Just in time for winter break we’ve added many new titles in Sora, Granite’s digital library for students and staff. Take some time to read and listen over the holidays. We have several new curated collections, including Best Books of 2018 and 2020 Beehive Hopefuls. Log in with your student number and password at https://soraapp.com or in the Sora mobile app and see what is available. (Visit sora.edtech.fun for more help with using Sora.)
Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning School Spotlight: Magna Elementary
Last week Magna Elementary hosted a site visit for the Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning cohort of elementary school principals and technology specialists. During this site visit principals were able to step into several classrooms to see first-hand how teachers are transforming their classrooms using blended and digital learning strategies. In addition to taking what they saw back to their own schools, some participants shared snapshots with us via social media posts that we will share below.
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Now Registering: Google Apps, Extensions, and Add-Ons (Ed Tech Pick Five Session)
December 18, 2018 – Google Apps, Extensions, and Add-Ons
Learn how you can make your use of Google and Chromebooks more efficient by using Google Apps, Extensions, and Add-Ons. We’ll share several of our favorites and provide you with time to find some of your own.
Session location: Technology Learning Center (5300 W Cherrywood Lane, West Valley City, UT)
Time: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Click here to register for this session.
Pick Five – GSD Ed. Tech. Tuesdays
3rd Tuesday of each month – 4:30-7:30 P.M.
All Granite educators looking to add to or improve their use of technology in the classroom are invited to attend any of our Pick Five sessions. Topics will be announced in our Ed Tech Newsletter each month.
All are welcome to sign up to attend any of the sessions. Relicensure points are available. Attend at least 5 of the sessions and complete a portfolio assignment to receive 1 USBE credit.
Upcoming Sessions:
- Google Apps, Extensions, and Add-Ons (December 18)
- Hyperdocs (January 15)
- Digital Assessment and Feedback (February 19)
- Utah’s Online Library (March 19)
- Gamify Your Curriculum (April 16)
Visit https://sites.google.com/granitesd.org/gsdedtechtuesdays/pick-five?authuser=0 for more information and to register for any of these upcoming sessions.
Let’s Get Coding / Granite Hour of Code Social Media Round Up
Last week was Computer Science Education Week, and many Granite teachers took the opportunity to introduce students to programming with Hour of Code learning activities. Scroll down to see our round up of social media posts from Granite classrooms where students tried out coding projects. If you missed CSEdWeek it’s not too late to share these activities with students. See the “Let’s Get Coding” section below for activities that can be used in the classroom or at home at any time. [Read more…] about Let’s Get Coding / Granite Hour of Code Social Media Round Up
Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, 2018
Computer Science Education Week is December 3-9, 2018. Many schools, educators, and students participate in an Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week.
If you host a coding activity please share it with us! You can leave a comment below or share pictures via social media including Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtags #gsdedtech and #HourOfCode. We will collect all the shared social media posts in this Wakelet collection.
Read on for more information and links to resources and activities for Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week. [Read more…] about Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, 2018
Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning School Spotlight: Lake Ridge Elementary
Elementary school principals and technology specialists from the Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning (LBDL) cohort recently visited Lake Ridge Elementary in Magna. In this site visit principals were able to step into several classrooms to see first-hand how teachers at Lake Ridge are transforming their classrooms using blended and digital learning strategies. In addition to taking what they saw back to their own schools, some participants shared snapshots with us via social media posts that we will share below. Thanks to Karly Chavez (principal), Keith Reidford (school technology specialist), and the teachers and students featured below for allowing us into their classrooms. [Read more…] about Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning School Spotlight: Lake Ridge Elementary
Digital Citizenship Tip: Cyberbullying Warning Signs
This post originally appeared in our GSD Ed Tech Newsletter, curated by Teresa Bruin, Educational Technology Specialist Team Leader.
stopbullying.gov is an informative site that covers bullying in depth. One especially helpful area of the website addresses Cyberbullying. It includes Tips for Teachers and the Warning Signs a Child is Being Cyberbullied or is Cyberbullying.
Also included:
- Preventing and Addressing Cyberbullying
- Steps to Report Cyberbullying
- Kids on Social Media and Gaming
You can find a collection of additional Digital Citizenship resources for students, parents, and teachers at https://www.graniteschools.org/edtech/digcit/.
Learning Activity: 4th Grade Math & Bit the Ozobot, Oakridge Elementary
Video Creator: Melissa White, School Technology Specialist, Oakridge Elementary and Valley Crest Elementary
4th Grade Math & Bit the Ozobot
Melissa White, School Technology Specialist at Oakridge Elementary, recently created this video of an innovative learning activity she shared with 4th grade students. Watch above to see how students worked together to program Ozobots and practice their multiplication skills. [Read more…] about Learning Activity: 4th Grade Math & Bit the Ozobot, Oakridge Elementary
Now Registering: G-Suite (Ed Tech Pick Five Session)
Advance your skills with the tools in G-Suite. We’ll share some ideas for taking your use of Google Docs, Slides, Forms, Sheets, and Drawings in your teaching to the next level. Licensure points will be provided for participating in this class.
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
4:30-7:30 P.M.
Educational Technology Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)
5300 West Cherrywood Lane, West Valley City, UT 84120
Register Here for the G Suite Class
Scroll to the bottom of the linked page for the registration form. Also, browse our other ‘Pick 5’ Ed Tech Tuesday professional development offerings while you are there.
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