GaETC - Secure Your Subs
Mark your calendars and secure your substitutes for GaETC. The conference takes place November 2-4 and, as always, Vanguard will be sending you there! Registration information will be given at a later date. Please wait for this information before registering.
Substitutes will be paid for by the instructional technology department. This will be handled at a later date by Carla Mendes. She will communicate with the bookkeepers at your schools.
Vanguard Communication Chain
With nearly 400 members, it's sometimes hard for everyone to get all of the information they need. To help you know where to look or who to ask, there's a new Vanguard communication flowchart!
Does that mean you're never allowed to skip a step? Of course not, but please think about different ways to find the answers you're looking for! :) The chart is linked on our website, but you can access it through the link below!
REMINDER: Vanguard School Leads
Before the Vanguard kick-off (August 27th), meet and determine (as a team) who will serve in this role and email Heather with the name!
For more information, see the VanWeekly from last week.
SUZANNE LAISNEY
- @suzannelaisney
- Instructional Tech Specialist @ Hapeville ES
- She's amazing with Virtual Reality Using Nearpod, Google Cardboard, and VR apps, (NYTVR, Discovery VR, etc.)
TASHIKA GRESHAM
- 4th grade teacher @ Feldwood ES
- She can help you with Edmodo integration and ELA stations.
Snap&Read Universal and Co:Writer Universal
Did you know that Fulton County Schools has purchased district-wide access to some simple technology tools that can make a powerful impact on students’ reading comprehension and written expression? Did you know that you can use these tools to personalize the reading and writing process for all of your students?
Install the Google Chrome browser extensions and then email Vanguard members Jennifer Beard at beardj@fultonschools.org or Gigi Whiteside at whiteside@fultonschools.org and ask that they activate your account. Once activated, you will receive an email to set up your account.
Tool install links:
Snap&Read Universal http://donjohnston.com/download-snap-read/
Co:Writer Universal http://donjohnston.com/download-cowriter/
Tool video tutorials:
Snap&Read Universal http://donjohnston.com/tutorials-snapread/
Co:Writer Universal http://donjohnston.com/tutorials-cowriter-universal/
Who: The opportunity to apply for an Innovation Grant is open to all Georgia teachers, media specialists, counselors, or any combination of persons within a school setting.
What: A maximum of $10,000 in Innovation Grants will be awarded, with each individual grant not to exceed $2,500.
Details:
- Deadline for submitting Grant Application: September 15, 2016
- Grant Recipient Announcement: October 7, 2016
- All grant applications must be submitted online on or before the deadline.
- Innovation Grants will be judged and scored based on a rubric. Click here to see the rubric (pdf file).
- Applicants must agree to implement the approved grant initiative and expend all awarded funds prior to January 1, 2016.
- Grant recipients are expected to make a presentation during the 2017 Georgia Educational Technology Conference.
Questions regarding the grant should be directed to Paulina Kuforiji at grants@gaetc.org
Click Here to Apply for the Innovation Grant
We are planning exciting events for you at GaETC 2016!
Twitter Chat Gurus
Do you participate in Twitter chats all the time? Do you have lots of tips and tricks for the best way to go through a chat? Then Vanguard is looking for you!
We have a fun, unique PD opportunity and we're looking for folks like you to help make it a reality. Contact Heather for more info: heather@ksuiteach.org.
ABOUT US
Email: heather@ksuiteach.org
Website: fcsvanguard.org
Phone: 678-902-5782
Twitter: @FCSVanguard