*On behalf of the Blended Learning Department, we want to wish you a wonderful and restful summer break. Please see below for ways you can stay involved in Blended Learning.
BLASTEM 2025 Symposium: Launching Learning into the Future
Calling all presenters: BLASTEM (Blended Learning and Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) is hosting a 2025 Symposium on Wednesday, August 6th and Thursday, August 7th and we need talented and passionate educators to present. Our theme this year is Launching Learning into the Future and the vision is to promote joyful discovery through blended learning, AI, and STEM.
To learn more about this opportunity and the various ways you could share your expertise, please click HERE. Presentation proposals should be submitted by the close of business on Friday, June 13th..
End of year close out is among us! Here are a few things you should consider.
BL Resource Website: Visit our website for all things blended learning. Locate your blended learning specialist, find out about our virtual course offerings, tutorials, and other resources.
District-Provided Tools Database: Want to know what digital resources we have for you? Check out the district's Air Table. You can filter to find the information you need.
Best Practices Document: Learn about the four focus areas of Blended Learning and the models to make it all happen.
Digital Learning Resources Canvas Page: Need help with one of our GCS district-provided resources? Visit our digital learning resource page to find video tutorials and instructional guides on anything from Nearpod to Canvas.
Congratulations to Ms. Erin Roche, from Northern Guilford High School, who is our May Student Engagement Challenge winner. Ms. Roche did a digital escape room using Google Forms to keep students engaged in the review process. She has won a $25 gift card to P.F. Chang's at Friendly Center and a coupon for a treat at Dewey's. We are grateful to our community partners. We could not offer such wonderful prizes without them:
P.F. Chang's: Friendly Center
Dewey's - Friendly Center
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