Tech Rex...on Steroids
If you read just 1 Tech Rex this year...let this be the one!
What's New In the Technology Integration This Year?
Below, you will find information about Tech PD being offered throughout the 2015-2016 school year. There are a variety of opportunities offered throughout the year to explore the different educational technologies available. Keep you eye open for Twitter contests, Global Connection prizes, formal and informal PD and many other opportunities to keep learning fun for everyone. Seriously. "Geeks are people who love something so much the all details matter." (Marissa Mayer). Have some fun channeling your inner EdTech Geek this year!
Technology Permissions Grades 1-6
This form (found in the giant packet of papers handed out on the first day of school) asks parental permission to allow the creation of student accounts on a number of pre-approved websites. Previously, if you wanted to use a program requiring an individual student log in, a permission form needed to be sent home. Thus making something simple, much more complicated. The Website Permission Form allows you to bypass individual permission slips for the approved sites. You can find the link to the sites at: RSD13 Pre-Approved Websites. Check out the websites for some lesson ideas!
Help. Too. Much. Information. Save. Me!
With all the new information being sent your way, it is easy to get over whelmed. To streamline all the new learning, we have created a Symbaloo housing the links to every website, program, article, etc. we find. This way you only need visit one place to access all the great EdTech information you desire. You can access this Symbaloo via the staff website. If you are stuck for weekly lesson plans, this is a perfect place to look for ideas! Click the Help Me Link to access the Symbaloo!
Badges Aren't Just for Girls Scouts...
This year we are piloting a new program that will hopefully encourage staff and students to earn rewards for new learning, taking risks and having fun integrating technology into their weekly lessons. Throughout the year, you will have many opportuniteis to earn badges (see some examples above) and rewards for exploring technology and working with the technology integration specialists. The more badges you accumulate, the more prizes you win! Keep an eye out throughout the year for contests and classroom challenges! Follow the Badge Descriptions link to find out more information! Share it with your students! Work together to win this school year!
2015-2016 K-6 Technology Professional Development
This year, ALL the technology PD is already organized and on the calendar! Follow the Technology PD Schedule link to see the calendar of events. You will notice that I have also included the different badges you will earn by attending each PD. Please keep in mind that the schedule is a live document and might change. Please take the time to review the items in the "flipped" column. These resources will help you maximize each PD. Keep an eye our for QR codes and posters detailing the monthly PD events!