2018-2019 Technology Cohorts

Cohort 1: Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1

Google Bootcamp for Beginners- Level 1-
If you're an educator who knows how to use Google tools in the classroom,
this certification proves your proficiency. The Fundamentals Course assist
you with reading, watching videos, and doing activities to learn how to
integrate Google in your classroom. You can start and stop lessons at any
time; we'll track your progress through the course. At the end of this
course, you'll be ready to take the exam to become a Google Certified
Educator Level 1.

Cohort 2: Nov. 5, 12, 26

Siri vs. Alexa…Who will win the challenge?- Feeling
overwhelmed with resources to integrate into your lessons? Not sure where
to start? Looking for a little “hot sauce” to put in your bag? Cleveland
SuperHeros who “STEM Up & Deliver” are a great place to start!! This
course will share ways to create technical masterpieces using multiple tools
to share with your students. Get ready to leave with Snacks, Prizes &
lessons to use the NEXT DAY!! Participants will receive a certificate and
badge!
Cohort 3: Jan. 7, 14, 28, Feb. 4
Microsoft Innovative Educator- Start your journey by
becoming a Microsoft Innovative Educator. MIEs are educators that are
using Microsoft tools in the classroom and have learned the fundamentals
of some of these tools. This is the first step on a journey of joining a
professional learning network of enthusiastic educators who come together
to learn, share and grow. Join the Educator Community and earn 1000
points to earn your certificate and become a Microsoft Innovative Educator.

Cohort 4: March 4, 11, 18, 25

Google Bootcamp for Advanced Learners- Level 2- If
you're an educator who’s ready to move beyond fundamentals, this
advanced course teaches cutting edge strategies for integrating Google
into your classroom. The Advanced Course assist you with reading,
watching videos, and doing activities to learn cutting-edge strategies for
integrating Google in your classroom. You can start and stop lessons at
any time; we'll track your progress through the course. At the end of this
course, you'll be ready to take the exam to become a Google Certified
(This course will be offered during
Educator Level 2.
second semester.)

Cohort 4: April 8, 15, 22, 29

BreakOut Edu- Welcome to Breakout EDU, the immersive games
platform for learners of all ages. In Breakout EDU games, students work
collaboratively to solve a series of standards driven critical thinking puzzles
in order to open a locked box. Breakout EDU can be used to introduce a
new lesson or concept, to reinforce and strengthen learning, or at the end
of a unit to bring closure to a lesson and reinforce skills and concepts
learned, all in a fun way. Rather than breaking out of a room, Breakout
EDU’s versatile kit provides the basic materials necessary to present
puzzles for students to decipher, each clue leading to another, and
ultimately to the locked strongbox. In this course, educators will receive
resources & tools to create grade level kits to be Integrated into units.
(This course will be offered during second semester.)