ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY TECH HUB
As technology and digitization continues to change the future of work as we know it, those who have limited access to, or are unfamiliar with, the essential tools needed to succeed, are at risk of being left behind.
It is crucial for workers to become more digitally proficient, from mastering basic computing skills to successfully navigating the internet, cloud computing and smartphone integrations, just to name a few.
The Office of Workforce Development is committed to making continuing training and education available so our clients have a greater chance to find rewarding and lucrative work in the future. We are also ready to work directly with employers to address their ongoing hiring and training needs.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING
Come gain knowledge and learn the skills needed to enter the digital literacy space, build confidence to operate in the digital literacy environment, and be able to respond to the challenges of the economic environment. The Urban League of Louisiana’s Office of Workforce Development Tech classes are virtual with hands-on training and is provided via live remote instructor. Successful completion of some courses will lead to an industry-based certification or certificate for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Trainings are available at no cost to attendees.
- Virtual trainings are fully interactive and can be accessed from a computer, laptop, or iPad.
- Virtual trainings are supported by all major browsers. Updated browsers recommended.
- Majority of courses are single sessions.
- Attendees are registered on a first come, first served basis; there is no wait list.
- Login permitted at least 10 minutes before the start of training.
- Lead trainer/facilitator is available for assistance during the training.
- Registration required for additional or repeated courses.
CLASS SCHEDULE
| Class Date | Class Time | Topic & Description |
| 2/21/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy Awareness – This course is designed specifically with beginners in mind, including seniors and youth. Attendees will learn how to use the internet, a printer, popular social media sites, and complete various tasks online, including shopping. The course also provides the knowledge and skills to help you send and receive emails, watch movies and television shows, listening to music, communicate with loved ones and friends using video chat, keyboarding, write letters using Microsoft Word or Notepad, and manage finances. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 2/21/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Classroom for Beginners – Millions of teachers and students around the world use Google Classroom every day. They manage assignments, leave feedback, give grades, communicate and more using Google Classroom. Ready to learn how this tool can save you time and help your class run smoothly? This session walks you through the basics and helps you get started for success! Attendees will receive a certificate for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This session also prepares participants for the Google Level 1 Certification. |
| 2/23/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy Awareness – This course is designed specifically with beginners in mind, including seniors and youth. Attendees will learn how to use the internet, a printer, popular social media sites, and complete various tasks online, including shopping. The course also provides the knowledge and skills to help you send and receive emails, watch movies and television shows, listening to music, communicate with loved ones and friends using video chat, keyboarding, write letters using Microsoft Word or Notepad, and manage finances. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 2/23/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Classroom for Beginners – Millions of teachers and students around the world use Google Classroom every day. They manage assignments, leave feedback, give grades, communicate and more using Google Classroom. Ready to learn how this tool can save you time and help your class run smoothly? This session walks you through the basics and helps you get started for success! Attendees will receive a certificate for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This session also prepares participants for the Google Level 1 Certification. |
| 2/25/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy Zoom 101 – This course teaches the techniques needed for remote learning, how to access modern communications for meetings, phones, and webinars. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 2/25/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Classroom Intermediate/Advanced – This session is designed to take your Google Classroom usage to the next level by showing you how to make work it work more efficiently for you. Tips include differentiating assignments grading with rubrics, organizing through Topics and leveraging the power of Add-Ons and Apps that integrate directly with Classroom. Attendees will receive a certificate for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This session also prepares participants for the Google Level 1 Certification. |
| 2/28/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy Teams 101 – This session teaches individuals about Teams. This tool can be used on laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, and even desk phones for meetings and video conferences. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 2/28/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Classroom – Intermediate/Advanced – This session is designed to take your Google Classroom usage to the next level by showing you how to make work it work more efficiently for you. Tips include differentiating assignments grading with rubrics, organizing through Topics and leveraging the power of Add-Ons and Apps that integrate directly with Classroom. Attendees will receive a certificate for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This session also prepares participants for the Google Level 1 Certification. |
| 3/7/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Classroom for Beginners – Millions of teachers and students around the world use Google Classroom every day. They manage assignments, leave feedback, give grades, communicate and more using Google Classroom. Ready to learn how this tool can save you time and help your class run smoothly? This session walks you through the basics and helps you get started for success! Attendees will receive a certificate for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This session also prepares participants for the Google Level 1 Certification. |
| 3/7/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Classroom – Intermediate/Advanced – This session is designed to take your Google Classroom usage to the next level by showing you how to make work it work more efficiently for you. Tips include differentiating assignments grading with rubrics, organizing through Topics and leveraging the power of Add-Ons and Apps that integrate directly with Classroom. Attendees will receive a certificate for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This session also prepares participants for the Google Level 1 Certification. |
| 3/9/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Classroom – Designing Lessons – In this session we will explore how to create engaging digital lessons for Google Classroom. You’ll learn how to create HyperDocs, Choice Boards, and interactive Google Slides for digital lessons. We’ll explore. Best practices for keeping everything organized within Google Classroom, including providing feedback and assessments for student learning. Be ready to learn, create and walk away with lessons you can use immediately. Attendees will receive a certificate for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This session also prepares participants for the Google Level 1 Certification. |
| 3/9/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Classroom – Designing Lessons – In this session we will explore how to create engaging digital lessons for Google Classroom. You’ll learn how to create HyperDocs, Choice Boards, and interactive Google Slides for digital lessons. We’ll explore. Best practices for keeping everything organized within Google Classroom, including providing feedback and assessments for student learning. Be ready to learn, create and walk away with lessons you can use immediately. Attendees will receive a certificate for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This session also prepares participants for the Google Level 1 Certification. |
| 3/11/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Classroom – Designing Lessons – In this session we will explore how to create engaging digital lessons for Google Classroom. You’ll learn how to create HyperDocs, Choice Boards, and interactive Google Slides for digital lessons. We’ll explore. Best practices for keeping everything organized within Google Classroom, including providing feedback and assessments for student learning. Be ready to learn, create and walk away with lessons you can use immediately. Attendees will receive a certificate for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This session also prepares participants for the Google Level 1 Certification. |
| 3/11/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Digital Literacy Esports – Let’s face it, kids are playing video games. Why not channel their efforts into an emerging multi-billion dollar industry with high wage jobs. In this session session, you’ll get to introduced to the world of esports. By the end you will have a basic understanding of the esports industry and the opportunities available. By the end you will have a basic understanding of the esports industry and the opportunities available. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 3/14/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Chrome Add Ons and Extensions – Chrome extensions add fun, flair and even functionality to your Chrome browser! Add ons add more functionality to the Drive apps you’re already using. Come experience some necessary, useful, fun, and functional Extensions and Add Ons to help with your distance learning lessons in this session. By the end you will have a basic understanding of the esports industry and the opportunities available. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 3/14/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Digital Literacy Esports – Let’s face it, kids are playing video games. Why not channel their efforts into an emerging multi-billion dollar industry with high wage jobs. In this session session, you’ll get to introduced to the world of esports. By the end you will have a basic understanding of the esports industry and the opportunities available. By the end you will have a basic understanding of the esports industry and the opportunities available. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 3/16/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy Parental Controls for iPhone – In this session, learners will explore parental controls and features for digital television services, computers, video games, mobile devices that allow parents to restrict certain content viewable by children. By the end you will have a basic understanding of the esports industry and the opportunities available. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 3/16/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Chrome Add Ons and Extensions – Chrome extensions add fun, flair and even functionality to your Chrome browser! Add ons add more functionality to the Drive apps you’re already using. Come experience some necessary, useful, fun, and functional Extensions and Add Ons to help with your distance learning lessons in this session. By the end you will have a basic understanding of the esports industry and the opportunities available. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 3/18/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy Parental Controls for iPhone – In this session, learners will explore parental controls and features for digital television services, computers, video games, mobile devices that allow parents to restrict certain content viewable by children. By the end you will have a basic understanding of the esports industry and the opportunities available. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 3/18/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | HyperDocs Streamlining the Lesson Planning Process – Learn to use HyperDoc templates to efficiently create, curate and orchestrate lesson plans that are both organized and student-centered. Online copies for you and your students mean you’ll never lose a worksheet, website or great idea again. By the end you will have a basic understanding of the esports industry and the opportunities available. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 3/21/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy All things Facebook – The course teaches individuals about every aspects of Facebook such as helping you build your digital marketing knowledge and bring your business online. By the end you will have a basic understanding of the esports industry and the opportunities available. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 3/21/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Digital Literacy All things Facebook – The course teaches individuals about every aspects of Facebook such as helping you build your digital marketing knowledge and bring your business online. By the end you will have a basic understanding of the esports industry and the opportunities available. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 3/23/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 3/23/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 3/25/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 3/25/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 3/28/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 3/28/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 3/30/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 3/30/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 4/1/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 4/1/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 4/4/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 4/4/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification Level 1 – This 15-hour course explores the core areas of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. We’ll explore several tools in Google Workspace. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 1. |
| 4/6/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification – Level 2 – This 7.5-hour course dives deeper to explore more of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. |
| 4/6/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification – Level 2 – This 7.5-hour course dives deeper to explore more of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 2. |
| 4/8/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification – Level 2 – This 7.5-hour course dives deeper to explore more of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 2. |
| 4/8/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification – Level 2 – This 7.5-hour course dives deeper to explore more of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 2. |
| 4/11/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification – Level 2 – This 7.5-hour course dives deeper to explore more of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 2. |
| 4/11/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Workspace Certification – Level 2 – This 7.5-hour course dives deeper to explore more of Google Workspace to increase professional learning and leadership, efficiency in the classroom, and student learning and creativity. At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared for the Google for Education Certified Educator exam Level 2. |
| 4/13/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Job Searching with Google Tools – Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using Google Workspace tools. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 4/13/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Job Searching with Google Tools – Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using Google Workspace tools. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 4/25/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy All Things LinkedIn – In this session, we’ll discover and dive into LinkedIn, a social media platform for professionals. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 4/25/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Protecting Yourself from Online Scams – Learn to identify and protect yourself and your personal information from online scammers. In this workshop you’ll learn about three real-life online scams and familiarize yourself with some of the techniques scammers commonly use to access sensitive information. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 4/27/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy All Things LinkedIn – In this session, we’ll discover and dive into LinkedIn, a social media platform for professionals. Come learn all about this awesome resource. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 4/27/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Learn about social media and building an online presence, and how to use both to establish or build a career or business. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/2/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy Teams 101 – This session teaches individuals about Teams. This tool can be used on laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, and even desk phones for meetings and video conferences. At the completion of this course attendees will with a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/2/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Digital Literacy Teams 101 – This session teaches individuals about Teams. This tool can be used on laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, and even desk phones for meetings and video conferences. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/4/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Microsoft Word 101 Introductory Level – This course will take you through a comprehensive understanding of the most popular word processing tools on the market. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/4/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Microsoft Word 101 Introductory Level – This course will take you through a comprehensive understanding of the most popular word processing tools on the market. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/6/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Microsoft Word 101 Introductory Level – This course will take you through a comprehensive understanding of the most popular word processing tools on the market. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/6/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Microsoft Word 101 Introductory Level – This course will take you through a comprehensive understanding of the most popular word processing tools on the market. In addition, attendees will learn the skills necessary to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/9/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Microsoft Word 102 Intermediate Level – This course will take you through a comprehensive understanding of the most popular word processing tools on the market. In addition, attendees will learn the skills necessary to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/9/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Microsoft Word 102 Intermediate Level – This course will take you through a comprehensive understanding of the most popular word processing tools on the market. In addition, attendees will learn the skills necessary to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/11/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Microsoft Word 103 Advanced Level – This course will take you through a comprehensive understanding of the most popular word processing tools on the market. Even if you are a seasoned Word users you will be amazed at the techniques and tools you pick up to help you become more productive and efficient in Word. In addition, attendees will learn the skills necessary to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/11/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Microsoft Word 103 Advanced Level – This course will take you through a comprehensive understanding of the most popular word processing tools on the market. Even if you are a seasoned Word users you will be amazed at the techniques and tools you pick up to help you become more productive and efficient in Word. In addition, attendees will learn the skills necessary to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/13/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Microsoft Word 103 Advanced Level – This course will take you through a comprehensive understanding of the most popular word processing tools on the market. Even if you are a seasoned Word users you will be amazed at the techniques and tools you pick up to help you become more productive and efficient in Word. In addition, attendees will learn the skills necessary to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/13/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Microsoft Word 103 Advanced Level – This course will take you through a comprehensive understanding of the most popular word processing tools on the market. Even if you are a seasoned Word users you will be amazed at the techniques and tools you pick up to help you become more productive and efficient in Word. In addition, attendees will learn the skills necessary to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/16/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | HyperDocs Streamlining the Lesson Planning Process – Learn to use HyperDoc templates to efficiently create, curate and orchestrate lesson plans that are both organized and student-centered. Online copies for you and your students mean you’ll never lose a worksheet, website or great idea again. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/16/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Virtual Field Trips with Google Earth – Virtual Field Trips with Google Earth focuses on the Projects tool. In this session, you will experience a Project as a virtual field trip, learn how to integrate a Project with other G Suite for Education apps to optimize the learning experience for your students, create a Project of your own, and explore advanced features for further enhancement. |
| 5/18/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Virtual Field Trips with Google Earth – Virtual Field Trips with Google Earth focuses on the Projects tool. In this session, you will experience a Project as a virtual field trip, learn how to integrate a Project with other G Suite for Education apps to optimize the learning experience for your students, create a Project of your own, and explore advanced features for further enhancement. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/18/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Digital Literacy All things Twitter – Twitter can be used in many ways. You can use it to market your business, to build your brand, to share your opinion, to promote a cause, or even to connect with friends. Whatever your reason for joining Twitter, it can be a very valuable tool. In this session, you will learn how to create an account, how to build a consistent following, how to use the power of hashtags, and more! At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/20/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | YouTube and You – Come to this session to see the variety of ways that you could use YouTube in your distance learning classroom. We’ll show you how to use YouTube in Google Classroom, EdPuzzle, Google Forms and more! At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/20/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | YouTube and You – Come to this session to see the variety of ways that you could use YouTube in your distance learning classroom. We’ll show you how to use YouTube in Google Classroom, EdPuzzle, Google Forms and more! |
| 5/23/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy All things Tiktok – TikTok is the fastest growing social media app in the world. If you want to learn how to TikTok, you’re in luck! In this session, you’ll learn how to create an account, make a video, set your profile and more! At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/23/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Getting Started with Adobe Spark – Create in a snap! Adobe spark is a creative way to communicate just about anything in a few clicks. In this session, we’ll dig into some creative ways teachers and students can show what they know. We’ll highlight several creative platforms that are perfect for online learning and get hands-on with a couple of options you can use tomorrow. Focus tools include Adobe Spark. |
| 5/25/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Getting Started with Adobe Spark – Create in a snap! Adobe spark is a creative way to communicate just about anything in a few clicks. In this session, we’ll dig into some creative ways teachers and students can show what they know. We’ll highlight several creative platforms that are perfect for online learning and get hands-on with a couple of options you can use tomorrow. Focus tools include Adobe Spark. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/25/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Digital Literacy: All things Tiktok – TikTok is the fastest growing social media app in the world. If you want to learn how to TikTok, you’re in luck! In this session, you’ll learn how to create an account, make a video, set your profile and more! |
| 5/27/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy All things Instagram – Instagram is the world’s most popular mobile photo sharing application. In this session, you’ll learn how to create an account, upload photos, stories, posts, reels and more! At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 5/27/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | EdPuzzle – In this session attendees will learn how to to add interactive questions into videos and track student progress as they work through them. Upload videos from YouTube, or even better, create your own videos and post them on EdPuzzle for an effective, asynchronous delivery of content. In this session we’ll walk through a brief overview on setting up EdPuzzle, best practices for online use (including how to record your own videos on Screencastify), and Q & A. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/6/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | EdPuzzle – In this session attendees will learn how to to add interactive questions into videos and track student progress as they work through them. Upload videos from YouTube, or even better, create your own videos and post them on EdPuzzle for an effective, asynchronous delivery of content. In this session we’ll walk through a brief overview on setting up EdPuzzle, best practices for online use (including how to record your own videos on Screencastify), and Q & A. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/6/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Digital Literacy All things Instagram – Instagram is the world’s most popular mobile photo sharing application. In this session, you’ll learn how to create an account, upload photos, stories, posts, reels and more! At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/8/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy What’s the Metaverse? – Want to learn about the Metaverse? This session will give you everything you need to know to get started and teach you everything you need to know to be an active part of this revolutionary community. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/8/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Book Creator – In this session attendees will learn to Create. Read. Publish. Book Creator is one of the easiest ways to get your students creating rich artifacts of learning. Whether it is a book, comic, or poster, it’s never been easier to add images, photos and audio to show what you know. It’s a simple way to make digital books online – on Chromebooks, PCs, iPads, or tablets. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/10/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Book Creator – In this session attendees will learn to Create. Read. Publish. Book Creator is one of the easiest ways to get your students creating rich artifacts of learning. Whether it is a book, comic, or poster, it’s never been easier to add images, photos and audio to show what you know. It’s a simple way to make digital books online – on Chromebooks, PCs, iPads, or tablets. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/10/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Digital Literacy What’s the Metaverse? – Want to learn about the Metaverse? This session will give you everything you need to know to get started and teach you everything you need to know to be an active part of this revolutionary community. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/13/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Kami – Come and learn how to use Kami in your classroom. Kami is the leading PDF & document annotation app for schools. Improve engagement and interaction in the classroom with Kami as your digital pen and paper. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/13/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Kami – Come and learn how to use Kami in your classroom. Kami is the leading PDF & document annotation app for schools. Improve engagement and interaction in the classroom with Kami as your digital pen and paper. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/15/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Forms and Sheets- Beginner – No Google Forms experience required! Learn the basics of Google Forms, including creating a variety of question types, layout and functionality within Google Forms, and how to view and analyze the data. Hear from a teacher who uses Google Forms regularly in instruction, and have the opportunity to try out different lesson examples using Forms as surveys, assignments, and assessments. This session can also help participants will prepare for the Google for Education Certification Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/15/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Forms and Sheets- Beginner – No Google Forms experience required! Learn the basics of Google Forms, including creating a variety of question types, layout and functionality within Google Forms, and how to view and analyze the data. Hear from a teacher who uses Google Forms regularly in instruction, and have the opportunity to try out different lesson examples using Forms as surveys, assignments, and assessments. This session can also help participants will prepare for the Google for Education Certification Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/17/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Forms and Sheets Intermediate – A Google Form is a simple data collection tool…or is it? While it is simple and user-friendly, the possibilities are endless for use in the classroom! We will go over creating questions and sections, quiz mode, setting up a choose-your-own-adventure form, using data validation, and common settings and add-ons to truly get the most out of Forms in your daily work! This session can also help participants will prepare for the Google for Education Certification Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/17/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Forms and Sheets Intermediate – A Google Form is a simple data collection tool…or is it? While it is simple and user-friendly, the possibilities are endless for use in the classroom! We will go over creating questions and sections, quiz mode, setting up a choose-your-own-adventure form, using data validation, and common settings and add-ons to truly get the most out of Forms in your daily work! This session can also help participants will prepare for the Google for Education Certification Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/20/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Sites – Beginner – This session attendees will learn how to set up a site using the new Google sites, create a class site, a personal site, or show students how to create online portfolios to curate and showcase their work, or even have them use sites for assignments. Come learn about all the great features new sites has to offer to build a beautiful way to share your work and resources! This session can also help participants will prepare for the Google for Education Certification Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/20/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Sites – Beginner – This session attendees will learn how to set up a site using the new Google sites, create a class site, a personal site, or show students how to create online portfolios to curate and showcase their work, or even have them use sites for assignments. Come learn about all the great features new sites has to offer to build a beautiful way to share your work and resources! This session can also help participants will prepare for the Google for Education Certification Exam. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/24/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Jamboard – Are you wondering how to get your students working together? Using manipulatives? Are you wanting to work 1:1 with students and get them to show their work in Math or Science? If so, Jamboard is the collaborative whiteboard tool for you! Jamboard’s interactive whiteboard directly into Google Classroom and can be used for free. Join us and discover everything that Jamboard can bring to your new virtual classroom. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/24/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Jamboard – Are you wondering how to get your students working together? Using manipulatives? Are you wanting to work 1:1 with students and get them to show their work in Math or Science? If so, Jamboard is the collaborative whiteboard tool for you! Jamboard’s interactive whiteboard directly into Google Classroom and can be used for free. Join us and discover everything that Jamboard can bring to your new virtual classroom. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/27/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Create Engaging Lessons for Synchronous Online Learning – in this session, we’ll highlight a number of the top tools for synchronous learning and more importantly, best practices and pro tips to get the most out of them. Whether you want to build community, deliver instruction, or assess on on the fly to inform the next steps, we have you covered. One tool we will dedicate significant time to is Peardeck, but we’ll also explore some other free tools. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/27/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Create Engaging Lessons for Synchronous Online Learning – in this session, we’ll highlight a number of the top tools for synchronous learning and more importantly, best practices and pro tips to get the most out of them. Whether you want to build community, deliver instruction, or assess on on the fly to inform the next steps, we have you covered. One tool we will dedicate significant time to is Peardeck, but we’ll also explore some other free tools. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/29/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Keeping Students Engaged – during distance learning is important. Come to this session to learn about how you can create engaging learning experiences – asynchronous and synchronous for distance learning. We’ll explore live classroom meetings with Google Meet, ways to deliver content to keep learning engaging (EdPuzzle, Screencasting) and ways that students can show what they know using digital tools (Adobe Spark and Flipgrid). This is a fast paced session that will give you lots of ideas to use with students for distance learning. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 6/29/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Keeping Students Engaged – during distance learning is important. Come to this session to learn about how you can create engaging learning experiences – asynchronous and synchronous for distance learning. We’ll explore live classroom meetings with Google Meet, ways to deliver content to keep learning engaging (EdPuzzle, Screencasting) and ways that students can show what they know using digital tools (Adobe Spark and Flipgrid). This is a fast paced session that will give you lots of ideas to use with students for distance learning. |
| 7/11/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Digital Literacy: What’s an NFT? – An NFT is a Non-Fungible Token, a type of crypto asset that is unique, and cannot be replaced by another asset of the same type. This course will introduce you to the most important topics, and help you get started. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 7/11/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Google Photos for the Win! -In this session attendees will learn how to easily organize pictures other cool features and add ons in this step-by-step training. |
| 7/13/22 | 10:00:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Google Photos for the Win! -In this session attendees will learn how to easily organize pictures other cool features and add ons in this step-by-step training. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |
| 7/13/22 | 6:00:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Digital Literacy: What’s an NFT? – An NFT is a Non-Fungible Token, a type of crypto asset that is unique, and cannot be replaced by another asset of the same type. This course will introduce you to the most important topics, and help you get started. At the completion of this course attendees will receive a Certificate for Completion from the Urban League of Louisiana. |