Google has been updating its products fairly frequently recently. This month they are rolling out a whole new look for Google Meet. Check out this great blog post from Eric Curts that outlines all of the changes that you will see this month and beyond.

You can also sign up to the Google Update Calendar to see dates for all of their new changes.

We are bringing the ISTE Certification here again at BOCES. I will be your trainer and all the sessions will be virtual. You are required to attend all synchronous sessions and complete the asynchronous work. Learn more HERE or click the link below. We hope you will join us for this rigorous and rewarding certification program.

There are many amazing resources for you to explore and use this month. Click the links below to learn more.

Upcoming Webinars: All are 3-4 pm

Digital Timelines

Digital Storytelling

Making Video Interactive

Google Maps in the Classroom

Using Nearpod in the Science Classroom

Impacts of Computing - Learn the new standards

Fun End of Year Projects

Get Your Google Classroom Ready for Next Year

All Day Training (Virtual):

The CS/DF Standards Train the Trainer Part 2 - Impacts of Computing/Computational Thinking/Networks and Systems Design (Note: you do not have to have attended part 1 to attend part 2, this one will cover the 3 strands mentioned)

Summer Offerings:

Google Basics

Google Workspace Certification - Level 1

Google Workspace Certification - Level 2

Formative Assessments

CS/DF Train the Trainer Workshop (2 Days)

NYSCATE has partnered with NYSED to offer free PD for Educators and support for parents. Check out their full lineup on their NYSCATE website.

Click the links below for more learning opportunities and upcoming conferences.

Do you want your science curriculum to inspire your students and instigate their natural curiosity? At Great Minds, we know kids are scientists at heart, which is why we designed our new PhD Science curriculum to allow students to lead phenomenon-based learning within a Three Dimensional Learning environment.

We also believe that all students should have access to a high-quality curriculum, which is why this fall we are offering PhD Science as a PDF Open Education Resource. Join us in May to learn more about the design of the content and for a walkthrough of how to access and implement the OER. We are holding two webinar dates to fit the needs of your schedule. Can’t join live? All registrants will receive a recording after the webinar.

Register for May 4th 3:30 PM EST
OR
Register for May 6th 6:00 PM EST

DUILIO VISCUSI

duilio.viscusi@greatminds.org

Account Solutions Manager-New York

518.727.7869 | 202.223.1854 | greatminds.org

ERIC WASSER

Account Representative

248.847.0078 | greatminds.org

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