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Resources For New Learning
Resources For New Learning
EdTech is always evolving and changing. Staying on top of updates and building a PLN can be daunting. Use these resources to stay connected.
Driving Question: How might we continually learn about effective technology integration?
Please explore these resources to learn how to stay up-to-date on technology integration and find PD that builds your practice.
Common Sense Education Professional Development
Common Sense Education is a wonderful resource for Instructional Technology Specialists. A member of your PLN suggests a new app? See what others are saying in their edtech reviews.
Common Sense Education's Professional Development page includes live events and self-paced training, and a community - all for free!
Cult of Pedagogy
Cult of Pedagogy is a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel by Jennifer Gonzalez dedicated to making teachers more awesome in the classroom. Listen and learn for insightful classroom practices and strategies.
Edcamp
Edcamps are free events open to all teachers. Edcamps (both virtual and in-person) are an opportunity to connect with and learn from other educators using technology in their practice.
The Keyword
Stay up-to-date on all things Google, from Google Workspace to Google Arts and Culture. The Keyword is a great resource for learning both new features and Google's long-term vision for their tools.
Google Workspace Updates
Google Workspace Updates is more technical with button-pushing how-tos. This resource helps you as an instructional technology leader know the updates your teachers should expect and when they will arrive. Use Google Workspace Updates to anticipate changes and answer questions.
Guiding Reflective Questions
Guiding Reflective Questions
How does staying up-to-date impact the Instructional Technology Specialist's practice?
When there are big updates in edtech, how can Instructional Technology Specialists successfully prepare teachers?
Why is it important for Instructional Technology Specialists to be well-versed in pedagogical strategies?
How does connecting with other educators outside of SDP impact the Instructional Technology Specialist's practice?
Putting It Into Practice
Putting It Into Practice
Browse Events in Common Sense Education Professional Development. Are their upcoming events that could develop your skills?
Read some posts under "All the latest" in The Keyword Google Workspace updates. What stands out as something that could affect teachers as they use Google Workspace?
Read or listen to 6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2022 from Cult of Pedagogy. Which tools have you used before? How does this spur your thinking for new ways to integrate technology?
Read or listen to Power Lesson: Poetry Gallery Walk from Cult of Pedagogy. How could technology be incorporated into this lesson? Does adding technology add or detract from the experience? How?
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