Instructional Technology Digest
March/April 2017
HAVE YOU?
Have you filled out the Tech Institute Interest Survey? If not, please do so! We need all staff to have filled this out by Friday April 7th! Click the link here to fill it out! Thank you!
Tech Hours
Time is running out to tally tech hours. (Click here if you need to tally hours). The link to check your hours is here. If your name is highighted in green, you have met the requirement. Next year, all certified staff will be required to have 20 hours of tech training. If you have questions, please let me know.
#LoveMySchoolDay
On April 11, 2017, we will participate in the social media event #LoveMySchoolDay. This event is for educators across the world to connect and show an improved culture of education! How can you participate? Just tweet or Facebook post anything that shows you love what you do as an educator! Let's show off how much we #LoveMySchoolDay in Branson!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Calendar of PD Opportunities
Here is a list of PD opportunities coming in the next few months:
- May 31st & June 1st - GOCSD Innovation Summit - John Antonetti & Mike Rutherford speakers - email Dr. Brenner if interested in attending (limited seats available).
- July 17-18th - BRANSON TECH INSTITUTE - Branson High School - Sign up information coming soon!
- July 29-30th - Google Summit SWMO - Willard HS
Google Chromecast
When filling out the tech inventory, many of you mentioned you would like to have a chromecast for your classroom. YOU DON'T NEED A CHROMECAST ANYMORE! Google has casting opportunities built in. If you would like to have your students cast to your Smartboard, TV, etc, all you have to do is follow these instructions. Feel free to click File>Make a copy and keep a copy for yourself!
LINKS
Here are some links I think you will enjoy:
- K-6 Chrome Apps by Grade Level
- Ipad Apps for 2016-17
- Chromebook Apps Pinterest Board
- Massive List of Free Resources
- Top 50 Teacher Websites for Seriously Dedicated Educators
- Google Keep Cheat Sheet for Teachers & Students
- Top 20 EdTech Posts of 2016 (great list)
- Excellent Earth Science Apps & Websites
- Top Picks for Connecting the Classroom and the Real World
- Educational Android Apps & Resources
Dr. Michelle Brenner
Director of Digital Learning & Accountaibility
Branson Public Schools
Email: brennerm@branson.k12.mo.us
Website: www.branson.k12.mo.us
Location: 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson, MO, United States
Phone: 9820
Twitter: @vb4mb