ADW ED TECH-ER
Information & Resources from the ADW Director for Ed Tech
Cognia STEM Certification is designed to recognize STEM schools of distinction that have made a commitment to preparing students for progressively rigorous levels of learning and life. During our information session, we will discuss the distinction between STEM schools and schools engaging in STEM activities, as well as the foundational elements of building a STEM culture. We will also unpack Cognia’s STEM Standard framework and provide an overview of the certification process and requirements for schools and programs seeking STEM certification. Participants are invited to bring their questions regarding STEM implementation, STEM certification, and other topics associated with transforming the teaching and learning culture in schools. Participants will leave with complete information for Cognia STEM Certification, and understanding of the tools and resources provided to support STEM applicant institutions, and information to share with community stakeholders.
All Regions Educational Technology Educators Meeting March 27, 2020
Mark your calendars; March 27, 2020, We will have our Spring all regions tech educator meeting from 9:30-2:30 at Holy Redeemer School in College Park. I hope to see lots of new attendees as well as our veteran ADW tech guru's. It is important as an educational technology educator that you take an active role in growing your PLN/PLC (professional learning network/community). Attending these meetings is just a piece of the puzzle.
Due to ordering food, please RSVP and do your very best to attend. Additionally, please make note of this event on your personal and professional calendars (please only RSVP once)
RSVP: http://bit.ly/spring2020edtechmeeting
Thank you for all you do!
4902 Berwyn Road College Park, MD 20740
Do you have great ed tech things happening in your classroom and school? Share them and inspire others!
Collaborate Across Schools during #CSW20
Plan now for Catholic Schools Week! Interested in having your class(es) collaborate with other schools?? Sign up and contact other innovative teachers like yourself.
Join the Director for Educational Technology for some Springtime PD - Hope to see you there!
EdCamp ADW 2/15/2020
When: February 15, 2020
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm (Pizza/working lunch)
Where: St. Pius X Regional School, Bowie, MD.
Get your FREE ticket now, SPACE IS LIMITED:
MEEC Member Conference 4/1/2020
**All MARYLAND ADW schools are members of MEEC. You can attend the conference for FREE.
Save the date - Info and registration here; http://meec-edu.org/
MSET @ Common Ground 4/30 - 5/1/2020
Join approximately 1,250 education colleagues from across the state and surrounding areas for the fourth annual Common Ground, Maryland's top professional development event of the year. Thought-provoking speakers, hundreds of inspiring sessions, and demonstrations of the latest products and services will provide you the 21st-century know-how you need. Don’t miss this opportunity to join your fellow educators and be teaching, leading, and learning in the digital age!
Registration opens soon for Common Ground 2020: https://www.msetonline.org/Conference
Who is MSET? https://www.msetonline.org/
DigCitCommitt in partnership with ISTE and Facebook are hosting an online global gathering of students and educators committed to redefining digital citizenship!
Join members of the DigCitCommit Coalition and education communities worldwide on Feb. 11-12, 2020, for this informative and inspirational virtual event!
When you and your students join the DigCitCommit community for this free online event, you’ll be connected to the global movement that’s redefining digital citizenship and spotlighting the do’s of digital engagement.
Register Here: https://iste-events.secure.force.com/DigCitCommitVirtualCongress
Students today can open up Google and find lots of things — images, websites, videos, and more. They need to understand what they can and cannot do with this information as they increasingly take on the role of creators. Navigating these online spaces and using materials ethically and legally is an important digital citizenship skill.
Copyright & Creativity for Ethical Digital Citizens is a full K-12 suite of resources for teaching copyright, fair use, public domain, and Creative Commons. They have free resources for educators, which include:
- in-class lesson plans
- plug-n-play lesson slides
- independent learning videos
- visual aids
- a professional development course for teachers
All resources were developed on a nonprofit basis with input from independent educators, academic copyright experts, and online civil liberties advocates.
>>> Click here to check out the resources <<<
Copyright Resources for Teachers and Students
H can we teach kindergarteners and high school students about copyright?
This is where the resources from Copyright & Creativity come into play. They have resources for elementary, middle, and high school students and a PD course for educators. And it’s completely free! That means you can head over to their website and access lessons and resources — with an option to save content to your Google Drive. These links will take you to the landing page for the respective resources:
- Elementary Resources from Copyright & Creativity
- Middle School Resources from Copyright & Creativity
- High School Resources from Copyright & Creativity
- Professional Development Course from Copyright & Creativity
Upcoming Educational Webinars
The team at Copyright & Creativity hosts webinars periodically for educators who want to know more about copyright. Some of these are coming soon. They are all totally free, and you can sign up for them here.
- PART 1: January 22nd @ 4PM PT or February 1st @ 9AM PT
- PART 2: February 12th @ 4PM PT or February 29th @ 9AM PT
The webinars are broken down into two parts. In the first webinar, you’ll learn about copyright basics and the second webinar you’ll learn about using others’ work in your own creations.
Ready to dive in? Head to the Copyright & Creativity for Ethical Digital Citizens website to access the resources, watch the videos, browse the slides. All resources are free for everyone, and you can find them all right here. With no upgrades or “hidden” paid content, you can get started right away!
https://adwcatholicschools.org/about-us/professional-development/
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Principal St. Mary School - Bryantown MD
St. Mary School in Bryantown, MD is seeking a spiritual and educational leader for grades Pre-K-8 for the 2020-21 school year. St. Mary’s School adheres to the philosophy provided by the Archdiocese of Washington, which provides guidance on several aspects of the educational program. Perhaps more importantly a summary of St. Mary’s mission statement includes: a call to teach the message of Jesus Christ; the promotion of the self-esteem, moral and spiritual values of students; the creation of a strong Christian community within the parish; and the provision of an excellent educational program that empowers children to achieve their potential and impact the local and global community.
Principals in the Archdiocese of Washington shall be practicing Catholics who uphold the teaching of the faith and are committed to Catholic education that is academically excellent and rooted in Gospel values. Qualified candidates for St. Mary School should be a certified catechist or demonstrate continuing progress towards attaining catechist certification in no more than three (3) years after date of hire and hold a Master's degree from an accredited institution in educational administration, curriculum development or an approved related educational field, They also will possess or be eligible for a Maryland, Virginia or District of Columbia educational administration certification and have a minimum of five (5) years of instructional experience, preferably in Catholic schools.
Only electronic applications are being accepted at:
http://www.schoolspring.com/employer/jobs/job.cfm?j_id=3199064
Shannon Norris
Archdiocese of Washington, Catholic Schools Office
Email: norriss@adw.org
Website: adwcollaborators.weebly.com
Location: 5001 Eastern Avenue Northeast, Hyattsville, MD, USA
Phone: 301853549
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Twitter: @techmcnorris22