Workshop Catalog

The ADP Center hosts a variety of events and workshops throughout the semester to deliver quality professional development.

We are excited to announce we have diversified our offerings to put together an incredible program with new topics which compliment many of your favorites from previous semesters. Workshops range from beginner to intermediate and cover a wide array of topics which recognize students’, faculty members’, staff members’ and future teachers’ diverse backgrounds and special interests in building upon their knowledge of technology and its implementation.

Workshop facilitators use an engaging, hands-on approach to maximize the amount of time that participants have working with the tools and apps.

We use software installed on the ADP Center computers, but feel free to bring your own device. Participants leave our workshops armed with new ideas and strategies that can be implemented in their practice. As new apps and updates are continuously changing, a complete list of additional resources is published on our website and can be emailed to participants following the workshop.

Creating with Canva: Canva is a graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents, and other visual content. This user-friendly tool provides tons of options when creating designs and sparks ideas to develop your own personal brand. You will have the ability to personally customize your projects that resonate with your audience.

Learn more Canva basics and how to use the platform for various design purposes by watching this WEBCAST tutorial.

AI Study Hall 2.0: ITDS & The ADP Center for Learning Technologies invite you to join us for AI Study Hall, an immersive session for K-12 educators and Montclair faculty on the uses of Artificial Intelligence in your classroom. From assessment to engagement, AI can impact all areas of classroom management and student learning. This session strives to instill confidence in using new tools to keep your classroom current through an engaging hands-on approach. Strategies shared can be applied in both K-12 and university settings.

VR in the Classroom: Virtual Reality is quickly becoming a powerful tool to further education. So how does it work? Join us for an overview of what Virtual Reality is and a brief history of how it was developed. Learn about how VR is being applied to different classroom subjects and get hands-on experience using a VR headset.

Gamified Learning (Virtual): Join The ADP Center staff for a workshop for educators about engaging students through gamified learning. Retaining student attention and maintaining their interest in learning is an area of concern for educators, especially in our ever-evolving world of distractions. In this workshop, we’ll cover fun ways to keep students engaged while conveying crucial information through education-related games. We look forward to helping you explore innovative ways to make and keep learning fun and engaging for students.

Creating Video Content (Webcast): Looking to get that professional video look without hiring a professional? This on-demand webcast teaches you the basics of producing high-quality videos on a budget. Learn tips for planning, shooting, and editing, including storyboarding, lighting techniques, audio optimization, and more. Whether you’re making corporate videos, vlogs, or other content, this workshop provides practical techniques to maximize your resources. Gain the knowledge to translate your creative vision into polished videos!

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Social Media as a Tool for the Classroom (Virtual): Used responsibly, social media holds potential to expand an educator’s goal outside the classroom. Through digital platforms, opportunities for creating community and extending learning will allow for developing digital literacy skills between students and educators. In this interactive virtual workshop, you’ll learn about the benefits of integrating social media in all levels of education!

Digital Wellness: Our Digital Wellness workshop will focus on developing healthy tech habits. We’ll discuss how to be more mindful of our tech consumption, from time spent endlessly scrolling to staying glued to devices. We’ll learn ways to set limits and control tech habits before they control you. We’ll cover using tech effectively versus detrimentally, recognizing the signs of tech overload, and exploring phone-free learning environments that let you recharge. Join us to reflect on your relationship with technology and walk away with strategies to use it deliberately in pursuit of life balance.

Empowering Digital Citizenship in Your Classroom: This workshop is designed to help teachers empower their students to become responsible digital citizens in our ever-globalizing world. The session will cover the basics of digital citizenship, focusing on device management and usage, cyberbullying, and online safety. Attendees will learn how to provide language and conversation to engage with their students about the impacts of technology and social media in and out of the classroom. They will also learn communication strategies for families on how to manage device usage. This interactive hands-on session will provide an opportunity for teachers to share their experiences and learn from one another. By the end of the workshop, you will have a better understanding of how to empower your students to become responsible digital citizens and you’ll have the tools you need to make a positive impact in their classrooms.

Refreshments will be provided.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Acing a Video Interview (Virtual): Join our virtual Acing a Video Interview workshop to learn strategies for effectively preparing for and conducting video interviews. We’ll cover best practices for setting up your interview space, dressing professionally, using appropriate body language, and projecting confidence through the camera. You’ll learn how to organize your thoughts using the STAR method to provide compelling answers. We’ll also discuss techniques for managing interview stress and anxiety. Come away feeling empowered, polished, and ready to land your next video interview!

Are You LinkedIn? Intro to Your Professional Profile and Digital Footprint: Career & Internship Services and the ADP Center for Learning Technologies have teamed up to help you discover the power of LinkedIn, the next essential tool in your professional toolbox. Learn how to create your profile step by step, how to effectively network online and best market yourself in the job search!

Complimentary headshots will be provided for all workshop attendees

ENGAGED & POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS SERIES

This series of workshops covers engaging and powerful presentation techniques and platforms. Presentations are a crucial way to convey important information and the best way to effectively do so is through powerfully engaging your audience. Engagement methods pertain to incorporating interactive exercises, creative formatting techniques, and effective methods of presenting information utilizing the specified platforms. We will cover methods of engagement for the Powerpoint, Canva, and Google Slides platforms. This workshop aims to increase competence in methods of delivering engaging presentations for educators and public speakers. Come join our workshops as we help educators engage and empower others through powerful presentations!