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WSWHE BOCES

Model Schools - January 2024

WSWHE BOCES Model Schools - January 2024

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Winter and Spring Offerings

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.

Winter/Spring WSWHE BOCES Catalog 2024

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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

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Webinar Series Webinar Series

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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

2/1 Kami for Beginners

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

6/3 Trail Cameras in the Classroom

COHORTS COHORTS

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January:

1/12

STEM Cohort - Virtual

8:30 - 11:00

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1/12

EDTECH Coach Cohort - Virtual

12:00 - 2:30

Register


March

3/14

STEM Cohort - At Ballard

8:30 - 11:00

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EDTECH Coach Cohort - At Ballard

12:00 - 2:30

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Lunch and Learn Lunch and Learn

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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.


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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


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Full Day Workshops Full Day Workshops

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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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Calling all PE and Educators Who Love Movement Calling all PE and Educators Who Love Movement

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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.

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Upcoming Conferences Upcoming Conferences

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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

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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.

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