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Recording 8/18/2020

  • With the start of school, and this being a busy time for Tech Coordinators we will take a 2 week break from our weekly meetings.  Our next Meeting with be September 1, at 3 pm.
  • Introduce PLAEA’s new Tech Integration & Innovation Consultant, Torrey Proctor
  • Tech that supports teaching, learning, and communicating with students and/or parents
  • Tech that supports teaching & learning in an online environment
  • Julie Graber - Intro to PearDeck 
    • Prairie Lakes AEA is excited to announce that Pear Deck is now FREE for all of its schools for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. Complete communication about Pear Deck which was sent to PLAEA schools. 
    • What is Pear Deck? Pear Deck is a communication platform that lets teachers create interactive assessments and presentations that students can follow from their personal devices. It is used in conjunction with Google Slides and assists teachers with designing engaging learning experiences and embedding formative assessments into online classrooms and is designed to integrate with your district's existing tools including both Google or Microsoft applications.
    • Pear Deck is providing 75 minute webinars for educators training teachers. A zoom link will be provided after registration occurs. 
  • Monoprice 600202 USB Microphone  $29.purchased for staff.