Why Celebrate Digital Learning Day?

With so many new types of digital devices, educational software and mobile apps continuously developed, it’s hard to keep up with the latest and greatest advancements in educational technology. In some classrooms and out-of-school programs across the country, educators are doing some pretty amazing things with technology. Yet, these pockets of innovation are confined to a small number of schools and communities. Digital Learning Day was started as a way to actively spread innovative practices and ensure that all youth have access to high-quality digital learning opportunities no matter where they live.

Vanguardians across FCS are among those doing AMAZING things in their classroom with technology. To Fulton County's Vanguard team, EVERYDAY is digital learning day! We are asking on Feb 28th take to Twitter (using these hashtags #everydaydigital #DLD19 #fcsvanguard) and share your amazing ideas and cool things you are doing in your classroom as a way to share the great work we do on a daily basis!

https://digitallearningday.org/

In Vanguard, our mission is to build the capacity of instructional leaders to transform learning and teaching. Mentoring is at the very heart of why we exist. It allows us to impact student achievement by building collaborative relationships that support student-focused learning. Congratulations to the following members who have earned Mentoring Master badges. Silver badges represent members who have completed at least one full mentoring cycle (25XP) and Gold badges are awarded to members who have completed two coaching cycles (50XP). As a reminder, all Vanguard members in instructional positions are expected to complete one mentoring cycle each semester. If you are a teacher or METI and you have not yet earned your silver badge, please schedule some time with your mentee and continue your mentoring work. If you have any questions or need support, feel free to contact Megan Endicott, Justin Evans, or Heather Van Looy.

Share online with #MyiReady!

Proud of your students’ learning and growth? Excited about how you celebrated their success? Pumped to share their progress toward growth measures or increased placement? Tell us your story!

Share your photos, stories, celebrations, growth, and successes from the second Diagnostic:

• Post your success story on social media
• Use the hashtag #MyiReady
• Get noticed and be featured!
  Tag us: @CurriculumAssoc

Follow #MyiReady to get inspiration from other educators!

The deadline for our final stipend disbursement was extended to February 18th. At this time, stipend winners have been notified, and the funds transfer process has been initiated. School bookkeepers have been sent a list of recipients, and they will be notified as soon as funds are available for purchases. If you did not earn your stipend this year, and you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Megan Endicott, Justin Evans, or Heather Van Looy.

Don't forget to complete the needs assessment survey by February 28th! https://goo.gl/forms/rx7291pMTObx2qO32 We already have over 50 responses following the email earlier this week. Don't miss out on letting us hear your voice! The more information you can give us the better we are able to support you!

Topic and questions are TBA. Questions will be posted in Teams!

Share your Tip, Tool and/or Trick!

If you have a technology, instructional strategy/best practice, or coaching tip, etc. please share!

Share your Tip, Tool and/or Trick here

If so, Mindy Ramon has some t-shirts to give away. If you would like a shirt, please fill out this form. Sizes available are XL, XXL, and XXXL. Please make sure you have the certified MIE badge in your profile on the Microsoft Educator community.