Canvas | Tech Scope & Sequence | Digital Backpack Tools | Other Tools |
Canvas for Secondary (overview) | |||
Canvas Tips and Tricks | Teams | ||
Canvas Gradebook 101 | |||
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Canvas for Secondary Content Creation | | ||
Canvas Outcome and & Learning Mastery 101 | | ||
Canvas Studio | | ||
Canvas + External Tools | | (Canva & Adobe Creative Express) | |
| SeeSaw | | |
| | ALEKS 101 - Adaptive Math Tool | |
PD on the Patio Pre-Recorded Sessions to Watch
Below are the videos for the PD sessions offered this summer during PD on the Patio.
Videos will continue being added from previous sessions!
Check out the schedule to discover sessions that will help you prepare for fall 2022.
*All of these sessions are voluntary and not paid.*
For PDUs, please register for the sessions on TeacherSource. All 45 minute sessions are August 22- Sept 1, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays. Pick and choose topics that are of interest to you!
Click on the dates here to see the selections.
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Sessions at a Glance
Monday, August 22
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PK-12 | Catherine Cappiello & Carrie Kunert | Come learn all about Book Creator and how you can utilize this digital tool in your classroom to enable students to author and publish their own beautiful digital books and share collections of the class’ work on a digital bookshelf for others to read. You can also integrate nicely into Seesaw and Canvas. Come check it out. | |
Book Creator Across Content Areas Time 10-10:45 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83445885701 Meeting ID: 834 4588 5701 | PK-12 | Catherine Cappiello & Carrie Kunert | Take your Book Creator knowledge to the next level and across different content areas with this Book Creator session. This will go beyond the basics and will give Book Creator ideas and tips for using in different content areas. |
Exciting News~
We once again have district-wide paid for Book Creator accounts for teachers this year!! Yay!
Tuesday, August 23
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Tech Scope & Sequence Fall Launch Overview Time 10:00-10:45 Meeting ID: 821 6056 3302 PW: patio | Elementary Teachers | Nichole Carter Carrie Kunert | Come learn about how we are providing ready to go lessons for digital learning, these lessons are made to provide students with technology skills to use their district devices in all content areas and as good digital citizens. Lessons and strategies are vertically aligned k-12 and are related to student need, connected to the ISTE student standards, and integrated with content concepts where appropriate. |
Canvas 101 Overview for Secondary Staff Time 10:00-10:45 Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | Secondary Teachers | Chris Giles | If you are a secondary teacher and are new to using Canvas LMS this year, this short overview session is for you. Not recorded 😬 |
Tech Scope & Sequence Kindy Time 11:00-11:45 Meeting ID: 820 8554 2387 PW: patio | Kindergarten Teachers | Nichole | Come learn about how we are providing ready to go lessons for digital learning, these lessons are made to provide students with technology skills to use their district devices in all content areas and as good digital citizens. Lessons and strategies are vertically aligned k-12 and are related to student need, connected to the ISTE student standards, and integrated with content concepts where appropriate. |
Tuesday, August 23
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Tech Scope & Sequence Third Grade Time 11:00-11:45 Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | Third Grade Teachers | Dawn Guildner | Come learn about how we are providing ready to go lessons for digital learning, these lessons are made to provide students with technology skills to use their district devices in all content areas and as good digital citizens. Lessons and strategies are vertically aligned k-12 and are related to student need, connected to the ISTE student standards, and integrated with content concepts where appropriate. |
3-12 Staff | Nichole Carter | Let’s continue the discussion on using Read&Write in the classroom. We will focus on the extension and its most used forms here in BSD, how you can use the PDF reader and the screenshot reader. We will be slowly working on using OrbitNote the PDF reader over Kami as Kami is phased out, OrbitNote works with Canvas. Let’s remind ourselves why Read&Write is such an amazing tool. | |
All Staff | Kristin McCartney | Come learn some tips and tricks to make Outlook work for you. Topics we will cover include: Focused Inbox, email organization, folders and how to use your Outlook Calendar. | |
Elementary Teachers using Canvas | Carrie Kunert & Nichole Carter Chris Giles | Are you thinking about shifting your classrooms digital content to Canvas? We would love to walk you through Canvas 4 Elementary and make this a no fuss transition. If you have used Canvas in the past and just want to brush up on the basics this would also be the quick class for you too! Slides |
Wednesday, August 24
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3-12 Grade Teachers | Kristin McCartney | Lightspeed allows for teachers to keep students engaged, and actively participating. We will cover how to set up your Lightspeed classes and use the Lightspeed tools to keep students focused and engaged in digital learning. | |
Elementary Teachers | | Even if you are and experienced or new user, get a chance to dig into the new features of seesaw, ask questions about best practices, and see resources for self-paced learning. Recorded Link | |
Tech Scope & Sequence Fourth Grade Time 11-11:45 Meeting ID: 880 3162 9455 PW: patio | Fourth Grade Teachers | Kristin McCartney | Come learn about how we are providing ready to go lessons for digital learning, these lessons are made to provide students with technology skills to use their district devices in all content areas and as good digital citizens. Lessons and strategies are vertically aligned k-12 and are related to student need, connected to the ISTE student standards, and integrated with content concepts where appropriate. |
Tech Scope & Sequence First Grade Time 11-11:45am Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | First Grade Teachers | Dawn | Come learn about how we are providing ready to go lessons for digital learning, these lessons are made to provide students with technology skills to use their district devices in all content areas and as good digital citizens. Lessons and strategies are vertically aligned k-12 and are related to student need, connected to the ISTE student standards, and integrated with content concepts where appropriate. |
Thursday, August 25
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Setting Up Canvas For Fall (Secondary) Time 10:00-10:45 Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | Secondary Teachers | Chris Giles | In this session participants will learn to how import, create and copy over content into courses for Fall 2022. |
Tech Scope & Sequence Second Grade Time 11:00-11:45 Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | Second Grade Teachers | Carrie Kunert | Come learn about how we are providing ready to go lessons for digital learning, these lessons are made to provide students with technology skills to use their district devices in all content areas and as good digital citizens. Lessons and strategies are vertically aligned k-12 and are related to student need, connected to the ISTE student standards, and integrated with content concepts where appropriate. |
Tech Scope & Sequence Fifth Grade Time 11-11:45 Meeting ID: 880 3162 9455 PW: patio | Fifth Grade Teachers | Kristin McCartney | Come learn about how we are providing ready to go lessons for digital learning, these lessons are made to provide students with technology skills to use their district devices in all content areas and as good digital citizens. Lessons and strategies are vertically aligned k-12 and are related to student need, connected to the ISTE student standards, and integrated with content concepts where appropriate. |
Thursday, August 25
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All Staff | | Come Learn about Microsoft Teams: a tool that allows you to connect with colleges in your building and across the district in real time. Learn how to set up and utilize this tool to streamline your communications. Recorded Link | |
Canvas Tips and Tricks: Time 12:00-12:45 Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | 3-12 Teachers Using Canvas | Chris Giles Rick Bush | In this session participants will learn essential tips and tricks to make Canvas work for them. Adjusting homepage, providing scores & feedback, organizing content in Canvas and more. |
Canvas Support and Chat Time 1-1:45 Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | 3-12 Teachers Using Canvas | Chris Giles | In this session participants can come ask questions and get support pertaining to Canvas and their set up and preparation for the Fall. Recorded Link |
Tuesday, August 30
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UDL & Design (Canvas, Canva, & Adobe Creative Express) Time 12-12:45 Meeting ID: 820 8554 2387 PW: patio | 4-12 | Nichole Carter | We will be zeroing in on ways Canva and Adobe Creative Express can help us provide more approachable learning materials for all students while at the same time cultivating a community where students can try and apply learning easily. Using these simple tools allows everyone is a graphic designer. |
Lightspeed: Enhancing your Classroom Experience Time 12:00-12:45 Meeting ID: 880 3162 9455 PW: patio | 4-12 Teachers | Kristin McCartney | Lightspeed allows for teachers to keep students engaged, and actively participating. We will cover how to set up your Lightspeed classes and use the Lightspeed tools to keep students focused and engaged in digital learning. Recorded Link |
All Staff | Carrie Kunert | Description Here Come learn the basics of Google Slides and how they can be used in the classroom. |
Tuesday, August 30
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Elementary Teachers | Carrie Kunert | ||
Canvas Feedback & Gradebook 101 Time 2-2:45 pm Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | 6-12 Teachers Using Canvas | Chris Giles | In this session participants will learn how to set up their Canvas gradebook, leverage Assignment groups and provide feedback with Speedgrader |
Wednesday, August 31
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Canvas Content Creation for Secondary: Time 12-12:45 pm Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | 6-12 Teachers Using Canvas | Chris Giles / Nichole Carter | In this session participants will learn how to import, copy, create and organize content for their content in preparation for Fall start. |
3-12 Staff | Jill Whalen from Formative & Jenn Mann | In this course, you will: • Understand how to create and manage classes • Investigate question and content options within the Formative platform • Master the creation and assignment process of formatives • Explore the student perspective of formative | |
Elementary Teachers | | Even if you are and experienced or new user, get a chance to dig into the new features of seesaw, ask questions about best practices, and see resources for self-paced learning. Recorded Link | |
Canvas Outcome and & Learning Mastery 101: Time 2 -2:45 pm Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | 6-12 Teachers Using Canvas | Chris Giles | Participants in this session will learn how to leverage Canvas Outcomes (BSD targets), rubrics and Learning Mastery to make grading workflow more efficient, save time and provide more effective feedback in Canvas. |
Thursday, September 1
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Canvas for Elementary Support and Chat Time 11am - 11:45am Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | 3-5 Grade only Canvas for Elementary only | Chris Giles | In this session participants can come ask questions and get support pertaining to Canvas and their set up and preparation for the Fall. |
Canvas Studio 101 Time 1:00-1:45pm Meeting ID: 821 6056 3302 PW:patio | 3-12 Teachers Using Canvas | Chris Giles | In this session participants will learn how to use Canvas Studio to make screen recordings, add Close Captioning and even create interactive videos in Canvas Get Started with Canvas Studio |
Canvas Support and Chat Time 2-2:45 pm Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | 3-12 Teachers Using Canvas | Chris Giles | In this session participants can come ask questions and get support pertaining to Canvas and their set up and preparation for the Fall. |
3-12 Staff | Jill Whalen from Formative & Jenn Mann | In this course, you will:
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Friday, September 2
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Canvas for Elementary Support and Chat Time 8am- 8:45am Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | 3-5 Grade only Canvas for Elementary only | Chris Giles | In this session participants can come ask questions and get support pertaining to Canvas and their set up and preparation for the Fall. Recorded Link |
Tuesday, September 2 - Thursday September 8
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Canvas for Elementary Support and Chat Time 8am- 8:45am Meeting ID: 881 2542 0389 PW: patio | 3-5 Grade only Canvas for Elementary only | Chris Giles | In this session participants can come ask questions and get support pertaining to Canvas and their set up and preparation for the Fall. Recorded Link |