Tech Tip Webinar Series (5-Part Series for the 2024-25 School Year)

1. Google Sheets for Administrative Assistants: Streamlining School Operations for Success

Join us for this one-hour webinar that is designed to help administrative assistants get more comfortable and efficient with Google Sheets. We’ll cover essential skills like sorting and filtering data, creating simple formulas, and using formatting tools to keep your spreadsheets organized and easy to read. You’ll also pick up helpful tips to streamline your work and make managing data less time-consuming. Whether you’re new to Google Sheets or looking to improve your skills, this session will give you practical knowledge you can apply right away. Click here to request a copy of the recording.

2. AI for Administrative Assistants: Elevating Excellence in Support of School Success

Wednesday, November 6, 2024
1:00-2:00pm

Join us for this one-hour webinar designed for administrative assistants who want to leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence to support school leaders more effectively. Explore how AI can revolutionize your daily responsibilities, from managing schedules and emails to automating data entry, freeing you up to provide invaluable support. Delve into AI tools that streamline communication and document management. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to harness AI's potential, bolster your administrative skills, and offer invaluable support to your principal or superintendent. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your role in education administration through AI. Click here to request a copy of the recording.

3. Google Forms for Administrative Assistants

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
1:00-2:00pm

Join us for this one-hour webinar designed to help administrative assistants maximize efficiency with Google Forms. We’ll explore essential features like creating forms, customizing question types, and using section breaks to design multiple paths for participants, allowing for tailored responses based on input. You'll also learn how to embed videos and images to make your forms more interactive and engaging. In addition, you'll discover how to use the summary feature in Google Forms and automatically send responses to a spreadsheet for easy data management. Whether you're new to Google Forms or looking to enhance your skills, this session will provide practical knowledge you can apply immediately to gather, organize, and manage data with ease. Click here to request a copy of the recording.

4. Google Docs for Administrative Assistants

Thursday, March 6, 2025
1:00-2:00pm

Join us for this one-hour webinar designed to help you unlock the full potential of Google Docs. We’ll dive into essential features like Voice Typing for hands-free writing, Smart Chips for efficient document linking, and Building Blocks to streamline document structure. You’ll also explore advanced tools such as merging tables, adding checkboxes, and using the Paint Brush for consistent formatting. Plus, learn how to compare documents, track version history, add watermarks, and enhance accessibility with alt text for images. With the latest updates like eSignatures and camera image integration, this session will help you go paperless while using powerful collaboration tools like comments, sharing, and analytics. Click here to register.

5. Google Slides for Administrative Assistants

Thursday, May 8, 2025
1:00-2:00pm

Join us for this one-hour webinar designed to help administrative assistants unlock the creative and practical capabilities of Google Slides. We’ll explore how to customize paper size for creating unique projects like graduation programs or certificates, and dive into using add-ons like Autocrat for cool merge ideas that automate your slide creation process. You’ll also learn how to insert and crop videos directly within slides, utilize live captions for accessibility, and integrate Canva to design visually stunning presentations. Whether you’re new to Google Slides or looking to enhance your skills, this session will equip you with innovative techniques to create polished, engaging presentations with ease. Click here to register.

Facilitators:

Rita Mortenson is the Educational Technology Coach for Verona Area High School. She is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Google Innovator, an ISTE Certified Educator, serves on the Discovery Education Network Leadership Council, and is a National Board Certified teacher with an MBA degree. She is also an ISTE Leadership Community Member and is a member of the SLATE Advisory Team. She loves to incorporate technology in innovative and creative ways.

Jason Rubo is the Director of Technology for Verona Area School District. He recently moved to Wisconsin just over a year ago from the Chicagoland area, where he was a Technology Instructional Coach for the past four years. He was also named IDEA Digital Educator of the Year for 2020. He is a Google Level 1 and 2 Certified Educator and a Sphero Lead Educator, along with other certifications. He has always loved to find ways of using new technologies within his classroom and using it to engage his students, and now he is doing it on a district level.