ADE EdTech Standards

September 2022

Educational Technology Newsletter

Our goal is to support Arizona educators with implementing the Educational Technology standards by providing high quality resources and meaningful learning opportunities.

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Hello EdTech Community!

I hope you had a wonderful first month of school and that you are feeling settled and ready to rock this school year! You may have spent the first few weeks of school getting to know your students and setting the tone for your classroom community. Now that you've gotten into your groove, I encourage you to take some time to think about how you might build upon the lessons you learned during the recent pandemic. Hybrid and remote learning forced us to rely heavily on technology and quickly learn new tools and skills. How could you build upon what you learned and try new authentic educational technology strategies with your students this year? If you are in need of ideas, check out this ISTE Blog post to get your wheels turning!

Please reach out anytime. I am here to support you!

Alecia

alecia.henderson@azed.gov

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Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities from ADE

We are excited to share with you our EdTech professional learning opportunities for this fall. See below to learn more about our upcoming PD offerings and sign up to attend!

Intro to AZ Ed Tech Standards - Come learn more about Arizona's new Educational Technology Standards. Participants in this session will get acquainted with AZ's EdTech Standards and helpful resources to implement these standards within all content areas.

Date: September 20th
Time: 4:00-5:15pm

The Arizona Educational Technology Standards Series - This four part series will explore each of the AZ EdTech Standards in depth and provide opportunities for participants to apply their learning.
Session 1- Standard 1 and 2

This session has passed, but will be offered again in the Spring. Stay tuned!

Session 2- Standard 3 and 4

Date: October 6th
Time: 4:00-5:15pm

Session 3 - Standard 5 and 6

Date: October 25th
Time: 4:00-5:15pm

Session 4 - Standard 7

Date: November 22nd
Time: 4:00-5:15pm

Register Here!

ADE Computer Science Professional Development Opportunities

We are excited to offer computer science professional development opportunities this

fall to support implementation of the CS Standards!

K-5 Computer Science Standards Integration - Join us for a webinar to explore the

Arizona Computer Science Standards and identify ways to effectively integrate computer science into your instruction, as well as ways you may already be meeting the Arizona CS Standards.

Date: September 8th
Time: 4:00-5:15pm

Date: October 20th
Time: 4:00-5:15pm

Date: November 8th
Time: 4:00-5:15pm

Effectively Implementing the 6-8 Computer Science Standards - Join us for a professional

development experience focused on effectively implementing the 6-8 Computer Science Standards

into your classroom! In this webinar, participants will explore strategies and resources to meet the

Arizona CS Standards.

Date: September 15th
Time: 4:00-5:15pm

Date: October 11th
Time: 4:00-5:15pm

Date: November 15th
Time: 4:00-5:15pm

Register Here!

AzTEA's Annual EdTech Conference

Join AzTEA’s 2022 In-Person Fall Conference: Diving Deep into Ed Tech. This conference is focused on strategies and tools that work in all education modalities.

Join us for a day of learning!

Saturday, October 29, 2022

8 am-3 pm

Location to be Determined (Phoenix Area)

Price:

$30 for members
Early Bird Special: $50 for non-members (includes membership)*

This event is intended to empower attendees to learn about a topic (tech tool and/or strategy for best practice in technology integration) and design a plan to apply their new learning in their own classroom/school the very next day!

REGISTER

Starting September 13th, sign up for our latest addition to the 10 & 10 Series: Engaging Gen Z in the classroom! Join us with special guest Sean Denny, Lead Robotics and Automation Teacher at Cactus High School. Sean is a doctoral candidate writing his dissertation about generational studies with a focus on Gen Z. The 10 & 10 series includes 5 sessions, each with 10 minutes of quick, applicable content followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. All meetings are live in Zoom, recorded and posted on our website.

Weekly topics:

September 13 : Who is Gen Z and why does it matter?
September 20: Gen Z in the Classroom
September 27: Gen Z Engaging teaching techniques
October 4: Gen Z Real World Connections
October 11: Gen Z Electronic Dilemma

Tuesdays @ 3:15 p.m. MST September 13 to October 11, 2022

Sign up for the 10 & 10 Series: Engaging Gen z in the classroom

Friday, September 16 | 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. | Cost: $20

Calling all Arizona PreK-12 and Preservice Educators! Arizona Science Center is pleased to invite you to the ROCKETS Teacher Launch Educate to Innovate Conference presented by Junior League of Phoenix! Join us for a day of inspiration, innovation, and fun! Spend the day earning professional development hours by engaging with innovative content, networking with colleagues, and exploring ways to engage our learners in STEM lessons!

Register Today!

OTIS for Educators offers both free and paid Edtech PD webinar opportunities for educators. Check out some of the free offerings for August below:

Access the Upcoming PD Calendar Here

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Blended Learning with Station Rotations

Date: September 6th

Station rotations can have many benefits, including differentiated instruction and the ability to teach small groups while other students are working independently. However, classroom management is key in order to keep all students engaged while you are working with a small group. Join us for this session where we will cover different digital tools and management tips for making the most out of station rotations.

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Differentiating Instruction for ELLs using Microsoft Visio

Date: September 7th

We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words. When teaching ELLs, providing visual aids is essential for their comprehension. Microsoft Visio, a visual drawing software program, can support this effort with its premade content such as templates, flowcharts, built-in shapes and more. Join us as we explore how Microsoft Visio can be used to provide differentiated instruction for ELLs.

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Educator Mental Health and Why We Emotionally Disengage

Date: September 20th

We work in an emotion-filled profession where empathy and passion are our greatest asset. However, what happens when those feelings are challenged or taken away entirely? How does this happen, and what can we do about it? Join with us and Mandy Froehlich as we explore the reasons why educators become emotionally disengaged in the teaching profession.

The 2022 Arizona Assessments Conference: Integrating assessments, standards, and accountability for student success will be held in person September 26-28, 2022 at Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Spa. Please bookmark the Assessments Conference website for updates over the coming months!

Each month, ISTE Community Leaders curate a newsletter packed full of helpful content for everyone ranging from Librarians to EdTech Coaches.

Check out the most recent newsletter by clicking here

The Office of Governor Doug Ducey is providing access to nationally recognized, highly successful curricula Learning Blade and accompanying professional development opportunities to teachers around the state. This support is provided 100% free of charge.

Use this form to request a Learning Blade account or training for your middle or high school, school district or organization in Arizona.

Access your Account Here

2022 Arizona FAFSA Kick Off

Click the flyer below to register for this free virtual event to learn about FAFSA updates, resources & tools, and more!

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Your FREE Discovery Education Account is here!

We’re excited to share a new statewide partnership between the Arizona Department of Education and Discovery Education to provide educators and students with the tools and resources they need to stay connected to learning in-person, online, or in hybrid learning environments.

All Arizona educators and students will receive access to the award-winning Discovery Education Experience at no cost for this school year, as costs will be covered by federal recovery dollars.

For more information on how to log in and use Discovery Education: click here

To access this month's Discovery Education Newsletter: click here

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ISTE Learning Unleashed

Hosted by educational technology veteran, Carl Hooker, ISTE Learning Unleashed is a podcast for innovative educators looking to learn new strategies for effectively integrating technology into teaching and learning! Click here to listen to the most recent episode.

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ED Influencers

Hear from some of the most influential leaders and innovators in Ed Tech in this podcast hosted by ISTE Chief Learning Officer, Joseph South. Click here to check out the latest episode with Kumar Garg of Schmidt Futures.

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EdSurge Podcast

Edsurge Podcast is a weekly podcast that discusses the future of education. Hosted by Edsurge's Jeff Young, each weekly episode features conversations with educators, tech innovators, and scholars. Click here to learn more.