Summer is a great time to learn what YOU want to learn. This PD bingo choice board gives you LOTS of options!
Summer is a time for rejuvenation and relaxation. It’s a time to focus on our lives outside of education and recharge.
It is also the perfect opportunity to focus on ourselves both professionally and personally. So many of us, as educators, look forward to summer as a time to do the things we didn't have time to do during the school year. That includes learning some new tips, tricks and ideas for the next school year.
Whether it’s through a conference, online course, reading, or catching up on all of those podcasts you haven’t had time to listen to yet. The long break can leave us time to focus on our own learning.
Ditch That Textbook Summer PD BINGO
That's why we created this interactive summer PD BINGO board. Each of the links takes you to a the PD resource. Many even have certificates of completion or badges that you can earn!
You may want to just try some short tutorials to learn about a new app or tool or you may be looking for a full online course. Whatever you're looking for, we've got you covered!
In this bingo board, you'll find a mixture of edtech tools, Google tools, Microsoft tools, and AI. We tried to vary it as widely as possible to reach everyone -- and to help you broaden your horizons.
This bingo board is customizable! Make a copy of the document where it was created. Just click use template and create your own. Then change out links and images to suit your needs. Share it with other educators that would enjoy playing along!
Be sure to scroll down for more details and links for all 24 options on the bingo board.
This summer PD bingo board gives you lots of FREE options to improve your practice! Just click on the square for to be taken directly to the professional development resource.
Want to use the board as is? Click here for the PDF version of our 2024 Summer PD BINGO board.
Looking for past year's BINGO boards? Check out our 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 versions below.
1. Get your esports club / team up and running!
This three-part webinar series is the first step in setting the foundation for a great season of esports supported by i2e. During these FREE webinars, your facilitator will review the eight preparation components with you, guide you through the i2esports handbook and applicable resources, and frame your thinking around building a sustainable, inclusive program in your school or institution.
2. Become a Book Creator Certified Author
Learn all the basics of using Book Creator and get a certificate and digital badge. *Requires a free Book Creator account. Click here to get certified!
Check out all of the past and future Book Creator webinars to learn more!
3. Become a Brisk AI Professional
In just 20 minutes, become a Brisk AI Professional and revolutionize your teaching approach. Learn to integrate AI seamlessly into your workflow, freeing up time for direct student engagement, actual teaching, and doing the things you love to do. You'll also receive a PD certificate! Click here to get started!
4. Get Kami certified!
This free 30-minute courses help educators become Kami experts for their students, schools, or districts. From basic setup to time-saving workflows, we’ll cover all the tips and tricks educators need to succeed. Click here to register.
5. Join Wakelet Community week!
Wakelet Community Week is not just an event; it's a vibrant ecosystem where diverse voices come together to share insights, showcase talents, and propel the future of education. So join us for Wakelet Community Week June 3rd through June 8th 2024 and unlock a world of possibilities.
Register now to embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery, creativity, and community like never before! Get your free ticket here.
Miss the event? Don't worry. The sessions are all recorded!
6. Learn about Generative AI in the Classroom with Adobe Express
This self-paced course explores generative AI in Adobe Express for enhancing education. It includes hands-on activities for student engagement and offers a digital badge and certificate for professional development upon assignment completion. Click here to get started!
7. Explore the benefits of Explore Boards
The “Introduction to Explore Boards” course at Next Generation Teacher is designed to help educators create engaging, choice-based learning experiences. It teaches how to use Explore Boards to build background knowledge and spark student curiosity, offering practical tips, templates, and innovative ideas for implementation in the classroom. This course is part of a free micro-course sampler. See all of the courses included in this sampler.
8. Discover the MAGIC of MagicSchool
Discover the MAGIC of MagicSchool. Join over 2M educators that have already introduced MagicSchool AI to their district, school, and students. Want to learn more about MagicSchool? Explore our free Community Resources, request swag, become certified, join our fast growing team of Pioneers, and so much more. Click here to get started!
9. Prioritize reflection with Mirror
Mirror by Swivl uses AI to help you prioritize reflection in the classroom and in PD. In this Mirror intro, discover how putting reflection at the center of the classroom supports everything from self-motivation to building depth of knowledge. Plus - try it in your school for FREE.
10. Discover the magic of Microsoft Copilot and unlock your productivity superpowers!
Imagine real-time online searches brought to life with conversational flair! Work with text or images to get references, results, and responses—all powered by a large language model. Copilot is free for anyone with a Microsoft account and available on web, mobile, and desktop.
11. Get Kahoot! certified
The “Kahoot! Certified” program is a free certification course designed to enhance teaching by integrating Kahoot! into the classroom. It guides educators through the basics of using Kahoot!, offering digital badges, diplomas, and professional learning credits upon completion. The program includes three levels of courses, culminating in the “Kahoot! Superhero” status, with each level providing comprehensive training on creating and hosting engaging learning experiences. Click here to pick your level and get started.
12. Take an Edpuzzle beginner course
The Edpuzzle Beginner course is designed to equip educators with the skills to create interactive video lessons, manage classes, and analyze student engagement through data analytics. Participants will learn how to find and edit content, set up classes, and gain insights from student performance. Upon completion, educators receive a certificate, potential professional learning credit, an exclusive badge, and lifetime access to the course. Click here to get started.
13. Earn your ScreenPal Flipped Learning Badge
Dive into the world of flipped classrooms with ScreenPal’s easy-to-follow course! In just 31 minutes, you’ll learn how to make your classes pop with cool videos that turn learning on its head. Finish up, and you’ll snag a shiny badge to show off your new video-savvy skills. Click here to get started!
14. Teach Mindful Media Consumption
This webinar, hosted by Learning for Justice, features experts from IREX and Columbia Public Schools discussing media literacy and its role in combating misinformation. Attendees will gain insights into practical applications and resources for their educational practice, along with the opportunity for live interaction with the panelists. Click here to view the webinar.
15. Learn to gamify with BookWidgets
This BookWidgets webinar recording is for educators who would like to explore how to incorporate games and game-based learning into their instructional practices using the game widgets in BookWidgets. We will take a look at numerous examples of game widgets across grades and subjects, as well as share tips and tricks for how and when to use games in your lessons. Click here to get started!
16. Become a Diffit Certified Educator
Create lessons, activities, and differentiate with Diffit!
Click here to get certified!
17. Earn your School AI Level 1 Certification
The SchoolAI Level One Certification Course is a comprehensive introduction to integrating AI into the classroom, covering the basics of SchoolAI, practical tools for document generation and editing, the use of AI assistants like CoTeacher, and the creation and exploration of SchoolAI Spaces. Designed for educators, this course spans 5 sections with 16 lessons, totaling 30 minutes of engaging content to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
18. Check out the Ultimate Teacher Guide to Flip
The professional development event introduces Flip, Microsoft’s video discussion platform, offering a 30-minute session led by Flip’s Educator Innovation Leads. The session covers the essentials of using Flip, including account creation and engaging students in video discussions to foster creativity and idea expression. Watch the on-demand session
19. Learn more about FigJam
If you're looking to make your lessons more collaborative, engaging, and fun, FigJam is the tool for you! Sign up for one of Figma for Edu's bi-weekly live training sessions.
Upcoming sessions include 'FigJam 101 for the Classroom' (6/4) 'FigJam 201 for the Classroom' (6/11) and 'Jamboard to FigJam: Everything you need to know' (6/18, 7/16, 8/20, 9/10).
Want to keep learning? Choose your own learning adventure from the options below:
- Learn more about FigJam by exploring the Figma for Education learning library
- Explore the FigJam template library for pre-made lessons and activities
- Try out the Jamboard importer to convert your Jams Into fully editable FigJam files in seconds.
20. Learn how to become a Microsoft Certified Coach
Sign up for one of our free informational webinars to learn more about the Microsoft Certified Coach program, which includes a live Q&A session for you to ask any questions you might have. If you can’t make the live webinar, register to get access to the recording to watch later—plus a special discount code.
Register for the Microsoft Certified Coach informational webinar
21. Teach computer science with CS First
Take an in-depth look at all of the resources available for teachers and students through CS First and learn how to use them in the classroom. Click here to start the course!
22. Learn more about Generative AI for Educators
This course offers an introduction to generative AI, focusing on its application in education to streamline tasks, tailor learning experiences, and invigorate classroom activities. Participants will learn to use tools like Gemini and ChatGPT for lesson planning, material preparation, and administrative work, while also exploring effective strategies for integrating AI into their teaching practice. Click here to get started.
23. Get started with Pear Practice
Pear Practice (formerly Giant Steps) is a dynamic educational tool that offers gamified learning experiences for classrooms, allowing educators to create personalized learning tracks and collaborative games. It’s designed to provide differentiated practice and instruction, with features like AI-generated feedback and standards-aligned content to support student mastery and engagement. Click here to learn more about Pear Practice!
24. Become Quizizz AI certified
Earn your Quizizz AI Certification and join a growing community of educators who are passionate about learning and teaching with AI! Click here to get started.
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This post was very insightful. Thanks for sharing.
I really enjoyed reading your post about ways to become more comfortable with technology over the summer. This allows teachers to go into the school year with new strategies to engage learners! I have heard great things about PearDeck and want to learn more about this!
Wonderful resources for making learning fun.
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