Site Needs (for Onsite Workshops)
Internet Connection
An internet connection – broadband, wired, or wireless
Speed of 3Mbps/3Mbps upload/download (Not sure? Check here.)
Ensure that you can access YouTube, as some materials include video content hosted there.
Participant Needs (for all workshops)
A Computer for Each Participant
A laptop, Chromebook, or Surface PRO 4 or newer is ideal. (An iOS or Android tablet is insufficient as a primary device.)
Speakers (either external or internal) or headphones/earbuds
Webcam (either external or internal)
Software
Mac OS 10.10 or newer, Windows 10 or newer, and Chrome OS Operating System
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge are recommended web browsers
Google Docs via a Google-enabled account. Not using Google Docs at your school or district? Please review this document or visit help.pblworks.org if you have remaining questions.
Access to a Printer (Optional)
Additional Requirements for Online Workshops
Each participant needs the Zoom Video Conferencing program (Download for free).
Please join the online workshop from your own space (such as your classroom or home). Participants should be in different rooms while the National Faculty facilitator joins/facilitates from Zoom. Every individual needs to be visible on Zoom; interact with their own Nearpod; and be able to join different breakout groups (Learning Circle, Project Team, Random Pairs or Trios, Feedback Teams) throughout the workshop.