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LHRIC - Lower Hudson Regional Information Center
Instructional Technology
MANAGER
Mary Lynn Collins-Callanan
mcollins@lhric.org
T: (914) 922-3405
The Instructional Technology department at LHRIC aspires to build a community of educational professionals through the exchange of ideas and to leverage creative and innovative use of technology in a global collaborative environment for the advancement of all learners.
We provide professional development for teachers and administrators that is differentiated for each learner, each classroom, each school, and district. We aim to spark the innovation, creativity, reflection and enthusiasm for teaching and learning that brought them into education in the first pace.
Our approach to the professional development design ensures that experiences are scalable, replicable, relevant, and the experiences are fun! We offer job embedded cohorts, online courses, workshops, webinars, professional learning communities, peer to peer sessions, on demand coaching, vendor run sessions, and everything in between.
Our ultimate goal is to make sure each adult learner has the skills and requisite knowledge to effectively amp up their practice through the integration of technology resources.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison, NY 10528
Frontline User Group
Frontline PLM & EEM Districts, Please join us on Friday June 2nd, 2023 from 8:30 to 11:00 for an exciting and informative User Group hosted by LHRIC and Frontline.
During the User Group, we will hear Best Practices and how Districts are using PLM & EEM, along with a Product Review, Sharing of upcoming Product updates and Discussion for future Training needs.
Agenda Timeline:
8:30 - 9:00 - light Breakfast, Welcome & Introductions
9:00 - 10:00 - PLM
10:00 - 11:00 - EEM and closingLHRIC Instructional Technology -
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Presented by Apple Professional Learning: Get Started with iPad
iPad is packed with features for learning and teaching. In this hands-on session, learn how to use gestures, work with text, enable accessibility features, and work with multiple apps simultaneously.
You’ll need iPadOS 16 installed on your iPad for this session
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Summer School Training: i-Ready
I-Ready is a program that focuses on assessment and personalized learning for students. In this session, we will work through how to access different features from both the teacher and student dashboard. In addition, we will acquire a knowledge of some of the key data reports and instructional resources, and share ideas for getting students engaged with the program.
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Lexia PowerUp
Join us for this one hour overview of Lexia PowerUp - you will learn with about the structure of PowerUp, reports and where to find resources to support student learning. you can contact Sean Rowan @ srowan@lhric.com for information.
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Summer School Training: i-Ready
I-Ready is a program that focuses on assessment and personalized learning for students. In this session, we will work through how to access different features from both the teacher and student dashboard. In addition, we will acquire a knowledge of some of the key data reports and instructional resources, and share ideas for getting students engaged with the program.
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Presented by Apple: Create Context with Maps
Maps lets you explore the world and create context for learning topics across the curriculum. Discover new places with City Explorations and Flyovers, and use the rich and interactive 3D globe to explore Earth's natural beauty.
You'll need an iPad and an Apple ID for this session.
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Presented by Adobe: Adobe Express Essentials
A refresher and deep dive for educators getting started with Adobe Express in their classroom. We’ll infuse creative thinking with project-based learning into inspired workflow. Presented by Edge Gain.
Discover essential tips and tricks vital for success in the classroom with Adobe Express. We'll share ideas and resources for infusing creative thinking, communication, collaboration and project-based learning into your classes, and show you how your students can quickly and easily transform essays, student writing, lab reports, posters, worksheets, presentations, and other common classroom projects into dynamic web pages, infographics, videos, posters, visual reports and more.
Free 1 Hour Workshop
For educators to get started with Adobe Express in their classroom. Participants will receive a certificate accrediting one hour of professional development, as well as a useful companion guide packed with ready-to-use resources and ideas for the classroom.
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Presented by Adobe: Adobe Express Train the Trainer
Professional development for trainers looking to learn essential skills for success with Adobe Express and how to train teachers to bring Adobe Express into their classrooms. Presented by Edge Gain.
This workshop is designed for coaches and trainers preparing to train other teachers on how to use Adobe Express in their classrooms. Experience this professional development workshop designed especially for trainers looking to learn essential tips and tricks for success with Adobe Express, and on how to train fellow teachers to get the most from Adobe Express . You'll learn through making and creating projects that can be used across multiple subject areas and levels.
Free 1.5 Hour Workshop
For trainers to get started with Adobe Express in their training. Participants will receive a certificate accrediting one hour of professional development, as well as a useful companion guide packed with ready-to-use resources and ideas for the classroom.
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Software Spotlight: Flocabulary
Flocabulary is a learning program for all grades that uses educational hip-hop music to engage students and increase achievement across the curriculum. Teachers at 20,000 schools use Flocabulary's standards-based videos, instructional activities and student creativity tools to supplement instruction and develop core literacy skills. This program prides itself on incorporating vocabulary into every lesson to build academic vocabulary in every subject. Other features include Text-to-speech, peer discussion prompts and slower speeds to support ELLs. Participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the session.
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Presented by Adobe: Adobe Express & Premiere Rush
This workshop is a perfect professional development solution for teachers getting started building their students’ communication skills with Adobe Express & Adobe Premiere Rush. Presented by Edge Gain.
In this workshop, we’ll explore essential tips and tricks vital for success in the classroom with Adobe Express and Adobe Premiere Rush. We’ll share ideas and resources for infusing creative thinking, communication, collaboration and project-based learning into your classes, and show you how your students can quickly and easily create captivating video presentations and develop their creative communication skills using Adobe Express and Adobe Premiere Rush.
Free 1.5 hour Workshop:
Participants will receive a digital badge and a certificate accrediting 1.5 hours of professional development along with ready-to-use resources and ideas for the classroom.
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Software Spotlight: Gizmos
Gizmos are online simulations for math and science topics, grades 3-12. When students engage with simulations, they use their spatial reasoning to learn fundamental concepts, and are encouraged to explore and experiment and build conceptual understanding. Gizmos lend themselves to group work, independent work, and whole class instruction. This session will provide a fresh look at the Gizmos library of content and correlations to textbooks and standards. We'll also brainstorm ways to effectively incorporate Gizmos into daily classroom routines. All participants will receive a Zoom invite prior to the session.
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Presented by Adobe: Adobe Express & Illustrator
This workshop is a perfect professional development solution for teachers looking to get started with enhancing their students’ skills using Adobe Express and Adobe Illustrator. Presented by Edge Gain.
In this workshop, we'll explore essential tips and tricks vital for success in the classroom with Adobe Express and Adobe Illustrator. We’ll share ideas and resources for infusing creative thinking, communication, collaboration and project-based learning into your classes, and show you how your students can quickly and easily transform essays, student writing, lab reports, posters, worksheets, presentations, and other common classroom projects into creative digital images, infographics, videos, posters, visual reports and more.
Free 1.5 hour Workshop:
Participants will receive a digital badge and a certificate accrediting 1.5 hours of professional development along with ready-to-use resources and ideas for the classroom.
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Software Spotlight: IXL
IXL is a program that focuses on personalized learning for students. This session will cover a multitude of features and uses for anyone curious about or new to IXL. By using continuous diagnostics or "Smart Score", students can track their own progress in core content areas (Mathematics and ELA). This session starts with a brief overview of IXL functionality, followed by an exploration of the Continuous Diagnostic feature. We'll explore ways to use the Real Time Center, displaying exactly what the students are working on at the moment and if they need assistance. We will also review the SmartScore (an algorithm-based assessment tool), and provide tips on what to look at as students practice. Participants will receive a Zoom link prior to the session.
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Virtual/ Online event
Presented by Adobe: Adobe Express Essentials
A refresher and deep dive for educators getting started with Adobe Express in their classroom. We’ll infuse creative thinking with project-based learning into inspired workflow. Presented by Edge Gain.
Discover essential tips and tricks vital for success in the classroom with Adobe Express. We'll share ideas and resources for infusing creative thinking, communication, collaboration and project-based learning into your classes, and show you how your students can quickly and easily transform essays, student writing, lab reports, posters, worksheets, presentations, and other common classroom projects into dynamic web pages, infographics, videos, posters, visual reports and more.
Free 1 Hour Workshop
For educators to get started with Adobe Express in their classroom. Participants will receive a certificate accrediting one hour of professional development, as well as a useful companion guide packed with ready-to-use resources and ideas for the classroom.
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Virtual/ Online event
Presented by Adobe: Adobe Express Train the Trainer
Professional development for trainers looking to learn essential skills for success with Adobe Express and how to train teachers to bring Adobe Express into their classrooms. Presented by Edge Gain.
This workshop is designed for coaches and trainers preparing to train other teachers on how to use Adobe Express in their classrooms. Experience this professional development workshop designed especially for trainers looking to learn essential tips and tricks for success with Adobe Express, and on how to train fellow teachers to get the most from Adobe Express . You'll learn through making and creating projects that can be used across multiple subject areas and levels.
Free 1.5 Hour Workshop
For trainers to get started with Adobe Express in their training. Participants will receive a certificate accrediting one hour of professional development, as well as a useful companion guide packed with ready-to-use resources and ideas for the classroom.
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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 July 3, 2023, and participants have until July 17, 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 also includes a LHRIC Instructional Technology coach who will be assigned as a TA. Your coach will communicate with you before and after the course, and will schedule an optional virtual meetup after the scheduled end date to facilitate additional conversations around classroom integration and practices.
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 July 10, and participants have until July 14, 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 also includes a LHRIC Instructional Technology coach who will be assigned as a TA. Your coach will communicate with you before and after the course, and will schedule an optional virtual meetup after the scheduled end date to facilitate additional conversations around classroom integration and practices.
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 July 10, and participants have until July 14, 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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Student-Centered Coaching (Online, Self-Paced)
Focusing on student outcomes allows the coach to remove traditional barriers to coaching. Student-Centered Coaching is an evidence-based instructional coaching model. This approach has the potential to increase the learning and efficacy of teachers, coaches, and most importantly our students. In this Introduction to Student Centered Coaching, you will understand what student-centered coaching is, understand the steps to get started with Student Centered Coaching, and learn the stages of student-centered coaching. NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on July 10, and participants have until July 21, 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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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 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 also includes a LHRIC Instructional Technology coach who will be assigned as a TA. Your coach will communicate with you before and after the course, and will schedule an optional virtual meetup after the scheduled end date to facilitate additional conversations around classroom integration and practices.
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 July 10, and participants have until July 14, 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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