1d: Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources

For classroom • To extend content knowledge • For Students

2019-2020 School Year: Features of Schoology LMS

Our district uses the Schoology learning management system. One feature available through our subscription is Course Updates. Course Updates can be used to create announcements in a course. Posting updates in the course quickly communicates brief messages for your learners. When updates are posted, they appear in the Updates section and on each individual homepage of all members in the course.

I do not have a rostered course in Schoology, but have created my own PD course for staff in the district. I have begun using the Updates feature to pass along professional development tips, resources and opportunities for our staff. I like this avenue over a district group email because the updates only go to those people directly participating in my course and not others such as kitchen staff, board members, custodians, etc. Using this feature myself also helps me to better understand it so that I am able to successfully coach staff. Below is a screenshot of one of my recent course updates.

2018-2019 School Year: Use of Schoology

Because I support teachers with all things digital in our building, it is also important that I personally use the tools that I am teaching. Schoology is the LMS that we utilize in our district. I use it on a personal level in many different ways:

Deliver many of our PD sessions in a blended format using Schoology
Facilitated a professional book study using features from this tool
Curate a collection of resources for staff in Schoology
Send staff and community updates using this medium

2017-2018 School Year: Guest Presenter During Maker Space Rotations

This school year we introduced week long "maker clubs" for grades 3-5. This club took place just prior to the start of the school day. We introduced many maker challenges and invited students to try out new activities and tools during this time. Mr. O'Leary, our art teacher, was invited in as a resident expert during one of these sessions to introduce learners to 3D pens and stop motion video creation. Our own teachers and staff members can be powerful resources and role models for our learners.

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