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What We Do: Granite Educational Technology Department Infographic, 2022-23

This newly updated one-pager highlights the services and tools the Educational Technology Department provides students and teachers in Granite School District.

Granite School District Educational Technology Infographic www.graniteschools.org/edtech OUR MISSION Equip every student and teacher with technology and 21st century skills TECHNOLOGY COACHING Technology Coaches - In elementary schools, technology coaches provide technology integration coaching, co-teaching, training, and support to all teachers Library Technology Coaches - In secondary schools, library technology coaches manage the school library media center and provide technology integration coaching, coteaching, training, and support to all teachers PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Weekly Lesson Resources - Granite’s Educational Technology Department and Curriculum and Instruction Department have centrally created tech-integrated lesson resources for all weeks of the school year—these engaging lessons and resources are available for all teachers to use with their students Edtech.fun / TIP Course - Technology Integration Progress (TIP) tutorials and on-demand PD focused on effective use of technology for learning and instruction—find it all at edtech.fun Ed. Tech. Endorsement Program - Educational Technology Endorsement Program (ETEP) is a comprehensive PD program centered on integrating technology and 21st Century learning skills into classroom practice LIBRARIES School Library Media Centers - Each school has dedicated library staff who promote reading with students and maintain relevant, diverse collections of print materials and resources for students and teachers Granite Media - curated book lists, reviews, and recommendations from Granite librarians, teachers, and students, and digital resource collections for teaching and learning—find it all at granitemedia.org DIGITAL TOOLS Google for Education - Google Drive with unlimited cloud storage for students and teachers, Google Classroom, and many other creation, communication, and collaboration tools Canvas LMS - Learning management system available for all secondary classrooms, also used with staff professional development Office 365 - Cloud suite of productivity and communication tools, includes home installation of Microsoft Office for students and staff More Resources - Sora ebook and audiobook library, Nearpod lesson libraries, Adobe CC, Screencastify, Zoom, digital textbooks, research databases, and more HARDWARE Enhanced Classrooms - Computer-connected projector with microphone sound system in every classroom Wi-Fi - Pervasive wireless connectivity throughout all our schools Student Devices - 1-to-1 Chromebook-to-student ratio across the district
Granite EdTech Infographic (2022-23)
Granite EdTech Department Infographic (2022-23)Download

The infographic details a few of the services and tools we provide students and teachers in five areas: technology coaching, professional development, libraries, digital tools, and hardware. Click the link above to download a copy of the infographic, or read on for descriptions and links to these services and tools.

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#GSDEdTech Infographic 2021

Check out this infographic showcasing a few of the many of the services and tools we provide students and teachers in Granite School District!

Granite EdTech Infographic (2021)
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The infographic details a few of the services and tools we provide students and teachers in five areas: technology coaching, professional development, libraries, digital tools, and hardware. Click the link above to download a copy of the infographic, or read on for descriptions and links to these services and tools.

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Canvas: ‘The Fundamental Five’ for Students and Parents

Adapted by Davina Sauthoff, Educational Technology Team Lead, from “The Fundamental Five: A Framework for Improving Communication Processes,” by Trenton Goble of Instructure.

The “Fundemental Five” are simple but essential questions students should ask as they navigate content and coursework their teachers have shared with them in Canvas. (Canvas is the learning management system used by students and teachers in Granite secondary schools to support both face-to-face and distance learning.)

Canvas – The Fundamental Five for Parents and Students – Full Infographic

Read on or download the infographic for tips and features available in Canvas that will help you succeed in your classes.

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Featured Resource: Padlet

Padlet (https://graniteschools.padlet.org/) is a tool that allows teachers to make collaborative pages where students can respond, collaborate, and communicate with each other. We’re excited to announce that all Granite teachers now have access to a paid district Padlet Backpack account!

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The County Library Now Shares Digital Books in Granite’s Sora

Ebooks and audiobooks from the Salt Lake County Library are now in Sora!

Sora Granite-SLCO Public Library Connect Flyer
Sora Granite-Salt Lake County Library Connect Flyer – Instructions on connecting The County Library to your Sora Account
Sora Granite and Salt Lake County Library Connect Flyer (Printable)Download
Sora Granite and Salt Lake County Library Connect Flyer (Spanish) (Printable)Download

Students in Granite School District can now access the children’s and young adult titles in the county’s collection using their Granite login; no separate library card number is needed. This increases by thousands the titles and copies available to students. Read on to learn how to find these books.

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Featured Resource: Kami

A version of this post was first shared in our GSD Ed. Tech. Monthly Newsletter for Teachers, authored and curated by Teresa Bruin, Educational Technology Team Leader. We’ve also included help resources created by Davina Sauthoff, Educational Technology Team Leader.

Kami (https://www.kamiapp.com/) is a tool that allows students to digitally annotate text and edit documents. Using the kid-friendly Chrome extension, students can make notes on ebooks, publisher-supplied PDFs, worksheets, and more. Granite recently purchased a district-wide license to Kami for all teachers and students!

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Featured Resource: Scrible

A version of this post was first shared in our GSD Ed. Tech. Monthly Newsletter for Teachers, authored and curated by Teresa Bruin, Educational Technology Team Leader. We’ve also included help resources created by Davina Sauthoff, Educational Technology Team Leader.

Scrible (https://www.scrible.com/) is a research and writing platform that can be used to bookmark, annotate, organize, and share articles and webpages.

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has secured a statewide contract to provide Scrible Edu Pro to all Utah K-12 educators and students! Find out more about this contract here and read on to find out how Granite students and teachers can access this resource.

Video – Scrible Edu Demo and Teacher Testimonial
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Jamboard and Google Classroom

This post was first shared in our GSD Ed. Tech. Monthly Newsletter for Teachers, authored and curated by Teresa Bruin, Educational Technology Team Leader. (Link: https://sites.google.com/granitesd.org/gsd-ed-tech-newsletter/2020-archives/november-2020/jamboard-and-google-classroom-integration)

Jamboard (http://jamboard.google.com/) is a collaborative whiteboard space with options to draw, add pictures, shapes, sticky notes, and text boxes. It’s simplistic collaboration, and now you have the option to add Jamboards as assignments in Google Classroom. To get started, go to jamboard.google.com. Students will not need the app to participate on a Jamboard you assign to them.

Students Can Jam From Anywhere

Educators can engage all students in the learning process, whether working together in a traditional classroom, a group seminar setting, or through distance learning. The Jamboard website and app for Android and iOS make it easy for students and educators to join in on the creativity from their phone, tablet, or Chromebook.

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Featured Resource: Zoom

This was first shared in our GSD Ed. Tech. Monthly Newsletter for Teachers, authored and curated by Teresa Bruin, Educational Technology Team Leader. (Link: https://sites.google.com/granitesd.org/gsd-ed-tech-newsletter/2020-archives/october-2020/zoom-license-information-and-breakout-rooms)

Zoom (https://zoom.us/) is a robust video conferencing web tool that has been made available with the licensed version for all Utah teachers through UETN. Below, you will find instructions for logging into your licensed account and learn more about Zoom and the incredible Breakout Rooms feature that is included in your licensed account.

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What’s New in Sora?

We’re adding new ebooks and audiobooks to Sora all the time, and also adding resources to help students and teachers with Sora. In this post we round up a few of those resources.

For example, you can

Screenshot of Granite Sora Help Page
Screenshot of Granite Sora Quick Links and Help Page
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