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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.

Join this workshop to discover innovative tech tools and strategies that will streamline your assessment process and provide valuable insights into student learning. Learn how to create quick formative assessments that gather real-time data to inform your instruction. You'll leave this workshop equipped with practical techniques and tools that will help you save time, enhance student engagement, and make data-driven decisions in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Identify effective tech tools for creating quick formative assessments. 2. Integrate formative assessment data into instructional planning. 3. Increase student engagement and understanding through effective assessment practices. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from July 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.

In today's digital classroom, visual literacy has become an essential skill for student success. This interactive workshop will equip educators with practical strategies for integrating high-quality, copyright-friendly images into student projects while teaching critical digital citizenship skills. You'll explore innovative tools that not only provide access to stunning visuals but also create opportunities for students to develop their creative communication skills. Discover how to design authentic learning experiences that empower students to become thoughtful content creators rather than passive content consumers. By engaging in hands-on exploration, you'll learn how to scaffold visual literacy concepts for diverse learners, implement effective copyright education, and assess student understanding of ethical image use. Join us to revolutionize how your students interact with and create visual content in your classroom! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design learning experiences that incorporate copyright-friendly images to enhance student understanding and engagement. 2. Evaluate and select appropriate image tools that support curriculum goals and diverse learner needs. 3. Create scaffolded activities that develop students' visual literacy and creative communication skills. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from July 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.

Unlock the power of copyright-friendly images in student projects! In this engaging workshop, we'll explore innovative ways to integrate visually stunning, legally compliant images into your lessons. Dive into the world of digital literacy and learn how to equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate copyright laws and make ethical choices when using images. We'll introduce you to three amazing online tools brimming with high-quality, copyright-friendly images that are perfect for enhancing student projects and presentations. Discover how to leverage these resources to enhance your lessons while fostering critical thinking about copyright and fair use. As a result of this session, teachers will 1. Identify and learn how to utilize copyright-friendly images. 2. Explain copyright concepts to students. 3. Integrate copyright-friendly tools into lesson plans. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from March 2026. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.

Discover three powerful, completely free digital tools that will reshape how students develop social-emotional skills in your classroom! This hands-on workshop explores interactive platforms for emotion regulation, collaborative spaces for peer connection, and creative outlets for self-expression--all while providing implementation strategies grounded in learning science. Participants will get practical experience with each tool and leave with ready-to-use activities that will work on any device. Perfect for educators seeking evidence-based SEL integration strategies that work with any budget! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement three free digital SEL tools that support emotion regulation, peer collaboration, and creative expression. (2) Create inclusive digital environments that support all students' social-emotional development. (3) Design authentic SEL activities using pedagogically-grounded technology integration. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from November 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.

Join us for a workshop exploring innovative, free edtech tools you can use to enhance your primary classroom instruction. Discover how ReadWorks, Wriddle, and Padlet can spark creativity, foster critical thinking, and make learning more engaging for young students. Learn practical tips and strategies for integrating these free tools into your daily teaching routine to support literacy, math, and social-emotional development. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Integrate these tools into their existing curriculum and teaching practices. 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of these tools in promoting student learning and engagement. 3. Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and best practices for using edtech tools. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from July 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.

Timelines are powerful visual tools that can transform how students understand chronology, cause and effect, and the evolution of ideas in any subject area. In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore three versatile, free timeline creation tools you can implement at any grade level. You'll learn how to use timelines not just as presentation tools, but as dynamic frameworks for student inquiry, collaboration, and assessment. Discover strategies for scaffolding student comprehension from introduction to assessment while empowering learners to make connections between events, identify patterns, and visualize change over time. Whether you're teaching history, science, literature, or another subject, you'll leave with practical approaches to integrating interactive timelines that engage students and provide valuable insights into their understanding. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design learning experiences that use timelines to scaffold student comprehension in any subject area. 2. Evaluate three free timeline creation tools based on their specific classroom needs and learning objectives. 3. Create an implementation plan that integrates timeline activities into their curriculum. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 2023. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.

Are you looking for some excellent free tools to support the science of reading in your classroom? Do you want to learn how to use technology to enhance your reading instruction and engage your students? Join us for this interactive, hands-on workshop exploring three tools that align with the science of reading. Gain practical strategies that will enhance your reading instruction, discover how these tools align with the science of reading framework, and unleash their potential in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Understand the science of reading framework and its implications for effective reading instruction; 2. Explore three edtech tools that support teaching reading from a scientific perspective; and 3. Collaborate and share ideas with fellow educators on how to leverage the tools to support instruction. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from August 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.

Take your Adobe Express skills to the next level by exploring powerful applications for student-centered learning! This workshop will show you how to leverage Adobe Express for authentic assessment, differentiated instruction, and creative projects across the curriculum. You'll design learning experiences that develop students' digital literacy while addressing content standards, with a focus on supporting diverse learners through multiple means of expression. Whether you're new to Adobe Express or building on existing skills, you'll leave with ready-to-implement project ideas and assessment strategies that will help your students become confident digital creators. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Use Adobe Express to design project-based learning experiences that promote student agency and digital literacy. 2. Apply differentiation strategies that support diverse learning needs and provide multiple means of expression. 3. Implement assessment approaches that evaluate both content knowledge and creative communication skills. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from January 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page. Join us for an engaging workshop designed for educators eager to leverage the power of AI in their teaching practices. This session will introduce you to various generative AI tools that can create dynamic interactive learning objects--small pieces of content that you can seamlessly integrate into your lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding. Whether you're a tech novice or a seasoned pro, this workshop will provide the practical insights and hands-on experience you need to elevate your teaching strategies. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Define learning objects and their strategic role in instruction. 2. Explore cutting-edge AI tools for generating interactive learning resources. 3. Design practical strategies for integrating AI-created learning objects to optimize student learning experiences. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from August 2024. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.

In today's diverse classrooms, educators face the challenge of meeting the unique needs of every student. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools offers exciting new opportunities to differentiate instruction to meet these needs. In this dynamic hands-on workshop, we'll explore the intersection of AI technology and the pedagogy behind differentiation to empower educators to create inclusive and effective learning environments. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Learn how to use AI technologies to support differentiated instruction in the classroom. 2. Develop a practical understanding of how to integrate AI tools with established differentiation strategies to create dynamic and inclusive learning experiences for all students. 3. Share ideas with other participants and plan to use AI to differentiate instruction in your learning environment. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from July 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.

Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline your teaching workflow and enhance instructional design. During this hands-on workshop, you'll learn practical strategies for using AI to automate time-consuming tasks like assessment creation and feedback generation while maintaining pedagogical control. Discover how to leverage AI as a thought partner for lesson planning, differentiation, and creating materials that engage diverse learners. Leave with ready-to-implement techniques for using AI to reclaim your time for what truly matters--building meaningful connections with students. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement AI-powered strategies to streamline administrative tasks, provide timely feedback, and create differentiated learning materials. 2. Evaluate and select appropriate AI tools based on instructional needs, ethical considerations, and pedagogical best practices. 3. Design AI-enhanced learning experiences that prioritize student agency and critical thinking while addressing diverse learning needs. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

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