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! 

Monday, October 9, 2023

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Skills for Creating Interactive Activities with Google Slides and Drawings

Google Slides and Drawings make it easy to create dynamic and collaborative digital activities. In this class, you will learn the skills that can be used in both Slides and Drawings to create customized interactive content that will get both you and your students excited about the lesson.

Cost: $50

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Let's Create in Google Drawings and Slides

In this class, we will use our skills in Slides and Drawings to create content. We will create digital choice boards, interactives, and other materials as time allows. This class will offer you the opportunity to “get your hands dirty” with the time to create. 

Cost: $50

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Let’s Chat(GPT) and Other AI Tools

Join this introduction to ChatGPT and other AI tools for education. Participants will explore a wide variety of AI tools and discuss their role in the future of education and how they can be effectively used in the future.

Cost: $50

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Digital Tools for Building Community and Engagement

Engage students and create a robust online community using Flip, Padlet, and other exciting tools. Participants will learn about how to use these tools, and cases for their use in the classroom.

Cost: $50

Thursday, November 2, 2023 

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Google Sheets Magic

Don’t let formulas and functions intimidate you! In this session, we will explore the top formulas, functions, and features of Google Sheets that will leave you feeling like a Sheets Wizard!

Cost: $50

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Let's Get Pixelated - 

Google Sheets Pixel Art


Forms don’t have to be used just for assessment or collecting information. Join us as we look at creative ways forms can be utilized to create self-checking reviews or skills practice.

Friday, November 10, 2023

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Getting Started with Google Forms

If you're looking for a quick, streamlined tool to collect information and data, look no further than Google Forms. This class walks through the basics of creating, customizing, and sharing a Google Form.

Cost: $50

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Creating Self-Checking Activities in Google Forms

Forms don’t have to be used just for assessment or collecting information. Join us as we look at creative ways forms can be utilized to create self-checking reviews or skills practice.

Cost: $50 

Friday, November 17, 2023

9 a.m. - 12 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.

Meet VEED: Your New Favorite Video Creation Tool

In this course, learners will learn the essential skills of video editing using green screens, layers, imported media, and audio to create high-quality digital content using VEED. Skills learned in this session can be transferred to many other video editing platforms.

Cost: $50

Friday, December 1, 2023 

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Get Creative with Canva

Join us and unleash your inner designer with Canva! Canva is an online design tool that allows you to use its intuitive interface and a vast collection of templates, fonts, and icons to create various content. In this workshop you'll learn the ins and outs of designing with Canva, designing Google Classroom banners, classroom decor, student activities, GIFs, and more!

Cost: $50

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Building Bitmoji Classrooms & Bookshelves with Canva

Get ready to add some personality to your online content! In this session, we will explore how Canva's features and content can be utilized to create a unique an engaging way to share content and links with your students. Join us as we go through the process of designing your slide background, adding linked images, incorporating your own Bitmoji, and sharing your content.

Cost: $50