Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Anything New for Digital Learning Day?


Digital Learning Day is a nationwide celebration
of innovative teaching and learning through digital media and technology that engages students and provides them with a rich, personalized educational experience.

On Digital Learning Day, a majority of states, hundreds of school districts, thousands of teachers, and more than a million students will encourage the innovative use of technology by trying something new, showcasing success, kicking off project-based learning, or focusing on how digital tools can help improve student outcomes.

If you would like to join the conversation, On February 1, 2012, the Alliance for Excellent Education will host an in-depth webcast featuring moderated discussion of video footage of innovation in action looking at leadership, instruction, innovation, every subject area, and effective teaching.

Then, at 1 p.m., EST, the Alliance is hosting a National Town Hall meeting featuring FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in a special joint appearance. The event will profile great teachers that effectively use technology to deliver instruction, and focus on education innovation projects happening across the country.

Lastly, if you just feel like trying something new with your students tomorrow, take a look some of the following links:

Digital Learning Toolkits
101 Web Based Tools for Learning
SMUHSD- Tech Wiki- Resources

Visit Our Blog @ http://smuhsdpd.blogspot.com/ and share a resource you plan to use.



Thursday, January 26, 2012

Tech PD This Spring



Interested in local professional development opportunities in technology available this spring? Take a look at:
  • Fast Track Classes at Foothill's Krause Center- Google Doc 2/11, Adobe Indesign 2/25, Web Sites with Google Sites 2/8 2/15 and 2/29. Click link for more training date.
  • SVCUE- T3 Conference at Harker School Sat. March 24th- View Presentations and Register Here
  • Edge Online Teacher Training- Are you interested in teaching online, but unsure where to start, or are you already teaching online and want to enhance your skills? The Leading Edge Alliance, county offices of education, a group of nonprofits, universities and governmental bodies have developed a certification program for K-12 teachers.