In this course, you will learn how to design, create, and distribute interactive forms that can be filled out electronically, as well as how to collect and manage form data.



Virtual Office Hours

The ERS Library's Instructional Technology Specialists each offer monthly Virtual Office Hours in a Q&A format. You are invited to ask follow-up questions on previous Tech Training sessions or seek assistance with the apps listed in the descriptions below.

Elevate your tech game with Steve Woods, ERS Library Instructional Technology Specialist!

Dive into a world of possibilities as Steve tackles your burning questions on:

  • Google products (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Classroom, Jamboard)
  • Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Whiteboard)
  • Adobe applications (InDesign, Photoshop, PDF)
  • Bitmoji

2024 Dates: 1/18, 2/15, 3/21, 4/18, 5/16
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Link

Doug Cairns, ERS Library Instructional Technology Specialist, is ready to help you explore technology applications including:

  • Google products (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Classroom, Jamboard)
  • Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Whiteboard)
  • Adobe applications (InDesign, Photoshop, PDF)
  • Canva
  • Minecraft
  • Code.org
  • Flipgrid

2024 Dates: 1/5, 2/2, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Registration Link



Registration Contact:

Bitmoji Sara

Sara Torabi
Instructional Consultant Support/Library Media Technician
sara.torabi@tcoe.org
(559) 651-3031

Content Contact:

Bitmoji Steve

Steve Woods
Instructional Technology Specialist
steve.woods@tcoe.org
(559) 651-3031
Virtual Office Hours:
Third Thursday of every month
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Click to register.

Content Contact:

Bitmoji Doug

Doug Cairns
Instructional Technology Specialist
doug.cairns@tcoe.org
(559) 651-3031
Virtual Office Hours:
First Friday of every month
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Click to register.