September 2nd, 2020
In a time of remote learning, Google Meet has become a tool used by many districts to facilitate learning to students that are at home. Google has recognized this and rushed to innovate new updates that allow teachers to create an instructional environment that is conducive to learning. Join us ...read more
August 27th, 2020
Finding your distance learning pathway: Participants will explore strategies to build student collaboration in discussion and various task in synchronous and asynchronous sessions. We will explore their tools, tasks and different approaches to support collaboration.
Participants will engage with peers through discussion, professional reading and exploring tasks that build collaboration between ...read more
August 27th, 2020
In this session, we build awareness around different ways to approach the ‘cadence’, or timelines, of student’s needs and learning opportunities within a synchronous and asynchronous session. Using examples and scenarios to explore possibilities, we introduce the ideas of ‘synchronous’ and ‘asynchronous’ learning, and participants think about key ‘benchmarks’ of ...read more
August 27th, 2020
How do we prepare our students to be financially independent adults?
In this session, we will focus on using student agency and targeted instructional strategies to engage students in their own learning and convince them they are capable of learning at high levels.
Facilitated by Margo Sickele, DeKalb ROE
August 27th, 2020
How do we meet the learning needs of all of our students when we are teaching virtually? This session will focus on narrowing down the "what we teach", how we teach it, and how we manage it in a remote environment. We will also consider ways to build student agency ...read more
August 27th, 2020
Family engagement is a critical element of education perhaps now more than ever. This workshop will include specific research, strategies, and resources that build a bridge between school and home and improve student attendance and learning.
This workshop with either be virtual or at the DeKalb ROE TBD based on current ...read more
August 27th, 2020
During these unprecedented times, students need authentic and engaging learning opportunities & strategies. This workshop will offer specific resources for incorporating culturally responsive cognitive strategies & content in the classroom.
This workshop will either be virtual or at the DeKalb ROE TBD based on current health guidelines.
Facilitated by Miriam Ojaghi, DeKalb ...read more
August 27th, 2020
In this workshop teachers will examine ways to incorporate developmentally appropriate practices within remote learning situations.
This workshop is virtual.
Facilitated by Deb Bible, DeKalb ROE
August 27th, 2020
In this workshop, teachers will learn how to adapt their learning stations for remote and socially-distanced situations.
This is a virtual offering.
Facilitated by Deb Bible, DeKalb ROE
May 29th, 2020
Unlock the creative potential of the Chromebook and move beyond using the device for word processing, productivity, and organization. The session will explore the creative potential of the Chromebook to give your students the ability to craft amazing creative masterpieces! Participants will explore various apps, web tools and extensions available ...read more