Jeff Kinney, author/illustrator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid middle grade fiction series, visited Kennedy Jr. High on Tuesday evening to share insights on his latest release Double Down. [Read more…] about Author Visit: Jeff Kinney at Kennedy Jr. High
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Book Review Roundup: Coding For Kids
Looking for good resources to share with younger students interested in coding? In today’s post we gather reviews of recent computer programming titles from Granite Media, our department’s library media site, to help you find a good fit for your classroom or home. [Read more…] about Book Review Roundup: Coding For Kids
Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter | November 2016
Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter – November 2016
The latest edition of our department’s monthly newsletter recently went out via email to teachers in Granite School District. If you missed it you can access it here.
Highlights from our November 2016 Newsletter:
- Now Registering For: Create Interactive Lessons With SMART Notebook Software – Intermediate Level
- Educational Technology’s GSD Teacher Spotlights
- Keith Smedberg, LMETS at Olympus High, Makes The Library an Inviting Place For Students
- Educational Technology’s Website Gems
- Utah Online Library Has Excellent Resources for Teachers and Students
The Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter is edited by Teresa Bruin, District Educational Technology Specialist. You can access all of our past newsletters at http://etnewsupdate.wikispaces.com/.
New YA Titles in Granite’s OverDrive for Fall 2016
These images highlight a few of the young adult fiction titles that have recently been added to Granite’s OverDrive Digital Library. Click on the images below to download PDF files which you can print out to display in your classroom or library. You could also post the images on a school or class website. [Read more…] about New YA Titles in Granite’s OverDrive for Fall 2016
Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter | October 2016
Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter – October 2016
The latest edition of our department’s monthly newsletter recently went out via email to teachers in Granite School District. If you missed it you can access it here.
Highlights from our October 2016 Newsletter:
- Now Registering For: Hyperdocs For Every Classroom
- Hyperdocs and How To Use Them
- Educational Technology’s Website Gem
- Free Microsoft 2016 at Home Installation For GSD Staff and Students
- Creating a Positive Digital Footprint
- #EdcampUT 2016 is Almost Here! Now Registering
The Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter is edited by Teresa Bruin, District Educational Technology Specialist. You can access all of our past newsletters at http://etnewsupdate.wikispaces.com/.
New Children’s Titles in Granite’s OverDrive for Fall 2016
These images highlight a few of the children’s fiction chapter books, graphic novels, and informational titles that have recently been added to Granite’s OverDrive Digital Library. You can print them out and display them in your library or classroom, or add them to a school or class website.
(Granite’s OverDrive provides free access to ebooks and digital audiobooks for all students and staff in Granite School District. Granite’s OverDrive can be accessed on the web at http://granite.lib.overdrive.com or via OverDrive apps designed for various mobile devices. For more information or help getting started with OverDrive, visit https://www.graniteschools.org/edtech/overdrive.)
Posters created by Nikki Gregerson, Elementary Library Media Supervisor in Granite School District.
#UTEDCHAT
What Is #UtahEdChat?
Utah Educational Chat (#UTEdChat) is a weekly online conversation exploring educational topics. The chat happens on Twitter every Wednesday night from 9-10 PM MDT. It is geared toward Utah educators but is open to anyone who is interested in participating.
Upcoming Schedule
Our very own Chris Larsen, Director of Educational Technology in Granite School District, will be moderating this week’s #UTEDCHAT. The topic is, “Why Isn’t Technology Getting Results?”
Here is the full upcoming schedule for September-October 2016:
Sept. 21, 2016 | Why isn’t technology getting results? | Chris Larsen | @misterlarsen |
Sept. 28, 2016 | Teacher-led Innovation in Schools | Tami Pyfer | @tpyfer |
Oct. 5, 2016 | TBD | Michael Hakkarinen | @EdTechHakk |
Oct. 12, 2016 | Beyond the Classroom: Blended Learning | Chloe Demars | @TesTeach |
Getting Started
To participate, follow the #UTEdChat hashtag on Twitter, and include the same hashtag in your tweets to join the conversation. The moderator will ask questions in tweets starting with Q1, Q2, etc. Participants share answers in tweets beginning with A1, A2, etc.
If you’re new to Twitter or haven’t participated in a Twitter chat you can watch the video below for more information. You can also find more information on the #UTEDCHAT page maintained by UCET.
You might find our quick tutorial on Tweetdeck helpful as another way to participate in Twitter chats.
Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter | September 2016
Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter – September 2016
The first 2016-2017 edition of our department’s monthly newsletter recently went out via email to teachers in Granite School District. If you missed it you can access it here.
Highlights from our September 2016 Newsletter:
- Now Registering For: Introduction to Chromebooks In the Classroom
- Now Registering For: Google Classroom For Elementary
- Donors Choose and Classroom Project Funding
- Learn About Chevron Fuel Your School Funding
- Getting Started With Google Classroom
- You Can Now Create a Quiz in Google Forms!
- Never Miss Student Questions With the New Audience Tools in Google Slides
- Educational Technology’s Website Gems
The Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter is edited by Teresa Bruin, District Educational Technology Specialist. You can access all of our past newsletters at http://etnewsupdate.wikispaces.com/.
New Digital Books in Granite’s OverDrive | August 2016
We have added new books in OverDrive for the new school year! With these additions, students and staff have access to over 7,000 ebooks and digital audiobooks in Granite’s OverDrive Digital Library. The posters below show a few of the latest young adult fiction titles added for junior high and high school students. We also have an extensive selection of age-appropriate titles for elementary students.
To read, or listen to the latest titles, go to http://granite.lib.overdrive.com or download the OverDrive App on your mobile device and search for your school’s name to access Granite’s library. Students and staff use their regular school logins to access Granite’s OverDrive. For more information and help with OverDrive, please visit our OverDrive Resources page, or contact your school’s library or technology specialist.
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Granite Educational Technology Department Stream
As a department we have created this slideshow which provides a snapshot of who we are and just a few of the things we do for students and teachers in Granite School District. The slideshow is a dynamic, collaborative work in progress, so expect changes and additions. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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