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#techconnect & Staffing Updates
#techconnect & Staffing Updates
#techconnect 4.0 registration is open!
#techconnect 4.0 registration is open!
The fourth annual #techconnect training is Saturday, March 9th, at Auburn Riverside High School. Over 30 Auburn teachers will share their expertise and learning on everything from coding to assessments to differentiation!
Participants will receive a $150 stipend, lunch, and 5 STEM clock hours for the day, not to mention the chance to win door prizes!
Bring your charged Chromebook and join in this exciting event!
Registration for certificated staff members opens TODAY and closes at 250 participants.
Comments from #techconnect 3.0:
Comments from #techconnect 3.0:
It was great! This is my first time at #techconnect and I'll be coming back!
Great stuff! As a new teacher to ASD, I'm very impressed with this event.
Thank you for this opportunity for our ASD teachers to share the amazing tech tools they are using in their classrooms.
I always enjoy learning new technology items and I can use them in my classroom tomorrow.
DoT has done another spectacular job...I've been to all 3, always well-planned and executed. Great talent within our ranks.
Department of Technology Staffing Update
Department of Technology Staffing Update
Welcome to Jacob Bucy the new Lead Desktop Support Technician. Jacob comes to ASD with over 15 years’ experience as a customer-focused IT professional with extensive knowledge of support issues and related infrastructure needs. He is most recently with the Arctic Storm Management Group and previously Microsoft via consulting agencies. Jacob was a student intern with the technology department in 2002 and is an Auburn High School graduate.
Concurrently, Lawrence Boyd assumes the role of lead engineer in the new department structure. This structure eliminates a management position in the department while elevating team leaders and advancing our technicians' vision for stronger and more knowledgeable teaming in service to schools.
Jacob and Lawrence will be sharing an office and partnering closely as will their groups. Thank you for your patience as the department settles into new routines. DOT will be sharing new project processes in the coming months, as well, in an effort to serve all schools and departments as well as possible.
Tech Tips
Tech Tips
With the roll out of new teacher devices this month, here is an important update for Cast for Education. Google has released an update to fix the problem that makes it difficult for some teachers to use this app. Just follow these instructions.
Check out our Instructional Technology page for more information.
Instruction
Instruction
Teaching Untethered
Teaching Untethered
New Instructional Chromebook - Teaching Untethered.mp4Each month, we will be featuring video highlights of how teachers around the district are using their Chromebooks to address 21st Century Learning Skills ("The 4 Cs"): communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
This month, Erika Moore at Ilalko Elementary shows how she uses her device untethered to support her students more, and provide more dynamic, individualized instruction.
If you are using technology in a similarly forward-thinking way, and would like to be featured in the newsletter, please reach out to your Instructional Technology Specialist.
Extensions Reminder
Extensions Reminder
ASD will be transitioning students to an “approved only” list of Chromebook extensions beginning in February 2019.
To avoid any disruption to teaching and learning, your input on extensions used in classes is needed. Please complete this form to have extensions reviewed and added to the approved list (linked on the form). The form will remain open until the end of January. After that date, teachers can request additions to the list by submitting a TMA work order.
Data Security
Data Security
Sharing Your Google Data
Sharing Your Google Data
As extensions and apps are added, requests for permission to access the Google account are generated. Before giving permission, consider these implications:
How secure is this site or app?
How will this site or app use my data?
Can I delete my data from this site or app?
Will this site or app tell me if something changes?
Who else can see my data on this site or app?
For more information, talk to your building ITSS, Tech TOSA, or check out this Google Support website.
Shout Out!
Shout Out!
Technology for All!
Technology for All!
On Monday, January 14, 2019 the Department of Technology presented a report to the Auburn School Board on Technology for All: how technology is helping primary and traditionally under-served students achieve more in school.
Hats off the following teacher leaders whose work was featured in the report:
Maeghan Bowman - ELL - Auburn Mountainview High School
Lael May - SLC - Arthur Jacobsen Elementary
Stephanie Monroe - SLC - Chinook Elementary
Steve Quist - Special Education - Cascade Middle School
Deborah Schloemer - SLC - Auburn Senior High
Wendy Titus - SLC - Arthur Jacobsen Elementary
Jessica Udd - Kindergarten - Lake View Elementary
Check out the innovative technology integration that happens for children in these classrooms:
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