Ed Tech Innovation Challenges
August 2018 Wrap Up & What's Coming Up!
Incredible Start for 2018 - 19!
Who Is Currently Tops in the BCSS?
As of August 31st...
- Winder Elementary
- Russell Middle
- County Line Elementary
Our Top Three Schools (based on % of staff earning a badge) are:
- Winder Elementary
- Haymon Morris Middle
- Bethlehem Elementary
Top Participants are:
- Jade Yarbrough - RMS - Guru Level
- Rebecca Crook - WES - Sage Level
- Kelley Costa - CLES - Sage Level
- Andrea Mason - CLES - Sage Level
Touchscreen Winbook Giveaway at the End of October
- Earn ALL Google Ninja White Belt Badges (10)
- Earn ALL Starter Suite Badges (4)
- Earn SAMR Beginner Badge (1)
Calling All School Admins & Instructional Coaches
I challenge you!
Elementary and Middle Schools: Principal, Assistant Principal(s), Instructional Coach
High Schools: Principal, Assistant Principals
Badge of the Month for September: Google Draw Level 1
Please note, copying and pasting images into Google Draw will NOT earn you this badge. You must use the tools to create something for your content area to earn it.
More New Badges for 2018
- Google Classroom: We now have not one but THREE badges for Google Classroom! Check them out here.
- Helping Hands: Digital Coaches aren't the only ones who help their peers with technology! Check out the badges you can earn by supporting your peers in instructional technology. Be sure to read the instructions before submitting for a badge!
How Do I Earn a Badge?
SURF THE SITE - Check out all of the challenges that are offered on our site by clicking on the challenge categories button below or click here.
SELECT A CHALLENGE - And this is the important part - Read the directions on the specific challenge page. Each badge has unique requirements and expectations and directions on how to turn in your evidence. If your evidence isn't correct, this can delay earning the badge.
COMPLETE THE TASK - Submit your evidence and apply for the badge - Not sure how to do this? Go back to the previous step. It's all in the directions!
EARN A BADGE and XP - Unless there is an issue, your badge award will be emailed to you. You can also check which badges you've earned and your total XP points on this site here.
Make a copy and keep track of your badges with this checklist. Keep in mind that your copy won't update when new badges are added, but the one on the website will be updated.
WIN PRIZES! Participants, who meet the minimum requirements for prizes, have the chance to earn prizes. You can learn more about the available prizes on the 2019 Learn 2 Earn page.