Programs & Services
Events are organized by category in chronological order.
Tackling Cyberbullying through Positive School Climate
This session will explore
• The prevalence, scope, and frequency of cyberbullying
• What the research says about the influence of school climate
• How to set the tone regarding student behavioral expectations
• The importance of creative responses and high-engagement activities
• The value of formal peer-led initiatives that tap into their unique talents and abilities
• New ways to understand student experiences and how to include student voices in policies and programming
•How to promote positivity and help make kindness go viral across your campus
Programs & Services
PIIC Coaches' Monthly Seminar
Overview of Defined Learning
This virtual synchronous professional learning experience will begin with an introduction to Defined Learning and connections with authentic, Project Based Learning (PBL) for teachers and students.
The facilitator will actively engage participants in an overview of the platform including standards-based content, navigation, and customization of performance tasks. Each participant will select a performance task that aligns with student learning goals for their classroom and learn how to adjust aspects of it based upon student needs. Participants will leave the session with an understanding of how to use tasks in their specific learning environments and one task ready to assign to students.
The session link will be sent out to registered participants.
Participants should be able to log in to Defined Learning to effectively participate in this learning experience. Please contact your district technology department for assistance in accessing this tool.
Overview of Defined Learning
This virtual synchronous professional learning experience will begin with an introduction to Defined Learning and connections with authentic, Project Based Learning (PBL) for teachers and students.
The facilitator will actively engage participants in an overview of the platform including standards-based content, navigation, and customization of performance tasks. Each participant will select a performance task that aligns with student learning goals for their classroom and learn how to adjust aspects of it based upon student needs. Participants will leave the session with an understanding of how to use tasks in their specific learning environments and one task ready to assign to students.
The session link will be sent out to registered participants.
Participants should be able to log in to Defined Learning to effectively participate in this learning experience. Please contact your district technology department for assistance in accessing this tool.
Concussion Recovery Patterns in the Virtual Learning Environment
Participant will understand:
• The impact a concussion has on virtual/hybrid learning.
• The symptoms resolution post concussion as impacted by virtual/hybrid learning.
Participant will be able to implement at least 2 academic adjustments for students with concussion that are in virtual/hybrid learning.
Engaging Students in Project Based Learning (PBL)Remotely through Defined Learning
This virtual synchronous professional learning experience will begin with an introduction/refresher to Defined Learning and connections with authentic, Project Based Learning (PBL) for teachers and students in a hybrid/remote learning environment.
The facilitator will share tips and strategies for structuring and differentiating PBL experiences to meet the needs of students in an online learning community. Ideas and formats for alternative grading methods, as well as gathering evidence of learning will be shared. These ideas will be modeled through the use of Defined Learning performance tasks and associated resources.
The session link will be sent out to registered participants.
Participants should be able to log in to Defined Learning to effectively participate in this learning experience. Please contact your district technology department for assistance in accessing this tool.
Engaging Students in Project Based Learning (PBL) Remotely through Defined Learning
This virtual synchronous professional learning experience will begin with an introduction/refresher to Defined Learning and connections with authentic, Project Based Learning (PBL) for teachers and students in a hybrid/remote learning environment.
The facilitator will share tips and strategies for structuring and differentiating PBL experiences to meet the needs of students in an online learning community. Ideas and formats for alternative grading methods, as well as gathering evidence of learning will be shared. These ideas will be modeled through the use of Defined Learning performance tasks and associated resources.
The session link will be sent out to registered participants.
Participants should be able to log in to Defined Learning to effectively participate in this learning experience. Please contact your district technology department for assistance in accessing this tool.
Tackling Cyberbullying through Positive School Climate
This session will explore
• The prevalence, scope, and frequency of cyberbullying
• What the research says about the influence of school climate
• How to set the tone regarding student behavioral expectations
• The importance of creative responses and high-engagement activities
• The value of formal peer-led initiatives that tap into their unique talents and abilities
• New ways to understand student experiences and how to include student voices in policies and programming
•How to promote positivity and help make kindness go viral across your campus
Tips and Tricks for Collaboration Through Google Slides
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn strategies for using Google Slides for collaboration.
Reimagining Rubrics and Feedback with Single Point Rubrics
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn about how to design single point rubrics.
Reimagining Rubrics and Feedback with Single Point Rubrics
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn about how to design single point rubrics.
Applying Flipgrid to the 5Es Instructional Model
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
Participants will learn strategies to apply Flipgrid to the 5Es instructional model
Strategies for Refining Your Screencasting Skills
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn strategies to improve screencasting and the screencasting experience.
Strategies for Refining Your Screencasting Skills
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn strategies to improve screencasting and the screencasting experience.
Tips and Tricks for Collaboration Through Google Slides
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn strategies for using Google Slides for collaboration.
Tips and Tricks for Collaboration Through Google Slides
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn strategies for using Google Slides for collaboration.
Reimagining Rubrics and Feedback with Single Point Rubrics
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn about how to design single point rubrics.
Reimagining Rubrics and Feedback with Single Point Rubrics
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn about how to design single point rubrics.
Thinking Outside the Box with Google Meet and Zoom Breakout Rooms
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn strategies to engage students in breakout rooms.
Applying Flipgrid to the 5Es Instructional Model
Flipgrid is a simple, free and accessible video discussion experience for Pre-K to adult learners. This social learning tool effectively engages and excites students in a blended learning classroom. This FREE 30 minute "mini-workshop†highlights ways Flipgrid can be applied to the 5E Instructional Model, supporting learning through all 5 stages: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate . The workshop will feature a live presentation, with time at the end for Q&A.
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
Participants will learn strategies to apply Flipgrid to the 5Es instructional model
Applying Flipgrid to the 5Es Instructional Model
Flipgrid is a simple, free and accessible video discussion experience for Pre-K to adult learners. This social learning tool effectively engages and excites students in a blended learning classroom. This FREE 30 minute "mini-workshop†highlights ways Flipgrid can be applied to the 5E Instructional Model, supporting learning through all 5 stages: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate . The workshop will feature a live presentation, with time at the end for Q&A.
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn strategies for applying Flipgrid to the 5Es instructional model.
Strategies for Refining Your Screencasting Skills
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn strategies to improve screencasting and the screencasting experience.
Strategies for Refining Your Screencasting Skills
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn strategies to improve screencasting and the screencasting experience.
Thinking Outside the Box with Google Meet and Zoom Breakout Rooms
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
The participant will learn strategies to engage students in breakout rooms.
Creating Virtual Learning Environments with StartSOLE
promote inquiry and foster self-empowerment. SOLEs start with a big question designed
to provoke curiosity. From there, learners work collaboratively to investigate and then
share out their discoveries. A SOLE can exist anywhere there is a computer, internet
connection, and students who are ready to learn. In this FREE 1-hour workshop,
participants will be introduced to StartSOLE, an online platform where students are
given the freedom to learn collaboratively using the internet. The workshop will include
an overview of the platform and its structure, as well as provide support in getting
started with this free resource.
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
- The participant will reflect on the effectiveness of student-lead social exploration.
- The participant will learn about StartSOLE and how it can support collaboration and curiosity.
- The participant will be able to get started with StartSOLE.
Jamboard: A Free Virtual Whiteboard Tool for Engagement and Collaboration
Are you looking for a way to get students active in their learning and collaboration virtually? Jamboards can help! Jamboard is a FREE, online, cross-platform whiteboard that allows both teachers and students to collaborate in a shared space with many handy tools. In this FREE virtual 30-minute mini- workshop participants will be introduced to Jamboard and its features, view examples of how it can be used with students, and have time to set up their own Jamboard to share as soon as tomorrow!
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
Participants will learn how to implement Jamboard in a blended learning classroom.
Concussion: Translating Academic Adjustments to the Virtual Setting
Participant will be able to understand how medical based observations/evaluations of students with concussion can be translated into academic adjustments in a virtual learning environment.
Participant will be able to identify 3 barriers for students/teachers to implementing recommended academic adjustments in a virtual/hybrid learning environment.
Participant will be able to identify 3 academic adjustments that can be made in a virtual/hybrid environment given current contact and social distancing requirements for learners and teachers.
Creating Virtual Learning Environments with StartSOLE
promote inquiry and foster self-empowerment. SOLEs start with a big question designed
to provoke curiosity. From there, learners work collaboratively to investigate and then
share out their discoveries. A SOLE can exist anywhere there is a computer, internet
connection, and students who are ready to learn. In this FREE 1-hour workshop,
participants will be introduced to StartSOLE, an online platform where students are
given the freedom to learn collaboratively using the internet. The workshop will include
an overview of the platform and its structure, as well as provide support in getting
started with this free resource.
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
- The participant will reflect on the effectiveness of student-lead social exploration.
- The participant will learn about StartSOLE and how it can support collaboration and curiosity.
- The participant will be able to get started with StartSOLE.
Jamboard: A Free Virtual Whiteboard Tool for Engagement and Collaboration
Are you looking for a way to get students active in their learning and collaboration virtually? Jamboards can help! Jamboard is a FREE, online, cross-platform whiteboard that allows both teachers and students to collaborate in a shared space with many handy tools. In this FREE virtual 30-minute mini- workshop participants will be introduced to Jamboard and its features, view examples of how it can be used with students, and have time to set up their own Jamboard to share as soon as tomorrow!
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held virtually. The link will be sent to the email that you have linked to your My Learning Plan account. The link will be emailed to that email address 12-24 hours before the session. Please be sure to check that email account!
ONLY OPEN TO BUCKS COUNTY DISTRICTS AND CTCs
Participants will learn how to implement Jamboard in a blended learning classroom.
Concussion and COVID: Getting our Student Athletes Back on Track
• Participant will be able to identify 2 challenges of sports related concussion management during COVID.
• Participant will be able to state 2 ways to safely start the fitness once a student athlete is cleared to start return to play.
• Participant will be able to identify 2 possible ways to guide return to play virtually with student athletes.