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Presentation: Interactive Read Alouds, plus 100 Easy No-or-Low-Prep Ideas for Interactive Read Alouds

March 2021Josh Whiting

[This post was also shared at Granitemedia.org, our sister site for the school and district library programs in Granite School District: https://www.granitemedia.org/2021/03/presentation-interactive-read-alouds-plus-100-easy-no-or-low-prep-ideas-for-interactive-read-alouds/]

Marci Bishop, our District Elementary Library Specialist in Granite School District, recently shared this presentation on interactive read alouds at the UELMA 2021 conference for school librarians in Utah. Check out the slides, filled with resources and links, and watch a recording of the presentation below.

Presentation: Interactive Read Alouds

Interactive Read Alouds – Presentation by Marci Bishop – Slides
Interactive Read Alouds Presentation – Marci Bishop – Video

From the presentation description:

Kate DiCamillo calls the shared space and experience of a read aloud a “third place” and “a safe room” where participants make connections and build community. In addition to the “magic” of the moment, a read aloud is a great opportunity to teach. As a bonus, a well-planned or directed read aloud improves student focus and behavior too. In this session, we’ll explore:

-Simple, everyday ways to encourage interaction
-How to ask the “right” questions–one book can work for all grade levels!
-How to plan an interactive read aloud (examining the writer’s craft, making personal connections, etc.)
-Effective reading comprehension strategies and how to embed them into a read aloud

100 Easy No/Low-Prep Ideas for Interactive Read-Alouds

To go along with the presentation, Marci Bishop also created and shared this list of one hundred no-prep or low-prep ideas for interactive read alouds. Get them in this shared document, or read on below.

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Filed Under: Lesson Plans, Library Resources, Library Spotlights, News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Granite Media, Lesson Plans, Library Activities, Library Lessons, Library Resources, Literacy Resources, Marci Bishop, Professional Development Presentations, Professional Development Resources, Reading Resources, UELMA

Join Us for GSD Tech Meet, Live at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2020

April 2020Chris Larsen

Teachers, join us for our first live GSD Tech Meet on Tuesday, April 21st at 11:00 AM. Join the meeting by using the nickname “GSDTechMeet” in Google Meet. For our first meeting we’ll be sharing out ideas for connecting with students and best practice for distance learning. If you can’t join us live, the meetings will be recorded. Reach out to Chris Larsen in Educational Technology with questions.

[Read more…] about Join Us for GSD Tech Meet, Live at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Chris Larsen, Distance Learning, GSD Tech Meet, Kacie O'Maley, Professional Development Opportunities, Professional Development Resources, Teacher Collaboration, Teacher Resources

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

Granite Presentations at UCET 2018

March 2018Josh Whiting

Last week the Utah Coalition for Educational Technology held their annual conference at the University of Utah. Sessions were led for and by educators, and many of Granite’s teachers and school technology specialists attended and presented at the conference. Below is a roster of the sessions shared by Granite teachers, along with links to resources from the sessions if available.

Granite UCET 2018 Presentations

Session Title Presenter(s)
Don't Be Afraid of Technology: How To Establish Successful Classroom Procedures Melissa White (School Technology Specialist, Oakridge El. and Valley Crest El.)
Edpuzzle Edna Habel (5th Grade Teacher, Western Hills El.)
Ross Pope (School Technology Specialist, Arcadia El. and Whittier El.)
Engaging All Students with Classic Toys Quinn Rollins (Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, Curriculum & Instruction Dept.)
Engage Students Like a Boss Tricia Fenton (School Technology Specialist, Vista El. and Western Hills El.)
Nicole Maycock (6th Grade Teacher, Plymouth El.)
Flipping out for Flipgrid! Krystal Plott (School Technology Specialist, Wright El.)
HTML Programming on Chromebooks in the Elementary/Middle School Classroom Andy Misco (School Technology Specialist, Eastwood El. and Twin Peaks El.)
Hyperdocs: Engage, Educate, and Inspire Rebecca Baggett (School Technology Specialist, West Valley El.)
Anastasia Limantzakis (School Technology Specialist, Crestview Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary)
Tiffany Simons (School Technology Specialist, Driggs El. and Granger El.)
Learn and Play with Ozobots Brandi Gollinger (School Technology Specialist, Armstrong Academy)
Jayanne Unander (School Technology Specialist, Pleasant Green El.)
Makerspace: How to Build a Solar Greenhouse Laurel Udy (Special Education Teacher, Hunter El.)
Meet KIBO in this Hands-on Session for Robotics for PreK-2nd Grades Janeen Johnson (Kindergarten Teacher, South Kearns El.)
Jennifer Millett (Kindergarten Teacher, South Kearns El.)
Micro:bit by Bit Sherri Harris (School Technology Specialist, Wilson El.)
Kathleen Riebe (School Technology Specialist, Fox Hills El. and Frost El.)
Micro:bit Coding Sarah Eyring (School Technology Specialist, Granite Technical Institute)
Samantha Mitchell (School Technology Specialist, Academy Park El. and Gourley El.)
Mixology: Structures and Strategies for Blended Learning Pam Moeai (Specialist/Team Leader, Educational Technology Dept.)
Jennifer Peirce (Specialist/Team Leader, Educational Technology Dept.)
Online Library Resources Tricia Fenton (School Technology Specialist, Vista El. and Western Hills El.)
Raspberry Pi John Smith (School Technology Specialist, Bacchus El. and Plymouth El.)
School News Production and Film Made Easy Jen Johnson (3rd Grade Teacher, William Penn El.)
3D Printing and Engineering Design in the Classroom Dave Pendleton (4th Grade Teacher, Armstrong Academy)
Teacher Leadership in Utah: Utah Teacher Fellows Deborah Gatrell (Social Studies Teacher, Hunter Sr. High)
UEN Canvas Modules for your class Mikelle Gordon (1st Grade Teacher, Sandburg El.)

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, News, Professional Development, Teacher Spotlights, Technology TipsTagged With: Anastasia Limantzakis, Andy Misco, Brandi Gollinger, Dave Pendleton, Edna Habel, Educational Conferences, Janeen Johnson, Jayanne Unander, Jen Johnson, Jennifer Millett, Jennifer Peirce, John Smith, Kathleen Riebe, Krystal Plott, Laurel Udy, Melissa White, Mikelle Gordon, Nicole Maycock, Pam Moeai, Professional Development Presentations, Professional Development Resources, Quinn Rollins, Rebecca Baggett, Ross Pope, Samantha Mitchell, Sarah Eyring, Sherri Harris, Tiffany Simons, Tricia Fenton, UCET

What’s New In OverDrive: Professional Development Resources

December 2016Josh Whiting

Did you know that Granite School District has professional resources available for teachers to check-out in OverDrive? Here is a quick video tutorial on how to access our Teacher’s Lounge in OverDrive:

Below we feature a few of the professional titles that are currently available to check out in our Teacher’s Lounge:  [Read more…] about What’s New In OverDrive: Professional Development Resources

Filed Under: Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Nikki Gregerson, OverDrive, Professional Development Resources, Teacher Resources

Highlights from the Utah Google for Education Summit

June 2016Josh Whiting

Last week our department had the opportunity to host the Utah EdTechTeam Summit featuring Google for Education here in the Granite Education Center offices. Educators from Granite School District and all over the state convened for hands-on breakout sessions on improving student learning through the use of educational technology tools. The resources shared by the presenters are available by clicking through the schedule. Below we share some highlights, ideas, and resources from the conference shared on Twitter by some of the attendees.

I'm ready to spend two days geeking out and learning at the Utah #gafesummit @EdTechGSD

— Brandi Gollinger (@bmgollinger) June 16, 2016

[Read more…] about Highlights from the Utah Google for Education Summit

Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Educational Technology, Google Apps for Education, Granite School District, Professional Development Resources, Utah Google for Education Summit

#GSDEdTech Chat Archive – STEM Education (4/28/2016)

April 2016Josh Whiting

Thanks to all the Granite teachers who joined us in our most recent chat and shared STEM-related classroom ideas. Check out the archive of the chat below.

[Read more…] about #GSDEdTech Chat Archive – STEM Education (4/28/2016)

Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: #GSDEdTech Chat, Problem Based Learning, Professional Development Resources, Project Based Learning, STEAM, STEM, Twitter Chats

#GSDEdTech Chat Archive – Celebrating Digital Learning (2/17/2016)

February 2016Josh Whiting

Yesterday was Digital Learning Day, and we marked the occasion by hosting our monthly #GSDEdTech Teacher Chat. The chat was a celebration of digital learning, with teachers throughout the district sharing snapshots of the digital learning happening in their classrooms, examples of tools and resources they are using, and ideas for what to try next. Thank you to everyone who participated. Read on for a complete archive of the chat.   [Read more…] about #GSDEdTech Chat Archive – Celebrating Digital Learning (2/17/2016)

Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: #GSDEdTech Chat, Digital Learning, Digital Learning Day, Digital Resources, Digital Tools, Professional Development Resources, Twitter Chats

#GSDEdTech Chat Archive – Reading and Research Tools (1/28/2016)

January 2016Josh Whiting

Our first chat of 2016 centered around digital tools and resources that aid students in reading and research. Granite teachers also shared books that inspire them professionally and inspire their students as readers and learners. Thank you to everyone who participated! We will be compiling all of the resources and books you shared in the chat and sharing them on this blog next week. Read on for a complete archive of the chat. [Read more…] about #GSDEdTech Chat Archive – Reading and Research Tools (1/28/2016)

Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: #GSDEdTech Chat, Apps, Digital Learning, Digital Resources, Literacy Promotion, Literacy Resources, Patrick Flanagan, Professional Development Resources, Professional Reading, Reading, Reading Resources, Research Resources, Twitter Chats, Web Tools

#GSDEdTech WinterCon

January 2016Josh Whiting

Collaborating with several elementary school principals, the Granite Educational Technology department recently sponsored WinterCon, a professional development mini-conference held at Lincoln Elementary School. Teachers and administrators from Bennion, Cottonwood, Lincoln, Rolling Meadows, Taylorsville, West Valley, and William Penn Elementary Schools came together to learn and share in a variety of sessions on topics including Google Apps for Education, Blogging, SMART Boards, classroom management, and much more. [Read more…] about #GSDEdTech WinterCon

Filed Under: News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Bennion Elementary, Cottonwood Elementary, Educational Conferences, Educational Technology, Lincoln Elementary, Professional Development Resources, Rolling Meadows Elementary, Taylorsville Elementary, West Valley Elementary, William Penn Elementary, WinterCon

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