EIU Rural School Initiative

RSI Professional Development

Sessions offered in-person, live on Zoom or via video on demand.

Sign-up inquiries or questions can be sent to Terry Sullivan at tsullivan@eiu.edu

• Past Professional Development
• Teacher Tech Tuesdays (Resources for Teachers)
• Understanding Trauma and Trauma Responsive Educational Practices

20+ Classroom Uses for Visualizers (flyer)
Free Apps and Lesson Ideas for:
smartphones
webcams
document camera
digital cameras
(slides)

To request a certificate, you will need to view and watch the session
https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/6740cffbd90ebe6eae6f3994/watch
(At the Login Screen, choose to join with Google or Microsoft)

Drones in the Classroom (flyer)
Drones are high-interest and engaging forstudents. Discuss classroom lessonapplications for integrating drones intoclasssroom learning. Join a hands-on sessionwith a chance to use the devices.

To request a certificate, you will need to view and watch the session
https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/67324351377e7e226f836861/watch
(At the Login Screen, choose to join with Google or Microsoft)

Classroom Lessons with Infographics using Canva (flyer)
Infographics in the classroom can break down complex information into easily digestible visual components, enhance engagement, and present data in a clear/accessible way. Leads to better retention and critical thinking skills. (slides)

Use stars, planets, comets, and other night sky objects in classroom lessons
Stellarium is the ideal planetarium program for teachers. Students are naturally interested in the stars and in the last year we've seen an eclipse, northern lights, a nova, and a comet. Use that interest! Stellarium is intuitive and easy for young students but offers features needed by professionals. Learn about the night sky, planets facts, identify constellations, stars, and view the sky from any location or any time in history. (slides)

EdPuzzle
Free and Easy to Use
Edpuzzle is the easiest way to make any video interactive and student-centered. Teachers can embed notes and ask questions to promote, track progress, and prevent students from skipping sections. (flyer) slides

To request a certificate, you will need to view and watch the Edpuzzle session.
There are a few simple questions to verify you watched.
https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/66f59fe883f72b5021180de9/watch
The class Code is  voetedi

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Reporting Professional Development Activities

Please fill out a brief online survey for you to report your participation in professional development activities (or use of professional development materials) throughout the Fall semester. 

You can find the link to the survey at: https://tinyurl.com/2zbx2zbu

For reporting, simply indicate the title or topic or a brief description of each activity – workshop, seminar, presentation, video, book etc. -- in which you participated. After describing the professional development activities in which you participated, indicate the date (approximate if you cannot recall exactly) of your participation. Click “Send” (top, RH corner). Please submit by December 13, 2024.