Here is a list of upcoming staff developments that are being offered by the CITS. All of the following are available for sign up through Ascend and are 1.5 hour sessions that run from 4:15 to 5:45. Check Ascend for descriptions and locations.
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The following sessions will be 3 hour trainings on Saturday, September 21st
Looking to integrate a few new technology tools into your classroom? Check out the upcoming Professional Learning opportunities from the iCafe team in the Spring of 2012!
| Jan 17th | iPads for Beginners Training | Section #54133 |
| Jan 24th | Windows Live Movie Maker – *INTERACT APPLICANTS ONLY* | Section #54135 |
| Jan 26th | iTeach ELA and Social Studies with iPads | Section #54158 |
| Jan 31st | iTeach Math and Science with iPads | Section #54156 |
| Feb 2nd | Intermediate SMART Notebook Training | Section #54141 |
| Feb 15th | INTERACT Video Assistance Open Lab – *INTERACT APPLICANTS ONLY* | Section #54140 |
| Feb 16th | Promethean ActivInspire Intermediate Training | Section #54132 |
| Feb 21st | Discover the Possibilities with Discovery Education | Section #54154 |
| Feb 23rd | INTERACT Video Assistance Open Lab – *INTERACT APPLICANTS ONLY* | Section #54136 |
| March 1st | Liven Up Student Presentations | Section #54134 |
| March 20th | Exploring the World Beyond your Classroom Walls | Section #54160 |
| April 12th | Introduction to Google Earth | Section #54139 |
| April 17th | Discover the Possibilities with Discovery Education | Section #54155 |
All sessions are available in ASCEND and last from 4:15pm – 5:45pm. Be sure to register to save your spot!
Mar 1
Last week we had one of the most memorable days of the year in LCISD…STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY! The one day a year where every teacher gets to go out to lunch for an hour and not work cafeteria duty!
Oh yeah…and we all learned a lot of great stuff too!
Seriously though, the iCafe staff loves staff development days! It’s a time when we get to hang out with teachers from all over the district and teach them new ideas or tools that they can start using in their classrooms! I can’t really think of a better way to spend my day, actually!
LCISD Staff Development Day
One thing that has changed recently though, is something that you need to be aware of! Inside ASCEND, our staff development portal, an important change has been made. Before you can receive credit for a class, you have to submit a survey! It’s not really a big deal, and honestly, it’s your opportunity to let your voice be heard!
Didn’t like your session? Tell us about it in the survey!
Wish you could have spent more time practicing the new skill? Tell us about it in the survey!
Loved your presenter? Tell us about it in the survey!
Accessing the surveys in ASCEND is pretty easy. All you need to do is click on the “My Course Details” button on the main page and click on the “Take Survey” button for that section. Pretty easy, right? Still need a little more direction though? Well, check out this simple cheat sheet that will walk you through it! Of course, if you have any questions, feel free to enter it in the comments section below!
It is creeping up…silently lurking…always in the back of our mind but never has it seemed so important. Your palms are sweaty. You have developed a nervous twitch. You need to know…are you OK or is it a time of desperation? It is…DMA DAY!
The DMA Day is fast approaching for our district. Teachers must have their allotted hours of off-contract staff development completed. Wondering if you have enough hours? There is a fast, easy way for you to check. Check out this video to see how!
If you are looking for some instructions written out, check out the details below.
Log into ASCEND from the PCG Main Menu. From the ASCEND home screen, scroll down to the area labeled “My Courses” and click on the button “View My Transcript.”
A new window will open. You will see a list of all the staff development sessions you have attended. Included in the information are the number of CEU (continuing education) hours you receive for each session as well as your DMA hours that have been credited.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see your total hours for this DMA year (2011).
You should allow 1-2 weeks for your DMA hours to appear after you have completed your session and taken the survey. In the near future, if you do not complete the survey, hours will not be awarded. To learn how to access and complete your staff development survey, click here.
If you have any questions concerning your DMA hours, please contact the staff development office at 832.223.0134 . They will be happy to assist you!