Suggested Resources

Websites

• Edutopia, a resource that shares innovative and evidence-based approaches in K-12 education.
• Common Sense Media, a trusted resource for providing unbiased information, advice, and tools for educators, students, and families on media use.

Blogs

There are many education bloggers, but below are a few edtech bloggers that we follow.

• Alice Keeler, Google Certified Teacher and author of books about Google Classroom
• Catlin Tucker, ELA Teacher and advocate for blended learning
• Richard Byrne, teacher and blogger who writes about Free Technology for Teachers
• Luis Perez, Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Consultant

Social Media

Are you a connected educator? Explore some resources below to grow your professional learning network online.

• Workplace, a social media platform by Facebook for BPS
• Twitter for Educators Guide, a guide created by BPSTechnology's Digital Learning Team.
  • #BPSPLN Storify, an archive of Twitter chats using the hashtag #BPSPLN
• Connected Educator Month, an online global initiative that connects educators via social media.

Conferences

We attend, present at, and host conferences year-round. A selection of conferences that our staff have presented at include:

• ISTE Conference, an annual educational technology conference attended by over 20,000 educators and technology professionals.
• MassCUE, an annual educational technology conference attended by New England educators and offering networking opportunities.
• Building Learning Communities, a conference hosted in Boston by November Learning.
• Teacher Summer Institute, a professional learning conference co-hosted by BPS and the Boston Teacher's Union.
• Learn Teach Lead: A BPS Digital Learning Summit, a daylong digital learning conference hosted by BPSTechnology in Summer 2016.
• Technology Expo for Diverse Learners, an assistive technology conference hosted by BPS' Related Services department.