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Creating Effective Supports and Scaffolds for ELL/ML Learners (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course we will provide educators with the understanding on how to make content comprehensible for ELLs/MLLs.
Course Purpose- Objective 1: Participants will understand how to use home language supports in multiple ways, with students and/or with parents helping their children.
- Objective 2: Participants will learn about resources available to content area teachers through NYSED.
- Objective 3: Review the essential elements for creating mini-webinettes in content areas for ELLs.
- Objective 4: Deepen understanding of scaffolds and supports shared in previous sessions, and explore effective means of implementation.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 5 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
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Computer Science and Digital Fluency in the Art Class (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course we will review the basics of Computer Science and Digital Fluency in the arts. This in-depth course will explore creative, fun, project-based art projects and concepts that integrate technology and STEAM learning. We'll explore a range of emerging and classic tools and media that teach the fundamentals and are cost-effective. We will cover incorporating the principles of Computer Science, Digital Fluency, and the arts along with how to engage students with creative projects, and then sharing ways to elevate the learning to the next level by adding elements such as collaboration, connection, and community.
This course is worth 3 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose- Objective 1: To learn what the Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards are and how they can be used in the art classroom.
- Objective 2: To learn how to integrate CS & DF into projects for use in any classroom environment.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
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Supporting ELL/MLL Learners (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
During this online course, learners will explore challenges and strategies to foster ELLs' access to content in learning environments such as virtual or hybrid environments. This course will be open from October 2,2023 to December 15,2023 and is worth 5 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose
Participants will delve deeper into key strategies highlighted in previous modules.
Participants will observe strategies modeled in the classroom and reflect on their implementation.
Modules
Module 1: Introduction
Module #2: Key Strategies
Module #3: Focus on Scaffolds
Module #4: Example of Multi-Language Classroom
Module #5: Final Course Assignment
Resources for Continued Learning
Final Module: Get Your Digital Badge and Certificate
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 5 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.LHRIC Instructional Technology -
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Supporting Students' Self Confidence and Motivation: An Introduction Course (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course, we will explore ways to increase our students' confidence and intrinsic motivation. We will explore the vocabulary, resources, and activities that can be used to support our students. We will also take a look at the technology tools and resources that are available for you.
This course is worth 3 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose- Objective 1: To learn ways to increase confidence and motivation.
- Objective 2: To learn how to find and use the resources available to support student growth.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
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Computer Science & Digital Fluency in the Science Class (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course we will explore applications of the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards (NYSCSDF) as they reinforce and support New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS), a series of performance expectations that define what students should understand and be able to do as a result of their study of science.
This course is worth 3 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose- Objective 1: To learn to apply the New York State Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards (NYSCSDF) in science to support student learning as guided by the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS).
- Objective 2: To build lessons and project activities that apply the NYSCSDF to enhance student learning in the science classroom..
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023 to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE, and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM. - Register Here
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CS & DF Impacts of Computing (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course we will review NYSED's computer science and digital fluency standards around the concept area of Impacts of Computing. This course will explore the 4 subconcepts within Impacts of Computing. These are:
- Society
- Ethics
- Accessibility
- Career Paths
Throughout this course, you will learn more about the standards, explore examples of the standards in action and be able to consider how you will implement these standards in your classroom.
This course is worth 3 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose - Objective 1: To learn the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards Concept Area: Impacts of Computing.
- Objective 2: To learn how to implement the standards into your classroom.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
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CS & DF Networks and System Design (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course, we will review NYSED's computer science and digital fluency standards around the concept area of Networks and System Design. This course will explore the two subconcept areas within Networks and Systems Design. These are:
- Hardware and Software
- Networks and the Internet
Throughout this course, you will learn more about the standards, explore examples of the standards in action and be able to consider how you will implement these standards in your classroom.
This course is worth 3 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose - Objective 1: To learn the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards Concept Area: Networks and System Design.
- Objective 2: To learn how to implement the standards into your classroom.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
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CS & DF Cybersecurity (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course, we will review NYSED's computer science and digital fluency standards around the concept area of Cybersecurity. This course will explore the three subconcept areas within Cybersecurity. These are:
- Risks
- Safeguards
- Response
Throughout this course, you will learn more about the standards, explore examples of the standards in action and be able to consider how you will implement these standards in your classroom.
This course is worth 3 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose - Objective 1: To learn the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards Concept Area: Cybersecurity.
- Objective 2: To learn how to implement the standards into your classroom.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
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CS & DF Computational Thinking (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course, we will review NYSED's computer science and digital fluency standards around the concept area of Computational Thinking. This course will explore the four subconcepts within Computational Thinking. These are:
- Modeling and Simulation
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Abstraction and Decomposition
- Algorithms and Programming
Throughout this course, you will learn more about the standards, explore examples of the standards in action and be able to consider how you will implement these standards in your classroom.
This course is worth 3 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose - Objective 1: To learn the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards Concept Area: Computational Thinking.
- Objective 2: To learn how to implement the standards into your classroom.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
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Supporting Students with Unique Abilities: An Introduction Course (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course we will help teachers support students who have unique abilities by leveling the playing field and leveraging technology so that students can learn independently.
This course is worth 3 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose- Objective 1: To learn strategies that support students with unique learning abilities.
- Objective 2: To learn tools that will provide all students with equal access to knowledge.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
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Computer Science and Digital Fluency in the Math Class (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course, we will review the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards and how these standards can look in your math class from Kindergarten to 12th grade. We will explore all 5 concept areas as well as the subconcept areas. Throughout this course, you will learn more about the standards, explore examples of the standards in action and be able to consider how you will implement these standards in your classroom.
This course is worth 3 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose- Objective 1: To learn the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards.
- Objective 2: To learn how to implement these standards into your Math curriculum.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
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Computer Science and Digital Fluency in the ELA Class (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course, we will review NYSED's computer science and digital fluency standards. This course will explore how these standards can look in your ELA class from K-12. We will explore all 5 concept areas as well as the sub concept areas. Throughout this course, you will learn more about the standards, explore examples of the standards in action and be able to consider how you will implement these standards in your classroom.
This course is worth 3 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose- Objective 1: To learn the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards.
- Objective 2: To learn how to implement these standards into your ELA curriculum.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
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CS & DF Digital Literacy (Online Course Provided by NYSCATE)
In this course, we will review NYSED's computer science and digital fluency standards around the concept area of Digital Literacy. This course will explore the two subconcept areas within Digital Literacy. These are:
- Digital Use
- Digital Citizenship
Throughout this course, you will learn more about the standards, explore examples of the standards in action and be able to consider how you will implement these standards in your classroom.
This course is worth 3 CTLE Hours.
Course Purpose - Objective 1: To learn the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards Concept Area: Digital Literacy.
- Objective 2: To learn how to implement the standards into your classroom.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on October 2, and participants have until December 15, 2023, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
This course is designed and provided by NYSCATE and utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive an email from NYSCATE with instructions on how to enroll in your course. This course is self-paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
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The Agile Classroom (Online, Self-Paced)
A student-centered approach, Agile classrooms emphasize collaboration, communication, self-organization, and social skills that will benefit them not only in the classroom, but through all areas of life. Agile Classrooms empowers you with an operating system for 21st Century Learning that provides structures to scaffold and adapt student choice and collaboration. Agile Classrooms are based on real-world approaches that the most innovative companies in the world use. In an Agile Classroom, your students are better able to meet the learning goals of today while being ready for the modern world of work they will enter. NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on December 4, and participants have until December 18, to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit. LHRIC Model Schools utilizes the Schoology Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive a welcome message from your instructor with information on how your course works, what you can expect, how to get help along the way, and steps you need to take in order to enroll.
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New Vendor Spotlight: Get to Know Ellipsis Education (Codelicious)
Welcome Ellipsis as a new supported vendor! Districts are now able to procure or renew licensing through LHRIC.
Ellipsis Education is removing barriers to teaching computer science. In every K-12 course, Ellipsis delivers all the curriculum, resources, and support needed for teachers to build confidence and capacity. The curriculum includes detailed lesson plans (beyond just coding), pacing guides, and standards maps. With school and district partners, Ellipsis Education is imagining a world where all learners have equitable access to high-quality computer science education.
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DPSS User Group: Do You Know Your Data Flow?
Are you ready to take your data management to the next level? Join us for an engaging and informative Data Flow Workshop, where we'll dive deep into the world of data flow and its impact on unleashing the potential of your data assets.
This session will focus on:
• What type of data you're sharing with the vendor?
• How you are sharing that data?
• Who has access to this data? How that data will be stored?
• How that data will be destroyed?
• How frequently the auditing process takes place?Data Privacy and Security -
CBT Districts: Updated Demographics, Enrollment, Program services due to L1
CBT Districts: Updated Demographics, Enrollment, Program services due to L1 to be pulled for the CBT Simulation in January
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[Learning First, Technology Second 23-24] Meetup # 2
We are a professional community of leaders and learners representing districts in Westchester, Putnam and Rockland Counties. We are driven by instructional excellence, inspired by technology, and committed to collaborative practices.
Meetup Format:- Welcome/Intro
- Warmup/Scenario Challenge
- Open Share: Best Practices and Success Stories
- Featured Topic/Presentation
- Q and A/ Open Discussion
- Resource Sharing and Closing
Registered participants will receive webinar instructions prior to session start.
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[Learning in the Age of AI: Build Your Knowledge] Unmasking AI in the Software You Use Everyday
Join us for an illuminating and insightful webinar that will empower educators like you to uncover the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the software tools you use in your daily teaching routines. In the ever-evolving landscape of education technology, AI is quietly revolutionizing the way we teach, learn, and interact with educational resources.
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Vendor/Software Spotlight: Skill Struck
Skill Struck works with districts on creating effective, easy-to-implement K-12 computer science pathways, offering resources and support to help teachers and students begin their journey with computer science regardless of their prior experience. Skill Struck is passionate about giving every student access to computer science resources, and our student and teacher facing platforms offer features that inspire creativity, grow problem solvers, and strengthen communities. In this session, participants will: - Walk through the basics of the Skill Struck platform - Share a playground or demo account link with participants so they can explore the platform on their own as well Registrants will receive a Zoom invite 1-2 days prior to the session.
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