CISD Tech Weekly Update

Our goal in bringing Shannon Miller to Celeste ISD was to promote technology integration in the classroom. Her first 2.5 hour session with the elementary consisted of two parts with the first session giving Shannon’s backstory and the second session being a sharing of tech tools for the classroom. The elementary group was fortunate to see Shannon’s presentation in its entirety. Unfortunately, due to her scheduled departure, Shannon had only one hour with the secondary teachers, and the technology resource portion was very limited. We would like to encourage you to revisit Shannon’s slideshow which is packed with tech tools (over 400 slides) to integrate in your classroom. Please reach out if you need assistance with implementing these wonderful tech resources in your lessons. Within the last week, we have had several teachers share success stories in which Shannon’s technology resources have made a positive difference for students. That being said, we know that Celeste ISD teachers are doing great things in the classroom. As a matter of fact, your principals have shared some amazing classroom success stories with us! We want to hear from you, so we can tell our Celeste ISD story as well! Please contact us with the great things you are doing in your classroom to promote student voice. Let us know what innovative things you are doing to make a difference for students by giving them a voice to connect, collaborate, create, experience and access the world around them.

We have received positive feedback on the following digital programs: Adobe Express, Sketch Animated Drawings and Bloxels. Here is a photo of an animated figure created by an elementary student who drew himself using the Sketch program. The student was so excited to draw his own character on the computer and to make it move. He thought it was so cool, and he was ready to create more!

Join me next week to learn about three trending topics in education regarding artificial intelligence. We will look at how AI impacts assessment, creativity and academic integrity. We will also feature Vooks: Storybooks Brought to Life.

Have a great week!