Full or Half-day Workshops
Full or Half-day Workshops
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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!
See a Workshop You’re Interested In but Can’t Make the Date?
We understand educators have busy schedules! If a session catches your eye but the timing doesn’t work, just reach out — we’ll do our best to schedule a date that fits your calendar.
October
October
October 1, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
October 1, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Play, Plan, Program: K–5 Coding
Play, Plan, Program: K–5 Coding
Bring coding to life for your elementary students. In this workshop, explore beginner-friendly robots like the Bee-Bot to introduce coding concepts in fun, accessible ways. Then, discover how to extend learning with additional robots and online platforms such as Scratch and Code.org to create more complex, creative coding projects. Leave with practical lesson ideas and strategies for integrating coding, all designed to help even the youngest learners develop a strong foundation for computational thinking.
Cost: $50
October 1, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
October 1, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Innovation Unplugged
Innovation Unplugged
Think innovation needs expensive gadgets? Think again! In this workshop, you’ll discover how everyday materials—many already in your classroom—can spark creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking in your students. You’ll explore low-cost, high-impact activities that turn simple supplies into powerful learning experiences. Leave ready to inspire your students’ imaginations and show them that big ideas don’t need a big budget.
Cost: $70
October 17, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
October 17, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Google Forms & Sheets - Wrangling your Response Data
Google Forms & Sheets - Wrangling your Response Data
Turn your Google Form responses into meaningful insights! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to link a Google Form to a Google Sheet, then clean, sort, and filter your data to uncover exactly what you need. We’ll explore practical tools like conditional formatting, simple formulas, and built-in charts—perfect for tracking student progress, organizing event sign-ups, or streamlining classroom feedback. Leave with the skills to turn raw responses into clear, actionable information you can use right away.
Cost: $50
October 17, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
October 17, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Creating Event Flyers & Class Newsletters in Canva
Creating Event Flyers & Class Newsletters in Canva
Bring your class materials to life with eye-catching designs! In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to use Canva’s free tools to create professional-looking event flyers and striking class newsletters—no design experience required. We’ll explore templates, fonts, colors, and images to help you communicate clearly and creatively with students, parents, and your school community.
Cost: $50
November
November
November 5, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
November 5, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Play, Plan, Program: K–5 Coding
Play, Plan, Program: K–5 Coding
Bring coding to life for your elementary students. In this workshop, explore beginner-friendly robots like the Bee-Bot to introduce coding concepts in fun, accessible ways. Then, discover how to extend learning with additional robots and online platforms such as Scratch and Code.org to create more complex, creative coding projects. Leave with practical lesson ideas and strategies for integrating coding, all designed to help even the youngest learners develop a strong foundation for computational thinking.
Cost: $50
November 5, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
November 5, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Innovation Unplugged
Innovation Unplugged
Think innovation needs expensive gadgets? Think again! In this workshop, you’ll discover how everyday materials—many already in your classroom—can spark creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking in your students. You’ll explore low-cost, high-impact activities that turn simple supplies into powerful learning experiences. Leave ready to inspire your students’ imaginations and show them that big ideas don’t need a big budget.
Cost: $70
November 17, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
November 17, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Make YouTube Yours
Make YouTube Yours
Make YouTube Yours is an interactive class aimed at empowering individuals to maximize their experience on YouTube beyond simply watching videos. YouTube is a multifaceted platform offering entertainment, educational content, and avenues for creativity. This class will delve into the lesser-known features and functionalities of YouTube, guiding participants on how to save, organize, curate, and create content within the platform.
Cost: $50
November 17, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
November 17, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ignite Your Teaching with the Power of AI
Ignite Your Teaching with the Power of AI
Ready to transform your teaching and empower your students? 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.
Cost: $50
December
December
December 9, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
December 9, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Make YouTube Yours
Make YouTube Yours
Make YouTube Yours is an interactive class aimed at empowering individuals to maximize their experience on YouTube beyond simply watching videos. YouTube is a multifaceted platform offering entertainment, educational content, and avenues for creativity. This class will delve into the lesser-known features and functionalities of YouTube, guiding participants on how to save, organize, curate, and create content within the platform.
Cost: $50
December 9, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
December 9, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Ignite Your Teaching with the Power of AI
Ignite Your Teaching with the Power of AI
Ready to transform your teaching and empower your students? 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.
Cost: $50
December 12, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
December 12, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Google Forms & Sheets - Wrangling your Response Data
Google Forms & Sheets - Wrangling your Response Data
Turn your Google Form responses into meaningful insights! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to link a Google Form to a Google Sheet, then clean, sort, and filter your data to uncover exactly what you need. We’ll explore practical tools like conditional formatting, simple formulas, and built-in charts—perfect for tracking student progress, organizing event sign-ups, or streamlining classroom feedback. Leave with the skills to turn raw responses into clear, actionable information you can use right away.
Cost: $50
December 12, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
December 12, 2025, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Creating Event Flyers & Class Newsletters in Canva
Creating Event Flyers & Class Newsletters in Canva
Bring your class materials to life with eye-catching designs! In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to use Canva’s free tools to create professional-looking event flyers and striking class newsletters—no design experience required. We’ll explore templates, fonts, colors, and images to help you communicate clearly and creatively with students, parents, and your school community.
Cost: $50
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