Media Literacy

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

April 2022

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

April 2022

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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#GSDEdTech Teacher Chat Archive — Information Literacy (3/9/2017)

March 2017

On March 9, 2017 we brought back the #GSDEdTech Teacher Chat with a discussion about information literacy. Check out the archive for some great ideas and resources.