PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Session Information:
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Register: Follow the link below to register. Once complete, your spot will be reserved in the Hands-On / Minds-On Session and you will receive a calendar invite.
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Registration Fee Coverage: Your registration fee has been paid to cover the cost of training, breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the duration of the event.
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Travel and Accommodation: Please note that attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel and hotel accommodations. For your convenience, we have provided a list of local area hotels below.
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Event Attire: Sessions with a casual dress code will run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. We recommend considering a light jacket as the training labs are air-conditioned, ensuring your comfort throughout the sessions.
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Personal Devices and Note-Taking: Please bring your own tech devices, such as a laptop or Chromebook. Additionally, we encourage you to bring a notebook and pen for note-taking during the sessions.
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Check the Website for Updates: Continue to check our website for the most current information and the tentative schedule of the training. We may post updates or changes to the schedule, and we want to ensure you have the latest information.
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Questions?: Contact us directly
*Each session will be limited to the first 60 registrations.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Event Information:
June 18 - 20, 2024
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
A.C. New Middle School
3700 S. Beltline Rd
Balch Springs, Texas 75181
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Agenda:
Day 1
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Welcome & Introductions
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Navigating the Virtual Binder
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Rocket Building Activity
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Professional Development – Expectations and Identify Training Activities
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Create Student Experience LMS Profile
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Complete Module training activities
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Accessing and explanation of LMS Instructor Only Resources
Day 2
Hands-On: In the Lab
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Lab Best Practices
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Lab Equipment/Materials Management
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Have a backup plan
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Explain when the Activity Reference is utilized
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Complete module training activities
Minds-On: PCLMS
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Create a Master Course
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Edit Content in Lab Basics to Match your Classroom
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Add Courses(Class Periods)
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Identify Course Code for student enrollment
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Create 3 sample student LMS accounts
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Review Dashboard Details
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Create and Edit Course Schedules
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Student experience navigating PCLMS
Day 3
Group Session:
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Warranty coverage
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Lab Equipment repair and replacement procedures
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Technical support process
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24-hour Chatbot availability
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Copyright restrictions
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Webstore Navigation
Hands-On: In the Lab
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Lab management best practices
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Complete module training activities
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Rocket Launch
Minds-On: PCLMS
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Reviewing Evidence (file, prompt, rubric)
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Grade viewing options
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Access Knowledge Check and Checkpoint Test results
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Knowledge Check results colors definition (novice, apprentice, scholar)
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Modify or Create a Checkpoint Test
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Open/Close Checkpoint Tests
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Access a Printer Friendly Checkpoint Test
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Make Dynamic (Final Exam) Feature
Area Information:
Local Dining
Accomodation Recommendations
Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas East
8605 E R L Thornton Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75228
Tel: 469-206-6030
Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas East
8690 East RL Thornton Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75228
Tel: 469-482-1500