Registration is open for free summer professional development from friEDTech for teachers and administrators.
WOW Academy
Two-day in-person workshop to assist teachers with using technology to create rich, interactive, and collaborative learning activities. Participants can register for one of three locations: Oxford (June 5-6), Biloxi (June 7-8), and Meridian (June 8-9). Seats are very limited, so please register today. Participants will be eligible for 1.2 CEUs.
Google Up! Certification Bootcamp
Two-day in-person Google Level 1 Educator workshop on June 6-7 at O’Bannon High School in Greenville. Participants can earn 1.2 CEUs, 10 SEMIs, or 1.0 OSL and receive a voucher to take the certification exam at no cost. More information about the workshop, including the registration link, can be found on this two-page flyer.
Online Learning Opportunities
Upgrade your technology skills with these free asynchronous online courses from friEdTechnology. Participants can register at https://www.friedonline.com/mscourses for the following courses:
- The Tech-Infused Classroom (0.5 CEUs)
- Google Starter Pack (1.2 CEUs, 10 SEMIs, 1 OSL)
- Google Classroom in 5 (0.5 CEUs)
- friED Mixtape: Differentiating Learning for Littles (0.6 CEUs)
- FUNdamentals: Microsoft 365 (1.2 CEUs, 10 SEMIs, 1 OSL)
- Safe & Secure: Protecting Information Online (0.6 CEUs)
- Stack Your Skills: Schoology Essentials (0.5 CEUs)
- Rock the Classroom: Managing Today’s Digital Age Classroom (0.6 CEUs)
- Chromebook Scavenger Hunt (0.5 CEUs)
- Beyond the Brick and Mortar (1.3 CEUs, 10 SEMIs)
- Wrap Your Head Around Research (0.6 CEUs)
- Beyond the Red Pen (0.5 CEUs)
Once enrolled, participants have 10 months to complete the course. Course completers will receive a Certificate of Completion and must apply for CEUs, SEMIs, or OSLs within six months of completing the course.
For more information on any of these opportunities, please contact Melissa Banks ([email protected]) or [email protected].
