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Ed. Tech. Monthly Newsletter

Featured Resource: Loom

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This post originally appeared in our GSD Ed. Tech. Monthly Newsletter for Teachers created by Teresa Bruin, Educational Technology Team Leader. Note 10/14/2020: Loom pushed out a major software update just hours after this information was drafted and posted, so we will provide an update to these graphics and login information at some future time.

Loom is a simple screen recording and video messaging tool that can be used on Chromebooks, desktop computers, and iOS mobile devices. Granite staff and students now have access to the full professional features of Loom for Education.

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Featured Resource: Figure This! Math Challenges For Families

This resource was first featured in our November 2019 Ed Tech Newsletter for Teachers by Teresa Bruin, Educational Technology Team Leader

Engaging Math Challenges for Students

Figure This! demonstrates challenging middle school mathematics and emphasizes the importance of high-quality math education for all students.   [Read more…] about Featured Resource: Figure This! Math Challenges For Families

Grant: Chevron Fuel Your School

The Chevron Fuel Your School program is available to help fund classroom projects posted by K-12 public school teachers on DonorsChoose.org.

Teachers must post projects on or after Sept. 30, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. EDT and before 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 31, 2018 to be considered eligible for Fuel Your School funding. Please visit the Fuel Your School Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

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Now Registering: Code.org Fall 2017 Class

Do you want your elementary students to learn to think?

Coding is a skill that requires the development of a growth mind-set, persistence, critical thinking, analysis, and evaluation. And, it’s fun!

For elementary teachers in Granite School District we are offering a class on Code.org, geared for anyone with low to high computer skills. After completion of the two 3 hour classes and a simple assignment, you will receive 8 credit hours for re-licensure, a cool studio.code.org account, and some fun swag.

Classes will be:

Tuesday October 17th and October 24th from 4:30-7:30 P.M.

Jackling Ed Tech Lab (The Ed Tech Lab is located on the SE corner of the Jackling Elementary Property)
3760 South Atlas Way (4610 West)
West Valley, UT 84120-3702

Register here for this two night class.

This post originally appeared in our October 2017 Ed. Tech. Monthly Newsletter for Teachers.

Featured Resources: Easy Links for Elementary Students

Elementary students using Chromebooks in Granite School District now have easy access to many excellent web sites and digital tools curated on the GSD Ed Tech K-2 Links and GSD Ed Tech 3-6 Links web sites. [Read more…] about Featured Resources: Easy Links for Elementary Students

Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter: May 2017

Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter – May 2017

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 May 2017 Newsletter:

 

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Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter: April 2017

Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter – April 2017

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 April 2017 Newsletter:

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Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter: March 2017

Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter – March 2017

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 March 2017 Newsletter:

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Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter: February 2017

Granite EdTech Monthly Newsletter – February 2017

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 February 2017 Newsletter:

 

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