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Free PD – October 2017

Overview: All courses are free and eligible for 6-9 SCECH credits.  Each course is 3 weeks long, with two live webinars (in the evening). First week of the month is rolling enrollment and pre-readings; webinars begin second week. All courses below will be eligible for...

Wayne RESA network maintanence

Wayne RESA staff will be making routing changes to a core network router on Friday 9/15 from 6PM – 7PM. It is anticipated that there will be no interruption to Internet service during this maintenance window. However, clients should be prepared for a possible outage.

Using ChromeVox

Here's a quick video on using Google's built-in screen reader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpbIsN31hLM&list=PL5aqr5w5fRe7QWzXhqxrilIVduWEmLHM2&index=13&t=52s   https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/7031755?hl=en    

Neat screenreader example

It is important that all of our material be accessible to all. It is just the right thing to do. This is an example of why. This YouTube video shows a programmer who is blind and how he uses a screen reader.

Phishing Attempt – Beware!

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent a warning Monday about a new ransomware email scam intended to steal private information from the recipient’s computer. The email claims it is the IRS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and advises users to download a...

  Upcoming September Professional Learning Courses (open to ALL districts) All courses are free and eligible for 6-9 SCECH credits.   Each course is 3 weeks long, with two live webinars (in the evening). First week of the month is rolling enrollment and...

Dearborn Moodle Moot- Take 2

There is still time to register for the second session of the Dearborn Moodle Moot for 2017. If you want to become better at using iLearn (and enjoy some awesome ICE CREAM), register today. You will have a coupon code available (sent out earlier in an email) or...

More Free PD!

Click on the course titles below to get course details and to register:  Inquiry and Questioning: Igniting student curiosity with technology Deeper Learning through Developing Master Students of Collaboration and Communication A Practical Guide to Global Success...

Free July PD!

TRIG/Dell Professional Learning - Free Courses - July 2017 Register Now! Each course is 3 weeks long, with rolling enrollment the 1st week of the month. All courses have two or three live webinars beginning the 2nd week. All courses below will be eligible for 6 (or 9)...