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Digital Learning Professional Development
The Digital Learning Team, part of SFUSD's Department of Technology, leads professional learning, coaching, program development, and content creation centered on technology-enabled 21st-century learning. We enable educators to leverage technology for equity of opportunity, towards SFUSDs goals of disrupting systemic inequalities through a culturally responsive and anti-racist approach that supports the district's Vision, Values, Goals, and Guardrails.
Earn while you learn! For teachers and paraprofessionals who attend sessions after their contractual hours, these sessions can count towards your 18 FWEA paid, professional development hours, as long as you receive approval from your site administrator. For DLeaF teacher-leaders, you may claim up to 12 hours of session attendance towards your DLeaF Opportunities compensation, instead.
Fall 2024 Digital Learning PD Sessions
OCTOBER
OCT. 1 (4:15-5:45 PM)- ADOBE: Creative Projects in English Language Arts with Adobe Express
Session Description:
Discover how to empower your students to meaningfully create and share their thinking in ELA. In this hands-on session, you will learn how to enhance student literacy skills with video voiceover, explainer videos, and animate-from-audio projects. You'll explore translation tools and English Learner resources to differentiate instruction and unlock creativity for all.
Digital Learning Topic/Category: Language Arts
SFUSD Goal: 3rd Grade Literacy
OCT. 7 (2:00-3:00 PM) -KQED: Fighting Misinformation in the Age of AI: Tips and Techniques to Teach Students
Session Description:
Artificial intelligence, the election, social media–oh my! Support students to develop healthy skepticism without turning into cynics as they gain vital online research and reasoning skills. In this interactive edWebinar for upper elementary through high school educators, you’ll learn how professional fact checkers avoid falling for misinformation whether it’s generated by humans or AI.
Digital Learning Topic/Category: Social Studies/Civics
SFUSD Guardrail: Curriculum & Instruction
OCT. 8th (4:15-5:15 PM) -ADOBE: Creative Projects in Social Studies with Adobe Express
Session Description:
Explore how to bring social studies to life by using generative AI and visualization to enhance any historical idea or
event. In this hands-on session, you will learn how to help students create infographics to show their understanding of complex ideas over time. You'll also learn ways GenAI tools can help any time period or historical figure "come alive" with Adobe Express.
OCT. 9th (4:15-5:45 PM) -ADOBE: Adobe Creative Institute Series - Session 2: Deep Dive into Creative Process
Session Description
Adobe Express Creative Institute (Session 2 of 4): Deep Dive Into the Creative Process: Developing Student Creativity
During this four-part series, we will design learning experiences that foster creativity to ensure an affirming and rigorous learning environment. Participants will discover how to access and curate resources, assess creative works, and plan for a creative classroom. All are welcome! Participants who attend all four sessions will receive their Adobe Creative Educator (ACE) Level 1 and Level 2 Certification!
(Note: This is Session #2 of a 4-part series - scroll down to register for the remaining sessions)
Session 3: Nov. 6th 4:15-5:45 PM
Session 4: Dec. 4th from 4:15-5:45 PM
OCT. 15th (4:15-5:45 PM) - ADOBE: Creative Projects in Math with Adobe Express
Session Description
Discover how to break down complex math concepts and connect them to engaging, real-world examples. In this
hands-on session, you will learn how to create infographics to break down math topics, incorporate generative AI activities to
visualize math in the world, and use video voiceovers to explain student thinking about a math problem or concept.
OCT. 22nd (4:15-5:45 PM) - ADOBE: Creative Projects in Science with Adobe Express
Session Description
Explore how to enrich any science class using creative projects and generative AI tools that get students to
demonstrate their understanding in unique ways. In this hands-on session, you will learn how students can create science infographics to show their understanding of experiments, theories, or any science concept. You'll also practice ways that visual genAI can "bring to life" abstract science concepts at any grade level.
OCT. 22nd (4:15-5:15 PM) - DoT: Getting Started with Digital Learning
Session Description
A quick guide for teachers at each grade level that outlines key digital skills students at that grade level should begin to learn and/or master. It also includes SFUSD approved Digital Learning Apps & Tools available to teachers and students, including curriclum aligned pre-made resources that teachers can take and implement in their classroom right away.
OCT. 30th (1:30-2:30 PM) - DoT: Use Seesaw for Family Connection with Young Learners
Session Description
Discover Seesaw's multimedia tools, in addition to its auto-translate feature, which help you keep families involved in their child's learning and can serve as your one-stop-shop for home-school communication.
OCT. 29th (4:15-5:15 PM) -DoT: Introduction to the NEW SFUSD 6-8th Grade Digital Agency (Citizenship) Curriculum
Session Description
Come learn about the brand NEW SFUSD created Digital Agency (Citizenship) Curriculum Package for middle grades. It is designed so that it can be taught in any of the 6-8th grades. Includes detailed lesson plans for teachers, activities for students, and even parent newsletters and infographics that can be sent home for each topic being taught.
NOVEMBER
NOV. 6th (1:30-2:30 PM) - DoT: Seesaw: Your New Best Friend for Managing Assessment with Early Learners
Session Description
Experience Seesaw's multi-media tools, plus its folders, skills-labeling, and scoring, to help you capture, organize, and monitor student progress, including with the DRDP.
NOV. 6th (4:15-5:15 PM) - ADOBE: Adobe Creative Institute Series - Session 3: Assessment Made Easier
Session Description
Adobe Express Creative Institute (Session 3 of 4): Assessment Made Easier: Elevate and Empower Students with Formative Assessment
During this four-part series, we will design learning experiences that foster creativity to ensure an affirming and rigorous learning environment. Participants will discover how to access and curate resources, assess creative works, and plan for a creative classroom. All are welcome! Participants who attend all four sessions will receive their Adobe Creative Educator (ACE) Level 1 and Level 2 Certification!
(Note: This is Session #3 of a 4-part series)
Session 4: Dec. 4th from 4:15-5:45 PM
NOV. 19th (4:15-5:15 PM) - DoT: Google Tools & Tricks for the Busy Educator!
Session Description
Learn how to filter your email and effective use the search function in Gmail, explore tools to organize your Google Drive, find out ways to more effectively use Google Sheets.
Try out the tools you feel would be most beneficial to you!
DECEMBER
DEC. 4th (4:15-5:45 PM) - ADOBE: Adobe Creative Institute Series - Session 4: Creativity in Class
Session Description
Adobe Express Creative Institute (Session 4 of 4): Creativity in Class: How does this translate to your classroom?
During this four-part series, we will design learning experiences that foster creativity to ensure an affirming and rigorous learning environment. Participants will discover how to access and curate resources, assess creative works, and plan for a creative classroom. All are welcome! Participants who attend all four sessions will receive their Adobe Creative Educator (ACE) Level 1 and Level 2 Certification!
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This page was last updated on September 26, 2024