RUSD Ed Tech News and Notes
October 2015
WELCOME!
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Ed Tech Community of Practice Meeting
All teachers are invited to participate in the 2015-2016 Ed Tech CoP! We had a great first meeting last month and are looking to continue the spark of curiosity and excitement. At our meeting this month, we will begin to explore the TPACK framework and how our technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge will lead us to a personal inquiry question. Just like last time, we'll end with a Demo Slam! You won't want to miss it!
Thursday, Oct 1, 2015, 03:30 PM
Telesis Academy
Digital Citizenship
RUSD Prepares Digital Citizens
During the month of October, please take time to review the lessons linked below. There are lessons designed for every grade level TK-12. This year RUSD will focus on 2 aspects of digital literacy: Information Literacy and Relationships & Communication. All RUSD students grades TK-12 will engage in lessons on these 2 topics by the end of January 2016.
Information Literacy:
According to Common Sense Media, "Information Literacy includes the ability to identify, find, evaluate, and use information effectively. From effective search strategies to evaluation techniques, students learn how to evaluate the quality, credibility, and validity of websites, and give proper credit." For this component of digital citizenship, we are striving to ensure that our students are able to use digital tools to effectively seek out and use information. In a global, 21st century environment, this is a very important skill for students to have as these are the type of things they will be asked to do in their future endeavors.
Relationships and Communication:
For the Relationships and Communication aspect of digital citizenship, Common Sense Media: "Students reflect on how they can use intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to build and strengthen positive online communication and communities. They delve into the concept of digital citizenship and digital ethics, and they reflect on their online interactions.
Lessons and Resources:
The link below contains a folder with grade-specific lessons you can teach to cover these 2 aspects of Digital Citizenship. In order to view the folder you must sign in with your RUSD Google account (@rowlandschools.org)
RUSD Digital Citizenship Month
All students in RUSD are expected to participate in their grade-appropriate lesson by the end of January 2016. If you need help implementing these lessons, please contact Brandi (bmiller@rowland.k12.ca.us).
When you have finished completing these lessons, please fill out the survey below to provide us with feedback. You will need to be signed in with your RUSD Google account.
Tech Tools
Newsela
For a quick overview of features, click here.
Front Row Math
Front Row is an adaptive math program that helps students practice math at their own pace and helps teachers target individual students and small groups for lessons. Front Row is Common Core aligned and includes immediate feedback via quick videos for students to watch that will help them with specific problems they are working on. The teacher dashboard provides a great overview of student progress and mastery toward grade level standards. For our youngest learners and those who might need extra support, Front Row has the ability to read questions aloud. There is also built in scratch paper and virtual manipulatives. Front Row works on all devices and can be used in 1-to-1 settings, as well as on shared devices.
Spotlight on...
Maria 4th, 5th, and 6th grade special ed. She is using Google Drive to help her students with reading and writing. Maria also has her students use the voice recording feature to allow her students to speak instead of typing in Google Docs!
Hurley Elementary Teachers Victor Guzman and Clara Arcadia
Aeries Gradebook Basic Level
Monday, Oct 5, 2015, 03:30 PM
Hollingworth Elementary, Computer Lab
Apps to Engage Young Writers
Monday, Oct 12, 2015, 03:30 PM
Rowland Elementary, Room 21
Aeries Gradebook for Beginners
Monday, Oct 12, 2015, 03:30 PM
Blandford, Room 66
Renaissance: Basic Level (STAR Reading/STAR Early Literacy/STAR Math)
Monday, Oct 12, 2015, 03:30 PM
Hollingworth Elementary, Computer Lab
Haiku
Monday, Oct 19, 2015, 03:30 PM
Jellick Elementary, P1
OARS: Basic Level
Monday, Oct 19, 2015, 03:30 PM
Hollingworth Elementary, Computer Lab
QR Codes 101: Engaging students, parents, and the community
Monday, Oct 19, 2015, 03:30 PM
Telesis Academy, D-7
Blackboard/Parent Link's Teacher Reach
Monday, Oct 19, 2015, 03:30 PM
Alvarado Intermediate School, Computer Lab
Aeries Gradebook: Basic Level
Monday, Oct 26, 2015, 03:30 PM
Hollingworth Elementary, Computer Lab
Drive through the Writing Process
Monday, Nov 2, 2015, 03:30 PM
Hurley Elementary, Computer Lab Room 13
Fall RUSD EdCamp
After the learning, we'll continue the fun at a local restaurant!
Monday, Nov 9, 2015, 03:30 PM
Nogales High School
Other Ed Tech Learning Opportunities
EdCamp605
EdCamp 605 is a FREE "unconference". It is where educators will come together, share ideas, ask questions, and learn something new. It is specifically designed for teachers and their needs. Edcamps are designed to provide participant-driven professional development for educators. The conference is not preplanned. The sessions are built by the educators that come to the conference. There are no guest speakers and no boring presentations. Click here to register.
Saturday, Oct 3, 2015, 07:45 AM
Downey High School
SGVCUE Tech Fair
The 2015 Tech Fair offers a wide variety of hands-on workshops and presentations. Check out our fantastic list of sessions and presenters so you can be as excited as we are about the offerings for this year's Tech Fair. We know you will find many of them just "calling your name".
This is a paid event. Click here for pricing to register.
Saturday, Oct 17, 2015, 08:00 AM
Covina High School
EdCampNOC
Saturday, Nov 7, 2015, 08:00 AM
California State University Fullerton (Mihaylo Hall)
EdCamp Azuza
Saturday, Nov 14, 2015, 08:00 AM
Azuza Pacific University
Did you miss last month's News and Notes?
Connect with us
Email: bmiller@rowland.k12.ca.us
Website: https://rowland.haikulearning.com/bmiller1/instructionaltechnology
Location: 1006 Otterbein Avenue, Rowland Heights, CA, United States
Phone: (626) 854-8520 (-3108)
Twitter: @teacherbrandi