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Rebecca Baggett

Presentation: Intro to Tech Tools – Basics

October 2020Josh Whiting

Looking for easy technology tools for distance learning? This presentation, first shared as part of the professional development menu for Granite teachers at the beginning of the school year, introduces several great options and ideas for connecting with and engaging your students.

Tools covered include:

  • Screencastify
  • Loom
  • Nearpod
  • Quizizz
  • Google Meet
  • Whiteboard.fi
  • Flipgrid
  • Edpuzzle
[Read more…] about Presentation: Intro to Tech Tools – Basics

Filed Under: Digital Learning Resources, News, Professional DevelopmentTagged With: Blended Learning, Distance Learning, EDpuzzle, Flipgrid, Google Meet, Heidi Meenen, James Ballif, Loom, Nearpod, Professional Development Presentations, Quizizz, Rebecca Baggett, Screencastify, Teacher Resources, Whiteboard.fi

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

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

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

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

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