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Top News: Digital Citizenship
Top News: Digital Citizenship
October 14-18 is Digital Citizenship Week
October 14-18 is Digital Citizenship Week
Amplify your students’ voices and give them ownership of their digital lives.
Digital citizens think critically about what they see online, understand the benefits and risks of sharing information, and balance screen time with other activities.
Think about what role Digital Citizenship plays in your classroom, or how you might address this topic more often. As your schools prepare to develop a Digital Citizenship Plan for their building, this is a great opportunity to talk to your students about these issues that are real and engaging for them.
Check out many great resources and lesson plans on the new district website:
Tech Tools
Tech Tools
October is National Disability Awareness Month
October is National Disability Awareness Month
To support ALL students accessing curriculum and demonstrating learning, use these two Chrome extensions from Don Johnston:
Snap&Read
Snap&Read
Snap&Read is the reading tool for Google Chrome that covers the most diverse reading needs. It reads both accessible and inaccessible text aloud, levels vocabulary, and translates, delivering usage data to teachers who then can more easily assess students’ reading needs individually.
Check out the Instructional Technology website for more information.
Co:Writer
Co:Writer
Co:Writer is an online word prediction software that works in conjunction with any Chrome browser-based application using writing features. As a user types, Co:Writer interprets spelling and grammar mistakes and offers word suggestions in real time.
Check out the Instructional Technology website for more information.
Instruction
Instruction
Indigenous Peoples Day - October 14th
Indigenous Peoples Day - October 14th
"Since Time Immemorial" is the OSPI curriculum for Native American Education. To learn more about STI and integrating it into your classroom and curriculum, check out the Since Time Immemorial Online Module.
The STI module was a collaborative project between the Native American Education Program and the Department of Technology.
Remind: Increasing family and student communication
Remind: Increasing family and student communication
Why teachers use Remind:
Why teachers use Remind:
85% say they save time in their day.
65% say they increase parent participation in events.
92% say that messages on Remind are more likely to be read than other forms of communication.
Computer Science in Elementary Classrooms
Computer Science in Elementary Classrooms
In an effort to support elementary school teachers integrate Computer Science into their classrooms, the Department of Technology will host in-person professional development sessions throughout the 2019-20 school year.
Sessions will focus on Computer Science standards, using robotics in the elementary classroom, and creating equitable teaching practices within computer science instruction.
ASDCS101: Standards & Resources
ASDCS101: Standards & Resources
Dates:
October 22, 2019 - 4:30 - 6:00 Olympic MS
December 5, 2019 - 4:15 - 5:45 JPF Bd Rm
ASDCS102: Elementary Robotics
ASDCS102: Elementary Robotics
Dates:
October 22, 2019 - 4:30 - 6:00 Olympic MS
January 28, 2020 - 4:30 - 6:00 Rainier MS
ASDCS103: Equity in CS
ASDCS103: Equity in CS
Dates:
March 9, 2020 - 8:30 - 10:30 Evergreen Hts
May 4, 2020 - 8:30 - 10:30 Location TBD
Data Security
Data Security
Cyber Security Awareness Month
Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is also National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The theme for 2019 is "Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT."
Own IT
Own IT
Social Media - update your privacy settings
Apps - check to see what information is shared with the different apps you use
Passwords - use strong, unique passwords for your different accounts
Secure IT
Secure IT
Passwords - don't save your passwords in your browser
Double Up - use multi-factor authentication for all accounts
Shopping - be careful where you use banking and credit card information online
Protect IT
Protect IT
No Phishing - take care clicking on links in emails and spotting scams
Update - regularly update your operating system and browser for the latest security
Wi-Fi - use caution when accessing accounts on public wi-fi networks
As a reminder of why to be aware of cyber security, you can read what happened to Tukwila School District recently.
Shout Out!
Shout Out!
New ITSS and BTC Staff
New ITSS and BTC Staff
Welcome to the newest members of the Instructional Technology Support Specialist (ITSS) and Building Technology Co-ordinator (BTC) groups! These in-building staff can help you with technical issues when they arise (BTC), and help you to integrate technology into your curriculum (ITSS).
New ITSS:
Erica Covey (Arthur Jacobsen)
Melissa Cox (Arthur Jacobsen)
Susan Schuman (Lakeland Hills)
Molli McCrabb (Pioneer)
Jessica Finnsson (Terminal Park)
Jebadiah Lillejord (West Auburn)
New BTC:
Erica Covey (Arthur Jacobsen)
Melissa Cox (Arthur Jacobsen)
Michelle Drake (Lakeland Hills)
For a full a list of all the ITSS and BTC staff, check out the Instructional Technology Tech Leaders Webpage.
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