This workshop will be structured around platform development and curating and designing digital activities. There will be an opening overview on the tenets and best practices of blended learning. Then participants will be able to work on their chosen areas of need with the optional supervision/consultation of Kent ISD's Ed Tech team as well as the equipment available in our facilities (e.g. recording software and space). This will be a great way to prepare for the coming school year while learning some useful ideas and skills.

Choose the morning or afternoon session, whichever works best for you.

Note: This course is aligned with the School Improvement FrameworkI.ST2.CI.ST2.D

Andrew Steinman; Craig Steenstra; Ron Houtman

Andrew Steinman is an Educational Technology Consultant at Kent ISD. His primary responsibilities focus on helping educators integrate technology into curriculum and managing Kent ISD’s online professional learning courses. In 2015, Andrew was named Outstanding Technology Using Educator of the Year by MACUL.

Craig Steenstra is an Educational Technology Consultant at Kent ISD. He provides training, coaching, development, and other forms of support relating to technology integration and leadership in education. Craig is a former ELA teacher with experience in curriculum development, and he has worked closely with all K-12 grade levels and subject areas. 

Ron Houtman has worked at the Kent Intermediate School District and the Kent Career Technical Center for 15 years both teaching in the classroom and supporting educator professional development. He is an experienced instructional technologist with experience in instructional design, development of online, blended, and technology enhanced courses and experiences. Ron has many years’ experience in helping others use technology to enhance their teaching and learning, classroom engagement and collaboration.  Ron is a Google Certified Trainer and Adobe Education Leader (AEL).