12:50 PM – 1:50 PM: Concurrent Session III (60 minutes)
Workshop 1. Creating Digital Classrooms using Bitmoji and Google Slides
By Dr. David Fuentes, William Paterson University of New Jersey
Participants will explore the many uses of creating Digital Classrooms using Bitmoji and Google Slides across all subject areas and grade levels. Ways to utilize these with learners will be discussed for classroom instruction, hybrid instruction, and remote instruction. Participants will also learn the basics on how to create and implement their own virtual classrooms.
Target grade levels: P-12
Workshop 2. How to Increase Attention Using Interactive Tools for Online Learning
By Dr. Pei-Lin Weng, William Paterson University of New Jersey
Attention is a key factor influencing students’ learning and performance. In this workshop, we will share and discuss interactive tools and features to increase students’ attention during online learning. First, we will introduce how to make video-based lectures more interactive by using screencast programs, such as Camtasia, for asynchronous online lectures. Next, we will demonstrate how to use SMART Learning Suite Online to create interactive lectures for synchronous online lectures. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences with these software programs and online platforms.
Target grade levels: P-12
Workshop 3. Screencasting: Capturing Voice, Screen, and Mouse Clicks to Create Instructional Videos
By Dr. Diallo Sessoms, Salisbury University
Participants will be introduced to Screencast-O-Matic, a tool for creating videos using a computer, mic, and cursor. Participants will learn how to create an instructional video, record the instructional video using the computer, create classrooms for special topics, embedding videos into websites, and basic editing.
Target grade levels: P-12
Workshop 4. Using Formative Assessments with Digital Tools for Online Teaching
By Dr. Heejung An, William Paterson University of New Jersey
How can we ensure that students keep track of their assignment due dates, receive adequate feedback during class, and obtain good learning outcomes from online courses? In this workshop, participants will create digital course calendar assignments and formative assessment strategies that can be implemented in online and blended classrooms. Five different types of formative assessments along with the digital tools will be explored: (1) Interactive instructional content; (2) reflection; (3) quizzes and polls; (4) collaborative group activities; and (5) exit tickets. Ways to provide instant and meaningful feedback with digital tools that educators can leverage will also be discussed.
Target grade levels: 3-12
Workshop 1. Creating Digital Classrooms using Bitmoji and Google Slides
By Dr. David Fuentes, William Paterson University of New Jersey
Participants will explore the many uses of creating Digital Classrooms using Bitmoji and Google Slides across all subject areas and grade levels. Ways to utilize these with learners will be discussed for classroom instruction, hybrid instruction, and remote instruction. Participants will also learn the basics on how to create and implement their own virtual classrooms.
Target grade levels: P-12
Workshop 2. How to Increase Attention Using Interactive Tools for Online Learning
By Dr. Pei-Lin Weng, William Paterson University of New Jersey
Attention is a key factor influencing students’ learning and performance. In this workshop, we will share and discuss interactive tools and features to increase students’ attention during online learning. First, we will introduce how to make video-based lectures more interactive by using screencast programs, such as Camtasia, for asynchronous online lectures. Next, we will demonstrate how to use SMART Learning Suite Online to create interactive lectures for synchronous online lectures. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences with these software programs and online platforms.
Target grade levels: P-12
Workshop 3. Screencasting: Capturing Voice, Screen, and Mouse Clicks to Create Instructional Videos
By Dr. Diallo Sessoms, Salisbury University
Participants will be introduced to Screencast-O-Matic, a tool for creating videos using a computer, mic, and cursor. Participants will learn how to create an instructional video, record the instructional video using the computer, create classrooms for special topics, embedding videos into websites, and basic editing.
Target grade levels: P-12
Workshop 4. Using Formative Assessments with Digital Tools for Online Teaching
By Dr. Heejung An, William Paterson University of New Jersey
How can we ensure that students keep track of their assignment due dates, receive adequate feedback during class, and obtain good learning outcomes from online courses? In this workshop, participants will create digital course calendar assignments and formative assessment strategies that can be implemented in online and blended classrooms. Five different types of formative assessments along with the digital tools will be explored: (1) Interactive instructional content; (2) reflection; (3) quizzes and polls; (4) collaborative group activities; and (5) exit tickets. Ways to provide instant and meaningful feedback with digital tools that educators can leverage will also be discussed.
Target grade levels: 3-12