Everyone loves a good road trip, right? Join fellow teachers on a virtual road trip (save on gas money) to explore digital tools that can enhance your curriculum. This self-paced professional development will introduce you to some new tools or reintroduce you to some old favorites while learning from your colleagues at the same time.
Online is a great way to learn at your own pace! Each tool can be used in your classroom, and now you have time to truly prepare to use the tool. Posting to a common blog will give you a chance to join in your colleagues' journey and increase the chances that you'll learn (or suggest) new ways to use digital tools with fluency.
This website contains many different challenges to choose from. Each challenge will give you a chance to learn the tool and create a sample artifact. When you are finished you will be asked to post a short reflection and a link to your artifact on a common blog. We would LOVE to see you join Twitter and tweet about your journey!
*Already on Twitter? CONGRATS!! If you have tweeted during the school year using your Twitter account, that counts as one of your challenges! See the Rules of the Road page for more info.
Here is a link to the blog: https://wsbgtechpd.blogspot.com/
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For the average tech user it should take approximately 1 hour to complete a challenge. You can travel at your own pace! Some people may prefer to take one challenge a week while others may choose to sit down and knock a couple out in one day. Just remember- you get out of it what you put into it.
All of the module pages have the same layout:
Left side- the tool, the challenge, the steps, the possibilities, and 'drive a bit further' to learn more.
Right side- tool icon, type of assessment, type of tool (web-based or iOS app), things to know, and where applicable a "Connection."
Once you are packed and ready to go you can begin on any challenge! Be sure to check out the "Off Road Adventure" to learn about an opportunity to introduce us to a new tool. The "Rules of the Road" page will give you more guidance about posting to the blog.
If you would prefer to get hands-on help or enjoy the scenery with other learners, we can schedule a time to come to the Tech Center and work together! There will be after school sessions available for you to work during the year also.