GWAEA Digital Learning Update
to ensure success for all learners - January 2017
NEW Episodes
Two new episodes came out in December. If you haven't checked out what the GWAEA Digital Learning Team had on their EdTech Christmas lists for Santa be sure to listen. Then stay tuned for the "Extra Spicy Nuggets" episode where Mindy and Jonathan spend some extra time sharing some wonderful tools of the trade.
Email the show, or send a voice memo to podcast@gwaea.org, and see show notes with all the links from this episode at www.dlgwaea.org/podcast.
Think, Make, Innovate: Sphero Battle Bots
This challenge focuses on students designing and making armor for a Sphero robot to be able to strategically to be able to pop a balloon attached to another robot's armor. In this episode, we feature students' creativity from Bowman Woods Elementary Maker Day!
We would love to see what you make! Join our Maker Community by sending us your photos or videos through social media and tag @dlgwaea or send an email to makerspace@gwaea.org and we will post them on our website, www.dlgwaea.org. #havefunmaking
Our Resources:
Our Lesson Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13...
Sphero Lighting Lab: Lessons created by Sphero for education
Purchase all models of Sphero through the Sphero store
Tickle App
Supporting Technology Literacy in Elementary Classrooms with Scratch Programming
Supporting Technology Literacy in Elementary Classrooms with Scratch Programming is an online class offered through AEAPDOnline and can be taken for 2 recertification and/or graduate credits. Scratch 2.0 is an excellent, free, web-based, graphical programming tool developed by MIT that supports digital age learning, the National Educational Technology Standards for Students, and 21st Century Skills (Common Core – Technology Literacy). Course participants will learn and reflect on how Scratch supports Technology Literacy, learn the basics of using Scratch 2.0, explore the tutorials and resources available, and see examples of how students in elementary grades can use Scratch 2.0 across the curriculum, creating and sharing interactive stories, games, and animations. Participants will create a plan and resources for introducing Scratch to students.
The next session runs January 9-February 20, 2017. The registration link is: https://prodev.aeapdonline.org/4DCGI/22024299991703INV&True*
Seesaw in the Classroom: Documenting Your Students' Learning Journey
Note: This class will be taught as part of a blended learning instructional model. The first day of the class will be taught face to face, but the remainder of the time will be spent engaged in inline learning activities. A free Seesaw account is required (instructor will provide assistance with obtaining this account), as is a device with Internet access.
When
01/26/2017 - 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
02/04/201 7 & 3/11/2017 - Asynchronous Online Learning
03/21/2017 - 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Where
Face to Face sessions will be at: Grant Wood AEA Northern Facility
4401 6th Street S.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Audience
Individual(s) responsible for integrating technology tools into their curriculum; PreK-12 Teachers, Curriculum Directors, Technology Directors, Administrators
Registration
Course Number: 4864-16-01
Complete registration form or register electronically
Building Bridges Technology Conference
2017 Building Bridges Conference Flyer
- Educators in Grant Wood AEA area, Total for non-credit $ 75
- Outside of Grant Wood AEA area, Total for non-credit $ 100
- Registration is not complete until all fees are paid in full.
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017, 08:00 AM
Grant Wood Area Education, 6th Street Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Building School 2.0: How to Create the Schools We Need
Zac Chase is a thought-leader on combining pedagogy and technology for teaching and has led schools and systems in Canada, Kenya, Malaysia, South Africa, and Pakistan to consider the intersection of learning, inquiry, reflective pedagogy, technology, and project-based learning.
As we thrive to provide learning that is equitable and personal for all learners, there is a growing desire to re-examine education and learning. Educators use the phrase "school 2.0" to think about what schools will look like in the future. Moving beyond a basic examination of using technology for classroom instruction, Building School 2.0: How to Create the Schools We Need is a larger discussion of how teachers and school leaders can change student education, learning and our physical school spaces to reflect the changing nature of our lives brought on by new technologies.
March 1, 2017 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Grant Wood AEA 4401 Sixth St. S.W. Cedar Rapids, IA
Target Audience: K-12 Administrators, Teachers, Teacher Librarians, Consultants, Instructional Coaches, District Leaders
REGISTRATION
Download Form:http://www.gwaea.org/profdev/pdf/registform.pdf
Register Online: https://www.gwaea.org/apps/ProfDev/user/signon.cfm
Course Number: 19450-16-01
Registration deadline: Feb. 15, 2017 at 6:00 a.m.
Educators in Grant Wood AEA area for non-credit $40
Outside of Grant Wood AEA area for non-credit $65
Registration is not complete until all fees are paid in full.
Google Apps for Education (Google Suite): Advanced
Prerequisite: Participants must have taken Google Apps for Education: Basics or equivalent in-depth experience in Google Apps for Education usage AND have a classroom of students for implementation practice.
Class Structure: The course will begin and end with face-to-face experiences. Between those sessions, participants will select online self-paced learning modules that best fit their teaching practice and skill level which they will implement in their classrooms. During the self-paced section, participants will schedule two coaching conversation with facilitators.
March 1, 2017 & April 25, 2017 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Grant Wood AEA Southern Facility 2301 Oakdale Blvd Coralville, IA 52241
Weekly Asynchronous Online Learning to be completed weekly between these two dates.
Target Audience: PreK-12 Individual(s) responsible for integrating technology tools into their curriculum, Teachers, Teacher Librarians
Registration:
Download Form:http://www.gwaea.org/profdev/pdf/registform.pdf
Register Online: https://www.gwaea.org/apps/ProfDev/user/signon.cfm
Course Number: 4862-16-01
Fees: Total for Renewal $ 25
EdCamp Iowa 2017
What is an EdCamp?
EdCamp sessions are NOT 'sit and get' presentations. EdCamps are about discussion and thinking and problem-solving. We build the agenda first thing in the morning and then spend the rest of the day talking, sharing, and learning. Come prepared to participate!
Learn more about EdCamps and EdCamp Iowa here: http://www.edcampiowa.org/Register for EdCamp Iowa here.
Saturday, Feb 25, 2017, 08:30 AM
Iowa BIG, 12th Avenue Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Teachers expressed interest in educational technology PD topics
Our AEA BrightBytes scores indicate that our educators are looking for professional learning opportunities in a variety from Online Collaboration to Multimedia Skills. Contact your GWAEA digital learning consultant for support in your district and take look at the many different learning opportunities provided in the are over the next few months!
Why This Matters
For both new and experienced teachers, professional development in technology develops competencies, influences teacher attitudes about technology in the classroom, and helps them find new tools to support student learning (Buabeng-Andoh, 2012).
Please contact your digital learning consultant in your district is interested in getting their Brightbytes- Clarity data.
SAVE THE DATE - Iowa 1:1 Institute
It is time to get ready again for the Iowa 1:1 Institute. Registration and call for sessions is open. Learn more about the Institute here.
The Iowa 1:1 Institute exists to:
Help 1:1 districts learn from each other about innovative teaching, learning, and administrative practices that are occurring in their districts;
Build excitement and ‘buzz’ around 1:1 laptop computing initiatives
- Help others who are interested in 1:1 computing learn more about how to get started and be successful.
The day is designed to engage school leaders around the ways they can help ensure that their technology initiative is used as a vehicle to enhance the learning environment.
Featured presenter:
Dr. Robert Dillon, Director of the Research Institute at BrightBytes, a national education think tank dedicated to promoting innovation and best practice in all classrooms. Prior to this role, he served the students and community of the Affton School District as Director of Technology and Innovation.Register for the Event
Wednesday, Apr 5, 2017, 08:30 AM
Iowa Events Center, 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA, United States
About Us
Email: digitallearning@gwaea.org
Website: http://www.dlgwaea.org
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
Phone: 319-399-6700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dlgwaea
Twitter: @DLGWAEA