View Workshop: Digital Tools for Project-Based Learning (3-12)
| Workshop Name | Digital Tools for Project-Based Learning (3-12) |
|---|---|
| Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| External Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| Workshop 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. |
| Workshop Code | Not set |
| School Year | 2026-2027 |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Frequency | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | Not set |
| Location | Not set |
| Category | 517 - Model Schools |
| Subcategory | Curric: Effective Use of Technology |
| Provider | 517 - Model Schools |
| Location | Not set |
| Evaluation Form | Not set |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Level | SED CODES 1,2,3,4 |
| Total Workshop Days | 1.0 |
| Credit Hours | 5.50 |
| Days To Bill | 1.0 |
| Participants Must Attend All Days | No |
| District Always Pays Participant Fee | Yes |
| Participant Approval Needed | No |
| Scoring Exams | No |
| Assigned Seating | No |
| Assigned Seating By Table | No |
| Limit One District Per Table | No |
| Rep Reg Days Before Scoring | Not set |
| Workshop 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. |
| Workshop Audience | Teachers in grades 3-12 in all subject areas. |
| Workshop Prerequisites | Not set |
| Workshop 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. |
| 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 |
| Workshop 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. |
| Workshop Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Submitted For Approval | 11/20/2025 |
| Approved | 11/20/2025 |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Bring your own device and charger to the workshop, please. |
| Workshop Id | 3210 |
| Added By | Brooke M. Neamon |
| Boces | Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES |
| Archived Date | Not set |
| Entry Date | 11/14/2025 13:03:48 |
| Last Modified Date | 11/20/2025 12:39:41 |
CTLE Activities
- Pedagogy
Seminars
Learning Standards
- 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
- 3 Instructional Practice
- 7 Professional Growth