RUSD Ed Tech News and Notes
February 2017
WELCOME!
2017 EdTech Institute.....Explore the EdTech Seas
Mark your calendars to join us on Saturday May 20 for our 3rd annual RUSD EdTech Institute where we will 'Explore the EdTech Seas' on our way to discovering the treasures of innovation.
Thinking about Technology Integration: The SAMR and Bloom's
Many educators are familiar with Bloom's Taxonomy. Here are some articles and images that relate the SAMR model to Bloom's levels.
SAMR and Bloom's Taxonomy: Assembling the Puzzle
Bloom's, SAMR, and Beyond: A Practical Guide for Tech Integration
EdTech Community of Practice
EdTech Community of Practice--All Cohorts
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2017, 03:30 PM
RIC, Conference Room 1
Digital Badging
2 new Power Up Challenges have been posted recently. The first is "Superhero Sidekicks". Our students are displaying their technology superheroes right along with us. For this challenge, have a student record a short video describing how they are using technology in the classroom and how it’s impacting their learning.
The second is "Tool of Choice". What is your favorite tech tool of choice? Why do you like it? How do you use it? Share one of your go-to tech tools with others!
It's not too late to join! Click here for more information
Tech Tuesday
Check out the list of upcoming sessions by visiting the EdTech Website. You can sign up to attend sessions by filling out the Google Form below (you must be logged in to your @rowlandschools.org account).
Google Bootcamp
Tech Tools
QR Code Generator (An Add On in Google Sheets)
VideoNot.es
Spotlight on...
Tatiana Silva
Tatiana and her students have also been leaders in the #kidscoachingkids movement where her students learn a tech tool and then teach another class. Her students have taught other 2nd graders as well as kindergartners.
Check them out in action below!
Other Ed Tech Learning Opportunities
edcamp Los Angeles North
Edcamp is PD by teachers for teachers. Come enjoy a day of collaborative learning with colleagues. Arrive with an idea for a session that you would like to attend or with the anticipation of a full day of learning. A session might explore a technology tool, focus on best practices, or be a collaborative discussion with multiple facilitators.
During the first hour (8:00-9:00), you will have time to meet other teachers over coffee. There will be an empty session board where you and all attendees can post session titles, either for a session you would like to lead or for one you would like to attend. Sessions begin at 9:30 am.
Over the course of the day, you will have the opportunity to attend up to three sessions. The rule of the unconference is to “vote with your feet." If a session doesn’t meet your needs, simply get up and move on to another room. We want you to go where you can grow.
You will learn great teaching strategies, make new friends, and receive information that you can immediately apply in your classroom and professional life!
Saturday, Feb 11, 2017, 08:00 AM
Lindero Canyon Middle School
San Gabriel Valley Summit featuring Google for Education
Saturday, Feb 25, 2017, 08:30 AM
Duarte High School
SGVCUE Coffee Break: Scratching the Itch to Code with Vicky Sedgwick
Saturday, Feb 25, 2017, 08:30 AM
400 N Walnut Ave, San Dimas, CA, United States
SGVCUE Coffee Break: Google Apps for Littles Workshop with Christine Pinto
Saturday, Apr 22, 2017, 08:30 AM
TBD
Arcadia Innovation Summit
The Arcadia Innovation Summit is a one day professional development opportunity, and best of all it is FREE!
Arcadia Unified School District invites you to attend our conference focused on exploring innovation in education. Sessions will focus on three main areas including The Google Ecosystem (Using Chromebooks, Google Apps for Education, and Third Party Applications), Teaching in a 1:1 classroom, and other Innovation (i.e. Genius Hour, Makerspace, Building your PLN, etc.)
Click here for more information
Friday, Jun 23, 2017, 08:00 AM
Arcadia High School
CUE Rock Star Teacher Camp
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2017, 08:00 AM
Chico, CA
CUE Rock Star Teacher Camp
Monday, Jun 19, 2017, 08:00 AM
Vista, CA
CUE Rock Star Teacher Camp
Tuesday, Jul 11, 2017, 08:00 AM
Oxnard, CA
CUE Rock Star Teacher Camp
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2017, 08:00 AM
Los Alamitos, CA
SGVCUE Tech Fair 2017
Saturday, Oct 14, 2017, 08:00 AM
TBD
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Connect with us
Email: bmiller@rowlandschools.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/rowlandschools.org/rusd-edtech/home
Location: 1006 Otterbein Avenue, Rowland Heights, CA, United States
Phone: (626) 854-8520 (-3108)
Twitter: @teacherbrandi