Technology Bytes - Integrating Tech in K-12 1

TECH BYTES

providing the highest quality instruction for every student

ISSUE 1 / November 2016

Google Apps

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Digital Expectations

NEOS

Videos

Smartboard

Websites

Moodle

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Profiles

Google Classroom

IPADS in K-3

Districtwide Student Magazine

In order to meet the digital publishing standards across several grade levels, we're going to publish a student magazine for students by students. We are currently in the development stages. Ask your students what they would like to write about, read about, draw, create videos, sounds, etc. Do we need topics? In school, out of school, advive columns? Have an idea or suggestion? Send comments to [email protected].

Erica Shephard's 3rd Grade Class went to India

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

Public school teachers nationwide can help their school win a share of $2M* in Samsung technology by entering the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest. Developing projects that apply STEAM subjects to improve your local community, can empower your students to learn creative problem solving and critical thinking skills. Five teachers in every state including will win a Galaxy Tab; one winner from each state that will receive a $25,000 technology package for their school. Apply to Phase 1 by November 15.

Students use digital tools (webcam) to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others globally. They joined a class of students from Inida, watched their presentation about their culture, heard songs, danced and asked questions to llearn more.

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Real World Design Challenge

Zoombinis Study for Logical Thinking

Designed and written by Courtney Bullock

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