Simplify Your Life with Google Classroom
Please note: Participants must have a school-managed Google Education account and should bring a charged Chromebook or a laptop that runs Google Chrome.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
4:30 – 6:30 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd
Has your school or district "gone Google"? If you're blending technology into your lessons and looking for a seamless way to organize your resources, assignments, and student work, this beginner workshop is for you.
Whether you are brand new to G Suite (formerly Google Apps for Education) or are comfortable with the platform, you will learn tips and tricks for managing it all through Google Classroom.
Presented by Kim Ramos, NEANK
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Moving Forward with Google Classroom
Please note: Participants must have a school-managed Google Education account and should bring a charged Chromebook or a laptop that runs Google Chrome.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
4:30 – 6:30pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd
If you're already familiar with the basics of Google Classroom, you may be wondering, "What's next?" This intermediate workshop will introduce you to the newest updates in Classroom and increase your efficiency with expanded features like Topics, Feedback Comments, Quizzes, Live Polling, and more.
Presented by: Kim Ramos, NEANK
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You Posted WHAT Online? (Digital Literacy & Citizenship)
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
4:30-6:30 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
Have you ever Googled yourself? How big is your digital footprint? Your students’? Are you taking full advantage of teachable moments? This hands-on workshop will walk you through the basics of digital literacy, introduce you to Google’s Digital Citizenship and Safety Course for Educators, and give you time to explore recommended #digicit resources.
Please note: Attendees should bring headphones and a charged Chromebook/laptop.
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Going Gaga for Infographics
Please note: Attendees should bring headphones and a charged Chromebook/laptop.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
4:30-6:30 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
Are you looking for an engaging new way for students to “show what they know”? Infographics may be just the tool you’re looking for! These visual representations of information require students to synthesize their research by prioritizing what’s most important and translating it into an eye-catching graphic. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basics of building infographics and give you the opportunity to explore several free online infographic tools.
Presenter: Kim Ramos, NEANK
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Spark It Up! (Adobe Spark)
Please note: Attendees should bring headphones and a charged Chromebook/laptop.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
4:30-6:30 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
If you’re sick of grading the same old projects over and over, year after year, it’s time to SPARK it up with Adobe Spark EDU! This creation tool allows students to design professional-looking graphics, videos, and web stories yet it’s so easy that even elementary students can use it. Plus, the EDU version lets you access all of the premium features for free. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to Adobe Spark EDU and give you time to explore the platform.
Presenter: Kim Ramos, NEANK
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Maximize Your Drive (Add-ons, Extensions & Organization)
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
4:30-6:30 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
Working with Google Drive can sometimes feel like you’ve stuffed everything you’ve ever owned into one closet. All of a sudden it’s packed to the ceiling, you can barely keep the door closed, and the thought of cleaning it out is overwhelming! This hands-on workshop will help you streamline your work with Chrome add-ons & extensions and teach you tips & tricks for keeping Drive organized.
Please note: Attendees should bring headphones and a charged Chromebook/laptop.
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Navigating the RI Teacher Evaluation for Early Career Educators
Saturday, September 14, 2019
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
Participants will engage in activities that will take them through a deep dive of each of the following RIDE Model Evaluation components: Professional Practice Rubrics, Professional Responsibilities Rubrics, SLOs, Professional Growth Goal. Participants will leave this session with a solid understanding of how they will be evaluated, their responsibilities in the evaluation process and how to calculate their overall effectiveness rating.
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Book Study: Real Talk About Classroom Management
Thursday, October 10, 2019
4:30-6:30 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd
Sign up by 9/26 to receive a copy of the book courtesy of NEARI. Real Talk About Classroom Management by Serena Pariser
Join other early career educators (Year 1-3) for some real talk about classroom management strategies to start your year off strong.
Sessions Facilitated by veteran teachers and early career educators: Tabitha Watjen, EPEA; Ellen Ryan, EWGTA; Nick Sulham, EPEA; and Olivia Chaves, NEA Portsmouth
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I Can Do It! Classroom Management
Target Audience: K-12 Classroom Teachers
Saturday, October 19, 2019
9:00 am-3:00 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
This professional development course provides teachers with basic classroom management techniques that will ensure success in the classroom. The course features the following modules:
- Getting to know your students
- Rules, routines and procedures
- Reinforcements
- Providing Motivating and Engaging Instruction
- Classroom Transitions, Signals and Sponges
- Communicating with Students and Parents
Presenters: Tabitha Watjen, Crystal Monteiro, EPEA
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Book Study: Real Talk About Classroom Management
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
4:30-6:30 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd
Sign up by 9/26 to receive a copy of the book courtesy of NEARI. Real Talk About Classroom Management by Serena Pariser
Join other early career educators (Year 1-3) for some real talk about classroom management strategies to start your year off strong.
Sessions Facilitated by veteran teachers and early career educators: Tabitha Watjen, EPEA; Ellen Ryan, EWGTA; Nick Sulham, EPEA; and Olivia Chaves, NEA Portsmouth
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Overview of RI Model Teacher Evaluation & Support System for Classroom Teachers
Target Audience: Classroom teachers, all levels
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
4:45-7:45pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
Dinner Provided
Objectives:
- Understanding the Professional Practice & Professional Responsibilities Rubrics- What does it look like for your specific discipline/content/grade?
- Understanding SLOs- How to write an SLO that is meaningful to your practice.
Presenter: Jodi Clark, Portsmouth School Department
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Overview of RI Model Teacher Evaluation & Support System for Support Professionals
Target Audience: Educators being evaluated by the RIDE Evaluation for Support Professionals (Social Workers, School Nurses, Psychologists etc.)
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
4:45-7:45pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
Dinner Provided
Objectives:
- Understanding the Professional Practice & Professional Responsibilities Rubrics- What does it look like for your specific discipline/content/grade?
- Understanding SLOs- How to write an SLO that is meaningful to your practice.
Presenter: Jodi Clark, Portsmouth School Department
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I Can Do It! Classroom Management
Target Audience: K-12 Classroom Teachers
Saturday, October 19, 2019
9:00 am-3:00 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
This professional development course provides teachers with basic classroom management techniques that will ensure success in the classroom. The course features the following modules:
- Getting to know your students
- Rules, routines and procedures
- Reinforcements
- Providing Motivating and Engaging Instruction
- Classroom Transitions, Signals and Sponges
- Communicating with Students and Parents
Presenters: Tabitha Watjen, Crystal Monteiro, EPEA
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Engaging Teaching Methods for STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) Prevention Education
Target Audience: Middle School and High School Health/Physical Education Educators, School Nurses, Social Workers, Higher Education Faculty
Thursday, November 7, 2019
4:30-6:30 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
This workshop will focus on providing adolescents with STI prevention education that is engaging and free of stigma. Using storytelling and a trivia game, participants will learn how to have an interactive lesson on STI Prevention. Participants will also learn how to refer students to the Rhode Island Department of Health’s RIghtTime sexual health app and leave with a full lesson plan and other educational materials that they can bring back to their schools.
Presenter: Aaron Frechette, DOH-PSA
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Building Relationships Between Teachers and Teacher Assistants
Thursday, January 9, 2020
4:30-6:30 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
Details coming soon!
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Mental Health First Aid (Part 1)
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
4:30-6:30 pm
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
Details coming soon!
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Mental Health First Aid (Part 2)
Saturday, February 8, 2020
TBD
NEARI HQ 99 Bald Hill Rd.
Details coming soon!
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