Danny Cyckowski
Danny's Workshops
One workshop will be repeated, depending on interest.
Click, Explore, & Learn: A Guide to Virtual Field Trips
Whether it’s giving learners a sense of place for a novel, taking them to the site of a historical event, or communicating mathematical and geographic concepts using genuine artifacts and sites, there’s no shortage of digital resources that can transform learners’ experiences. Imagine transporting your students to distant lands, historical sites, and scientific wonders, all from the comfort of your classroom.
The challenge is how to package all these virtual resources. Virtual field trips offer a unique opportunity to spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, and deepen student understanding. This session will guide you through the process of creating engaging and educational virtual field trips.
We'll explore the practical steps to create engaging and educational virtual field trips. You'll learn how to choose the best content, build exciting narratives, and use tools like Google Sites, Google Earth, and Google Forms to create interactive experiences for students. We'll also discuss how to measure student learning and engagement in these virtual environments. You'll walk away with a collection of participant created virtual field trips from all of workshop participants!
Streamline Your Day with AI
Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize your daily tasks and boost your productivity. This workshop introduces you to a range of AI tools designed specifically for educators.You'll learn how to leverage AI to streamline time-consuming tasks, like designing lessons, creating effective assessments, and even communicating with parents! By leveraging AI, educators can create personalized learning experiences, tailor instruction to individual student needs, and foster a deeper understanding of complex concepts.
Through practical demonstrations and hands-on activities, you'll gain the skills and confidence to implement AI tools in your classroom. We will explore some of the most popular and effective AI tools for educators, including Gemini, Magic School/Student, SchoolAI, and others. We will also demonstrate some student facing AI tools so you can experience what is available for your students. Participants will leave with a personalized AI toolkit.
Let’s have AI do the heavy lifting so you can focus on what truly matters: inspiring young minds!
Canva for Educators: Transform Your Teaching with Design [Entry level]
Discover the power of Canva, the ultimate design tool for educators. Visual learning has been proven to enhance student engagement and comprehension. By incorporating visually appealing elements into your lessons, you can create a more dynamic and memorable learning experience. Canva is a user-friendly design tool, empowers educators to easily create stunning visuals that captivate students' attention. You will learn how to create stunning visual content that captures your students' attention and enhances their learning experience.
From eye-catching presentations to engaging infographics, and even professional quality videos, you'll explore a range of design techniques and best practices. We'll explore the latest features, including AI-powered tools, to streamline your workflow and boost your creativity. Beyond static visuals, Canva offers powerful video editing capabilities. With a vast library of pre-designed templates, stock images, videos, and audio clips, you can bring your creative vision to life without starting from scratch.
By the end of this workshop, you'll be able to design stunning presentations, craft engaging visuals, leverage AI, and integrate Canva seamlessly into your learning management system. Join us for a hands-on workshop that will transform your classroom into a vibrant and inspiring learning environment. You’ll leave with a collection of ready to use Canva templates created by you and your peers (and me) that can be shared with colleagues and adapted for various teaching contexts.