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LHRIC - Lower Hudson Regional Information Center
Instructional Technology
MANAGER
Mary Lynn Collins-Callanan
mcollins@lhric.org
T: (914) 922-3405
The Instructional Technology department at LHRIC aspires to build a community of educational professionals through the exchange of ideas and to leverage creative and innovative use of technology in a global collaborative environment for the advancement of all learners.
We provide professional development for teachers and administrators that is differentiated for each learner, each classroom, each school, and district. We aim to spark the innovation, creativity, reflection and enthusiasm for teaching and learning that brought them into education in the first pace.
Our approach to the professional development design ensures that experiences are scalable, replicable, relevant, and the experiences are fun! We offer job embedded cohorts, online courses, workshops, webinars, professional learning communities, peer to peer sessions, on demand coaching, vendor run sessions, and everything in between.
Our ultimate goal is to make sure each adult learner has the skills and requisite knowledge to effectively amp up their practice through the integration of technology resources.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Provided by NYSCATE: Respons-Able Educator Certification
Winter New York Educator Cohort . The program is asynchronous self-paced online learning in combination with two (2) synchronous online cohort gatherings. The Respons-Able Educator Certification (REC) is a whole new way to help teachers embed and implement digital citizenship elements in their classroom. Based on tens of thousands of hours teaching digital citizenship to students, this professional learning helps teachers build skills in not only their students, but themselves. The REC program addresses digital citizenship holistically, covering topics such as media literacy, communication, the digital economy and more. It has downloadables, lesson plans, videos and other guides that teachers can use long after they finish the program. With 10 self-study asynchronous modules, teachers who complete REC can earn be school digital leaders, changing the culture and education around digital citizenship. 15 CTLE credits available from completing this course
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Nurturing Academic Integrity in the Age of AI (Online, Self Paced)
AI technology has brought forth transformative possibilities for teaching and learning. However, along with its benefits, AI also presents new challenges in maintaining academic integrity. This workshop is designed to equip educators with the ability to integrate AI strategies and tools while nurturing the fundamentals of authenticity, ethics, and originality.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 6 hours to complete. This course begins on March 25, 2024, and participants have until June 15 to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit.
LHRIC Model Schools utilizes the Schoology Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive a welcome message from your instructor with information on how your course works, what you can expect, how to get help along the way, and steps you need to take to enroll.LHRIC Instructional Technology -
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Building Foundational Skills for the Elementary Digital Learner (Hybrid)
[Lifelong Practices for Digital Fluency/Literacy: Apply to Practice] Building Foundational Skills for the Elementary Digital Learner (Hybrid) This workshop is designed to provide elementary classroom teachers with an opportunity to develop strategies for teaching digital literacy foundational skills that are developmentally appropriate for their specific grade levels. The workshop will focus on integrating technology into daily classroom instruction to enhance student learning. The course will cover topics such as basic digital skills, digital citizenship and using digital tools for research, expression, practice and application. The workshop will meet twice virtually and the remainder of the requirements will be online. This course consists of two virtual meetings (April 25 from 3-4 and May 30th from 3-4), supplemented by four hours of online coursework. The online course will be open from April 29-May 29th.
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450 Mamaroneck Ave, Harrison, NY 10528
Empowering Whole Child Development: LHRIC welcomes Kinems @ Lunch & Learn event
Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn event as we delve into the transformative power of Kinems learning gaming platform and its ability to revolutionize the learning experience through innovative technology and tailored educational activities. Discover how Kinems utilizes cutting-edge AI technology to provide immersive personalized learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of every student. By incorporating movement-based educational activities, Kinems promotes holistic child development. We'll explore in action the significance of real-time analytics for progress monitoring and collaboration among educators, clinicians, and parents. Learn how Kinems seamlessly facilitates the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), ensuring equitable access to education for all students. Don't miss this opportunity to empower whole child development with Kinems!
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Virtual/ Online event
[Learning in the Age of AI: Apply To Practice] Empowering Educators to Use AI as a TA (Online, Self Paced)
Welcome to the future of education! In today's rapidly evolving world, technology has become an indispensable tool in the classroom, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leading the charge in transforming the way we teach and learn. If you're eager to stay ahead of the curve, this course is tailor-made for you. Join us and discover how to harness the power of AI as a teacher assistant and a timesaver. You'll not only learn the practical aspects of using AI tools but will also gain insights into the ethical considerations and responsible use of AI in education. NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on May 6, 2024, and participants have until May 10, 2024 to complete all required assignments and activities to receive CTLE credit. LHRIC Model Schools utilizes the Schoology Learning Management System. Upon registration, you will receive a welcome message from your instructor with information on how your course works, what you can expect, how to get help along the way, and steps you need to take to enroll.
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Imagine Edgenuity LHRIC User Group 2024
Imagine Edgenuity LHRIC User Group 2024
** This will be a virtual event via Zoom. Join details will be distributed to all registered participants at least one day prior to the event. **
Join us for this year's Imagine Edgenuity User Group for the following updates & activities.
What's New with Imagine Learning Edgenuity!
Be among the first in your district to explore the following new offerings:
--Imagine Learning Academic Integrity Bundle with plagiarism/AI detection and speed radar tools.
--Concept Coaching for secure and equitable individualized student support from expert tutors in real time.
--Enhanced administrator reporting tools that educators can access directly within the platform --Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses with multi-year support for high-demand, high-interest careers and job certification exam readiness.
--A special preview of the all-new EdgeEX user experience based on user feedback and customer feature requests for Edgenuity!
Successful End-of-Year Program Procedures:
Identify key steps and strategies (checklist provided) for a smooth and successful closeout procedure for your school year implementation and learn how to prepare your team for an efficient launch to your 24-25 school year!
Preparing for Your Summer School Program Launch!
Learn how to plan for a successful summer school program implementation with Imagine Learning Edgenuity! We will help guide you through how to manage any active integrations, configure your district site for summer school users, confirm you have the courses that you need, and prepare your team for summer school progress monitoring and data management!
We look forward to seeing you on MAY 9!
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Randy Hall.LHRIC Instructional Technology -
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Software Spotlight: IXL
IXL is a program that focuses on personalized learning for students. This session will cover a multitude of features and uses for anyone curious about or new to IXL. By using continuous diagnostics or "Smart Score", students can track their own progress in core content areas (Mathematics and ELA). This session starts with a brief overview of IXL functionality, followed by an exploration of the Continuous Diagnostic feature. We'll explore ways to use the Real Time Center, displaying exactly what the students are working on at the moment and if they need assistance. We will also review the SmartScore (an algorithm-based assessment tool), and provide tips on what to look at as students practice. Registrants will receive a Zoom link invite prior to the session.
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Kami 101
This is a Kami 101 course as well as a fantastic refresher course, if you are already familiar with Kami. Kami is a program that provides editable and designable PDFs. Our vendor spotlight will take you on a journey of learning beyond just using Kami for editing and annotating. From the tools, to ways you can use Kami for accessibility, this session will provide new and innovative features that will ignite your classroom. Registrants will receive a Zoom meeting invite prior to the session. This webinar will cover: How to facilitate and share a collaborative activity with your students How to upload a file into Kami via Drive, OneDrive and your Computer Annotation Bank & Annotation Summary How to "Spotlight" students annotations How to recognize who is collaborating in your document Google Classroom Integration Split and Merge Kami Grade by Page feature (exclusive to Google Classroom) Feature Controls (For collaborative copies and individual copies) Accessibility features (Comments, Read Aloud, Text Box) Add Media Tool (YouTube, Google Image Search) Kami Library Website Shortcuts (kami.app / kami.new) Registrants will receive a Zoom link invite prior to the session.
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BrainPOP Refresh!- Software Spotligh
BrainPOP offers curriculum based animated movies, learning games, interactive quizzes, primary source activities, and a breadth of additional resources for students in grades 3+. Its topics span Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Engineering & Tech, Health, and Arts & Music. In this webinar we will look into the breadth of activities including: Make-a-Map, a concept mapping tool; , Creative Coding, Make-A-Movie, incorporate gaming into instruction, and provide feedback on learning artifacts. Registrants will receive a Zoom invite prior to the session.
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450 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison, NY 10528
Digital Citizenship: Developing Digital Leaders Using Common Sense Education
This session is designed to help educators build a unique classroom culture that promotes the positive use of technology. We will explore simple strategies that address digital literacy and the social and emotional impacts of technology. You will also be provided with valuable resources to support both family and community members.
During this session, you will:
*Complete a comprehensive hands-on tour of the Common Sense Media Education© portfolio.
*Map out a detailed path to digital literacy for your classroom.
*Begin your journey to become a Common Sense Educator.LHRIC Instructional Technology
