TechTreks
TechTreks for Every Ability
Training should never be boring, and it should never happen without a purpose in mind. Before every session I want to know what your goals are so we can develop a learning plan that matches those goals. If you are new to me, I want to spend some time understanding what your organization's goals are and how technology fits in. This way I can recommend the best approach for your team. If your road map is out of date (or perhaps non existent) we should take some focused time to update or develop it.
Training should not be a onetime event to fill the calendar date that says "professional development." Learning new skills is a process and takes people time to master. Therefore the workshop, bootcamp or embedded session is just one part of a learning plan that also includes follow up, evaluation, and practice. Learning plans include a variety of "tech adventures" that engage different learning styles and take into account the diverse skills and abilities of the participants.
You should expect evidence of change for your investment.
Good investments mature with time. Technology is a HUGE investment: together we will work that investment to deliver a return.
Half-Day Workshop
Ready to brush up on some base skills? We can determine what Base Camp skills your crew needs to focus on to help them get ready for more in-depth Tech'xploration! Half-Day workshops are perfect for PD days where you want to hone in on a few specific things. These sessions are designed to fit small-segmented components of your overall all road map.
WHO
Teachers, Front Line Staff, Classroom Aides, or School Admin Staff
WHEN
PD Days
WHERE
At your School or Online
COST
Starting at $600/Day
Full-Day Workshop
Be ready to spend an entire day immersed in a hands-on learning adventure. Topics of these workshops are focused on your learning plan. We will work toward ensuring that you can integrate new skills into your education practice. Emphasis is placed upon experiential learning as much as possible. You will get TIME to play with the tools presented so that you can gain capacity and comfort.
WHO
Teachers, Front Line Staff, Classroom Aides or School Admin Staff
Note: Groups of 10-15 are ideal.
WHEN
PD Days - Saturdays!
WHERE
At your School or Offsite
COST
Starting at $1000/day
Boot Camp
Pack your BAGS! These offsite bootcamps are designed to really get you off the beaten track and into some high tech country!
A defined learning plan will guide the content of these custom designed experiences. We can offer some suggested curriculum and skill-building to design a meaningful experience. Get ready to modernize your instructional practices you will come back to the classroom refreshed and energized to infuse some cool tech into your teaching practice. Your kids will be amazed!
WHO
All Instructional Staff and Administrators. Learning Coaches -- we can build one for you!
MAXIMUM Group Size: 15.
WHEN
Summer 2017
WHERE
In the Rockies!
COST
TBD
Embedded PD Light
Embedded PD? Not sure what this really looks like? We come into your school for a two- to three-day visit and do some classroom visits. Grade-appropriate lessons help to introduce your students and teachers to some new tech skills. This adventure will give you a taste of what bringing the conference to your classroom could be like.
ALL Embedded adventures include some pre- and post-visit online webinars/coaching.
WHO
K-12 Classroom Teachers
WHEN
October through May
WHERE
Your CLASSROOM
COST
Starting at $1000/Day
Embedded PD Week
This Embedded experience is a more focused approach. Having designed some edTech learning plans for your school, we assess where YOU fit in the school's overall goals. We build some curriculum specific lessons, deliver them to your students with you learning along-side them, and then review the tools and techniques experienced in the classroom. Now YOU design a lesson or two to practice these new skills, and we come alongside and coach you! It's a week-long experience that will have you implementing technology with more confidence. You learn alongside your students -- it's a win-win!
ALL Embedded adventures include some pre- and post-visit online webinars/coaching.
WHO
K-12 Classroom Teachers
Up to 6 participants
WHEN
October through May
WHERE
Your CLASSROOM
COST
Starting at $1000/day
Embedded PD Project
Does your edTech learning plan call for you to go 1:1 or BYOD? Are you looking to move deeper into project-based learning? Or perhaps you're ready to implement a Learning Management System but aren't sure how? Have you recently moved to GOOGLE or MICROSOFT cloud services? We can build a project that embeds us in your school environment for an extended period of time. This is curriculum and instructional coaching for hire!
Do you already have district curriculum specialists? GREAT -- we can work with them to help them enhance their integration of technology! We coach them to coach your staff!
These projects include online webinars throughout the project year to keep the momentum going!
WHO
K-12 Classroom Teachers
Front Line School Staff and Administrators
Curriculum Coaching Staff
WHEN
September to June
WHERE
Your SCHOOL
COST
Based on Project Length