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Now Registering: Code.org Training (March 2020)

February 2020Josh Whiting

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Notice: Session Dates Have Been Moved to March 18 and March 25, 2020*

Hey, did you know that well paying, exciting jobs in Computer Science go unfilled in Utah? Did you know that Code.org can engage your K-5 students and give them a basis in those computer science standards, using online coding games and unplugged lessons? Did you also know that the content is easy to access, follows the best pedagogy practices, and requires minimal teacher prep time? Did you know it’s free? Click Here to sign up for Code.org teacher PD in March 2020.

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Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Cherie Anderson, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computer Science, Professional Development Opportunities

Upcoming Event: FIRST LEGO League Granite District Qualifier, January 25, 2020

January 2020Josh Whiting

Granite’s FIRST LEGO League event is coming soon! On Saturday, January 25, 2020, thirty-five student teams representing twenty-seven schools will gather at Granger High School to show what they have learned and invented, as well as compete in Robot Games.  Eleven of these teams will qualify for the Utah North Tournament at Weber State University on February 1, 2020.

Volunteers Needed

This will be a full, fun-filled day for student participants, as well as the amazing coaches and volunteers who make the event possible. We could use more event-day volunteers! If you are interested, please contact Cherie Anderson in the Educational Technology Department to learn how to get involved. Please browse our highlight posts from the 2019 and 2018 district events to learn more about Granite’s event and find out what to expect.

Parent Information and Schedule

Parents can visit the event at any time but should be aware that their students will be engaged in rotations of closed judging sessions and robot game heats, with practice and break times staggered throughout the day. Judging begins at 9 A.M.  Robot Games start soon after in the gymnasium and continue until 2 P.M. The event will conclude with a parade and closing ceremony in the gymnasium beginning at 2:45 P.M.

FIRST LEGO League Challenge: City Shaper

This year’s challenge is City Shaper. From the FIRST website description,

 Students will observe how cities and buildings grow, thrive, and change. They’ll create new, innovative solutions to help shape an optimal future, using our environment and modern-day tools and technology to make it last. They can use what they learn to help us plan a strong, sustainable, and inclusive FIRST City.

Questions?

Visit the FIRST LEGO League website to find more general information about the program and this year’s challenge. If you have any additional questions about the FIRST LEGO League program in Granite School District, please contact Cherie Anderson in the Educational Technology Department.

Photos from previous Granite events courtesy of Tom Sparks, school technology specialist and freelance photographer.

 

Filed Under: News, Student ActivitiesTagged With: Cherie Anderson, First LEGO League, Student Activities, Tom Sparks, Upcoming Events

Now Registering: Code.org Training, November 13 and 20, 2019

November 2019Josh Whiting

Do you want a fantastic activity that is mostly self-directed, teaches reasoning, critical thinking and persistence, as well as fundamental Computer Science concepts for your students in small group rotations?

Come to the code.org training on Nov. 13th and 20th from 4:30-7:30 for a fun, fast-paced, easy training with resources, and even swag. You’ll leave with your students all set up in the code.org site, a teacher’s manual, and some cool swag.

[Read more…] about Now Registering: Code.org Training, November 13 and 20, 2019

Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Cherie Anderson, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Professional Development Opportunities

Now Registering: Code.org Training (April 2019)

March 2019Josh Whiting

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Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Cherie Anderson, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Professional Development Opportunities

Granite Presentations at UCET 2019 & UELMA 2019

March 2019Josh Whiting

Earlier this month the Utah Coalition for Educational Technology (UCET) and the Utah Educational Library Media Association (UELMA) held their annual conferences. Many teachers, school technology specialists, and library media educational technology specialists from Granite presented at these conferences, and we collected links to their presentations in the table below.  [Read more…] about Granite Presentations at UCET 2019 & UELMA 2019

Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Aimee Duran, Ashley Moore, Barbara Sanders, Becky Schaap, Brad Butcher, Brandi Gollinger, Cherie Anderson, Chris Larsen, Craig Edwards, Darlene Bennett, Davina Sauthoff, Dean Bressler, Educational Conferences, Emily Jones, Granite Educational Technology Department, Heidi Meenen, Heidi Williams, Jaime Wooley, Jeff Curran, Jessica Anderson, Jessica Moody, Joshua Whiting, Kacie O'Maley, Keith Reidford, Keith Smedberg, Kris Fox, Krystal Plott, Lorraine Wyness, Marcia Ingram, Margaret Yau, Mary Anne Wiebe-Strong, Michelle Asay, Nikki Gregerson, Professional Development Opportunities, Professional Development Presentations, Professional Development Resources, Rebecca Vala, Ross Pope, Ryne Steincacker, Samantha Mitchell, Sarah Eyring, Sarah Robinson, Stephanie Hamilton, Stephanie Mondragon, Stephanie Seely, Teresa Bruin, Tiffany Pontius, Tom Phipps, Tom Sparks, Toni Blattman, UCET, UELMA, Will Walden

Highlights from the Granite FIRST LEGO League 2019 Event

February 2019Josh Whiting

Post by Cherie Anderson, Educational Technology Specialist and Team Leader. Photography and video by Tom Sparks, School Technology Specialist at Morningside Elementary and Spring Lane Elementary.

On January 26, 2019, Granite School District held a regional qualifying event for FIRST LEGO League teams. Check out the photos and videos in this post for highlights from the event. Congratulations to all the Granite School District FIRST LEGO League teams who participated in the regional and state tournaments!

Group photo of Granite teams advancing to state competition from district qualifying event.

[Read more…] about Highlights from the Granite FIRST LEGO League 2019 Event

Filed Under: News, Student Activities, Student SpotlightsTagged With: Arcadia Elementary, Calvin Smith Elementary, Cherie Anderson, Farnsworth Elementary, First LEGO League, Hartvigsen School, Jefferson Jr. High, Lake Ridge Elementary, Moss Elementary, Ross Pope, South Kearns Elementary, STEM / STEAM Education, Student Centered Learning, Student Collaboration, Student Creation, Student Projects, Tom Sparks, Wasatch Jr. High, West Lake STEM Jr. High, Whittier Elementary, William Penn Elementary, Wilson Elementary

Now Registering: Code.org Training

January 2019Josh Whiting

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Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Cherie Anderson, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Professional Development Opportunities

Upcoming Event + Volunteers Needed: Granite FIRST LEGO League Tournament, January 26, 2019

January 2019Josh Whiting

Post Author: Cherie Anderson, Educational Technology Specialist and Team Leader

Students compete in a robot games round during the 2018 Granite FIRST LEGO League competition. Photo by Tom Sparks.

An amazing event is coming to Granite School District, and we need some volunteers!

The FIRST LEGO League Tournament for Granite School District will be on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Granger High School. It is an all-day event and we need judges, referees, stagers, runners, and table re-setters. If you would like more information on what the event is and what volunteering would entail, contact Cherie Anderson at  canderson@graniteschools.org or 385-646-7112. You can also see photos and videos from last year’s tournament here.

Begin the volunteer registration process by following this link:

https://www.firstinspires.org/ways-to-help/volunteer

https://www.firstinspires.org/ways-to-help/volunteer

Enter the ZIP code 84119 and date 1/26/2019 when prompted to find the Granite event.

Check out our blog post, Highlights from Granite’s FIRST LEGO League 2018 Qualifier, to learn more about this event.

Filed Under: NewsTagged With: Cherie Anderson, First LEGO League, Student Activities, Volunteer Opportunities

Now Registering: Code.org Training

November 2018Josh Whiting

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Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Cherie Anderson, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Professional Development Opportunities

2018 ETEP Graduates

May 2018Josh Whiting

We congratulate the 2018 graduates of the Educational Technology Endorsement Program (ETEP) in Granite School District!  [Read more…] about 2018 ETEP Graduates

Filed Under: News, Professional Development, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: Brandi Gollinger, Cherie Anderson, ETEP, Granite Educational Technology Department, Jaime Woolley, Jayanne Unander, Jennifer Peirce, Joell Wilkins, Pam Moeai, Professional Development, Teacher Awards

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