New Member's VanWeekly
March 20, 2019
In this edition of the VanWeekly...
- New Member Corner
- Flipgrid Fever
- XP Concerns
- How do I know what XP activities I've submitted?
- School Lead call
- Twitter Chat
- Webinar
- Shining a Spotlight on Success
Mark your calendar
March 26- Webinar- Flipgrid
April 11- School Lead Call
April 11- Twitter Chat
Welcome to the New Member's VanWeekly!
We are trying something new where you will receive a VanWeekly just for you. This is organized with New Member items first to make it a little bit easier for you to access them. As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to your New Member committee members for help.
New Member Pursuits
Vanguard New Members remember the game Trivial Pursuit? Well, we're introducing "New Member Pursuits;" a series of badges that you will earn as you complete the modules in your new member course. As of today, all new members should have earned the first three pieces of the pie, since module 3 was due on February 22nd.
The first three badges have been awarded via Badgr. You should have received notification emails, but sometimes they go to clutter. You can also view your badges by logging into badgr.com using your Office 365 credentials. If you didn't get all three badges, it just means you need to catch up a bit. Don't worry there's still time! Just complete the modules you are missing to earn your badges! I'll be updating and awarding new badges following the due date of the current module.
Remember, completing all of the new member modules is a requirement for Vanguard membership, and we'll be rewarding new members who complete the course with your very own Vanguard iPad! (Note: iPads will be distributed in the fall to everyone who completes the course.)
New Members- Moving in to Module 5
New Members we have a total of 6 Modules this semester, we are now on Module 5. To better support you we have created new codes with an extended expiration date! Please pay close attention to the chart below the Modules, the Code ( new code highlighted in red), the direct link and the code expiration date.
S2 Module 1
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https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/cPawmtfcMu
S2 Module 2
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https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/7YKr3t62Lu
S2 Module 3
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https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/E98Ydy0TMu
S2 Module 4
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https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/sYelgM3lMu
S2 Module 5
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Webinar- March 26th @ 7:30
Vanguard Webinar Topic: Flipgrid
Hear from several fellow Vanguard members who will share how they use this awesome and FREE tool in their classrooms and beyond!
Look for the meeting invitation in the Vanguard Team-->Monthly Webinars channel.
School Lead Call - April 11th@ 7:00pm
Twitter Chat -April 11th@ 7:30
Don't forget! Our Twitter chat on April 11th at 7:30 pm following the School Lead call at 7:00 pm!
FCS Flipgrid Fever!
Flipgrid is now a part of the Microsoft family and we would like to create some Fulton Flipgrid Fever! Mark your calendar for the next Vanguard webinar on March 26th from 7:30-8:30. Learn from several SLC Vanguard members about how to get started and their strategies for using Flipgrid for student reflection, discussion, demonstration, and collaboration.
Invite others to Flipgrid Webinar!
XP Concerns?
The final stipend round has been released! Need ideas (or want to share ideas) of great resources? Check out this Padlet wall for inspiration or sharing! https://padlet.com/mditmore21/rnvmgzsjbjy
Have XP concerns? Complete this Google form: https://goo.gl/forms/S4NHtMnfkRCBoZjj1.
Want additional help? Use our new email addresses for improved communication with the XP team! You will have access to the XP committee leads and committee members assigned to you for easier access.
AZ - azvanguardxpconcerns@fultonschools.org
CLC - clcvanguardxpconcerns@fultonschools.org
NELC - nelcvanguardxpconcerns@fultonschools.org
SHOUT OUT TO THE FINDLEY OAKS VANGUARD TEAM (Sharon Ferguson, Renee Morris, Ariel Robins, Amy Rubin, Jennifer Taylor)
They have been offering choice PD sessions and "badge challenges" with their staff as a Vanguard Team. Teachers can earn badges that go along with the monthly theme for integrating technology and personalized learning in meaningful ways. Here are the monthly themes that they are using:
o January – "Snow More Excuses"
o February – "Share the Vanguard Love"
o March – "ShamROCK the Tech"
o April – "April Showers Bring Tech Power"
o May – "May the Tech Be With You"
The themes are fun, creative and extremely engaging!!! Keep up the innovative work!
Nominate someone or submit your own Spotlight Vanguard Member!
Vanleads, do you see any vanguard members at your school doing something awesome? Were they struggling with a tool before and are now using it? BRAG on our Vanguard members. If you see something awesome, please submit about your team member.
Please share your success stories with us! You may see your "Spotlight" in an upcoming Vanweekly!
Vanguard Leadership Team
District Support
@hoke
Heather Van Looy -
Instructional Technology Program Specialist
@HeatherVan Looy
Mindy Ramon -
IT Training Support Coordinator
@fultonitdept
Executive Committee
@jeevans
Megan Endicott
Associate Lead - Points, Events & Professional Development
@endicottspot
Chanel Johnson
Associate Lead- New Member Support & Communications
@DC_stemtastic
South Learning Community & Achievement Zone
@allisongtechie
Christian Padgett
@SoonToBeEdD
Northeast Learning Community
@msmorrisra
Tammie St. John
@stjohnteach
Northwest Learning Community
@MsBeardsClass
Pam Kelly
@pckelly4
Katie Pardee
@mkpardee
Central Learning Community
Fulton County Vanguard Team
Vision: Through building colaborative relationships and supporting student focused learning, the Vanguard Team will positively impact student achievement.
Pillars: Transform, Innovate, Mentor, & Support (TIMS)
@FCSvanguard