EdTech@NSCDS
All the Tech & Innovation News You Can Use • Issue #29
Tech@NSCDS Website
Click here to find important information and resources related to technology at North Shore!
Make & Take Workshop #2 is Next Saturday!
Here's the 29th issue of EdTech@NSCDS, an occasional newsletter for the faculty at North Shore Country Day! Back issues can be found here.
Here are a few important announcements from the Ed Tech Department!
- Are you looking for recommended tools and resources organized by subject area or task? Take a look at the curated collections available on the Tech@NSCDS website. We add resources on a continual basis.
- Our second Make and Take weekend workshop will be held on Saturday, January 25th. Come explore the Live + Serve Lab’s Garage equipment and imagine the possibilities for student learning. REGISTER HERE TODAY: bit.ly/maketake2.
- Save the Date! North Shore will be hosting EdCamp Chicago, an unconference for area educators, on Saturday, May 2. Please share this registration information with friends and colleagues outside of NSCDS.
Thanks for reading!
PRODUCTIVITY TIPS
Get to Know Safari for iPhone and iPad
Do you know all about the features of the Safari browser? Brush up on your knowledge by watching the following short video. Also, see this article if you are running iOS13 and this one if have not upgraded yet!
Get to know Safari for iPhone and iPad - Apple Support
APP RECOMMENDATION
Sketches School
Sketches School is a versatile drawing app for all ages and is installed on all teacher and student iPads! Take advantage of your Apple Pencil or Logitech Crayon and explore this app. Below is a tutorial from Syliva Duckworth that will walk you through the app and you can read Common Sense Education's review here.
Consider incorporating this into your teaching.
Tayasui Sketches School
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
February 5th is World Read Aloud Day
February 5th is World Read Aloud Day, an annual celebration of literacy organized by LitWorld. Consider participating and check out these resources curated by educator Larry Ferlazzo.
DigCitCommit Virtual Congress - February 11 and 12
This is a free, online event for educators AND students focused on the topic of digital citizenship. Check out the lineup and schedule here, and consider registering!
Commit to Digital Citizenship!
PROFESSIONAL INSPIRATION
We asked teenagers what adults are missing about technology. This was the best response.
The MIT Technology Review posted its winning student essay entry and it's worth a read.
Unboxing Equity
Take a look at this collection of resources and reflections from Teacher2Teacher.
50 Sites for Sites & Apps for K-12 Educational Games
Here's a handy listicle from Tech & Learning if you're looking for a new tool to jazz up instruction!
REMINDERS
Apple Teacher Information
- Apple Teacher is a self-directed, professional learning program that focuses on the use of iPads and Mac computers. Apple tools such as Garageband, Pages, Keynote, etc. are featured. Teachers at North Shore should complete the 8 modules for either the Mac or iPad track.
- Congratulations to our current Apple Teachers: Alejandra M., Ann G., Anne Marie D., Austin G., Beatrice M., Brian P., Caitlin M, Caroline M., Claire D.., Dana S., David K., Donna F., Drea G., Ellen R., Irene M., Julia M., Kathy M., Laura C., Leanne M. , Lee B., Sharon L., Stephanie W., Susan S., Christina B., Darcy T., Zoe F., Jordan H., David G., Tim M., Ceil F., Rebecca R., Kathy I., and Amy S. ! If Lucy missed anyone, let her know!
- Send Lucy a copy of your Apple Teacher report when you've completed either the iPad track or Mac track. All North Shore teachers are required to finish one track by now. The other track will need to be completed by June 2020.
General Information
- If you need a specific app installed on your iPad or on your students' iPads, please send an email with your request to tech@nscds.org. Please also include Lucy and your division's academic tech integrator on this email.
- Do you need support with our maker equipment? Contact Austin Gruber and book an appointment with him.
- Breakout Edu is a platform for educational escape type games that are perfect for this time of year! We have two Breakout Edu kits plus access to hundreds of games. Some games are digital and do not require the kits. Browse or search for games here. If you need help getting started with Breakout Edu, including teacher access to the platform, send Lucy an email at lgray@nscds.org.