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MESD Paraeducator Summer Conference 2024
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Welcome to the 2024 Paraeducator Summer Conference!
Below you’ll find the schedule/options for each day. Each option has the zoom link included - once you’ve made your selections, you can access all your sessions from your schedule (click on the head icon on the left to go to your personal schedule)

TO SIGN UP: Sign in to Sched on the top right, or create an account if you haven’t made one before. This will pop up the registration information page - once you complete that you are signed up for the conference, and will be able to add sessions to your schedule

TO MAKE YOUR SCHEDULE: Make sure you are signed in to Sched. You’ll see white circles to the left of the session names - click on those to add those sessions to you schedule. Once you’ve made your selections, you can access all your sessions from your schedule (click on the head icon on the left to go to your personal schedule). Note that there is an opening sessions each day - you only need to attend one of these (your first day of the conference) as it will be the same information in each of those (how to access sessions, complete surveys, get paid, etc)

Additional Info
  • The conference will be 5 days across two weeks 
    • August 14, 15, 21, 22 will be virtual and have an opening session from 8:00-8:30 (you only need to attend once), and sessions from 8:30-11:30 and 12:30-3:30
    • August 19 will be in person at (location TBD), with check in from 8:00-8:30, and sessions from 8:30-11:30 and 12:30-3:30
  • You will be paid for your time
  • You do not have to attend every day/session
  • There is an opening session every day of virtual sessions - you only need to attend one of these (your first day of the conference) as it will be the same information in each of those (how to access sessions, complete surveys, get paid, etc)
  • Click Here for an FAQ with answers to (hopefully) all your questions

If you have additional questions, please contact Benjamin Baldizon - bbaldizon@mesd.k12.or.us


Wednesday August 21, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA
This interactive, introductory session will explore Google Workspace for Education, focusing on Google Docs, Slides, and Drive. Participants will learn how to utilize these tools to streamline their own work and provide support and accommodations for students. 

Key Takeaways
  • Understand the basic features and functions of Google Docs, Slides, and Drive.
  • Learn practical strategies for using these tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Discover ways to leverage Google Workspace to support and accommodate student needs.
  • Gain confidence in integrating technology into your daily work routines.

Who Should Attend
This hands-on session is ideal for paraeducators of all skill levels who are interested in enhancing their proficiency with Google Workspace for Education. 

Topics Covered
  • Introduction to Google Workspace for Education
  • Overview of Google Docs
    •  Creating and editing documents
    •  Collaborating with colleagues
  • Overview of Google Slides
    • Designing and presenting slides
    • Collaborative presentation creation
    • Using multimedia elements
  • Overview of Google Drive
    • Organizing and managing files
    • Sharing and collaborating on documents
    • Implementing Drive in daily workflows
  • Strategies for supporting students using Google Workspace
    • Providing accommodations and modifications
    • Enhancing student engagement and accessibility
Speakers
avatar for Katy Tibbs

Katy Tibbs

Educational Technology Specialist, Multnomah Education Service District
Katy Tibbs is an innovative educator with a passion for finding meaningful ways to integrate technology into curriculum to create engaging, authentic, equitable learning experiences for ALL students. Katy was an elementary classroom teacher for 10 years and a teacher-librarian for... Read More →
Wednesday August 21, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

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