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Summer 2018 Edition
Schools Is (ALMOST) Out For The Summer!
Connect with us this summer through social media. We would love to see what you are up to! Have a blessed and safe Summer break.
In Christ,
Shannon Norris & Vicky McCann
@TechMcNorris22 @ADWCurriculum
Summer Book Study - Arrgh!
The Book: The book we will be reading is Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess.
About the Book Study: Book study discussions will be held online during the month of July. More information will be sent to participants.
Participant Criteria: In order to participate in the book study, you must add to our online weekly discussion. Participants must attend our one time meeting on August 2, 2018 at St. Mary of the Assumption School in Upper Marlboro. For MSDE credit, a 1-2 page reflection paper is required.
Registration: Opens on June 6 and is limited to the first 40 participants. More information and the link is below the video from author, Dave Burgess.
3rd Grade Standards Based Report Card
Get your first look at this report card here!
Watch the video below for more important information regarding this change.
How To Share Videos With Your Students Safely
Parents & Students
Top 10 Questions Parents Have About The Flipped Classroom - And Their Answers
Parents are taking a keen interest in the ins and outs of inverted learning. Here’s what you need to know.Read the full article here
Post from @Edmodo, originally on Panopto Blog
Hands-on Websites Kids Love
Post by TeachHub Blog
MSDE Computer Science Toolkit
Collaborating Classrooms Across The ADW
Read the full article by Awaken The Mind here
Computer Science Teachers Assosciation
Follow @CSTeachersorg
Thinkport offers rewarding professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers and child care providers in Maryland. The flexible, online format puts educators in charge of their learning, with the option of earning MSDE CPD credits, graduate credits, and clock hours.
Learn more about MPT’s educational resources and activities on Thinkport.org
Search hundreds of resources by subject, grade level, type and keyword. These lesson plans and teaching materials support your STEM curriculum.
A digital collection of earth and space science resources for educators of all levels – from elementary to college, to out-of-school programs.
Check out Nasa for Educators website here
Social & Emotional Learning for Students & Faculty
Microsoft is evaluating the causes of gender disparity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) will help us engage girls in STEM—and change the world. Why STEM classes and careers still lack girls and what we can do about it! Read the full research article here.
by Dr. Shalini Kesar, Associate Professor Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, Southern Utah University.
Simple but powerful creativity, presentation, and storytelling tools for FREE!
Why students and teachers choose Adobe Spark
Inspiration for everyone
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Available to all ages. Can be used consistent with COPPA if you obtain parent consent.
Nominate an Inspiring Educator for SMART’s Give Greatness Contest
It doesn’t have to be Teacher Appreciation Week to celebrate the inspiring educators in your community! The folks at SMART are hosting a special contest to recognize educators from around the world. They know how educators make a positive impact in the lives of their students, so this contest is titled “Give Greatness.”
The team at SMART wants to spotlight educators across the globe who inspire greatness in their students, their peers, or their community. This contest gives educators the chance to nominate their colleagues to win a grand prize valued at $40,000. For every nomination you submit, both the nominator and the nominee are entered to win this massive classroom technology package.
SMART’s Give Greatness Contest
How does it work?Head over to the landing page for SMART’s Give Greatness Contest. You’ll find a form to place your information, and share the story of a colleague who inspires greatness in your school. In 200-500 words you can describe how this teacher makes a difference in their students' lives and how they inspire you and their fellow educators. Each technology package will include one 7000 series SMART Board, one SMART Document camera, 30 Chromebooks, SMART training and implementation, and more.
If you have an educator in your life who inspire greatness in their students, their peers, or their community, here’s a chance to celebrate them! Fill out this formfor SMART’s Give Greatness Contest to nominate an inspiring educator.
Bonus Idea: After you write your 200-500 word nomination send it to your colleague in an email, card, or special note that will absolutely make their day!
Head over to SMART’s Give Greatness Contest landing page to get started!