Office of Digital Learning Summer PD Booklet

Office of Digital Learning Summer 2016Professional Development Catalog

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Table of Contents Earning MSDE Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CPD Course Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 What is DLU? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DLU Workshop Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Summer Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 DLU Workshop Strands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Testimonials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Information in this booklet can also be found on the ODL Resource Wiki: https://bcpsodl.pbworks.com/Professional_Learning 3

Earning MSDE Credit The Office of Digital Learning (ODL) is offering four Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses this summer for MSDE credit. Each course has different completion requirements and consists of 15 hours of work.* Once the coursework is complete, participants will complete a CPD credit form supplied by the instructor/facilitator. ODL will submit the completed forms to the Office of Organizational Development for processing. MSDE credits count towards recertification and salary lane advancement requirements for certified teachers. View a list of CPD Frequently Asked Questions on the Office of Organizational Development’s intranet page. Interested participants may register for the offering by logging into BCPS One, selecting the Professional Learning tile, and then selecting the Registration System tile. CPD offerings can be found in the PDC Inservice—CPD Courses catalog. *For Digital Learning University, every fifteen hours of work completed is equal to one MSDE credit. Participants may complete as many DLU course credits as they would like.4

CPD Course OfferingsComplete course descriptions, dates, locations, and instructorscan also be found in the online registration system catalog,PDC Inservice Catalog — CPD Courses. Digital Learning University:Digital Tools to Support the Teaching and Learning FrameworkIn order to meet individual needs, Digital July 1, 2016 — June 30 2017Learning University will be comprised of a Various dates and times; seevariety of different module topics. workshop descriptions onParticipants will attend five 2 hour page 8.workshops and complete a one hourreflection for each. Registration for DigitalLearning University is ongoing. See page 6for more information.Grading Smarter Not HarderUsing current research and the book July 5 — August 16“Grading Smarter, Not Harder” by Myron ONLINE: Modern TeacherDueck, participants will explore changing One Platformtrends in assessment methods and willcollaboratively design potential grading toolsto move the focus of student achievement toa direct alignment with content mastery.Using Wixie in the Teaching and Learning ProcessParticipants will be able to plan, create, and Section 1:edit images and graphic organizers using July 18 — 21,program toolbars and commands. 12:30 p.m. — 4:15 p.m.Participants will be able to add graphics,sound, animation, clip art, digital images, Harford Hills ES Library:and special effects to design informational 8902 Old Harford Roaddocuments and original artwork, Baltimore, MD 21234Participants will be able to identify resources Section 2:which can support and extend drawing- August 8 — 12,based applications. 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.Participants will be able to identify ways in Oakleigh ES Lab 205:which drawing-based applications can be 1900 White Oak Avenueused to meet professional and instructional Baltimore, MD 21234needs. 5

What is DLU? Digital Learning University: Digital Tools to Support the Teaching and Learning Framework (DLU) is a unique professional learning opportunity for teachers and staff to participate in personalized professional growth by choosing topics that are relevant to their needs and interests. Digital Learning University:  covers over 40 different topics.  has rolling registration throughout the school year.  is comprised of two-hour workshop modules in face-to-face and online formats.  allows participants to earn a CPD credit if they complete the following requirements:  Attend five workshop modules during the time frame designated for DLU in the Online Registration System.  Complete one reflection for each workshop module completed.  Spend one hour completing each reflection activity.  Submit each reflection as an attachment to [email protected] within 10 school days after attending the workshop module.6

Interested participants may register for DLU workshopmodules by logging into BCPS One, selecting theProfessional Learning tile, and then selecting theRegistration System tile. DLU workshops can be foundin the PDC Inservice—Professional LearningModules catalog. 7

DLU Workshop Offerings Complete workshop descriptions, dates, locations, instructors and reflection due dates can also be found in the online registration system catalog, PDC Inservice Catalog — Professional Learning Modules. Summer 2016 DLU Workshop Module Locations: 1. BCPL Perry Hall Branch Meeting Room: 9685 Honeygo Boulevard, Perry Hall, Maryland 21128 2. Loch Raven High School Room 400: 1212 Cowpens Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21286 3. Greenwood Boardroom A, Building B: 6901 Charles Street, Towson, Maryland 21204 4. Mays Chapel Elementary School Library: 12250 Roundwood Road, Timonium, MD 21093 5. Pulaski Suite 307 Training Lab: 9611 Pulaski Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21220 6. Vincent Farm Elementary School Library: 6019 Ebenezer Road, White Marsh, MD 21162 ActivInspire Explore the basic tools within July 19, 2:30 — 4:30, Vincent Farm ES ActivInspire software in order Library to create a lesson activity to support a lesson objective. July 28, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch Raven HS Room 400 August 11, 12 — 2, Pulaski Suite 307 Training Lab Audio Tools in Instruction Develop an understanding of July 6, 9 — 11, Greenwood Boardroom A, the ways in which audio tools Building B can support student creativity and innovation. August 10, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch Raven HS Room 4008

BCPS One Tests & Quizzes for Formative AssessmentExplore the Tests and Quizzes July 5, 5:30 — 7:30, Onlinefeature of BCPS One to create July 8, 2:30 — 4:30, Pulaski Suite 307learning activities which allowinstant feedback to students to Training Labprovide formative data. July 20, 5:30 — 7:30, OnlineBeyond the Furniture: Creating an LCE- SpaceUse the Professional Learning July 5, 2:30 — 4:30, GreenwoodTool to identify how space is used Boardroom A, Building Bto create a learner centeredenvironment. Be able to determine August 8, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HSthe difference between superficial Room 400appearance and actual evidence ofBeyond the Furniture: Creating an LCE- StudentThe way students acquire, July 7, 2:30 — 4:30, Greenwooddevelop, use, or produce Boardroom A, Building Bknowledge, information, and skillsprovides insight on the classroom August 8, 12 — 2, Loch Raven HSlearning environment. We will use Room 400the Professional Learning Tool toidentify the P21 skills and studentbehaviors found in a learner-centered environment.Beyond the Furniture: Creating an LCE- TeacherWhen teachers prepare and plan July 6, 2:30 — 4:30, Greenwoodlessons (Domain I) and instruct Boardroom A, Building Bstudents (Domain II), their choicesand behaviors can create a learner August 8, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch Raven-centered environment. We will HS Room 400use the Professional Learning Toolto identify the choices and teacherbehaviors that contribute to anLCE. 9

Building A Social Media Presence Social media is the newest frontier July 12, 12 — 2, Online in communicating and connecting July 19, 2:30 — 4:30, Online Educators must know how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of social media tools while adhering to district policies and best practices. In this workshop, educators will examine how to build a social media presence for their classrooms, schools, and/or professional presence. ClassFlow Explore the features of ClassFlow July 12, 12 — 2, BCPL Perry Hall in order to create an interactive Branch Meeting Room lesson. Participants familiar with ActivInspire will be July 29, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HS able to upload existing Room 400 flipcharts into ClassFlow. August 11, 2:30 — 4:30, Pulaski Suite 307 Training Lab ClassFlow– Customization and Assessments Learn about the features July 12, 2:30 — 4:30, BCPL Perry Hall of ClassFlow that allow teachers to Branch Meeting Room assess and customize content for students. This workshop is not for July 20, 9 — 11, Vincent Farm ES beginners. Participants should have Library a basic understanding of how to create and present lessons in July 29, 12 — 2, Loch Raven HS ClassFlow. Room 40010

Communicating with Students and Parents in BCPS OneLearn how to use features of BCPS One July 7, 9 — 11, Greenwoodto improve communication with both Boardroom A, Building Bparents and students. Features to beexplored include Gradebook, Comments, July 8, 12 — 2, Pulaski Suite 307Messages, Calendar, and Class Training LabWebsites. July 27, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HS Room 400Copyright and Fair Use for Digital LearningDevelop knowledge and skills for August 12, 12 — 2, Loch Ravenensuring the legal and ethical use of HS Room 400copyrighted material in the classroom,while fostering student media literacyand creative expression.Creating Interactive Assignments in BCPS OneExplore the features of BCPS One to July 18, 5:30 — 7:30, Onlinecreate interactive assignments, including July 26, 5:30 — 7:30, Onlinediscussions and turn-ins. Strategies for August 11, 12 — 2, Loch Ravencustomizing instruction using thegrouping features will also be addressed. HS Room 400Creative Response ToolsExplore tools to engage all learners in July 13, 5:30 — 7:30, Onlineformative assessment beyond multiple July 21, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HSchoice. Tools to be exploredmay include Padlet and PixiClips. Room 400Curating Digital ResourcesJust like museum curators, a 21st July 13, 9 — 11, Mays Chapelcentury educator must purposefully ES Libraryselect, arrange, and contextualizecontent for their learners. This session July 27, 12 — 2, Loch Raven HSwill look at the inquiry process that Room 400educators should use to select high-quality, credible, and reliable resources,as well as how to use the BCPS Onetiles to give students access to curatedresources. 11

Databases for Digital Learning (K-5 or 6-12) Participants will become familiar with Elementary- BCPS digital content resources for July 6, 12 — 2, Greenwood grades K-5 or grades 6-12. Boardroom A, Building B August 11, 9 — 11, Pulaski Suite 307 Training Lab Secondary- July 26, 12 — 2, Loch Raven HS Room 400 August 12, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HS Room 400 Developing Flipped Learning Experiences Learn the theory behind the flipped July 7, 5:30 — 7:30, Online learning model and explore several July 19, 12 — 2, Vincent Farm ES tools that can be used to incorporate elements of flipped instruction into Library their classroom. The learning in this July 25, 5:30 — 7:30, Online workshop focuses on the delivery of instruction in a flipped learning model. Other workshops are available that focus on the creation of content. Device 101 Explore the BCPS issued computer; July 11, 12 — 2, BCPL Perry Hall the HP Elitebook Revolve Pro. Branch Meeting Room Participants will explore basic computer functions with a focus on August 9, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HS building user confidence and Room 400 developing support strategies for classroom use. Skills covered include swiping, touchpad settings, touch screen settings, split screen, switching between the Windows 8 metro and desktop environments, creating folders and shortcuts, finding programs and apps, volume settings, and using the built-in webcam.12

Device AppsThis workshop will focus on July 11, 2:30 — 4:30, BCPL Perry Halllearning about apps (such as Fresh Branch Meeting RoomPaint, Easy QR Code Reader,Dictionary, Maps, Weather, Kodu August 11, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch RavenGamelab, Movie Moments) and the HS Room 400most effective ways for them toenhance student learning.Discovery Education Board BuilderLearn about the features of July 13, 2:30 — 4:30, Mays Chapel ESDiscovery Education and Board LibraryBuilder. Dive into the Deep End of SAMR:Planning Learning Activities Above the LineDevelop a clear understanding of July 22, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HSmodification and redefinition from Room 400the SAMR model in order to use itin the development of learning August 10, 9 — 11, Pulaski Suite 307tasks. Training LabFacilitating Instruction in BCPS One through Lesson Tiles (Elementary or Secondary)Learn how to provide student Elementary-access to content from course July 8, 9 — 11, Greenwoodmaps, files, links, and the Boardroom A, Building Brepository. Strategies for August 9, 12 — 2, Loch Raven HScustomizing instruction and using Room 400the grouping features will also beaddressed. Secondary- July 8, 9 — 11, Pulaski Suite 307 Training Lab July 14, 2:30 — 4:30, Mays Chapel ES Library 13

Facilitating Meaningful Independent Work in an LCE Unpack the elements that July 13, 12 — 2, BCPL Perry Hall Branch make independent work Meeting Room meaningful. Using digital tools participants will create July 20, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HS Room examples of meaningful 400 independent work. Facilitating Student Research Explore resources and August 12, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch Raven HS strategies for facilitating Room 400 student research to build and present knowledge, including implementing BCPS Online Research Models and Slam Dunks. Feedback and Assessment Tools Learn about ways technology July 8, 2:30 — 4:30, Greenwood can facilitate the formative Boardroom A, Building B assessment feedback process. Explore digital assessment August 11, 5:30 — 7:30, Online tools that provide feedback to support differentiated instruction. Integrating Video Creation Into Instruction Explore ways in which video July 18, 9 — 11, Vincent Farm ES Library creation and manipulation July 21, 12 — 2, Vincent Farm ES Library supports student creativity and innovation.14

Introduction to Social MediaBe introduced to social media tools July 7, 12 — 2, Greenwoodthrough the lenses of personal Boardroom A, Building Bawareness, professional growth, andexperiences for students. Define and July 19, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HSdescribe the purpose of social Room 400media, understand the importance ofdigital citizenship, and explore July 27, 2:30 — 4:30, Onlineseveral social media tools usedthroughout BCPS.Introduction to WixieWixie is an online publishing and July 8, 12 — 2, Greenwoodcreativity resource licensed by BCPS Boardroom A, Building Bfor grades K - 8. Students can write,create artwork, and add voice to July 28, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HStheir ideas. Learn how to use the Room 400features of Wixie to support P21skills and personalize instruction.KidblogExplore the ways in which Kidblog July 13, 2:30 — 4:30, BCPL Perrycan be used by students for writing a Hall Branch Meeting Roomblog in a safe and supervised onlineenvironment. (Kidblog is available for July 18, 2:30 — 4:30, Vincent Farmgrades 1-5. Other grades must ES Librarypurchase their own license.)Leveraging Technology in a Learner Centered ClassroomExplore digital tools which support July 14, 2:30 — 4:30, BCPL Perrythe transformation of classrooms into Hall Branch Meeting Roomlearner centered environments. July 26, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HS Room 400 15

Understanding and Designing Blended Learning Experiences (Elementary or Secondary) Develop an understanding of the Elementary- components of a blended classroom and July 11, 2:30 — 4:30, Mays map out lesson plans which incorporate Chapel ES Library those elements. July 19, 9 — 11, Vincent Farm ES Library July 20, 12 — 2, Loch Raven HS Room 400 Secondary- July 21, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch Raven HS Room 400 July 22, 12 — 2, Loch Raven HS Room 400 July 29, 9 — 11, Pulaski Suite 307 Training Lab Multidisciplinary Mapping Applications Explore ways in which the tools and July 13, 12 — 2, Mays Chapel features of a variety of mapping ES Library applications can be used to help students visualize geographic places July 26, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch and demonstrate new knowledge in Raven HS Room 400 many different content areas. Office Mix Explore the tools in Office Mix in order to July 21, 12 — 2, Loch Raven HS create interactive learning objects. Tools Room 400 may include: voice, video, digital, ink, polls, and analytics. August 10, 12 — 2, Pulaski Suite 307 Training Lab OneNote Learn how to use Microsoft OneNote. July 5, 12 — 2, Greenwood This includes exploring how to create Boardroom A, Building B personal notebooks for collection of notes or professional artifacts and how July 22, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch to create shared notebooks for use with Raven HS Room 400 students and colleagues. August 10, 2:30 — 4:30, Pulaski Suite 307 Training Lab16

Screenshots and ScreencastsLearn how to leverage screen July 5, 12 — 2, Onlinecapture and screen recording tools July 14, 9 — 11, Onlineto deliver instruction in a blended orflipped environment.Transforming Instruction with SAMRBecome familiar with the SAMR July 5 — 11, OnlineModel that supports teachers in July 18 — 24, Onlinepurposefully integrating technology July 25 — 31, Onlineinto teaching and learning. August 8 — 14, OnlineTwitter 101What’s a hashtag? How do send a July 19, 12 — 2, Loch Raven HStweet? How do I follow Room 400other twitterers? This is a beginnerlevel experience for participants tobuild their Twitter confidence.Unlocking the Potential of OneDriveExplore and learn how to July 18, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch Raven HSuse the features of OneDrive for Room 400teacher and student productivity.This includes exploring how to July 27, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch Raven HSupload files, create and share Word, Room 400PowerPoint and Excel files, anddeliver Excel surveys. August 11, 9 — 11, Loch Raven HS Room 400Using BCPS One to Support Small Group InstructionDevelop an understanding of how to July 11, 12 — 2, Mays Chapel ESuse BCPS One features to facilitate Libraryflexible and responsive small groupinstruction. Features to be explored July 12, 9 — 11, Mays Chapel ESinclude Lesson Tiles, Tests and LibraryQuizzes, Seating+, and DiscussionBoards. 17

Using eBooks in Instruction Become familiar with BCPS eBook July 5, 9 — 11, Greenwood content for use in K-12 Instruction by Boardroom A, Building B examining the eBook offerings, reviewing the interface, locating and using the embedded learning supports and creating direct links to eBook content for student access in BCPS One. Using Streaming Media in Instruction Develop an understanding of how to July 20, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch Raven use streaming media to support HS Room 400 small group instruction, student learning preferences, and to make July 21, 9 — 11, Vincent Farm ES real-world connections. Sources may Library include: Discovery Education, NBC Learn, TumbleBooks, and Safari Montage. VoiceThread Explore the ways in which July 18, 12 — 2, Vincent Farm ES VoiceThread can support Library collaborative instructional activities through multimedia slideshows with July 29, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch Raven easy, interactive commenting HS Room 400 features. What’s New in Wixie Explore features in Wixie such as: July 28, 12 — 2, Loch Raven HS Edit Menu, Wixie Hand Menu, Room 400 Project Manager, Students Tab, Activities & Assignments, and August 9, 2:30 — 4:30, Loch Raven Assessments. Participants should be HS Room 400 familiar with the basic functions of Wixie prior to taking this workshop. It is suggested that participants take Introduction to Wixie if new to the tool.18

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July Monday Tuesday July 5 — 11: 45 Transforming  Using eBooks in Instruction with SAMR Instruction  One Note July 5 — Aug 16:  Screencasts & Grading Smarter Not Screenshots Harder CPD  Beyond the Furniture: Creating an LCE– Space  BCPS One Tests & Quizzes 11 12  Device 101  Using BCPS One to  Device Apps  Using BCPS One to Support Small Group Instruction Support Small Group  ClassFlow Instruction  Building a Social Media  Understanding and Presence Designing Blended  ClassFlow: Learning Experiences– Customization & Elem Assessments July 18 — 21: 18 19 Using Wixie in the  Integrating Video  Understanding and Teaching & Learning Process CPD Creation Into Instruction Designing Blended Learning  VoiceThread Experiences– Elem July 18 — 24:  Kidblog Transforming  Unlocking the Potential  Introduction to Social Media Instruction with SAMR  Developing Flipped of OneDrive  Creating Interactive Learning Experiences Assignments in BCPS  Twitter 101 One  ActivInspire  Building a Social Media Presence20

2016Wednesday Thursday Friday67 8  Facilitating Instruction in Databases for Digital  Introduction to SocialLearning in Grades K-5 Media BCPS One through the Lesson Tiles– Elem Beyond the Furniture:  Beyond the Furniture:  Facilitating Instruction in Creating an LCE– Creating an LCE– BCPS One through the Teacher Student Lesson Tiles– Sec  Introduction to Wixie Audio Tools in Instruction  Communicating with  Feedback & Assessment Students & Parents in Tools BCPS One  BCPS One Tests & Quizzes  Developing Flipped  Communicating with Learning Experiences Students & Parents in BCPS One13 14 15 Curating Digital  Screenshots & Resources Screencasts Multidisciplinary Mapping  Leveraging TechnologyApplications in an LCE Kidblog  Facilitating Instruction in Discovery Education & BCPS One through the Lesson Tiles– Sec Board Builder Creative Response Tools Facilitating Meaningful Independent Work in an LCE20 21 22 ClassFlow: Customization &  Creative Response Tools  Dive into the Deep End  Office Mix of SAMR: Planning Assessments  Understanding and Learning Activities Above the Line Understanding and Designing Blended Learning Experiences–  Understanding and Designing Blended Learning Sec Designing Blended Experiences– Elem  Integrating Video Learning Experiences– Creation Into Instruction Sec Facilitating Meaningful  Using Streaming Media in Instruction  OneNote Independent Work in an LCE Using Streaming Media in Instruction BCPS One Tests & Quizzes 21

July Monday Tuesday 25 26  Developing Flipped  Leveraging Technology Learning Experiences in an LCE  Databases for Digital July 25 — 31 Transforming Learning in Grades 6-12 Instruction with SAMR  Multidisciplinary Mapping Applications  Creating Interactive Assignments in BCPS One August August 8 — 12: 8 9 Using Wixie in the  Beyond the Furniture:  Device 101 Teaching & Learning  Facilitating Instruction in Process CPD Creating an LCE– Space  Beyond the Furniture: BCPS One through the Lesson Tiles– Elem Creating an LCE–  What’s New in Wixie Student  Beyond the Furniture: Creating an LCE– Teacher August 8 — 14: Transforming Instruction with SAMR22

2016Wednesday Thursday Friday27 28 29 Communicating with  Introduction to Wixie  ClassFlow  What’s New in Wixie  ClassFlow: Students & Parents in  ActivInspire BCPS One Customization & Curating Digital Assessments Resources  VoiceThread Introduction to Social  Understanding and Media Designing Blended Unlocking the Potential Learning Experiences– of OneDrive Sec  OneNote201610 11 12 Dive into the Deep End  Databases for Digital  Databases for Digital of SAMR: Planning Learning in Grades K-5 Learning in Grades 6-12 Learning Activities Above  Unlocking the Potential  Copyright & Fair Use for the Line Office Mix of OneDrive Digital Learning OneNote  ActivInspire  Facilitating Student Audio Tools in Instruction  Creating Interactive Research Assignments in BCPS One  ClassFlow  Device Apps  Feedback & Assessment Tools 23

DLU Workshop Strands DLU workshop modules are designed to meet all needs. Use the strands to guide your registration choices. New BCPS One  Facilitating Meaningful Independent  Transforming Instruction with SAMR Work in an LCE  Dive Into the Deep End of SAMR:  Integrating Video Creation Into Planning Learning Activities Above the Instruction Line  BCPS One Tests & Quizzes for  Twitter 101 Formative Assessment  Understanding and Designing  Communicating with Students & Parents in BCPS One Blended Learning Experiences–  Creating Interactive Assignments in Elementary BCPS One  Understanding and Designing  Elementary or Secondary- Facilitating Blended Learning Experiences– Instruction in BCPS One through the Secondary Lesson Tiles  Using BCPS One to Support Small  Using BCPS One to Support Small Group Instruction Group Instruction  Using eBooks in Instruction  Using Streaming Media in Instruction Online Offerings Learner Centered Environments  Transforming Instruction with SAMR  Beyond the Furniture: Creating an LCE- Space  BCPS One Tests & Quizzes for Formative Assessment  Beyond the Furniture: Creating an LCE- Student  Building a Social Media Presence  Creative Response Tools  Beyond the Furniture: Creating an LCE-  Developing Flipped Learning Teacher Experiences  Facilitating Meaningful Independent  Feedback & Assessment Tools Work in an LCE  Introduction to Social Media  Screenshots & Screencasts  Understanding and Designing Blended Learning Experiences– Elementary  Understanding and Designing Blended Learning Experiences– Secondary24

Elementary Secondary Transforming Instruction with  Transforming Instruction with SAMR SAMR  Dive Into the Deep End of SAMR: Dive Into the Deep End of SAMR: Planning Learning Activities Above the Planning Learning Activities Above Line the Line  Databases for Digital Learning in Grades 6-12 Databases for Digital Learning in  Secondary- Facilitating Instruction in Grades K-5 BCPS One through the Lesson Tiles  Understanding and Designing Blended Elementary- Facilitating Instruction Learning Experiences– Secondary in BCPS One through the Lesson  What’s New in Wixie (K-8) Tiles Understanding and Designing Blended Learning Experiences– Elementary Introduction to Wixie (K-8) Kidblog (1-5) What’s New in Wixie (K-8) BCPS Tools Not Sure Where to Start? Transforming Instruction with Many DLU participants SAMR recommend Transforming Instruction with SAMR as a Dive Into the Deep End of SAMR: foundational workshop. Planning Learning Activities Above the Line ActivInspire ClassFlow ClassFlow: Customization & Assessments Device 101 Device Apps Discovery Education Streaming & Board Builder Introduction to Wixie (K-8) OfficeMix OneNote VoiceThread Unlocking the Potential of OneDrive What’s New in Wixie (K-8) 25

Why do you DLU? I absolutely love the flexibility of receiving PD through DLU. There are so many topics covered that are useful for instruction. My personal favorites are Creating Interactive Assignments in BCPS One and OneNote. I have put so many things I’ve learned through these workshops into practice when working with both teachers and students. This is an opportunity unique to BCPS which truly helps teachers plan their instruction to meet the needs of 21st century learners! Erin Ledford, Catonsville Elementary School STAT Teacher, DLU Participant and Instructor DLU has been a great way for me to learn a variety of tech tools while getting credit. It has been helpful to have someone face to face to ask questions instead of exploring these tools completely on my own. Crystal Lynch, Kingsville Elementary School STAT Teacher, DLU Participant26

I learned so much from all of the DLU workshops. The workshop topics were so diverse – from many features in BCPS One to numerous web-based tools for instruction, assessment and communication, to broader technology practices and uses. It was especially helpful to get hands-on practice with the tools and to share ideas with other educators. Even though I’ve earned as many credits as I can this year, I registered for more workshops this spring. They are informative, quick and relevant. This was such an amazing and easy way to earn credits! With workshops offered online and/or (usually) at multiple times, it was easy to fit them into my schedule. I really loved being able to select the topics. The assignments, which were very manageable, helped me to further develop ideas for using the tools.Cheryl Johnson, Westowne Elementary SchoolLibrary Media Specialist, DLU Participant I believe that I am becoming a more reflective teacher and user of technology as a result of the DLU modules... Thank you again for the opportunity to grow professionally! Heather Buchman, Riderwood Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher, DLU Participant 27

Frequently Asked Questions 1. When will I receive my credit? I need it before my recertification deadline! As soon as a participant has completed the course requirements for 15 hours of work, ODL will submit the paperwork for that person to receive their one MSDE credit. You will receive an email with directions to complete a credit form and return it to us. We will then send it to the Office of Organizational Development to process. 2. Can I only attend five DLU workshops? Teachers are welcome to attend as many DLU workshops as they would like. For every five workshops completed with reflections, participants can earn one MSDE credit. 3. I would like to attend a workshop, but I am not interested in receiving a credit. Am I still allowed to register? Teachers are allowed to attend any of the DLU workshop modules even if they are not interested in the MSDE credit. However, there is no compensation for attending, so we encourage all participants to consider registering for DLU. 4. Are paraeducators allowed to attend DLU workshops? Paraeducators are welcome to attend any of the DLU workshop modules if they feel that the content is relevant to their professional responsibilities. However, they will not be compensated for their attendance.28

5. I want to attend an online workshop, but I have other obligations at that time. Can I just watch the recording? Participants attending an online DLU workshop MUST attend the session at the time indicated in the Online Registration System. Synchronous participation is required for online workshops to count towards the DLU requirement.6. I emailed my DLU reflection the day after the workshop. When will I know if someone received it? Emailed reflections are checked starting after the due date for each workshop; so at least eleven school days after the workshop. Senders will receive confirmation once their reflection has been checked and recorded. You are always welcome to use the Outlook “delivery receipt” or “read receipt” features.7. How is my workshop attendance and reflections tracked? The DLU facilitator tracks all participant attendance and reflections. Participants are encouraged to keep record of attended workshops using the DLU Tracking Tool template.8. Why do some CPD courses last five days while another lasts over a month? Each MSDE credit is awarded for 15 hours of work. While one CPD course may take place face-to-face in three hour sessions over the course of five days, another may happen in an asynchronous online environment where course work completion is more self-paced and can be spread out over time. Please visit the ODL Wiki for additional information. 29

443-809-8918 Fran Glick, Coordinator, [email protected] Amanda Lanza, Specialist, Professional Development, [email protected] Jennifer Weaver, Resource Teacher, DLU Facilitator, [email protected]