Professional Development: Ed Tech, AI, & CS

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Online PD courses

ESD 105’s “EdTech: Getting Acquainted Series” PD

*Courses offered January 15 - May 12 have concluded. Please watch this space for updated information regarding summer PD offerings.*

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AI Basics for Educators (Cohort 3)

A fully asynchronous Canvas Course

Monday, June 15, 8 AM - Tuesday, September 15 2026, 5 PMpdEnroller link for information and registration

Clock Hours: Educators who complete all course requirements will earn 7 clock hours, including 1 Equity Clock Hour.

Presenters: Vanessa Allen, Mike Batali, Malorie Kahl, Trinh Pham, Travis Rush, Debbie Stewart, Dr. Shannon Thissen, Stefan Troutman, Kristina Wambold, Kim Weaver

Description: Curious about how generative AI can support your work in education? This introductory, asynchronous course is designed to help educators build foundational knowledge about generative AI and its role in education today.

Participants will explore commonly used AI tools, learn how to avoid common pitfalls, and discover practical strategies to enhance educator efficiency and expand student access to learning materials. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, allowing participants to choose an AI tool and apply their learning by creating a resource or product they can immediately use in their current role, while also exploring AI tools from both the student and educator perspectives. 

Format: This self-paced course takes place in the Canvas Learning Management System. Participants must complete all modules by September 15, 2026 to be eligible for clock hours. Clock hours are processed on a weekly basis.

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AI

Professional Development

ESD 105 partnering with you...

• Do you need guidance on determining how AI "fits" into your school community?

• Do you need training and professional development opportunities provided to your school/district?

We are here to help you as you navigate AI in the educational environment! Please reach out to Mike Batali, Regional EdTech Coordinator at ESD 105 if you would like assistance in exploring customized presentations/PD opportunities related to AI, Computer Science, and/or Educational Technology topics.

• If you are looking for currently available PD opportunities offered by ESD 105 and throughout the state, please consult the ESD 105 Professional Development page.

CONTACT Mike Batali, ESD 105 Regional EdTech Coordinator

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Computer Science

Professional Development

 Through ESD 105 provided trainings, you can learn how to incorporate computational thinking and Computer Science into your lessons across multiple content areas at the elementary, middle, or high school level. Trainings may be eligible for STEM clock hours.

CONTACT Mike Batali, ESD 105 Regional EdTech Coordinator

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Technology as a tool in the classroom

• Would you like to reflect on the use of technology in your classroom...what is working and what you'd like to improve?

• Do you want to develop effective strategies for using technology to support teaching and learning?

• Are you curious about refreshing your methods of teaching and learning using educational technology?

CONTACT Mike Batali, ESD 105 Regional EdTech Coordinator

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