WSWHE BOCES
Model Schools - January 2024
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Welcome Back! This edition has all of the current opportunities to learn and connect in our region. Then, explore upcoming conferences around the country to expand your PLN and to learn from others around the world.
Human Intelligence Summit
The Human Intelligence Summit
Revolutionize Education in the AI Era
February 29, 2024
At WSWHE BOCES Conference Center
8:00 - 12:00
Does your Portrait of a Graduate develop skills that cannot be automated, including Human Intelligence and experiential learning, so students will be competitive in a future where AI and technology will continue to take over jobs?
The Human Intelligence Summit provides a space for stakeholders from across educational service centers, county offices, and BOCES to gather as thought leaders and partners to redesign their educational system for a dynamic, interactive approach to teaching and learning for today and for the future.
The Human Intelligence Summit advocates a shift from knowledge-centric learning to experiential learning. It focuses on the human abilities crucial for the future. These are the pillars of Human Intelligence that unlock students' potential in an AI-driven world.
- Creative Problem-solving
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Empathetic Relationship-building
- Effective Communication
- Collaboration
The needs of leaders, teachers, and students are more unique than ever. The Human Intelligence Summit can help you stay ahead of the curve and lead the charge in supporting each learner to be prepared for a future where technology enhances human intelligence in the workforce and beyond.
$39 Sign Up Today
Webinar Series
January
1/8 MAD-Learn
1/8 Sphero
1/16 Computer Science for Beginners
1/17 Mouse Education
1/29 Creating Classrooms in Canva
February
2/12 Using Pressto to Enhance Student Writing Skills
March
3/4 ParentSquare 101
3/19 AI in the English and Social Studies Classroom
3/28 Intro to Generative AI - Creating and Manipulating Images with Machine Learning
April
4/8 Maintaining Student Engagement
4/30 Explain Everything and the Promethean Board
May
5/17 Canva Video Editor - For Students and Teachers
5/21 Learn Quizizz and its AI Functions
June
COHORTS
Lunch and Learn
Transfr
January 4, 2024
At WSWHE BOCES, Ballard Road
12:00 - 1:30
Transfr is building a classroom-to-career pipeline by delivering simulation-based training that equips learners with the skills to enter the workforce successfully. This lunch and learn will offer a demo where you will be able to try out the VR headsets yourself and learn about the experiences it offers in career exploration, including electrical construction, manufacturing and skilled trades, transportation, and distribution logistics, automotive and aviation, and hospitality and tourism, nursing, and more.
Seesaw
January 16, 2024
At WSWHE BOCES, Ballard Road
11:00 - 1:00
Join us for a SeeSaw introduction and information session. This session is for new and current customers. Seesaw addresses core strands in New York's K-5 computer science standards including digital literacy, networks and systems design, cybersecurity, computational thinking, and more. Seesaw brings together instructional tools and curriculum, inclusive two-way communication, deep learning insights & progress monitoring
Full Day Workshops
Let's Create Computer Science Activities
February 12, 2024
At WSWHE BOCES, Ballard Road
8:30 - 2:30
Spend the day diving into the vocabulary, the concepts, and the resources to bring computer science to life in your classroom. In this workshop we will explore the tools and links that offer exemplary exploration and experiences. We will spend time creating our own lessons and activities that we can use right away. Leave the session with a digital book that will keep your students learning all year long.
Bringing Play Back into the Classroom
March 12, 2024
At WSWHE BOCES. Ballard Road
8:30 - 2:30
Come spend a day playing. This workshop is all about bringing back the fun and building a classroom community. You will participate in many games and activities and walk away with a Play Toolkit that guarantees to bring back the joy of learning in your classroom.
Artificial Intelligence Firehose
April 23, 2024
At WSWHE BOCES, Ballard Road
8:30 - 2:30
There are so many amazing ways to use Artificial Intelligence to streamline all that you do in the classroom. This workshop will offer a ton of ideas, resources, and activities that you can turnkey for your classroom. You will have the opportunity to explore, experience, discuss, and plan ways to use the best AI tools available.
Let's Learn Canva Workshop
May 14, 2024
At WSWHE BOCES, Ballard Road
8:30 - 2:30
Canva has so many incredible tools that are free for educators. Learn the basics of what is offered, dig into the AI features, and learn more about the connected content to other edtech tools. This full day workshop will allow you to create, explore, and practice using Canva for all things in your classroom.
Calling all PE and Educators Who Love Movement
Active Engagement with Lu and Active Floor
April 9, 2024
At WSWHE BOCES, Ballard Road
8:00 - 11:00
Calling all PE, Health, Librarians, or any teacher who wants to support active learning. Teq will be showcasing the Lu and Active Floor programs that will get your students competing, exercising, and learning simultaneously! Come for the demo, play some games, and leave with ideas on how to engage your student's senses.
Upcoming Conferences
FETC
Join Laurie at these sessions:
DigCit Summit: Next Gen Digital Creators and Impactors
Meet the Author Experience
Building Inquiry Based Instruction
10 Minute CS Activities
Cultivating Innovative Leadership: Fostering a Culture of Creation
Nurturing Young Innovators with Creative CS
TCEA
Join Laurie at these sessions:
Empowering SEL in our Digital World
Genially, the Superhero of Workshops, Webinars and Coaching
Contact Information
Please contact Laurie Guyon at lguyon@wswheboces.org with any questions or requests for PD.