Welcome to the MESD Digital Learning Newsletter! This monthly newsletter includes resources and information to support digital learning in the classroom to empower students to become active critical thinkers, creators and responsible digital citizens.

This month's newsletter includes:

• Global Read Aloud 2023 Announced
• Computer Science Summer PD Opportunity
• Sphero Professional Development Opportunity
• Multnomah County Library: Library Connect
• Highlighted Tech Tool: Corgi
• Multnomah Educators Rising Event: See It & Be It Docuseries
• Upcoming ODE Digital Learning & EdTech Events

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The University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Portland State University are leading a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to support Oregon high schools interested in adopting a national, equity-based, computer science curriculum called Exploring Computer Science (ECS). This summer’s professional development session will be held at OSU Cascades in Bend, Oregon from July 31 - August 4, 2023.

This program is available to any high school that is both committed to offering the Exploring Computer Science course in the 2023-24 school year and identifies a licensed teacher (certified in any subject) to teach the course - no computer science experience needed.

What do I need to do?

Sign up for this opportunity by filling out this short form. Because there are a limited number of spots available, it is recommended that you fill out the form as soon as possible for full consideration - completing the form does not guarantee a spot in the program.

Each school that participates in the program will receive:

• Teachers receive stipends in addition to paid travel expenses for two years of professional development. A licensed teacher certified in any subject can teach the class.
• Funded and sustained professional development over a two year period.
• Free, research based, equity- and inclusion-focused, introductory high school computer science curriculum aligned to national standards and grounded in a teaching and learning model that includes both computer science content and inclusive pedagogy.

To learn more about this opportunity, view this flyer or contact OSU Cascades’ Jill Hubbard at jill.hubbard@osucascades.edu.

Message from Multnomah County Library:

More than 113,000 K-12 public school students in Multnomah County have access to Multnomah County Library resources with Library Connect. We have 20-minute introductory and advanced videos for educators to learn more. Need help getting started? Contact us at libraryconnect@multco.us.

Corgi is designed to support middle school learners to develop higher-order reasoning skills and engage in challenging ways of thinking and doing. By bringing graphic organizers to a flexible, accessible online environment, we aim to reduce barriers and support all students to develop as expert learners.

Mini-docuseries premiere and panel dialogue highlighting the voices of Black, Indigenous and People of Color educators. May 1st at 6:30 PM at Hollywood Theater

Join ODE and educators from around the state for the next Teaching and Tech Session on Thursday, April 6, from 4-5 p.m. This month’s session will feature Jen Maurer, School Library Consultant from the State Library of Oregon, and Leigh Morlock, Teacher Librarian at Jefferson High School in Portland Public School District. The session will focus on the Oregon Association of School Libraries’ School Library Standards and how these standards integrate digital learning and complement other academic content standards. Click here to register.

Katy Tibbs

Educational Technology Specialist, Multnomah ESD

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