Initial Training: Onsite Workshop

Description

ExploreLearning's initial training workshop is designed to prepare teachers to use Gizmos immediately in their classrooms. An experienced ExploreLearning trainer leads participants through a training experience that includes demonstration, guided instruction, and hands-on practice with ExploreLearning.com and Gizmos.

I believe that too many trainings that involve technology do not give you enough time to use the product with the assistance of the trainer. This was perfect!

Training workshop participant

Format

This six-hour* workshop is delivered to groups of up to 25 teachers by an experienced ExploreLearning trainer. Participants work at Internet-connected computers throughout the day.

The typical session begins with learning the major features and functions of the ExploreLearning website with a focus on the Teacher Home Page. The instructor then models best practices for inquiry-based teaching with Gizmos and provides teachers with time for hands-on exploration. The session concludes with planning time for teachers to begin supplementing current units of study with Gizmos.

Standard training agendas are available upon request and ExploreLearning can also develop custom training agendas to meet your specific needs.

*Three-hour workshops are also available. These workshops provide more limited time for guided instruction, teacher exploration, and practice with Gizmos.

Expected Outcomes

Six-hour course participants will:

  • Learn to navigate ExploreLearning.com
  • Customize their Teacher Homepage and learn to enroll students
  • Work “hands-on” with three or more Gizmos
  • Employ research-based teaching strategies with Gizmos
  • Create standards-based lessons incorporating Gizmos

Typical Customer Profile

Onsite initial training workshops are designed for ExploreLearning customers who wish to get Gizmos off to the best possible start in their schools and who prefer a face-to-face training environment.

To learn more about ExploreLearning's Onsite Workshops, contact ExploreLearning Sales at 866-882-4141, Option 2 or email ExploreLearning