View Seminar: Digital Tools for Project-Based Learning (3-12)
| Seminar Name | Digital Tools for Project-Based Learning (3-12) |
|---|---|
| Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| External Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| Seminar Short Desc | This interactive workshop introduces educators in grades 3 12 to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and demonstrates how Project-Based Learning can support the development of these competencies. Participants will explore digital tools, including Canva, Book Creator, Scratch, and AI resources such as Magic School and ChatGPT. These tools can be used to design engaging, creative learning experiences for students to help align to the attributes outlined in the NYS Portrait of a Graduate. |
| Seminar Full Desc | This interactive workshop introduces educators in grades 3 12 to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and demonstrates how Project-Based Learning can support the development of these competencies. Participants will explore digital tools, including Canva, Book Creator, Scratch, and AI resources such as Magic School and ChatGPT. These tools can be used to design engaging, creative learning experiences for students to help align to the attributes outlined in the NYS Portrait of a Graduate.
Through demonstrations and guided creation time, educators will build a ready-to-use PBL project that includes student instructions, a rubric, or an exemplar. By the end of the session, participants will leave with practical tools, strategies, and resources to implement digital PBL in their classrooms and enhance student creativity, communication, and critical thinking. |
| Seminar Date | 08/20/2026 |
| Opening Time | 8:30 am |
| Closing Time | 2:30 pm |
| Last Day To Register | 08/19/2026 [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ] |
| Twin Seminar | Not set |
| Seminar Audience | Teachers in grades 3-12 in all subject areas. |
| Seminar Prerequisites | Not set |
| Seminar Topics, Concepts & Resources | -NYS Portrait of a Graduate
-Project Based Learning (PBL) -Introduction to Canva and Book Creator, including an overview of the platforms, their features, and potential applications for teaching. -Incorporating student use of the design platforms: ideas and strategies for engaging students in creating their own visual materials. |
| Seminar Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Seminar Objectives | -To introduce participants to NYS Portrait of a Graduate.
-To introduce participants to digital tools including Canva, Book Creator, Magic School AI, and other digital resources that support Project Based Learning (PBL). -To provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently introduce these digital tools to their students so they may guide them through the process of creating their own projects. -Participants will have some time to work on creating a project that they can use in their own curriculum. |
| Work Summary | Not set |
| Assessment of Learning | -Active participation in hands-on exploration of digital tools
-Creation of a PBL-aligned classroom resource -Share-out reflection at the end of the session -Written feedback |
| Evaluation Summary Notes | Not set |
| Needed Changes | Not set |
| Next Steps | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | CA BOCES Barn |
| Location | Training Room |
| Site Status | Regional |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Seminar Status | Available |
| Workshop | Digital Tools for Project-Based Learning (3-12) |
| Starting Registration | 8:00 am |
| Credit Hours | 5.50 |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| Provider | 517 - Model Schools |
| Category | 517 - Model Schools |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Bring your own device and charger to the workshop, please. |
| Cancelled Date | Not set |
| Added By | Laurie Sledge |
| Seminar Id | 11164 |
CTLE Activities
- Pedagogy
Facilitators
Districts That Can Send Participants
- Allegany-Limestone Central School
- Andover Central School
- Belfast Central School
- Bolivar-Richburg Central School
- Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School
- Cuba-Rushford Central School
- Ellicottville Central School
- Fillmore Central School
- Franklinville Central School
- Friendship Central School
- Genesee Valley Central School
- Hinsdale Central School
- Olean City Schools
- Pioneer Central School
- Portville Central School
- Randolph Academy
- Randolph Central School
- Salamanca City Schools
- Scio Central School
- Wellsville Central School
- West Valley Central School
- Whitesville Central School
- CA-BOCES Admin
- CA-BOCES CTE
- CA-BOCES ISS
- CA-BOCES IT
- CA-BOCES Exceptional Education
- CA Teacher Center
Learning Standards
- 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
- 3 Instructional Practice
- 7 Professional Growth