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.

MEDIA CREATION

Podcasting 101 – Launch Your Voice: Have a message to share or a story to tell? Whether you’re an educator, student, creative, or entrepreneur, podcasting is one of the most powerful ways to build an audience and amplify your voice. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of launching your own podcast—from planning and scripting to recording and publishing. We’ll explore easy-to-use tools like Anchor, Audacity, and Canva for podcast covers. You’ll even get a chance to brainstorm your first episode and record a short audio intro! No fancy equipment needed—just bring your ideas

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Video Creation 101 – Tell Your Story with Reels, Shorts & More: From educational content to personal branding, short-form video is everywhere. Learn how to script, shoot, and edit engaging videos using tools like CapCut, Adobe Express, and Canva Video. Perfect for educators, content creators, or anyone wanting to boost their digital voice.

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Getting Started 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

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Canva Masterclass: Advanced Tools & Pro Design Hacks: Ready to level up your Canva skills? This advanced workshop dives into powerful features like animations, brand kits, collaboration tools, and interactive content creation. Go beyond the basics and learn how to streamline your design process with features like Canva’s Whiteboard for brainstorming, Website Builder for creating interactive web pages, and Presentation Mode with embedded video and transitions. Whether you’re building classroom resources, school branding materials, or engaging digital content. Participants will also explore team templates, content scheduling, and how to manage brand consistency across multiple projects.

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DIGITAL CLASSROOM SERIES

Tech Tools for Student Modalities: IEPs, 504s, and just covering students’ varied learning needs has become a crucial aspect of education over the years. Luckily new tech tools have broadened the horizons of how teachers can address these needs; things like VR, AI, Canva, TikTok, and Youtube allow students to engage with content in ways that can work for their learning needs. Tech tools can allow teachers to much easier help students with things like auditory or visual learning needs, breaking down the content in a way they can easier digest. Teachers can learn at this workshop how to properly address student modalities with a variety of tech tools; embracing UDL and bettering their own practice.

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Designing the Perfect Presentation: This Workshop will focus on the design aspect to elevate your presentation, showcasing attributes from Powerpoint, Google Slides, and Canva. Taking a closer look at themes, colors, and fonts, could mean the difference in your next presentation. How can you tailor your messaging in its best format? Participants are encouraged to bring presentations they would like to workshop!

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AI FOR EDUCATORS

AI in Assessment: AI is becoming more and more ingrained in the day to day of life; this is a concern especially for education, but it doesn’t have to be. Teachers can use these AI tools to their advantage; Ai isn’t going away and teachers should learn how to make their practice easier and better with these tools. AI can save teachers a significant amount of prep time; as well as can fill in the blanks for ideas about assessments they didn’t have. Ai can create interactive and engaging assessments for students, giving teachers the much needed support for a task that typically could take hours of time. Come learn how AI can craft summative and Formative Assessments easily; as well as differentiated assessments. Take your practice to the future with these AI tools!!

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AI-Powered Lesson Planning: Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT, MagicSchool AI, and Curipod can transform your lesson planning process. This workshop will cover prompt-writing strategies, curriculum alignment tips, and time-saving techniques to help you create high-quality, personalized materials in minutes. Perfect for educators looking to streamline their workflow while keeping their unique teaching style front and center.

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Ethics & AI: Navigating Responsibility in the Age of Algorithms: As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into education, hiring, social media, and everyday decision-making, it’s critical to examine the ethical implications of these technologies. In this thought-provoking workshop, we’ll explore topics such as algorithmic bias, data privacy, surveillance, and the social responsibility of educators and professionals using AI tools. Learn how to ask the right questions about AI’s role in your work, classroom, and community—and how to promote ethical, inclusive, and transparent use of emerging technologies. No technical background required—just curiosity and a critical mind.

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