Becoming a Microsoft Rockstar!
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June 17 - July 29
Online and Self-Paced Instructors: Amber Paynter Horizontal Advancement Credit: 2 |
Embrace your inner geek and rock out in this self-paced online course. Personalize your learning adventure by creating your individual learning path by selecting from a wide range of course offerings within the Microsoft Educator Community and begin to create content to facilitate meaningful learning experiences empowering students. Learn how Microsoft tools can be used across the curriculum to increase productivity and student engagement. By the end, you will have earned a Microsoft Innovative Educator certificate and badge and materials to rock out the beginning of the school year! Yep, total rockstar status!
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Google Level 1 Certification
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May 31 - July 31
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Kris Edwards Horizontal Advancement Credit: 1 |
Cherry Creek Schools has been a Google Apps for Education district since 2008. For those who have been using Google tools with students or who would like to have a deeper understanding of how to use them effectively, this online course will provide opportunities to expand and apply your knowledge. Course participants will complete online modules in Google's Educational Training center along with companion course work in Schoology to complete the time required for 1 credit. Google Certification for Level 1 requires the successful completion of an online exam, which costs $10. Certification is the responsibility of the participant as neither the cost nor the exam is included in the course.
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Harnessing the Power of Video in the Classroom and Beyond
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June 17 - July 26
Online and Self-Paced Instructors: Kris Edwards and Matt Rittenberry Horizontal Advancement Credit: 1 |
In this course, participants will learn to use video creating tools that can maximize... student engagement, collaboration, communication, student voice and choice, professional development, community outreach, extra-curricular opportunities, school-wide celebrations, classroom experiences and more!
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Movie Making Magic Across the Curriculum
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May 30 | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: SARC 104 Instructors: Kris Edwards and Rachel Advincula Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Empower every student to unleash their creativity, find their voice and demonstrate their knowledge in any subject and at every grade level using WeVideo. In this 3-hour workshop we will create some movie magic using some advanced editing tools such as green screen, picture-in-picture, adding text and annotations and more! And, yes, even YOU can do it!
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Minecraft: Education Edition - Code Builder, Chemistry, 3D Printing, & Beyond Part I
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June 3 | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Microsoft Office DTC 7595 Technology Way #400 Denver, CO 80237 Instructors: Brandon Peterson and Kris Edwards Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
WARNING! This session will provide you with skills to get your students to learn content while having fun! Calling all CCSD explorers, it's time to grab your digital pick-axes and mine away! This hands-on session will give you the guidance you need to become a true miner in the virtual oasis that is Minecraft: EE. We'll spend time learning how to install or "push" Minecraft to devices, literally jump into the world, and get savvy with the ins and outs that can only be experienced in the Educational version of one of today's most popular games. This session will be a wonderful introduction to those who have wanted to go mining but have yet to encounter creepers, zombies and all the biomes Minecraft: EE has to offer. We'll even take a glance at how to become a coder, scientist, or engineer through amazing built-in tools such as Code Builder and the Chemistry Lab. Don't forget to bring your device as we plan to make a miner out of yet!
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Minecraft: Education Edition - Code Builder, Chemistry, 3D Printing, & Beyond Part II (Dig Deeper)
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June 3 | 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Office DTC 7595 Technology Way #400, Denver, CO 80237 Instructors: Brandon Peterson and Kris Edwards Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
So you got your feet wet, built a piece of pixel art, and possibly learned how to dig yourself out of a hole and make a structure come to life. Now, it's time to "dig deeper" with that diamond pickaxe of yours and truly unlock the huge potential Minecraft: EE has in the classroom. You'll have time to go on a Coding Quest, put on your lab coat and learn how to make exclusive items through the Chemistry Lab, and drop structure blocks that unlock the ability to 3D print your creations (a couple of lucky attendees may even have one printed to take home). Ample time will be given to lesson plan, get guidance from Minecraft experts, and feel prepared to make all your students pioneers in pixelated learning.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
best practices in virtual collaboration
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June 3 | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: SARC 303/304 Instructors: Seth Coffey, Paul Cribari and Kellie Randall Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 4 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
This session will address the challenges specific to facilitation in a virtual PLC.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Please note that this session is 4 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Level Up or Game Over? Game Based Learning in YOUR Classroom
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June 7 | 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Microsoft Office DTC 7595 Technology Way #400 Denver, CO 80237 Instructors: Brandon Peterson and Kris Edwards Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
It started with solitaire and chess then made its way into Oregon Trail and Simcity, with Monopoly somewhere in-between. Now the game of the day is Fortnite. While gaming is a booming industry continuing to amass billions of dollars every year, did you know it is also proven and backed by research to help build the skills necessary for global citizens to thrive in their everyday workplace? Join us for a hands-on session as we take a thoughtful look at the world of gaming and how we can take the idea of "play" and transform it into a successful learning strategy for our gamers. You'll have multiple opportunities to interact with tried and true pedagogy and strategies that teachers use worldwide to motivate their students to take skills, content, and standards and connect them to a multitude of ways to game (not just digital - board games are back!). Our goal is not to turn your students into gamers, it's to turn your gamers into students!
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Microsoft's The Art of Storytelling
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June 7 | 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Office DTC 7595 Technology Way #400 Denver, CO 80237 Instructors: Matt Rittenberry, Brandon Peterson and Kris Edwards Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
As educators, storytelling feels like second nature in our classrooms, yet our students struggle to enjoy writing and getting their ideas onto paper. What you may not know is that Storytelling is rapidly becoming the NEW language of Business. More and more companies want employees who can tell stories, evoke emotion, and hit creatively on the heart strings of their clientele. As humans, we all have the exceptional gift of living, designing, and telling stories in a multitude of formats. From film to small screen to eBook or even paper, storytelling is still one of those unique, timeless arts that transcends generations and inspires society. Come join us as you learn the "Art of Storytelling" from the lens of Business and Industry as a way to truly motivate your students to take classic Storytelling to a whole new level!
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Fixer Upper: Schoology Style
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May 29 | 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: ISF 146B Instructors: Kris Edwards and Jay Vean Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Join us as we take ordinary Schoology courses and transform them into the most dynamic courses in the district, where kids learn and thrive in new, innovative learning environments. Following Chip and Joanna Gaines’ workflow, get ready to demolish your current course, start with a fresh redesign to organize your content, and build in a variety of interactive elements.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Flipping Out with Flipgrid: The Power of Learner Voice Through Video
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May 31 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: ISF 202 Instructors: Jay Vean Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Be ready to flip out when you experience what this free and simple video discussion platform can bring to a learning environment. Learn the basics, have plenty of hands-on time, and make video a dynamic part of how students and colleagues interact with content wherever and whenever learning and thinking happens.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Social Media in Education
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May 28 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: SARC 104 Instructors: Nanci Meza and Jay Vean Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, PLNs, memes, GIFs, and more. Learn (with other professionals) about ideas, strategies and tools which will support anyone taking social media to the next level whether it's for your own professional learning, your personal use or for classroom use too.. #LetsDoThis
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Voice and Choice in Professional Learning
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May 30 | 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: SARC 104 Instructors: Nanci Meza and Jay Vean Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Learn how to use the Edcamp style of learning when working with large groups to provide targeted, differentiated, and teacher-driven professional learning. Learn the basics of an Edcamp model, and how to modify and adapt the model for different professional learning situations.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Think in Ink
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May 29 | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: ISF 146B Instructor: Nanci Meza Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Digital Inking with Students: No longer will teachers and students experience the separation of pencil and stylus. With digital inking students can show their thinking using a method that is already familiar to them, but in a far more visual format that can be easily saved, modified, shared, and understood.. FInd out how to leverage digital inking in your classroom in a way that promotes student creativity and deep thinking in any lesson in any content area.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Visual Thinking
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May 31 | 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: ISF 202 Instructor: Nanci Meza Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Did you know the brain processes an image 60,000 times faster than text? In a world that has become increasingly more visual we need to up our skills and learn to support our students by providing them with a new tool to communicate their thinking. Learn how drawing, sketching, and showing your thinking to teach, learn, problem solve, and more can enhance the work you’re doing in your classroom and in your own learning. Yes, even you can draw and communicate visually. Let’s work together to simplify complex ideas, visually process, and communicate our thinking for ourselves, our students, and beyond!
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Google HyperDocs
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May 28 - June 7
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Nanci Meza Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
HyperDocs have a way of helping teachers help students on a more personalized level with just one click of a button! Share a variety of multimedia resources, links, presentations and more with one Google Doc "hub" for students that can be easily modified if needed. Also, teachers can collaborate with other teachers to find resources and build other activities. Why work hard when you can work smart?
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Fantastic Formative Assessments - Fast, Fun & Free!
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May 28 - June 7
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Amber Paynter Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Assessing student learning is vital to student success because it's the bridge between the teaching and student learning. We will explore a host of free online digital tools to integrate in the K-12 classroom and learn how classroom assessment can fundamentally transform your teaching and increase student learning.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Heatin' Things Up with Adobe Spark
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May 28 - June 7
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Amber Paynter Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Ignite a creative fire in your students using Adobe Spark, a FREE and AH-MAZING digital tool that empowers students and teachers. Spark creativity by making stunning graphics, flyers, videos, posters, websites, vlogs, journals, portfolios and SO MUCH MORE!
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Creating SUPER Schoology Assessments
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May 28 - June 7
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Amber Paynter Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's...a Schoology SUPER TEACHER! Join us and fuel your super teacher strength by creating interactive and dynamic assessments using the new Schoology assessment tool! This session will focus on creating dynamic and interactive assessments in Schoology using digital tools and diverse media to enhance the learning tasks and engage learners. Participants will explore resources to gather free-use media and create an assessment that includes dynamic and interactive features.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |
Tech Tools for Your EdVenturous Classroom
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May 28 - June 7
Online and Self-Paced Instructor: Rachel Advincula Horizontal Advancement Credit: 0.2 Certificate of Attendance/Audit: 3 hours * Part of the Digital Learning Series |
Calling all teachers who are ready to trek through uncharted digital pathways! Join us as we explore the tech tools that can elevate your students to new vistas. Participants will personalize their own learning trail by designing learning experiences for students. This course is completely online and self-paced May 28th through June 7, 2019.
This course is part of the Digital Learning Series. You can earn between 1 - 3 credits by building your own playlist within the series. Each session/workshop is 3 hours and 0.2 credits. |