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Registration Open: Minecraft for Education Teacher Academy

Teachers, are you interested in learning how to bring Minecraft for Education into your classroom to leverage it as a teaching and learning tool? Join us for a four day teacher academy to learn basic navigation, multiple forms of assessment, in-game tools, teaching modalities, and lesson simulation within Minecraft EDU.

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What We Do: Granite Educational Technology Department Infographic, 2022-23

This newly updated one-pager highlights the services and tools the Educational Technology Department provides students and teachers in Granite School District.

Granite School District Educational Technology Infographic www.graniteschools.org/edtech OUR MISSION Equip every student and teacher with technology and 21st century skills TECHNOLOGY COACHING Technology Coaches - In elementary schools, technology coaches provide technology integration coaching, co-teaching, training, and support to all teachers Library Technology Coaches - In secondary schools, library technology coaches manage the school library media center and provide technology integration coaching, coteaching, training, and support to all teachers PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Weekly Lesson Resources - Granite’s Educational Technology Department and Curriculum and Instruction Department have centrally created tech-integrated lesson resources for all weeks of the school year—these engaging lessons and resources are available for all teachers to use with their students Edtech.fun / TIP Course - Technology Integration Progress (TIP) tutorials and on-demand PD focused on effective use of technology for learning and instruction—find it all at edtech.fun Ed. Tech. Endorsement Program - Educational Technology Endorsement Program (ETEP) is a comprehensive PD program centered on integrating technology and 21st Century learning skills into classroom practice LIBRARIES School Library Media Centers - Each school has dedicated library staff who promote reading with students and maintain relevant, diverse collections of print materials and resources for students and teachers Granite Media - curated book lists, reviews, and recommendations from Granite librarians, teachers, and students, and digital resource collections for teaching and learning—find it all at granitemedia.org DIGITAL TOOLS Google for Education - Google Drive with unlimited cloud storage for students and teachers, Google Classroom, and many other creation, communication, and collaboration tools Canvas LMS - Learning management system available for all secondary classrooms, also used with staff professional development Office 365 - Cloud suite of productivity and communication tools, includes home installation of Microsoft Office for students and staff More Resources - Sora ebook and audiobook library, Nearpod lesson libraries, Adobe CC, Screencastify, Zoom, digital textbooks, research databases, and more HARDWARE Enhanced Classrooms - Computer-connected projector with microphone sound system in every classroom Wi-Fi - Pervasive wireless connectivity throughout all our schools Student Devices - 1-to-1 Chromebook-to-student ratio across the district
Granite EdTech Infographic (2022-23)
Granite EdTech Department Infographic (2022-23)Download

The infographic details a few of the services and tools we provide students and teachers in five areas: technology coaching, professional development, libraries, digital tools, and hardware. Click the link above to download a copy of the infographic, or read on for descriptions and links to these services and tools.

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Registration Open: Educational Technology Endorsement Program – 2022-2024 Cohorts

Join a 2022-2024 cohort of our Educational Technology Endorsement Program! Registration opens on May 2, 2022 @ 7 A.M.

What Is ETEP? The Educational Technology Endorsement Program (ETEP) is an intensive 2-year professional development program provided by Granite’s Educational Technology Department. Through instructor-led classes, independent learning modules, and in-school coaching, participating teachers explore ways to leverage classroom technology in a student-centered approach to increase instructional effectiveness and student achievement. Through this program, participating educators will develop the competencies required to receive their Educational Technology Endorsement. Requirements 8 blended courses over 2 years 30 hours of a combination of in-class and independent learning time per course 1 coaching cycle with school technology coach per course Reflective journaling to show growth and application of learning throughout the program Submission of artifacts and reflections to show achievement of required competencies Willingness to adapt teaching methodology to implement student-centered and 21st century instructional practices Credit Information 2 USBE or SUU credit hours per course = 16 credits SUU credit is $21 per credit ($42 per course) or USBE credit is free USBE Educational Technology Endorsement can be earned upon completion of the program based on demonstration of competencies in instructional practice Registration Information Each cohort is accepting the first 24 applicants Additional applicants for each cohort will be placed on a waiting list Applicants will be notified of their admittance into an ETEP cohort shortly thereafter Registration opens at 7 AM on Monday, May 2, 2022. Click here to apply! Links to Additional Information USBE Educational Technology Endorsement Competencies Granite ETEP Course Descriptions Wednesday 2022-2024 Schedule & Information Thursday 2022-2024 Schedule & Information If you have any questions about the Educational Technology Endorsement Program, please email Jenny Peirce, District Technology Coach in the Educational Technology Department.
ETEP Registration 2022-2024 Infographic
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Registration Open: Digital Literacies Workshop for Secondary Teachers

Secondary teachers in Granite School District can register now for the two-day Digital Literacies Workshop, provided in collaboration with the University of Utah.

Flyer Image - Digital Literacy Workshop for Secondary Teachers Topics Inlcude Digital Citizenship Blended Learning Media Creation Multi-modality Writing Misinformation News Integrity Ethical Use of Technology Program Details Date: June 7 and 9, 2022, from 9 AM – 4 PM Location: Granite School District Credit: Earn 1 University of Utah Credit Stipend: $150 (must attend both days) Registration Link (https://continue.utah.edu/contracts/edu2/1226) Questions? Contact Davina Sauthoff
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Meet Your School’s Technology Coach or Library Technology Coach

Each school in Granite School District has either an assigned Technology Coach or Library Technology Coach. (The STS and LMETS titles were recently changed to reflect their role in supporting teachers and students with the use of technology to enhance learning.)

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ETEP Registration for 2021-2023 Cohorts

(ETEP information and infographic created by Jenny Peirce, Team Leader in the Educational Technology Department.)

The Educational Technology Department will be accepting applications for the 2021-2023 Educational Technology Endorsement Program starting Friday, May 7 at 7:00 am.

Follow this link on 5/7/2021 to apply for the program, and read on for more information about the program, highlights of recent participants, etc.

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Now Hiring: Elementary School Technology Specialists

Are you passionate about enhancing instruction and student learning by integrating technology into your classroom? Come work with us! We are hiring elementary school technology specialists for next year.

Visit Granite’s Human Resources Employment Opportunities page or follow this link to the current Elementary School Technology Specialist job posting.

Come work with us! #gsdlibraries #gsdedtech - images of students using technology in the classroom

Granite Media | Summer Reading and Learning 2020

Granitemedia.org is the website for the district’s school library program, which is part of our Educational Technology Department. Granite Media publishes daily book reviews written by students, librarians, and educators in Granite School District, even in the summer!

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Granite Best Books Challenge Elementary Reading Lists | Summer Reading and Learning 2020

Elementary students and staff can get a head start this summer reading books for next year’s Best Books Challenge!

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