Full or Half-day Workshops

SOITA offers a variety of Full or Half-Day workshops. These workshops are held from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM in our lab in Dayton, Ohio. Whether you are looking to learn about the newest online tools and resources, find out how you can create engaging lessons, or move towards a collaborative, paperless classroom with Google Apps for Education, SOITA has a class for you! 

Thursday, October 17

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Teaching Tomorrow: Integrating AI Technologies into Your Classroom

Ready to transform your teaching and empower your students? This fall, dive headfirst into the exciting world of AI in education! This course is your launchpad to using cutting-edge AI tools, no prior experience is necessary. Brainstorm, collaborate, and ask all your burning questions. 


Prepare your students for the future they deserve! Equip them with the skills and understanding necessary to thrive in an AI-driven world. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of education! 

Cost: $50

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Exploring PBS Learning Media’s Tools and Treasures

This workshop is designed to introduce teachers to the wealth of resources available on PBS Learning Media, a platform that offers free, high-quality, and school-appropriate educational content. Participants will explore its vast library and practice effectively integrating these resources into their classrooms to enhance student learning and engagement.

Cost: $50 

Tuesday, November 12

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Getting Started with Canva

This introductory class is designed to help you master the essentials of Canva. Participants will explore how to create eye-catching designs using Canva's intuitive interface and tools.

Cost: $50

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Creating Websites with Canva

In this class, participants will learn how to design and launch stunning websites using Canva’s user-friendly tools. Learn to craft beautiful, responsive web pages without any coding experience. Come to class with ideas for your site!

Cost: $50 

Wednesday, December 4

9:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M.

I Didn't Know Google Could Do That!?

How many times have you found yourself saying “I didn’t know Google could do that!”? With so many tools at our disposal, it’s sometimes impossible to keep up with all the great things Google has to offer. In this session, we will explore some of the lesser-known tools, resources, and features available from Google.

Cost: $50 

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Intro to Blockly Coding

Explore the basics of coding and computational thinking using Code.org. Discover hands-on activities and resources to integrate coding in your classroom. This workshop is geared toward teachers of elementary students or students who have never coded before.

Cost: $50