Washington Tech Tidbits
Washington School - May 30, 2017 - Rachel Labuz
Summer 2017 Edition
Summer Badge Challenge
Add a little EdTech to your summer! EdTechBadges has created the #SummerBadgeChallenge to encourage teachers to try 10 things this summer. Click here to start earning badges!
12 Great Ways to Grow as an Educator This Summer
Another fabulous list by Matt Miller of Ditch That Textbook. Check it out!
Google Certified Educator
Looking for a professional growth opportunity this summer? Check out the Google Certified Educator program.
Remember, as a District 64 employee, you can get Professional Growth credit for pre-approved activities! In-District, Out of District, and College activities can be pre-approved during the summer months.
To get started, head over to the Google for Education Training Center.
Click here to download 12 tips to help you pass the Google Certified Educator exams, and check out the infographic below for 10 reasons to get Google Certified.
Organize Your Google Drive
The summer is a great time to organize your Google Drive. Here are a few tips and suggestions to guide you:
- Organize your files into folders
- Change folder colors
- Star frequently used files and folders
- Standardize naming conventions
- Access the "Recent" filter
Summer Learning Opportunities
The following list contains professional development opportunities that are either free or under $50. Follow the links for more information. Thanks, Megan Ryder, for this great list!