Tech & Media
Franklin County Schools * November 2015
#empowerED Kicks Off!
Thanks to all that helped make our empowerED kick-off a success! Next up, round 1 of Professional Development with Dr. Hervey.
Elementary empowerED teams will meet Tuesday, November 3rd at Franklinton High School
8 am - 4pm
Middle School empowerED teams will meet Tuesday, November 10th at Franklinton High School 8 am - 4pm
High School empowerED teams will meet Thursday, November 12th at Franklinton High School 8 am - 4pm.
Lunch will be on your own. If you have any questions, please let me know. Be sure to remind your teams.
Hour of Code.... Register NOW!
The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 40 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104. Yes, Media & Tech can lead this movement in Franklin County Schools! Registration is open now. The hour of code national event is December 7-13, but it doesn't have to stop there. Don't know much about coding? Check out https://hourofcode.com and NCSLMA resources for more information/resources. Media & Tech pair up together for an awesome event. Don't forget to tweet out your pics #fcsempowered.
Internet Safety Month @ FCS!
Thanks for all of your help with Internet Safety Month. Send your feedback to Matthew via email as we seek to improve this yearly event!
Regional Elementary BOB Time! & FREE NCTies!
Battle of the books have been ordered for and PAID! We hope to have them to you by the end of the week! Get your teams ready and prepared! Any Media Specialist in High School/Middle School that is willing to coordinate our Regional Elementary BOB will get a free registration to NCTies. We do not have funds for a stipend, but I secured other funds for PD. This is a great way to work on PDP and evaluation. Let me hear from you. Offer ENDS November 30th.
NCTies 2016 - Here's Another Chance to Go for FREE!
YOU are a leader in our district. YOU have a story to be told! Call for proposals for NCTies end November 1st. If your proposal is selected, you and one additional co-presenter will receive a free registration to NCTies. I will be sending out more information soon as it becomes available. Check out their website at: http://ncties.org/conference/event/overview/. Franklin County Schools needs to be showcased for all the great things we are doing! There is also a place where your students can showcase as well. Need help getting started? Let's get together and brainstorm! **If additional funds become available for PD, priority will be given first to those that have submitted a proposal for NCTies.
Let's Get Social!
Don't forget our Media & Tech Fall Social! Thursday, November 5th. We had a great time last month! Join this time!
Click the link HERE or check your email. If you're reading this, YES! you are invited!
Celebrations!
Ted Talk PLC Cinema
Kudos to Cathy Palmer who started Ted Talk PLC Cinema... The popcorn and great discussions are starting Edward Best!
A little ELA, A little Weebly, A little Collaboration = Excellent Project
ITF Sondra Ayscue teaches students not just how to create a website but the components of what makes a website good and authentic.
Destiny Universal Search is Almost here!
Media Specialists - Contact Kaelin to get your Universal Search features set up now.
NCSLMA Resources
If you didn't get a chance to attend NCSLMA, here is a virtual sampling of all it offered to our School Library Media Specialists. Click HERE
New Asset Tags Coming to FCS!
Red Tags will indicate item was purchased with Federal Funds, White tags are items purchased with Local Funds. More information to come.
Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful for each of you and all you do for Franklin County Schools! Enjoy your time off and family - Matthew
Franklin County Schools Media & Tech Department
Email: matthewmayo@fcschools.net
Website: www.fcschools.net
Twitter: @fcsempowered