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Teacher Spotlights

Teacher Spotlight: Stacey Tanner, Hillside Elementary

June 2020Josh Whiting

Post Author: Pam Moeai, Educational Technology Team Leader

Reading and Sequencing Scaffolds – Building a Leprechaun Trap

[Read more…] about Teacher Spotlight: Stacey Tanner, Hillside Elementary

Filed Under: Lesson Plans, Student Activities, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: Hillside Elementary, Keith Reidford, Leprechaun Traps, Pam Moeai, Stacey Tanner, Student Projects

Aaron Kammerman’s Video Ideas

April 2020Josh Whiting

Aaron Kammerman, School Technology Specialist at Hartvigsen School and The Jones Center, has been busy these last few weeks creating instructional videos for his teachers, as well as encouraging his teachers to make videos for their students. He recently compiled this inspiring list of ideas and reasons for teachers to make videos, and we are excited to share it with you!


Yesterday, I created a selfie video for my teachers, praising them for their efforts and encouraging them to reach out to me for continued support.  In that video I made a passionate plea that they make MORE VIDEOS.  I explained that kids are not missing out on the CONTENT as much as they are missing the CONTACT.

I followed up with this list of video ideas. My list of ideas is geared toward special ed students, but you get the idea. In case this is helpful, I pass it along to you!

[Read more…] about Aaron Kammerman’s Video Ideas

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, Professional Development, Teacher Spotlights, Technology TipsTagged With: Aaron Kammerman, Chromebooks, Connecting with Students, Distance Learning, Google Slides, Hartvigsen School, Screencastify, Teacher Resources, The Jones Center, Video Creation Tools, Video Resources

Teacher Spotlight: Kim Gardner, Upland Terrace Elementary

February 2020Josh Whiting

Kim Gardner, fifth grade teacher at Upland Terrace Elementary, and Kacie O’Maley, school technology specialist, were featured in the most recent episode of UEN’s PDTV web video series. The episode focuses on the innovative ways their students are exploring and creating worlds in Minecraft EDU to engage in social studies core curriculum and showcase their learning. Watch it below!

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, News, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: Creation Tools, Kacie O'Maley, Kim Gardner, Minecraft EDU, Social Studies Resources, Student Creation, Upland Terrace Elementary, Video Games in Education

Makerspaces: Snapshots from Social Media (12/11/2019)

December 2019Josh Whiting

A couple of our elementary school technology specialists recently gave us a peek into their schools’ makerspaces via quick videos posted on Twitter. Check them out!

Creative exploration! Letting my 5th grade helpers lead the way! #MakerSpace #creativity #stemlab @GraniteEdTech @WestValleyElem pic.twitter.com/S3DHV8Mb7h

— Mrs. Rebecca Baggett (@Rlbaggett) December 11, 2019

I’m guessing this is how Ray Kinsella felt playing catch with his dad…@GraniteEdTech @GraniteSchools #HillsdeEdTech #gsdedtech #computerscienceweek pic.twitter.com/e7giRjEpX0

— Keith Reidford (@_reidford) December 11, 2019

We love it when librarians, teachers, and technology specialists share what is happening in their libraries, classrooms, and makerspaces with us. Use the #gsdedtech and #gsdlibraries hashtags or mention us in your social media posts!

Filed Under: News, Student Activities, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup, Hillside Elementary, Keith Reidford, Makerspaces, Rebecca Baggett, Social Media, Student Activities, Twitter, West Valley Elementary

Teacher Spotlight: Stephanie Gonzalez, Academy Park Elementary

October 2019Josh Whiting

Spotlight Post by Pam Moeai, Educational Technology Team Leader

Student-Led Conferences

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephanie Gonzalez, a 5th grade teacher at Academy Park Elementary, to hear more about her successful implementation of Student-Led Conferences for the September 2019 SEPs.  [Read more…] about Teacher Spotlight: Stephanie Gonzalez, Academy Park Elementary

Filed Under: Student Activities, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: 5th Grade, Academy Park Elementary, Audio Tools, Avatars, Granite Digital Teaching and Learning Grant, Pam Moeai, Samantha Mitchell, Stephanie Gonzalez, Student Centered Learning, Student Choice, Student Portfolios, Student Voice, Student-Led Conferences

Library Spotlight: Student-led Maker Space at Jefferson Jr. High

May 2019Josh Whiting

Michelle Reed, Library Media Educational Technology Specialist, and students at Jefferson Jr. High were featured in the most recent episode of UEN’s PDTV video series. Watch below to find out how the library makerspace at Jefferson Jr. High works and see the students in action.

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, Library Spotlights, Professional Development, Student Activities, Student Spotlights, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: Jefferson Jr. High, Library Activities, Library Resources, Makerspaces, Michelle Reed, Student Activities, Student Centered Learning, Student Leadership, UEN

Teacher Spotlight: Suzy Gaeta, Westbrook Elementary

May 2019Josh Whiting

Spotlight post by Sarah Wright, School Technology Specialist at Calvin Smith Elementary and Westbrook Elementary [Read more…] about Teacher Spotlight: Suzy Gaeta, Westbrook Elementary

Filed Under: Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: ETEP, Library Media Endorsement Program, Sarah Wright, Suzy Gaeta, Westbrook Elementary

#GSDEdTech and #GSDLibraries Social Media Round Up: March 2019

April 2019Josh Whiting

In this post we’re rounding up social media posts about educational technology and library activities from Granite classrooms this past month. We know this collection features only a fraction of the awesome things students and teachers are doing every day. If you’d like to share with us and be included in future round ups use the #gsdedtech and/or #gsdlibraries hashtags in your tweets or instagram posts, or mention us: @edtechgsd and @librarymediagsd on twitter, or @edtechgsd on instagram.

Social Media Round Up, March 2019

  1. Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning Site Visit, Gearld Wright Elementary
  2. Classroom Snapshots
  3. UCET and UELMA Highlights
  4. Granite Battle of the Books District Competition Highlights

[Read more…] about #GSDEdTech and #GSDLibraries Social Media Round Up: March 2019

Filed Under: News, Student Activities, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup, Granite Battle of the Books, Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning, UCET, UELMA

#GSDEdTech and #GSDLibraries Social Media Round Up: February 2019

March 2019Josh Whiting

In this post we’re rounding up activities and moments from Granite classrooms that were shared with us this past month. We know this is only a fraction of the awesome things students and teachers are doing in classrooms every day. If you’d like to share with us and be included in future round-ups use the #gsdedtech or #gsdlibraries hashtags in your tweets or instagram posts, or mention us: @edtechgsd on twitter, @edtechgsd on instagram, and @librarymediagsd on twitter.

Social Media Round Up, February 2019

  1. Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning Site Visit, Diamond Ridge Elementary
  2. Classroom Snapshots
  3. Granite Teams at FIRST LEGO League State Competition
  4. Countdown to Granite’s Battle of the Books 2019 Elementary Competition

[Read more…] about #GSDEdTech and #GSDLibraries Social Media Round Up: February 2019

Filed Under: Library Spotlights, News, Student Activities, Student Spotlights, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup, Diamond Ridge Elementary, First LEGO League, Granite Battle of the Books, Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning

#GSDEdTech and #GSDLibraries Social Media Round Up: January 2019

February 2019Josh Whiting

Exciting things are happening every day in classrooms, libraries, labs, and makerspaces throughout Granite School District, and a few of these learning activities are shared on social media. We’re going to highlight activities from January involving the Educational Technology Department by rounding up social media posts shared by those who participated.

  1. Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning Site Visit, Upland Terrace Elementary
  2. Granite Elementary Beehive Reading Challenge
  3. Mock Caldecott with Elementary Media Clerks
  4. Classroom Snapshots

[Read more…] about #GSDEdTech and #GSDLibraries Social Media Round Up: January 2019

Filed Under: Library Spotlights, News, Student Spotlights, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup, Academy Park Elementary, Beehive Book Awards, Jennifer Keil-Reed, Kacie O'Maley, Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning, Library Activities, Mock Caldecott, Nikki Gregerson, Upland Terrace Elementary

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