A digital citizen is someone who is able to understand and fully participate in the digital world. They have the technical and social skills that enable a person to be successful and safe. [Read more…] about Brochure: Digital Citizenship Tips for Parents
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Video: Your Digital Footprint
#GraniteEdTech Digital Citizenship Week 2015
The Educational Technology department in Granite School District is sponsoring our first ever Digital Citizenship Week on September 28-October 2, 2015. School technology specialists and library media educational technology specialists will be sharing presentations and information on digital citizenship for parents during parent teacher conferences. Each day this week we will also be posting information and resources for parents, students, and teachers here on this blog, always accessible under our Digital Citizenship category. Follow along for daily thoughts, videos, and more. [Read more…] about #GraniteEdTech Digital Citizenship Week 2015
Creating A Positive Digital Footprint: Digital Citizenship Helps for Parents
The following brochure or similar information will be distributed at parent teacher conferences throughout Granite School District by school technology specialists and library media educational technology specialists.
Do you worry about your kids and social media? We hope these tips help. [Read more…] about Creating A Positive Digital Footprint: Digital Citizenship Helps for Parents
Featured Resource: Pics4Learning
Pics4Learning is a safe, free image library for education. Teachers and students can use the copyright-friendly photos and images for classrooms, multimedia projects, web sites, videos, portfolios, or any other project in an educational setting.
Featured Resource: Brainfuse HelpNow
Brainfuse HelpNow provides online live tutoring, homework help, and test preparation for K-12 students and adult learners. It is a new service provided to Granite students and community members via Salt Lake County Library Services. [Read more…] about Featured Resource: Brainfuse HelpNow
Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter – September 2015
Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter – September 2015
The first 2015-16 edition of our department’s monthly newsletter was recently sent to all teachers in Granite School District. If you missed it you can also access it here.
Our back-to-school highlights include:
- Now Registering For: My UEN Classroom Website Basics For Beginners (Elementary)
- Awesome Quick-Write and Get To Know You Online Activity With Smyface
- Looking For Educational Grant Opportunities?
- 100+ Stores That Offer Teacher Discounts
- GSD Educational Technology Website Gem of the Month
- Create Green Screen Effects With An iPad App
#EDCAMPUT 2015
Registration opened today for this year’s Edcamp Utah. This free “unconference” for educators will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015, 8 AM – 3 PM at Neil Armstrong Academy in Granite School District. Space is limited to 200 participants, so click here to reserve your place and to learn more about Ed Camp. [Read more…] about #EDCAMPUT 2015
Collaborative Book List: Back To School | First Day of School | School Life
As we start the school year, check out this new collaborative book list to find and share favorite books to read aloud at the first of the year, funny or inspiring books about school life, and more.
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Reading & Chromebooks
Click through this presentation to find a wealth of digital resources and web tools for using Chromebooks (or other devices) for reading, including text-to-speech tools, online reading materials, annotation and note taking tools, and much more. This collection was created by Stephanie Seely, Library Media Educational Technology Specialist at Granite Connection High School, and presented to secondary English Language Arts teachers as part of Granite’s August 17, 2015 professional development sessions.
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