What the Tech?
April 2017
No Fooling! Barnes & Noble Education Appreciation Days
25% off list price of books, toys, games, music, movies and more
10% off list price of café consumables and select Nook devices
Enter-to Win $1000 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
Discount works in-store and online
Special Educator Reception
Saturday, April 8th at 1:00 pm
1 pm Author Carol Gignoux, M.Ed. signs copies of her book, Your Innovator Brain: The Truth About ADHD
2 pm Grant writing workshop, followed by a visit from Lashanda Keels, grant coordinator, Richland One
3 pm Ozobot Evo product demonstration
Summer Reading Program Overview and Distribution of Teacher Kits
Free Publisher Materials while supplies last
Saturday, Apr 1, 2017, 10:00 AM
3400 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204, United States
FREE District Technology Classes Available
Technology classes (both Graduate and Renewal credit) are FREE to District Five certified staff. All classes provide 60 renewal points AND technology proficiency for 5 YEARS.
If you are interested in taking a technology course (or two) this summer, please register by Monday, May 1, 2017. Registration Form- or see below.
*I am teaching the First session Web Page Development Class if you want to hang with me :)
Not sure what type of credit you need? Technology GRADUATE and RENEWAL Credit
New to District Five? Visit the Technology Training Center Website
Progress Monitoring Student Goals with Google Forms
Making Learning Visible with Seesaw
Want to amplify the voice of your students through pictures, audio recordings, video and digital creations? What about providing a collaborative space for students to learn together, provide feedback and celebrate their adventures of learning? This is a great tool for centers if you only have a few iPads.
April PD opportunities: This is FREE PD! LIVE webinars take place on Tuesdays! Recorded webinars are available Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you are unable to join live, register. All registrants will receive an email with the recording the day after the live webinar.
4/3 Peek Inside the Family Experience (Register)
4/19 Using Seesaw on Chromebooks & Laptops (Available now)
4/20 All About QR Codes (Available now)
4/26 Flipped Learning in Primary (Available now)
Learning, Teaching & Leading in the Digital Age
Teachers use the ISTE Standards as they design, implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning; enrich professional practice; and provide positive models for students, colleagues, and the community.
Here are the ISTE Standards for Students, Teachers, Coaches, Administrators
World Class Skills-
- Creativity and innovation
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Communication, information, media and technology
- Knowing how to learn
Heather Reit
Email: hreiteng@lexrich5.org
Website: http://www.lexrich5.org/hreiteng
Twitter: @hreitDIS