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Training Sessions

Introduction to Digital Storytelling using iMovie (iPad) or Adobe Express (Chromebook)

A Digital Story is a powerful Digital Literacy activity for ages 10+, created by weaving digital photographs, video, voice, text and music into a digital video project. A chance to reflect on the self, culture, identity & future goals, this personal narrative documentary workshop provides an easily-accessible opportunity for youth to reflect on their own strengths, culture, responsibilities, and dreams for their future.

Easily adaptable to a multitude of themes and objectives such as Identity, Intergenerational Learning, Community Engagement, Anti-Bullying, or Language & Culture, this hands-on 3-hour Professional Development Digital Literacy workshop helps introduce and inspire educators to learn more about Digital Literacy in the classroom through a fun and engaging storytelling workshop.

June 2, 2023

Training Sessions

Audio editing made accessible to everyone with Soundtrap

Are you embarking on a podcast project and looking for free software that allows you to edit your audio clips? Do you want to offer your students the ability to add sound effects to other types of audio productions? You might be interested in Soundtrap. The application is free, easy, and entirely online. You’re only one training session away from being able to use it… like a pro!

May 24, 2023

Training Sessions

Numbers, a spreadsheet that can do more

Numbers is the spreadsheet application included in your iPad by Apple. However, don’t just judge by appearances because it’s much more than another version of Excel! This training session will explore the unique features of this tool and discover how you can use it in the classroom for more than just simple calculations. We’ll take a look at how Numbers can be used to learn and manipulate mathematics, how it can help write in French or English, or even make complete science lab reports. Let’s discover the many hidden possibilities of Numbers!

May 24, 2023

Training Sessions

THE IMMERSIVE CLASSROOM: INTEGRATING AUGMENTED REALITY INTO THE CLASSROOM

Augmented reality is simple to use and available on mobile devices. During this training, we will explore applications (free or offering an interesting free version) to explore or create in augmented reality.

May 9, 2023

Training Sessions

GETTING STARTED WITH GOOGLE CLASSROOM

Google Classroom is a simple and effective digital learning environment. This workshop allows you to confidently approach the creation of class groups, the addition of students, the organization and structure of your digital classroom, the possibilities of communication with students and parents, the assignment of homework and resources, best practices for getting started, and much more!

May 9, 2023

Training Sessions

PROMOTING COMMUNICATION THROUGH A CLASS SITE

Create a functional classroom site to share with parents and students. This site will surely evolve throughout the year, since it’s easy and quick to update. We’ll take you step-by-step through creating your first site using Google Sites.

May 9, 2023

Training Sessions

PROGRAMMING AN APP FROM A TO Z!

The free Swift Playgrounds app (version 4) for the iPad not only introduces text-based programming by solving fun and simple problems, but also takes it a step further. It develops in-depth knowledge of Swift programming, a language actually used by application developers. The varying levels of challenges offered to students allows them to develop and mobilize their technological skills, innovate… and even go so far as to design a functional app!

May 9, 2023

Training Sessions

CREATIVITY FOR ALL WITH THE IPAD-AUDIO AND VIDEO

The iPad is a very powerful tool for creativity, but sometimes underused. This workshop will explore the educational possibilities of various free tools suitable for all levels. In particular, discover the possibilities of GarageBand (a native application), including the recording of podcasts and the creation of musical tracks using Live loops. Plus, learn how to embed freshly created music into a video using Clips.

May 9, 2023

Training Sessions

EXPLORING THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATIONAL POSSIBILITIES OF GOOGLE EARTH

Whether it is to inspire writing activities, travel virtually, measure distances, present literary projects or have students create guided tours, Google Earth presents multiple educational possibilities in several subjects and several levels. Come and discover this tool during this workshop and be assured to leave with inspiration for many great ideas and projects!

May 9, 2023

Training Sessions

GOOGLE AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

Do you want to create engaging presentations and documents, but don’t have graphic design knowledge? Do you want your students to have access to tools that are both simple and free for graphic, visual and artistic productions? This workshop goes over a variety of free Google apps and tools that can help produce beautiful posters, high-quality flyers, and professional-looking presentations. We’ll also highlight examples of student and teacher projects. No graphic design expertise is required!

May 9, 2023