SPHS High School Library Newsletter
Teacher Edition May/June 2016
Discover Education Builder Tools
50 Ways to Use Board Builder With Your Students
Here are some ideas, including links- let the building begin!
Here are some ideas, including links to examples. Let the building begin!
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Maryland's First VlRTUAL edCAMP
In the comfort of your home, share ideas and learn about strategies/resources from educators across the nation. Virtual EdCamp
Share and Learn 2016: Monday, February 15th from 8 AM to 3 PM
Second Face-to-Face edCamp Maryland
This edCamp will run concurrently in 4 locations. Participants will be able to select topics of interest and freely attend sessions. Location and Information
Learn 2016: MSDE Online Course Catalog and Registration - Catalog and Registration
• Online courses are available for everyone
• MSDE online courses offer Continuing Professional Development credits (CPSs)
• Registration ends February 3rd
Learn 2016: Maker Monday Webinars
Seven webinars are being offered that are differentiated by grade bands and interest. Registration Info
Winter Courses from Thinkport. Courses begin on January 20th
Workshop Offerings from Instructional Technology
Evening Workshops
Jan. 11, 4:30-6:30, Google Earth and Sketchup, (All), SRN 3203160023
Jan. 14, 4:30-6:00, No SmartBoard Necessary Part 1 (Secondary), SRN 3213416002
Jan. 19, 4:30-6:30, Getting the Most Out of the Chromebooks (All), SRN 3203016002
Jan. 21, 4:30-6:30, Intro to Smart 15 (All), SRN 3205016001
Jan. 27, 4:30-6:30, PARCC Like Activities (All), SRN 3205016001
Feb. 1, 4:30-6:00, Around the World Wide Web (All), SRN 3204816002
Feb. 2, 4:30-6:30, OneNote for ePortfolios (All), SRN 3204616001
Feb. 3, 4:30-6:30, Recording in the Classroom (All), SRN 3205116003
Feb. 9, 4:30-6:00, Energize Your Lessons with Nearpod (All), SRN 3204116002
MSDE Courses from OIT
Jan. 26- March 1, Principles of Technology Leadership, K-12 (online) 1 MSDE Credit SRN 3213716002
Jan. 26- March 1, The Savvy Educator, Promoting Digital Citizenship in the Classroom, K-12 (online) 1 MSDE Credit, SRN 3214316002
Feb. 1- May 2, Integrating Technology into the Curriculum, K-12 (Hybrid course), 3 MSDE Credits, SRN 3212916002
Additionally, Matthew Nickerson, OIT HS Specialist, will be teaching a 3 credit course for LaSalle, Universal Design for Learning: Reaching All Learners in the Digital Age!
Dates and times: Jan 15, 16, 17, 30, 31. Tuition $1065, if eligible for AACPS reimbursement, student cost is $315. Visit the here to register or call 1-800-433-4740.
Energy in a Roller Coaster Ride
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Ionic Bonding
Making a Difference in the Midst of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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15 Life-Changing Books to Invigorate Your New Year
Here's the List