RUSD Ed Tech News and Notes
September 2016
WELCOME!
Thinking about Technology Integration: The SAMR Model
SAMR stands for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition. You can use SAMR to reflect on how you are integrating technology into your classroom. Is it an act of Substitution? Augmentation? Modification? Or Redefinition?
The video below gives an overview of the SAMR model and what it looks like in schools. The image beneath that shows the SAMR model as a swimming pool where we as educators swim laps through substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition to create transformative learning experiences for our students.
EdTech Community of Practice 2016-2017 Launch
Wednesday, Sep 7, 2016, 03:30 PM
RIC, Conference Room 1
Digital Badging
Our badging will take place in Schoology. If you would like to earn badges and show off your technology superpowers, follow the directions below to enroll in the Tech Superheroes Schoology Course:
- Visit rowlandschools.schoology.com and log in with your Google account
- In the top navigation panel, click Courses, then click Join
- Enter this access code to join the course: VPVVN-F335J
You can also watch the video below to learn more about digital badges. If you would like to see who's earned badges in Rowland so far, check out the Digital Badges page on the EdTech Website.
Google Bootcamp
Click here for more information on Level 1 Certification
Click here for more information on Level 2 Certification
Click here for the online training modules
To sign up for a bootcamp session fill out the Google Form below (you must be logged in to your @rowlandschools.org account) or visit the EdTech Website.
Tech Tuesday
Check out the list of upcoming sessions by visiting the EdTech Website. You can sign up to attend sessions by filling out the Google Form below (you must be logged in to your @rowlandschools.org account).
Tech Tools
Twitter (#rusdshares & #rusdedtech)
If you are on Twitter, please add your name to the Google Doc below and be sure to follow other RUSD educators. Add #rusdshares to your tweets as a way to organize and share what's happening throughout the district and use #rusdedtech for tweets regarding technology.
Even if you do not create an account and tweet, you can still follow along to various hashtags. Here's a link to educational hashtags you might consider following. You can also check out Twitter chats that might interest you.
Training for Google Apps (formerly Synergyse)
Check out the video below regarding installing the extension and how to use it.
**Note that the video was made when the product was called Synergyse. It is now called Training for Google Apps. When you are in the Chrome Web Store, search for "Training for Google Apps".
Other Ed Tech Learning Opportunities
San Bernadino GAFE Summit
Saturday, Sep 17, 2016, 08:00 AM
Joe Baca Middle School
edcamp Redlands
all educators, coaches, and administrators that would like to learn, network, and improve their practice.
Saturday, Oct 8, 2016, 08:00 AM
Redlands East Valley High School
SGVCUE Tech Fair
SGVCUE is a local CUE affiliate group that hosts a yearly tech fair. Sessions will be held around a variety of topics ranging from beginning to advanced. Come for a day of fun and learning! Breakfast, lunch, and a shirt are included with your paid registration!
- Early Bird pricing is $50 for CUE members and ends July 1
- Pre-conference pricing is $55 for CUE members and ends September 30
- Conference pricing is $60 for CUE members and ends October 15
- Group rates and bring a friend offers are also available
Saturday, Oct 15, 2016, 08:00 AM
Covina High School
San Gabriel Valley Summit featuring Google for Education
Saturday, Oct 15, 2016, 08:30 AM
Duarte High School
Temecula Valley Summit featuring Google for Education
Saturday, Nov 5, 2016, 08:30 AM
Temecula Valley High School
OCCUE Tech Fest
Saturday, Feb 4, 2017, 08:00 AM
Mendez Intermediate School
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