URockEdu Updates
March 2020
A publication of the Education Service Center Region 11
We Lead. We Serve.
Email: mcollins@esc11.net
Website: https://www.esc11.net/diglearn
Location: Education Service Center Region 11, South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, USA
Phone: 817-740-7562
Facebook: facebook.com/Urockeu
Twitter: @URockEdu
URockEdu is Coming to a Location Near You!
We recently visited and got to know friends from Cooke and Wise Counties.
Tarrant County friends, you're up next! We hope to see you on March 24.
For more information click here.
The following are additional scheduled Appy Hours:
- Tarrant County - Tuesday, March 24
- Denton County - Tuesday April 7
- Palo Pinto & Parker County - Tuesday, April 21
- Johnson County - Tuesday, May 12
- Erath, Hood/Somervell County - Tuesday May 19
Add your date to your calendars, and we'll see you soon!
Instructional Solutions and Support Contract
Don't miss out!
Does your district or school have the Instructional Solutions and Support Contract with ESC 11? If so, the following digital resources are available to you:- Canvas
- BrightBytes
- TexQuest
- Discovery Ed
- Connect2Texas
- VoiceThread
- Ensemble
Whether you need to get started or need to get reacquainted with any of these tools, contact Maria Collins at mcollins@esc11.net for support.
To request free professional development for any of these resources, complete the form below:
That Was Easy!
Are You Using Canvas Yet?
- over 30% of higher-educational institutions choose Canvas
- 90% Top Ten Universities
- Canvas is the fastest growing LMS in the U.S. and Canada
- 50% of R1 Universities use Canvas
- the top 10 business schools in the U.S. use Canvas
If You Love Canvas, This is For You!
Leveraging Canvas 2020 Conference Call for Presenters is now open!
Do you have a topic and presentation that you think would be a great fit for the 2020 Leveraging Canvas Conference? We want to hear from you!
Thank you for taking the time to submit a proposal to present at the 3rd Annual Leveraging Canvas Conference in 2020. All submissions will be reviewed and selections will be made by the Leveraging Canvas Conference Committee to ensure that the conference is covering all requirements for CPE hours. If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to us and we would be happy to help!
Submit here.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Submissions will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2020.
Presenters will be notified of the status of their presentation by April 17, 2020.
Leveraging Canvas Conference is Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at ESC Region 11.
ESC 11 has Partnered with Thrively - Strength-Based Assessment Platform
Through our Digital Cafe, all ESC Region 11 Districts now have access to customized packages for Thrively, a strength based assessment and lesson platform.
Thrively's assessments reveal your students' top strengths, learning styles, and habits of mind, providing students and instructors with a rich understanding of each student.
After students complete the assessments, districts and schools have access to specialized playlists from 250+ existing lessons that build student skills in SEL, grit, leadership, and more. Additionally, there are specific lessons designed for Passion Projects/Genius Hour.
If interested, contact Maria Collins at mcollins@esc11.net.
Have You Heard of Ensemble Video Portal?
- Video capture (lecture, screen, mobile, and streaming)
- Video management (upload, organize, security, storage, and analytics)
- Video publishing (branding, playlists, quizzes, social media sharing, and scheduling)
- Accessibility solutions (closed captioning, transcripts, and audio descriptions)
- LMS & CMS integration (Canvas, Blackboard, Zoom, Webex, and YouTube™)
Learn more here, or contact Lori Hamm-Neckar at (817) 740-7516.
Upcoming Professional Learning
Using Google in History
Thursday, Mar 19, 2020, 08:30 AM
Education Service Center Region 11
Using Google in Geography
Thursday, Mar 19, 2020, 12:30 PM
Education Service Center Region 11
Blended Learning Academy
Participants will be immersed in blended learning while discovering what exactly blended learning is, how it is different from technology integration, and how to implement blended learning in their own classroom. Register for the Blended Learning Academy here.
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2020, 08:30 AM
Education Service Center Region 11
Project-Based Learning Academy
Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 08:30 PM
Education Service Center Region 11
BrightBytes — We've Collected Data. Now What? (New and Updated Workshop)
Tuesday, Jun 9, 2020, 08:30 AM
Education Service Center Region 11
Districts that have purchased the Instructional Solutions and Support (ISS) contract have access to Canvas.
It is available to districts through the ISS contract. What are you waiting for?