NCCE_Professional_Learning_Catalog_Sept_2014

Professional Learning Offerings

NCCE serves educational institutions across the U.S. and its territories by providingprofessional learning opportunities to educational professionals. NCCE embraces everyopportunity to work closely with schools and districts of any size to ensure delivery ofrelevant, excellent professional development. With a cadre of highly qualifiedProfessional Learning Specialists made up of current and former educators, NCCE hasthe talent to deliver professional learning to fit each unique situation. Request a TrainingSpecific questions about NCCE’s professional learning offerings can be addressed to ourDirector of Professional Development, Becky Firth, [email protected]. TABLE OF CONTENTSGOOGLE APPS FOR EDUCATORS ............................................................. 3IPAD TRAINING FOR TEACHERS.............................................................. 4LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (LOC) TEACHING WITH PRIMARY SOURCESCONSORTIUM......................................................................................... 5MICROSOFT IN THE CLASSROOM ............................................................ 6MICROSOFT INNOVATIVE EDUCATOR (MIE) ............................................ 7MICROSOFT OFFICE FOR EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS ....................... 8OFFICE 365—IN THE CLOUD FILE STORAGE, COLLABORATION, ANDCOMMUNICATION.................................................................................. 9ONEDRIVE AND OFFICE ONLINE ............................................................10INTRODUCTION TO ONENOTE ...............................................................11PEER COACHING ...................................................................................12STEM TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION TRAINING ......................................13UNDERSTANDING BY DESIGN ................................................................14WEB 2.0 TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES .....................................................15WINDOWS 8.1—REIMAGINE TEACHING AND LEARNING.........................16CUSTOMIZED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ...............................................17

Google Apps for Educators INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample Agenda* for Three-Hour WorkshopThis workshop is for Teachers, Teacher Trainers, or TechnologyProfessional Development Leaders, who want to learn how to Welcomeimplement or train on the power of Google Apps in a curriculumcentered way.Description • Google DocumentsHave you wanted to learn about Google Apps, but didn't know where • Data Analysisto start? This hands-on workshop will focus on Google Docs, • Making PredictionsSpreadsheets, Presentations, and Forms. You will get to participate in • Google Spreadsheetsthe lesson as the tools are being taught and leave with a week’s worthof lessons!Workshop Outlines and Objectives: • Collaborative Graphing• Model strong technology integration pedagogy • Google Spreadsheets• Focus on interdisciplinary lesson with Google Apps as the • Google Forms • Reporting Findings enhancing tool.• Create a hands-on environment for teachers to learn.• Share the lesson resources so others can take them back to their classroomsDetails • Google Spreadsheets • Optional YouTubeThis workshop is intended for beginners to Google Apps or trainers Reflectionwho would like a lesson-based approach to teaching Google Apps. Next Steps *Agendas and time frames are customizable to meet the needs of each organization.

iPad Training for Teachers INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample Agenda* for Three-Hour WorkshopThe iPads in Education professional learning opportunity is designedfor those educators who are NEW to iPad use. • Understanding the basics navigation, nativeDescription applications, and accessibility featuresThis workshop covers the initial setup of the iPad, connecting to wikiand adding the best educational Apps to use in the • Learn to use Safari, Mail,classroom. Participants learn why the iPad is generating so much Photos, You Tube, iTunesexcitement and introduce school and students to this revolutionary U and other educationaldevice!  resourcesWe will address basic iPad use, potential policies and procedures that • Learn to help studentsmay need to be considered, and app evaluation. Participants will also become more organizeddiscuss strategies for using iPads to differentiate learning during with calendarindividual, small group, and whole group instruction. After this 3-hourworkshop, teachers leave with an iPad ready to go and use in the • Discover the role of Appsclassroom. in the classroomOutline and Objectives • Practice using and downloading apps on the • Differentiated instruction iPad • Develop 21st Century Skills • Increase access to technology • Integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction Support improved student academic achievementDetails *Agendas and time frames are customizable to meet theThe iPad and similar tablet devices offer an exciting method of needs of each organization.interacting with students in the classroom. While tablet devices oftentimes do not have the full functionality of a laptop, there are manyapps available that make use of the iPad's touch screen technologyand interactive user interface. An intuitive and engaging technologyfor learners of all ages, the iPad is often a powerful tool when usedeffectively in the classroom setting.

Library of Congress (LOC) Teaching with Primary Sources ConsortiumServing Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and INTERESTED?Washington CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample AgendasLibrarians and Teachers (Two-Three Day Workshops)Description Sample Agenda Level IFind out how you can get connected with an extensive collection of Using Primary Sources in thedigitized primary sources online at the largest library in the world.Participants will learn what primary sources are and understand their Classroomvalue in teaching. By the end of the workshop, be able to share yourfindings and begin using books as hooks to primary sources with your • Welcome/Overview ofstudents. ProjectDetails • Analysis tools • Guided Tour of LOC Teacher • Gain a foundational understanding of effective instructional practices for teaching with primary sources. Resources • Analyzing Multiple Sources • Analyze a set of resources and consider implementation in • Inquiry Questioning your education setting Strategies • Explore the collections of primary source sets from the Library of Congress Teacher page Sample Agenda Level II • Search, Save, and create your own set of primary sources • Snapshot Autobiography from the vast collections for the photos, maps, newspapers, • Inquiry Discussion sound recordings, manuscripts and music • Perspective and Purpose • Indian Removal Act ActivityFree Resources • Inquiry Deconstruction • Infographic • Workshops • Assessment Activity • Webinars • Wikispace for discussion Sample Agenda Level II (for peer coaches—three day) • Overview of LOC Digital Materials for educators • Analysis Activities • Begin lesson • Inquiry in the Classroom • Continue Lesson Development • Plan for implementation • Review of Peer Coaching • Working with Adult Learners

Microsoft in the Classroom INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample Agenda*K-12 educators, and school leaders including Preparing students for the 21st century workplaces• Superintendents• Principals • Skills required for today’s• Curriculum directors economy• Instructional designers • Changing educationDescription paradigmsMicrosoft in the Classroom (IC) is designed to be a K-12 education • Innovative teaching andspecific experiential engagement with school leaders and other learning research findinginfluential decision makers in schools and institutions to introducethem to Windows and education devices. These sessions are • Windows 8.1 in educationtypically 2 hours, delivered by education professionals who also • Deviceshave deep knowledge of Windows and devices and their ability to • Classroom Managementdeliver immersive learning experiences to students. • Apps • Office 365 Free forThe program’s intent is to introduce schools to the latest Windows8.1 devices and tablets. Education • Free Teacher ResourcesDetails • Bing in the ClassroomThe Microsoft in the Classroom session provides:• Overview of Microsoft’s vision for technology in the classroom Reflection• Video of a school using Windows What’s next• Demonstration of Windows in the classroom including a storythat outlines using Windows, education apps, peripherals, andOffice for enhancing learning through technology *Agendas and time frames• Free time for hands-on use of a variety of Windows 8.1 devices are customizable to meet the needs of each organization.

Microsoft Innovative Educator INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION Offered free of charge Sample Agenda* for Two-Day WorkshopAudience • WelcomeThis workshop is for Teacher Trainers or Technology Professional • Getting StartedDevelopment Leaders who work with teachers to integrate technology. • Windows 8.1Description • 21st Century LearningThe Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Program is designed for Design for 21st Centuryteacher trainers, and those who are responsible for training educators, • Learnerson the integration of technology in the classroom. The goal is to • Networking in a Globalprovide training toward student-centered learning based on authentic Communityproblems and projects while aligning to 21st Century Skills, NETS-S and • Microsoft EducatorsCommon Core Standards.The overall intent is to provide training materials so that trainers may Networkenable teachers to get more out of the Microsoft products they have • Leading with Learningtoday and take advantage of the many free tools available to students • Taking a deeper look atand educators, many at no-cost. This program is designed for K-12teacher trainers across all subjects - developed by teachers and teacher Microsoft Officetrainers. • Professional Development for Today’s EducatorDetails • Microsoft EducatorWe have designed these events for people who teach or train other Network Web Siteprofessionals. Each attendee commits to: • Dueling Trainers• Lead teacher professional development activities that reach a • Global Communication and minimum of 100 teachers based on this seminar content in the Collaboration upcoming school year. • Office 365-Lync• Contribute teacher professional development best practices,Learning Activities or Tutorials, to the Partners in Learning Reflection/Next StepsNetwork that will benefit other trainers or educators. *Agendas and time frames are customizable to meet the needs of each organization.

Microsoft Office for Educational Professionals INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample Agenda*This workshop is for Teachers, Teacher Trainers, or Technology Microsoft Office in theProfessional Development Leaders. ClassroomDescriptionDesigned for educational professionals including staff, teachers, and • Using Education-basedadministrators, this training is customized to meet the needs of each Templatesindividual group and will help increase participants’ knowledge ofMicrosoft Office including tips on how to use Office more efficiently • Instructional Ideas andand effectively as well as tools for using Office in the classroom and in Activities for Word, Excel,educational settings. and PowerPointEducation professionals can select from options including Word, Excel, • Making PowerPointPowerPoint, and Access as well as integration of these applications. presentations interestingThis professional learning is completely customizable to meet your • Graphing Exercisesschool and/or district needs. • Integrating MicrosoftOutlines and Objectives: Office • Across the Curriculum• Model strong technology integration pedagogy• Focus on lesson/unit development Lesson Plans Using Word,• Create a hands-on environment for teachers to learn. Excel, and PowerPoint• Share the lesson resources so others can take them back to their • Using Outlook to its fullest potential classrooms Reflection *Agendas and time frames are customizable to meet the needs of each organization.

Office 365—In the Cloud File Storage, Collaboration, and Communication INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample Agenda*Educators who are interested in using the same suite of tools that the For One-Day Workshopbusiness world has come to expect for effective communication andcollaboration with their students and other educators. Overview of Office 365Description • Power of LyncOffice 365 provides virtually anywhere access to familiar Office tools, • Creating Contactfree e-mail, shared team sites, online document editing and storage, • Groupsinstant messaging, as well as video conferencing for students, faculty, • Instant Messagingand staff. In this training, educators will learn how Lync, provides a • Audio/Video Callsmedia for meeting virtually: for parent conferences, for team or • Desktop Applicationstudent meetings, or to just touch base with struggling students. They • Sharingwill also learn time saving ways to make Outlook and Calendar work for • Sharing Documentsthem; as well as, strategies for staying organized, easily sharing files,and use OneDrive’s Office Online. • PollingDetails Communication for Today’s StudentsLync is the 24/7 solution to real collaboration and communication • Outlookpreparing students for the work place while brainstorming, sharing • Yammerdocuments, polling for formative assessment, audio/video • Peopleconferencing and more. Work with your students and other classes • Calendararound the world. Educators will be comfortable with using this Collaboration for Today’sconferencing tool after this professional learning experience. Students • First Look at OneDrive ProThe ability to effectively communicate has never been more important • Create Folders andthan it is today. This has grown from just using email messages to realtime communication. Along with effective communication comes the Organizationneed to stay organized. Office 365 provides the perfect tools to • Experience Office Webmanage these skills with Outlook, Yammer, People, and Calendar.As a finale for this introductory training, educators will see how • AppsOneDrive Pro is not only document storage, but also a collaboration *Agendas and time framestool for working together on projects, managing student portfolios, are customizable to meet theand housing content and curriculum making this a great solution using needs of each organization.cloud versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

OneDrive and Office Online INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample Agenda* for Three-HourAny educator or administrator who would like to understand how the freeOffice Online Web Apps and OneDrive can benefit the classroom and Workshopschool communities by opening up the world of anytime, anywhereediting, viewing, presenting, and sharing of Office documents including • Introduction toWord, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. OneDrive o Organization andDescription Structure o Personal ProductivityThe integration of Microsoft Office Online Web Apps promotes students o Create, Open, Edit,ability to meet the Common Core standards in comprehension and Sharecollaboration. By having access to Office Online anytime, anywhere, o OneNote Resourcestudents are able to organize and prepare for projects using OneNote, Notebookbuild on each other’s ideas and provide peer reviews using Word, collectideas through the Excel Survey tool, and present their learning using • Office Online Deep DivePowerPoint; all within a collaborative space in OneDrive. Teachers will o Word Web Applearn to utilize the free tools available to manage files, work o PowerPoint Web Appcollaboratively, and create a seamless transition between school and o Excel Web Apphome.  Excel Survey o Co-AuthoringDetails • Teaching Students to beTeachers and students will develop the basic skills needed to use Office Digital CitizensOnline Web Apps and OneDrive and to understand the differencesbetween web versions and full versions. This is a hands-on experience, Reflection/Next Stepsand time will be devoted to explore each web app, as well as: co-authoring activities, creating online surveys, and embedding documents *Agendas and time framesin web pages for public viewing. These easy to use tools can translate are customizable to meet theinto instant collaboration activities for students and teachers. Whether needs of each organization.working on a group paper, presentation, or research project, the freeaccess to the most widely used office productivity tools in the world canbenefit every educator and student.

Introduction to OneNote INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample Agenda* for Full-Day WorkshopAny educator or administrator eager to learn how OneNote canbecome your ultimate organization, note-taking, content creation Welcomeand collaboration workspace. • Introduction to OneNoteDescription • Ribbons • Tagging andWith Microsoft OneNote, you can create digital notebooks that Searchingsupport academic standards and education outcomes across • Hyperlinksdisciplines and tasks, such as writing, reading, mathematics, science, • Screen Clippingshistory, CTE, and elective courses. Students may use OneNote across • Templatescontent areas and grade levels, and use OneNote to compile andorganize unstructured information, research, and content. OneNote Getting Things Done inalso supports research, collaboration, information management, OneNotecommunication, note taking, journaling, reflective writing, andacademic requirements. • Drawing • Audio and VideoWorkshop Objectives RecordingTeachers and students will develop the basic skills needed to use • Closing andOneNote as a productivity tool for both themselves and theirstudents. Time will be devoted to assist teacher in understanding Deletinghow OneNote can be used as a true collaborative tool. Interactive • Distributing Noteslessons will be created using the tools in OneNote which will then • Lessonimmediately transfer to classroom practice. DevelopmentFinally, teachers will experience and discover how ProfessionalLearning Communities can be more productive when using OneNote Reflection/Next Stepsto drive content delivery and content creation. *Agendas and time framesLeave at the end of the day feeling comfortable and knowledgeable are customizable to meetin the basic skills necessary to be up and running successfully using the needs of eachOneNote as a professional and classroom tool. organization.

Peer Coaching INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample Agenda*This workshop is for Teachers, Teacher Trainers, or Technology Peer CoachingProfessional Development Leaders. • Why use peerDescription coaching and how it is different thanThis training is designed through Peer-Ed training educators to other types ofdevelop the skills to become peer coaches in their buildings or in the coachingdistrict. Peer coaching uses a train-the-trainer model in which eachfacilitator assists Peer Coaches to develop the skills needed to • Best practicescollaborate with colleagues. This model emphasizes communication • Skills neededand collaboration skills, lesson design skills, and best practices in • Identifying naturaltechnology integration skills and buildingOutlines and Objectives: on those • Feedback and• Model strong technology integration pedagogy sharing• Focus on train the trainer model • One-on-one vs• Create a hands-on environment for teachers to learn. group setting• Share the lesson resources so others can take them back to their classrooms Reflection *Agendas and time frames are customizable to meet the needs of each organization.

STEM TechnologyIntegration Training INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample Agenda*This workshop is for Teachers, Teacher Trainers, or Technology STEM InstructionProfessional Development Leaders, who want to learn how tointegrate technology into STEM education. • STEM curriculum and the CommonDescription CoreThis training is a face-to-face, hands-on workshop that has been • Cross-Curricularoffered at the I-STEM Summer Institute. The training focuses on STEM Unitsscience and math with technology integration providing educatorswith hands-on experience in developing and designing problem-based • Activities to growcurriculum. an awareness of STEM careersThrough active engagement as learners in completing cross curricular,problem-based activities; educators gain a variety of new technology • Cross-curricularskills as well as a better understanding of how technology can be an approach to STEMintegral part of their classrooms as we develop learners for the 21stCentury. • Using alternative assessmentOutlines and Objectives: strategies for STEM• Model strong technology integration pedagogy Reflection• Focus on problem-based curriculum• Create a hands-on environment for teachers to learn. *Agendas and time frames• Share the lesson resources so others can take them back to their are customizable to meet the needs of each classrooms organization.

Understanding by Design INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample Agenda*This workshop is for Teachers, Teacher Trainers, or Technology Understanding by DesignProfessional Development Leaders. • Introduction toDescription UbD (UnderstandingThis multi-day training will focus on using backwards design for by Design)lesson/unit development including the integration of technology toimprove student achievement. This training will work within the • ExploreIdaho Core Standards to help teachers determine learning goals as \"backwardwell as create effective assessments and learning activities. planning\" curriculum designOutlines and Objectives: process• Model strong technology integration pedagogy • Unit design• Focus on lesson/unit development template• Create a hands-on environment for teachers to learn.• Share the lesson resources so others can take them back to their • Design standards and rubrics classrooms • Lesson Development Reflection *Agendas and time frames are customizable to meet the needs of each organization.

Web 2.0 Tools and Technologies INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONAudience Sample Agenda*Any educator who is eager to learn how using Web 2.0 Tools and Web 2.0 Tools andTechnologies to make teaching with technology easy, intuitive and Technologiespowerful. • Free apps for theDescription classroomThis course will show participants the wealth of free tools and • Free tools for thetechnologies available for teachers to use in the classroom. Tools classroomand technologies include AutoCollage, Bing Maps, ChronoZoom,Flashcards, Koda, LiveWriter, OneDrive, Lync, Math Worksheet • Technologies thatGenerator, Chemistry Add-in, Photosynth, Songsmith, and Movie work in educationMaker. • ExplorationOther apps include using technology to engage students and • Lessonenhance learning, meet students need, and encouragedifferentiated learning. DevelopmentParticipants will explore these tools as well as lesson plans that Reflectionintegrate them across grade levels and curricular areas.This professional learning offering can be adapted to individual *Content is updated as newschool and/or district needs. New educational technology is tools and technologiesconstantly being developed and implemented. emerge. Agendas and time frames are customizable toWe can help move your school and/or district forward with regard meet the needs of eachto effective use of Web 2.0 Tools and Technologies to enhance organization.student engagement and increase success.

Windows 8.1— Reimagine Teaching and Learning INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION • Sample Agenda for One-Day WorkshopAudienceAny educator who is eager to learn how using Windows 8.1 can • Finding Your Waymake teaching with technology easy, intuitive and powerful. Around o All about StartDescription o Make the Desktop YoursUsing Windows 8.1, you will explore tools and technologies that o Letting Charms Workenergize and engage teachers and students. You will learn how to for Youget more out of the software you use every day and discover how o The Storethe latest devices and software work together to unleash 21stCentury Learning. • Getting Things Done o Set up EmailDetails o Browse the Web o Your Files are AlwaysTeachers and students now have a seamless experience, whether with you—OneDriveusing their Windows 8.1 computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Thisoperating system enables everyone to work anywhere, anytime, • Personalize your PCanyway they like as the experience becomes personalized for the Reflectionindividual while making work more strategic and faster. *Agendas and time framesParticipants will dive deep into Windows 8.1 while learning and are customizable to meetexperiencing all this operating system can do for them and find ways the needs of eachto make the working environment more streamlined. We will organization.discover how to make Start come alive with Live Tiles, explore thedesktop and charms and navigate the Store. Participants will seehow many apps are aligned to Common Core and other StateStandards. We will also learn how to set up email, the beauty ofcurated searching with Bing, OneDrive file organization and how topersonalize the device to make it work for you.Leave at the end of the day feeling comfortable and knowledgeableabout how Windows 8.1 truly reimagines teaching and learning.

Customized Professional Learning INTERESTED? CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATIONNCCE can customize a personal learning experience NCCE staff will workespecially designed for the educational with your professionalprofessionals at your school or district. development personnel to develop an agendaNew technology integration rollout? Need to train your staff and time frame that isand don't know where to start? Let us help! exactly right for your school or district withNCCE embraces every opportunity to work with schools and content that is specificdistricts to customize professional learning to fit your unique to your needs.situation. With a highly qualified staff of current and formereducators, NCCE has the talent onboard to assist you with Email NCCE Director ofeverything from Classroom Management, New Teacher ProfessionalInduction, Working with Common Core and Preparing Development, BeckyStudents with 21st Century Skills using Technology. Firth ([email protected]) today to begin theOur Professional Learning team will also tailor any of our process of customizingprofessional learning programs to meet your group's specific a workshop that is justneeds. Our team is available to custom design professional right for you.learning through consultative discussions and hasexperience fulfilling Requests for Proposal (RFP) from singleschools to large districts.Make NCCE your first stop when searching for leadinginnovative learning!