EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Setting up a Digital Classroom
Yes,  it is here...  even if you can’t see it.  It’s in the minds of your students.  This is the generation of the digital learner. Therefore, you need a digital classroom! Solutions will be presented for managing devices such as interactive boards, computers, iPads, and even mobile phones in the classroom setting!!  Participants will learn various strategies to set up, manage, and implement digital devices in their classroom.  The discussion will include popular cloud-based tools your students are already using in their personal lives, such as Twitter,  Instagram,  Facebook.  Learn how to utilize them in the digital classroom for creativity,  collaboration, and communication. For hands-on participation, please bring your own iPad.

Differentiating Lessons with Google Tools
In today’s classroom creating digital differentiated lessons and assignments are a must and Google Apps have the tools you need!  This workshop will explore the features and capabilities of Google apps including Classroom,  Docs, Forms and more to create assignments that are leveled and provide choices for all learners.  We will also investigate specific reading and writing supports to scaffold learning for individual students. Please make sure you have a Google account created before attending.

Creating Accessible Worksheets and Handouts
Many of our special needs students require alternative access to traditional classroom materials. This session will focus on various tools and supports for creating accessible digital handouts and worksheets. This session is ideal for finding solutions for our students that may need to digitally complete their work rather than physically handwrite responses. iPad apps and computer-based tools will be investigated.

How AT Tools Can Help Differentiate Instruction
Description: This workshop will explore technology tools and strategies to differentiate lessons across the curriculum. Participants will learn to identify specific features & capabilities of current technologies such as Google Apps and SMART Technologies and to apply these tools to the content, process, and product when developing lessons.

Addressing Barriers to Learning through Assistive Technology 
Despite advancements in technology and the availability of computers and digital materials, barriers still exist that make it difficult for some students to learn.  In this workshop, we will demonstrate how assistive technology tools and strategies can be used to create an authentic inclusive classroom.

TRANSITION

Job coaching students to become successful in the community
Learn how job coaches prepare students with specific disabilities to enter the community and the work environment.  Job coaches will identify best practices and tools to meet the needs of individual students.

Supporting and Empowering Families through the Transition Process 

Utilizing NJCAN (NJ Career Assistance Navigator) and Transition Portfolios to Involve Students in the Transition Process.
NJCAN is NJ’s free, web-based career guidance system.   Participants will learn how to navigate the NJCAN site, and how to use its tools to address the vocational goals of special education students.  Physical classroom portfolios will also be displayed and discussed by both presenters and student.

Utilizing Person-Centered Approaches as part of transition planning
Learn how to bring Person-Centered practices to the school as part of students’ transition plans.  This workshop will provide information on improving post-school outcomes for students with disabilities through the utilization of a person-centered approach in the classroom and community.  Hear directly from a student about his involvement in the process and how it has assisted him in making informed choices about his future.

Contact us for additional information:

Grisel Espinosa – Supervisor

201-343-6000 ext. 6500 – griesp@bergen.org