Lynn Gershman is the newest member of the Ed Tech team. She is a former secondary Social Studies teacher and most recently was an instructional technology consultant, a professional learning developer, a project manager for large 1;1 initiatives, and is a Certified Google Trainer. Lynn supports the following schools: Monarch HS & Peak to Peak, Louisville MS, Horizon, Eldo, & Monarch K-8, & Louisville, Superior, Coal Creek, Fireside, BCSIS, High Peaks, and Douglass elementary schools.
If you are a TL at these schools please feel free to reach out to Lynn -- she's eager to visit schools, get to know staff and students, and lend her expertise and support.
Email: lynn.gershman@bvsd.org
Call ext. 5257
To meet the board policy requirements, all BVSD staff that have access to student information (ie: administrators, teachers, specialists, paras, counselors, etc.) are REQUIRED to complete the Data Privacy for Teacher Schoology course by December 21, 2018. Course completion includes all modules, discussion pages, and quizzes.
Access this course:
To check completion within Schoology:
If you have any issues with Schoology, please contact Enrique Gonzales-Moore or submit an IT Service Request.
Speaking of Lynn...she has created this super fun and engaging Choose Your Own Adventure Google Slide Deck that will help staff engage with Ed Tech's DigCit resources in fun and authentic way. You can use as is or MAKE A COPY and customize for your needs.
Be sure to browse and promote our growing PD DigCit Collection. Go to sorapp.com and look for Collections and then locate PD--Digital Citizenship featuring the NOW Classroom Series:
"Developed specifically for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, & 9-12, these resource present classroom-ready lessons that support the ISTE Standards for Students (NET standards). Use the lessons, which focus on four essential skills (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity) to take instruction and learning to the next level through the use of technology. Each chapter includes strategies for developing authentic learning experiences and ends with discussion questions for personal reflection."
Episode 3 of Dynamic Duos features Jennifer Bennford, Principal and Tracy Huffman, Teacher Librarian at Superior Elementary reflect on their partnership over the past year to re position Tracy as a co-teacher & the library space as an extension of the classroom.
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