Name: Digital Running Records??? Yes, PLEASE!
Uploaded: 2022-12-12T18:06:58.000Z
Duration: 46 min 31 s

If you have ever had to do Running Records with your students, you know how time consuming it can be for the educator and how frustrating it can be for students. With Reading Progress and Reading Coach in Microsoft Teams, you can monitor your students' fluency and give them the digital tools to practice and build their fluency on their own... all from their own place of comfort and security. 
In this session, learn about Reading Progress, how to set up and review assignments, find actionable data and see what's coming soon!

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​I have been a successful classroom teacher and hybrid learning course developer for over 18 years and I have a deep devotion to and passion for education. I completed my PhD in Curriculum and Teaching in 2017, I have been a Google Certified Educator (levels 1 and 2) for over 10 years, integrating Google and Microsoft into my daily practice.

My passion is to teach and inspire others in the use of Microsoft and Google to develop efficient processes, improve efficiency, and increase confidence. Working as an independent consultant gives me the perfect opportunity to share that passion with my fellow educators, administrators, staff and students of all ages.

I am also a Professional Learning Specialist with NCCE, the Northwest Council for Computer Education working with educators across the country in implementing hybrid/blending learning models using a wide array of tech solutions, including Google Workplace for Education.

Although I was born here in the US, I am a British citizen: my family hails from Liverpool, England and most weekends (and some weekdays!) you’ll find me cheering on my favorite football team, Liverpool Football Club (go REDS!) who won the English Premier league after 30 long years of waiting!!

Digital Running Records??? Yes, PLEASE!

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ISTE inspires educators worldwide to use technology to innovate teaching and learning, accelerate good practice and solve tough problems in education by providing community, knowledge and the ISTE Standards, a framework for rethinking education and empowering learners.

The Society is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. The Society offers life-changing lectures from the nation's leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The Society also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world.

Multiple Subjects Clear CLAD Teaching Credential

Single Subject Teaching credential - English

Developed and implemented unique and compelling training initiatives and courses to support the implementation of Microsoft Office 365 especially within Teams and Minecraft for educators, administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

Microsoft Learning Consultant

Design effective training materials and coordinate professional development to strengthen teacher effectiveness, empower school leaders, and increase student engagement in K-12, health organizations, and post-secondary education settings in the implementation of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace for EDU. Evaluate existing performance and create individualized strategies to support each organization.

Professional Learning Specialist

Created a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that drove positive learning experiences for students. Created and implemented Common-Core aligned English, Language Arts lessons following the Flipped model of instruction that effectively engaged students. Built positive rapports with both students and families to support learning and address any potential issues. 

Prepared assignments, teaching materials and tests as needed. Guided pupils to improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills via individual and group sessions. Monitored and maintained all school policies and procedures, as determined by school administrators. Met with students individually when necessary to assess progress, identify issues, and improve learning performance levels and achieve overall education success. Design and deliver assessments, analyze results of those assessments to inform instruction. 

Yearbook/Publications Teacher:
Maintained thorough knowledge of all District policies and procedures and ensured compliance with federal, state, and local rules. Supported the students to produce a quality yearbook annually with a minimum of 100 pages. Supervised and participated in yearbook work nights (after school hours) and worked to establish teamwork among yearbook staff members.

9th/10th Grades ELA Teacher

Created a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that drove positive learning experiences for students. Created and implemented Common-Core aligned English, Language Arts lessons following the Flipped model of instruction that effectively engaged students. Built positive rapports with both students and families to support learning and address any potential issues. 

Prepared assignments, teaching materials and tests as needed. Guided pupils to improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills via individual and group sessions. Monitored and maintained all school policies and procedures, as determined by school administrators. Met with students individually when necessary to assess progress, identify issues, and improve learning performance levels and achieve overall education success. Design and deliver assessments, analyze results of those assessments to inform instruction.

6th Grade ELA, History, Literature, Technology Teacher

Do you find yourself with the need to learn how to use Microsoft apps effectively? Are you feeling that these tools are just a bit intimidating? Let me help build your confidence on the use of ALL Microsoft tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
In these sessions, we will dive into each of these tools with:

* an overview of the dashboard of each
* navigating each app
* the basics of interacting inside the app including specialized terminology unique to each
* creating new documents, workbooks/spreadsheets, and slide decks.
* use-case scenarios for each tool 

You'll have the chance to ask specific questions and get help on those items.

Heather is a phenomenal teacher! She shares her knowledge with patience and strategically connects with her learners to encourage their confidence and foster their learning. I highly recommend her!

Heather is skilled in utilizing Microsoft products in a classroom setting, and teaching others how to use these tools by providing examples, practical applications, and hands-on experiential learning. She was part of a team of trainers who did this for school districts and HED institutions across the country, on behalf of Microsoft.

Heather is smart, engaging, adaptable, and a great listener!  Her classes - including OneDrive and LMS sessions - bring understanding to why and when to use the right technology, not just how to use it.

Ever wonder what each of those icons inside a Teams meeting actually does but were too afraid to click on them (wouldn't want to suddenly end the meeting for everyone, right?!?!?)? In this session, we will walk through the function of each button in both the desktop and web-based apps. You won't have to wonder about it any more!

Teams Meetings: What Do All of Those Buttons Do??

Want to increase your productivity? In this session, visit some of the features built in Outlook for desktop and web that will help! Explore options like delay send, read and delivery receipts, boards and so much more.

Upgrade Your Outlook!

In this session, learn how to use Microsoft OneDrive on both the desktop and web. We will cover how OneDrive is organized, how to create and upload files and folders, how OneDrive works in Microsoft 365, how to share and manage access, and more.

Take a (One)Drive With Me!

In this session, explore the OneNote Notebook app. Learn how to create a notebook, navigate each of the tabs, work with Class, Staff, and PLC Notebooks and learn what each notebook offers!

OneNote Notebooks for All!

In this session, we will explore the features of Teams that are unique to educators of any level: Assignments, Grades, Parents, Insights, and Reflect.

Teams 301: Teams for Educators

In this session, we will continue our guided exploration of Microsoft Teams with a deeper dive into Conversations. We'll look at scheduling and running Teams meetings in both the web-based and desktop apps and learn how to set up breakout rooms. I'll also show breakout rooms from the student perspective!

Teams 201 with Dr. Heather Wenzler

In this session, take a guided tour of Microsoft Teams. Understand what Teams is, how to navigate the application, the different spaces within Teams. Learn about using Posts, Files, and Channels effectively and how to manage a Team. Also covered is how to set your notifications.

Heather W.

Digital Running Records??? Yes, PLEASE!

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Teams Meetings: What Do All of Those Buttons Do??