Workshop Description: Studies have shown the value of creativity in the classroom, the hiring process and the workforce -- and 82% of professionals wish they’d had more exposure to creative thinking as students.
Now is the time to improve project-based learning and outcomes, learn how to successfully make these improvements in your classroom through the use of Adobe Sparks. Adobe Spark’s lets anyone create beautiful videos, web pages and graphics. This free Web based application is a very easy tool to use to help your students become creators and not just consumers while showcasing their comprehension of curriculum. This platform will add fun and creativity to your curriculum while providing students the opportunity to express their voice, share their personality and develop community building skills. Learn Adobe Sparks today and join the #ditchtheworksheet movement.
Learn, Explore & Share
In addition, to teaching students at Natick High I also have the honor of providing trainings for co-workers inside and out of the Natick School District (digitallearninglc.com.) Below you will find resources from trainings offered within Natick Public Schools on 09/2019 and beyond. Past trainings can be found on version 1.0 & version 2.0 of mrscullen.com.
Training Materials
More materials to be posted as trainings approach
Workshop Description: Learn how to use Google Sites to share your students' work with the school community, create a portal for your class, and create and curate online resources. Unlock unlimited creative learning opportunities whether students are in person or remote. Go beyond the walls of your classroom and learn how digital tools can support creativity, promote students’ voice, and increase engagement. This workshop will cover the basics of Google Sites in addition to providing design and photography tips to create a platform for all types of learners.
Workshop Description: What’s worse than sitting through a boring presentation? Being the one to deliver a boring presentation. Attend this Google Slides workshop to learn how to design a slide deck that captivates your students. Learn how to create this engagement in Google Slides through the use of media, Google Add Ons (Easy Accents, Hypatia, Slido, PearDeck and Nearpod) and the application of educated design and photography choices. The demand for creative, interactive visual content is higher than ever, this workshop will help you meet this demand and create slides which are accessible for all types of learners. Leave this workshop feeling empowered to create, immersive design and help you communicate effectively with your students through the use of Google Slides.