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Granite School District > Educational Technology > Blog > #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup

#GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup

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

#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

Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning School Spotlight: Magna Elementary

December 2018Josh Whiting

Last week Magna Elementary hosted a site visit for the Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning cohort of elementary school principals and technology specialists. During this site visit principals were able to step into several classrooms to see first-hand how teachers are transforming their classrooms using blended and digital learning strategies. In addition to taking what they saw back to their own schools, some participants shared snapshots with us via social media posts that we will share below.

[Read more…] about Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning School Spotlight: Magna Elementary

Filed Under: News, Professional Development, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup, Barbara Sanders, Brandi Gollinger, Brett Bawden, Camille Dietz, Chris Larsen, Jaime Wooley, Keith Reidford, Kira Hurst, Kristine Fox, Krystal Plott, Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning, Leesa Harvey, Magna Elementary, Transformational Technology Initiative

Let’s Get Coding / Granite Hour of Code Social Media Round Up

December 2018Josh Whiting

Last week was Computer Science Education Week, and many Granite teachers took the opportunity to introduce students to programming with Hour of Code learning activities. Scroll down to see our round up of social media posts from Granite classrooms where students tried out coding projects. If you missed CSEdWeek it’s not too late to share these activities with students. See the “Let’s Get Coding” section below for activities that can be used in the classroom or at home at any time.  [Read more…] about Let’s Get Coding / Granite Hour of Code Social Media Round Up

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, News, Student SpotlightsTagged With: #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup, Coding Resources, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Science Education Week, Hour of Code, James Ballif, Joell Wilkins, John Smith, Karen Vasquez, Kris Fox, Krystal Plott, Mandee Cossa, Melissa White, Misty Butterfield, Oakridge Elementary, Rebecca Baggett, Sarah Robinson, Social Media, Student Activities, Student Resources, Teacher Resources, Teresa Bruin

Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, 2018

December 2018Josh Whiting

Computer Science Education Week is December 3-9, 2018. Many schools, educators, and students participate in an Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week.

If you host a coding activity please share it with us! You can leave a comment below or share pictures via social media including Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtags #gsdedtech and #HourOfCode. We will collect all the shared social media posts in this Wakelet collection.

Read on for more information and links to resources and activities for Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week. [Read more…] about Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week, 2018

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, News, Professional Development, Student SpotlightsTagged With: #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup, Code.org, Coding Resources, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Science Education Week, Farnsworth Elementary, Hour of Code, Joell Wilkins, Parent Resources, Social Media, Student Activities, Student Resources, Teacher Resources, Teresa Bruin, Wakelet, Woodstock Elementary

Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning School Spotlight: Lake Ridge Elementary

November 2018Josh Whiting

Elementary school principals and technology specialists from the Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning (LBDL) cohort recently visited Lake Ridge Elementary in Magna.  In this site visit principals were able to step into several classrooms to see first-hand how teachers at Lake Ridge are transforming their classrooms using blended and digital learning strategies. In addition to taking what they saw back to their own schools, some participants shared snapshots with us via social media posts that we will share below. Thanks to Karly Chavez (principal), Keith Reidford (school technology specialist),  and the teachers and students featured below for allowing us into their classrooms.  [Read more…] about Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning School Spotlight: Lake Ridge Elementary

Filed Under: News, Professional Development, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup, Bailey Gittins, Brian Peterson, Chris Larsen, Karly Chavez, Keith Reidford, Kris Fisher, Kris Fox, Krystal Plott, Lake Ridge Elementary, Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning, Lindsay Heupel, Rebecca Baggett, Transformational Technology Initiative

Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning School Spotlight: Hunter Elementary

October 2018Josh Whiting

Elementary school principals and technology specialists from the Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning (LBDL) cohort were recently invited to visit Hunter Elementary School. In this site visit principals were able to step into several classrooms to see first-hand how Hunter Elementary teachers are transforming their classrooms using blended and digital learning strategies. In addition to taking what they saw back to their own schools, some participants shared snapshots with us via social media posts that we will share below. Many thanks to Kayla MacKay (principal), Kris Fox (school technology specialist), and the teachers and students featured below for allowing us into their school and classrooms.  [Read more…] about Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning School Spotlight: Hunter Elementary

Filed Under: News, Professional Development, Teacher SpotlightsTagged With: #GSDEdTech Social Media Roundup, Brandi Gollinger, Hunter Elementary, James Ballif, Jasmine Franklin, Kayla MacKay, Kelsie Hawkes, Kris Fox, Kristine Handley, Krystal Plott, Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning, Pam Moeai, Rebecca Baggett, Sammie Laubacher, Sarah Wilhelm, Transformational Technology Initiative

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