Ready for Robotics? Addressing the Missing “T” and “E” of STEM in Early Childhood Education

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Would you like an exciting way to engage your early elementary students, while kindling and encouraging an interest in STEM? Consider giving robotics a try. It’s easier than you think, and it incorporates two components of STEM, the ”T” of technology and the ”E” of engineering, that have been the most neglected in early childhood education. While much work on …

Managing and Sharing School-issued Devices: Strategies and Tips for Teachers & Coordinators

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Managing, deploying, and sharing school-issued devices can be a monumental and sometimes frustrating task – for both teachers and tech coordinators – but it doesn’t have to be. Whether your school has already issued mobile devices or is considering implementing or expanding a 1:1 or shared mobile initiative, there are things you can do to make your job – or …

Google Slides: Going Beyond a Simple Slide Show

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Google Slides is a staple in many classrooms, but it’s rarely used for more than creating a traditional slide show. However, this deceptively simple tool can open many more ways for your students to learn and share what they know. In this webinar, join Meredith Martin as she goes beyond the basics with Google Slides. She will share how you …

Creative Ways to Give Timely, Useful Feedback to Students

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Providing actionable feedback to students is vitally important to the learning process. Good feedback can improve students’ confidence and increase their enthusiasm for learning. However, with long workdays, overloaded schedules, and the general rigor of the life of a teacher… getting feedback to students in a timely manner can be a struggle! Join expert teacher trainer Lauren Boucher, as she …

8 Signs of Intergenerational Trauma & Its Impact On Adolescent Mental Health

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Intergenerational trauma is the result of generations of untreated, unrecognized, and also poorly treated mental health, relationship, and familial challenges. If trauma isn’t acknowledged appropriately families can suffer for generations. Join Tamara Hill, a licensed child and family therapist and internationally certified trauma therapist, as she discusses the importance of recognizing and learning to cope with trauma.

8 Ways Coronavirus Creates Trauma in The Family & Ways to Manage It

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Any traumatic situation we may have to face in this life can leave us asking questions, scratching our heads, and searching for answers. When Corona hit the earth, most people believed it to be similar to the flu. We never thought a virus would lead to the entire world shutting down. Join Tamara Hill, a licensed child and family therapist …

School Closure?  Best Practices for Teaching Virtually Online

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As schools are facing unexpected closures, there are many things to consider for teaching virtually online. This webinar will cover strategies and effective practices for educators to prepare for virtual learning days. We will explore topics such as establishing consistent communication, designing for independent learning, digital tools for instruction and more. As educators, let’s be proactive to be prepared and …

Q&A with Matt Bergman: Google Forms

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Here’s your chance to get all of your Google Forms questions answered by a SimpleK12 expert Presenter! If you’ve watched SimpleK12’s webinars on Google Forms OnDemand, but were left with questions… bring them to this open forum! During this webinar event, the content is driven by YOU! And other Community Members who have questions about Google Forms. Be sure to …

Q&A with Matt Bergman: Zoom Video Conferencing

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Here’s your chance to get all of your Zoom Video Conferencing questions answered by a SimpleK12 expert Presenter! If you’ve watched SimpleK12 Webinars on Zoom Video Conferencing OnDemand, but were left with questions… bring them to this open forum! During this webinar event, the content is driven by YOU! And other Community Members who have questions about Zoom. Be sure …

Intro to Using Breakout Rooms in Zoom

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Zoom has become a go-to tool for many educators as they take their learning online. One reason educators are using Zoom is because of how many features the software has. One popular feature for teachers is the Breakout room feature. Breakout rooms are a great way to have students work in small groups during your Zoom Meeting. In this step-by-step …