EdTech Happenings

As we transition into the new academic year, we're excited to bring you a host of updates and opportunities to enhance your teaching and learning experiences. This month, we're focusing on professional development to help educators stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're looking to redefine your digital skills or explore new teaching strategies, our curated workshops and professional development opportunities are designed to support your growth and success. 

Quizizz offers a suite of instructional resources such as lessons, assessments, interactive videos, passages, flashcards, and more. Quizizz can be used at every grade level and with every content area. Click the link below to learn more!

We are thrilled to share that Dee Lanier will be this year’s FWTC keynote speaker!

Dee Lanier is an experienced educator, author, speaker, and design expert with over 20 years of K-12 and collegiate teaching experience. He specializes in creative mobile and Chromebook applications, low-cost makerspaces, and gamified learning. Dee is a Google Certified Trainer, Innovator, Coach, and TEDx speaker. He’s also the author of Demarginalizing Design and co-author of The Promises and Perils of AI in Education. Dee is a founding mentor of the Google Coaching program and co-hosts the Liberated Educator podcast.

Join us on Oct 19th, 8am-4pm at O.D. Wyatt HS to hear Dee’s inspiring insights on tech in education & attend his breakout sessions throughout the day!

Our EdTech team is here to help you integrate Technology Applications TEKS into your content area. By using resources, guides, tools and materials, our team is dedicated to enhancing instruction to give your students the technology literacy they need in the 21st century classroom.

October is Digital Citizenship Month, a perfect time to focus on teaching students the skills they need to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely. The Common Sense website offers a wealth of digital citizenship lessons that can be seamlessly integrated into your curriculum throughout the month. These resources cover essential topics such as online safety, privacy, digital footprint, and cyberbullying, providing educators with the tools to foster a positive and informed digital community. Make the most of this month by utilizing these valuable lessons to empower your students to become responsible digital citizens.

We are thrilled to announce that Tanisha Robinson has achieved the prestigious ISTE Certified Educator status! This recognition from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is awarded to educators who demonstrate exceptional competency in the ISTE Standards for Educators.

To earn this distinction, Tanisha completed an extensive professional development course, created a competency-based portfolio, and passed a rigorous evaluation by ISTE Standards Evaluators. This certification highlights her as an innovator, leader, and mentor within our educational community.

Join us in celebrating Tanisha Robinson’s remarkable achievement this September!

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Over the course of the school year, desktops tend to get cluttered with downloaded images, documents, screenshots, and other files. On MacBooks, an organized desktop is one click away with Stacks. Watch the Tech Tip to learn more. Say hello to organization!