BPS Summer Tech Training Opportunities
The Tech Trio is providing learning opportunities this summer to provide you the training, support, and most importantly, the time you need to effectively integrate technology into your classroom. The sessions will be relaxed, informal, and focused on your individual needs. Come work and learn about a topic of your choice. Topics can include but are not limited to:
Schoology: Basic to Advanced
Blended Learning
iPads in the Classroom
Creating a Global Classroom
Becoming a Connected Educator
A CCU will be awarded to anyone who attends two full days of training. If you are planning on attending any of the sessions make sure to register by clicking on the link below!
Click here to learn more information about the trainings and to register!
Hashtags Telling Our Story
One of the most powerful parts of Twitter is the hashtag! It connects people, ideas, and creates communities within Twitter. It is a unique way for our teachers and administrators to share the amazing things happening in our schools, classrooms, clubs, teams and organizations. Our district hashtag, #bpsne, continues to grow and is becoming a powerful tool that we can leverage as a district to connect all of our teachers, students, parents, and community members. We encourage you to continue sharing the great things happening in Bellevue Public Schools!
Thank you for helping us tell our story! Check out the link below to see the pictures that were shared in the #bpsne and #ipadacademy hashtags this school year.
2015-2016 School Year in #bpsne Pictures
2015-2016 School Year in #ipadacademy Pictures
Point of Pride: Apple Chooses Bellevue for Beta Testing
In January, Bellevue Public Schools was chosen as one of five districts in the world to beta test the new iOS software which includes the shared model and classroom app. These two pieces of software add a management component to using the iPads in the classroom. A huge shout out to Julie Rowse and Sandi Lemke at Bellevue West who were the first two teachers to work on this project and to Liz Lambert at Lewis and Clark who is currently piloting this model. The pilot will continue this summer with Lambert and Emily Salie at Leonard Lawrence.
This is the first time Apple has included schools, teachers and students in their beta testing prior to launching it’s software program.
All of this was made possible from years of hard work from many people including Greg Boettger, Director of Facilities and Technology, the Bellevue Public Schools Tech Department, iPad Academy teachers, and District Tech Specialists.
NETA Conference
NETA delivered another great conference as almost three thousand teachers from across the region came to learn, share, and collaborate during the three day conference that took place a week ago. Once again Bellevue Public Schools represented in a big way as over thirty teachers attended and nine teachers presented on a variety of topics. Shoutouts to BPS NETA presenters: Michelle Boyce, Sharae Geldes, Jennifer Manning, Garrett Sims, and your very own #tt4t team too!
Emily Salie reflected on her experience in this blog post.
Appy Time and Website Tools
1. Apps
Seesaw : This is a powerful tool that allows students to create and share learning in a multi-modal way. Seesaw allows students to write, draw, annotate, add video, audio, and images. It is easy for students to capture, curate, and share their work with their teacher, classmates, and parents. It is free. Set up your class this summer and be ready when school starts.
Canva: This online design program is fantastic for creating graphics for Facebook, Twitter, Presentations, and more. Create an account and connect with your inner artist.
