☘️ March is All About Finding the Gold by Developing Engaged Critical Thinkers

Welcome to the March edition of our Digital Teaching & Learning newsletter! As we move into the heart of the semester, this is a powerful time to refine our systems, elevate student thinking, and leverage the tools already at our fingertips. March is all about moving from exploration to intentional implementation — using AI responsibly, strengthening LMS structures, and maximizing the district tools that support engagement and efficiency.

 Make it a March goal to refine one digital workflow — not by adding more, but by using what you already have more intentionally.

Inside this issue, you’ll find:

• Real World Applications: AI Literacy in the Workplace NOW required for Current and Future Generations (article)

•  Snapshot of Engaged Learning in the District: A Look inside Mrs. Moore's 5th Grade at GWE

• Feature Focus: AI as a Learning Coach--Moving Beyond Answers to Thinking

• Discussion: Is There a Healthy Middle Ground for Using AI in Schools?

• AI Prompt of the Month: The Learning Coach

• What's New in Google Workspace: NotebookLM updates

• District Provided Tools: March Tips and Tricks (WeVideo, KamiPDF, Canva, SchoolNet)

• LMS Impacts: Supercharge your Canvas (6-12) or Google Classroom (K-5)

• Awesome PD Opportunities Coming Up! Make sure to Register!

•  TedTalk: Why Do Kids Stop Loving School? 

• PLUS....Pot of Gold Cool Tools and EOG/EOC Test Question Generator GEMS