FREE PD! Using Desmos in Your Elementary & Secondary Virtual Setting (ERL)

Hello all!

NCESD 171 (Wenatchee) are excited to offer some ESD Remote Learning professional learning around Desmos.

Participants will experience the different tools and activities Desmos has to offer for K-5 & 6-12 virtual learning and in class instruction. These activities are grounded in the science and mathematical practices, and some time will be given to search the many resources available for teachers in multiple content areas.

Registration is now open for the following dates:

Science/Math: Using Desmos in Your Elementary Virtual Setting (ERL)

10/26/2020; 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (pdEnroller #108279)
10/28/2020, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (pdEnroller #108290 – repeat of 10/26)
10/29/2020, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (pdEnroller #108291 – repeat of 10/26)

Science/Math: Using Desmos in Your Secondary Virtual Setting (ERL)

12/14/2020; 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (pdEnroller #108295)
12/16/2020; 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (pdEnroller #108299 – repeat of 12/14)

Feel free to share this opportunity with teachers across Washington State.

Have a wonderful rest of the week,

Andy

Dr. Andy Boyd

Math and Science Specialist

Regional Mathematics Coordinator

North Central Educational Service District

Phone 509.665.2646 - Fax 509.662.9027 - Cell 509.592.7103

430 Olds Station Rd. - Wenatchee, WA 98801

www.ncesd.org

andyb@ncesd.org

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