On-Site PD Agenda
Materials Needed for On-site Session
  • Teach book for module 1
  • Individual laptop (for accessing web activities and the Great Minds® Digital Platform)
  • Earbuds (for watching grade-specific videos)
Module 1 Flipbooks
Supplemental Resources
Recommended Follow-up
Virtual PD Agenda
Materials Needed for Virtual Session
  • Individual laptop (for accessing web activities and the Great Minds® Digital Platform)
  • Printed Participant Handout
  • Teach book for module 1
  • Note-taking tools (pens, highlighters, sticky notes, etc.)
  • Whiteboard and marker or scratch paper
Module 1 Flipbooks
Supplemental Resources
Interim Work for Virtual Session
  • Participant Handout p. 13
Recommended Follow-up
ACCESSING AND USING ZOOM
  1. You will need a computer or tablet with a compatible camera and headphones with a microphone. While a Chromebook will allow you to connect to Zoom, participation in breakout rooms is not supported. For the full session experience, Mac- or Windows-based computers recommended.
  2. The week before your session begins, download the Zoom application and test your internet connection and sound as follows:
    1. Download Zoom
    2. Test your internet connection and sound
  3. You will receive an email 3–5 days before your session with a link to Join via computer and the Meeting ID.
  4. Approximately 5–10 minutes before the start of your session, click on the link in your invitation to join.
  5. Test your audio by clicking on Test Computer Audio. Once you are satisfied that your audio works, click on Join audio by computer.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  • Mac or Windows OS recommended for full session experience; Chromebooks do not support the use of breakout rooms
  • Headphones with a microphone
  • Webcam
  • Use broadband internet where possible
    (3G or 4G/LTE)
  • Ensure browser updates are installed (IE 11+, Edge 12+,  Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Safari 7+)

ZOOM MEETING CONTROLS

Click here for best practices on using Zoom's features.


TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL MEETINGS
  • Mute yourself when not speaking.
  • Turn on your video camera.
  • Remain in the meeting space.
  • Type questions into the chat window.
  • Consider using a headset. Internal microphones can pick up background noise.
  • Make sure you have enough light as this can play a major role in how others are seeing you. Make sure the light source is not behind you and your room is well lit.
  • When joining from home, choose a quiet location that won't distract you or your colleagues.