Elementary school principals and technology specialists from the Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning (LBDL) cohort recently visited Lake Ridge Elementary in Magna. In this site visit principals were able to step into several classrooms to see first-hand how teachers at Lake Ridge are transforming their classrooms using blended and digital learning strategies. In addition to taking what they saw back to their own schools, some participants shared snapshots with us via social media posts that we will share below. Thanks to Karly Chavez (principal), Keith Reidford (school technology specialist), and the teachers and students featured below for allowing us into their classrooms.
So proud of my Lake Ridge Ts! Everyone at our #gsdDTL site visit was super impressed with what they saw in your classrooms! #LakeRidgeEdTech #gsdedtech pic.twitter.com/iDHTENXp7S
— Keith Reidford (@_reidford) November 15, 2018
Mr. Brian Peterson, 6th Grade
6th graders in Mr. Peterson’s class are using differentiated learning playlists with @quizizz, @BookCreatorApp, and @google Forms. #DTLUtah #gsdedtech #gsdDTL pic.twitter.com/VP8bJB6MWR
— Chris Larsen (@misterlarsen) November 15, 2018
Ms. Bailey Gittins, 4th Grade
Loved visiting @bailojane class – students were making commercials with @WeVideo Directions are posted, kids are collaborating, everyone is engaged and on task! #gsdedtech #gsdDTL @graniteschools @EdTechGSD #LakeRidgeEdTech pic.twitter.com/U4nfk3zX8Y
— Krystal Plott (@missplott) November 15, 2018
4th graders at one of our #DTLUtah schools are using @WeVideo to collaborate and make persuasive videos based on novels they’ve read in class. #gsdedtech #gsdDTL pic.twitter.com/Vxj0yVKYuF
— Chris Larsen (@misterlarsen) November 15, 2018
Ms. Lindsay Heupel, 3rd Grade
Ms. Heupel using @DeckToys leading an interactive & engaging lesson! Even included some singing with this tech lesson. #blendedlearning #gsdedtech #gsdDTL @LakeridgeElem pic.twitter.com/QMAhUetqcm
— Mrs. Rebecca Baggett (@Rlbaggett) November 15, 2018
All students on task and engaged thanks to @DeckToys – Ms. Heupel is moving around the room with her laptop and isn’t tied to the front of the room! Love seeing teachers embrace technology! #gsdedtech #gsdDTL @graniteschools @EdTechGSD #LakeRidgeEdTech pic.twitter.com/fOOSO6ppXy
— Krystal Plott (@missplott) November 15, 2018
Awesome @DeckToys activity #LakeRidgeEdTech #GSDEdTech #GSDDTL pic.twitter.com/3RZwlZfShn
— Kristine Fox (@randysfox) November 15, 2018
Ms. Kaylynn Ebert, 2nd Grade
2nd graders working on small groups- teacher is able to work with students and everyone is on task. Best of all, “computers” isn’t part of her schedule, it is built into the day, which is how it should be #gsdedtech #gsdDTL @graniteschools @EdTechGSD #LakeRidgeEdTech pic.twitter.com/gsAvT1f47O
— Krystal Plott (@missplott) November 15, 2018
Ms. Kris Fisher, 1st Grade
QR Code smiles in Mrs. Fisher’s class! #gsdDTL #gsdedtech @LakeridgeElem pic.twitter.com/UnCO2lGQpn
— Mrs. Rebecca Baggett (@Rlbaggett) November 15, 2018
About LBDL
Using @Flipgrid to give teachers immediate video feedback after visiting their classrooms during our #dtlutah site visit. #gsdedtech pic.twitter.com/yBnjpZgVcE
— Chris Larsen (@misterlarsen) November 15, 2018
The Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning principal professional learning cohort is made possible as part of the Transformative Technology Initiative grant. This video provides an overview of the LBDL professional learning program for principals.
Be sure to also check out our previous LBDL school spotlight on Hunter Elementary: https://www.graniteschools.org/edtech/2018/10/leadership-in-blended-and-digital-learning-school-spotlight-hunter-elementary/