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DECEMBER EDTECH UPDATE

December 2023 - EdTech Tips, Teaching Strategies & More..

DECEMBER EDTECH UPDATE December 2023 - EdTech Tips, Teaching Strategies & More..
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GoNoodle Holiday Greetings Sign Language
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ALL THINGS SEESAW!!

This holiday season, Seesaw is celebrating educators! โ„๏ธ

๐ŸŽ How?! With their Learn and Earn Giveaway! When you complete the activities on their Learn and Earn board, you earn Seesaw Gear. So grab a โ˜•๏ธ of something warm, curl up in a blanket and get started!

โžก๏ธ Grab the Learn and Earn board here to share with other teachers at your school may not read this newsletter all the way through and will miss this great opportunity: https://lnkd.in/gJKNmUtY

โžก๏ธ Want to see what you can earn? Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gGiAHRyw


Haven't used Seesaw this year? There is no time like the present to give the gift of engagement to your students! Try having them create their own Holiday Hoodie ๐Ÿ‘• and share all the things that make them who they are with you and their parents/guardians.

Here is the link to the activity created by yours truly: Holiday Hoodie


Also keep in mind that as we start this holiday season, itโ€™s important to be aware that this time of year can also bring up a range of emotions for students. Check out Seesaw's quick check-in poll that incorporates student voice AND choice!


December Classroom Dailies Check them out!


Our November Seesaw Swag Bag winner is Randall Streets from Chavez Elementary!๐ŸŽ‰ Go Cheetahs ๐Ÿ† I can't wait to see him rockin the purple Seesaw fanny pack! ๐Ÿ’œ

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3 Super Engaging Ways to Integrate Technology Into Lessons for Young Readers

3 Super Engaging Ways to Integrate Technology Into Lessons for Young Readers

Early elementary teachers can use robots and apps to develop literacy skills and boost students' interest in reading.

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12 Days of EdTech from @EdTechAPS follow on Twitter 12 Days of EdTech from @EdTechAPS follow on Twitter

12 Days of EdTech 2023

AI In Education - Updates & Resources AI In Education - Updates & Resources

https://aieducator.tools/
Ric Stephens: GenAI Software Directory
As AI Chatbots Rise, More Educators Look to Oral Exams - With High-Tech Twist - EdSurge News

As AI Chatbots Rise, More Educators Look to Oral Exams - With High-Tech Twist - EdSurge News

Since the release of ChatGPT late last year, the essay has been declared dead as an effective way to measure learning. After all, students can now ...

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9 Problems with Generative AI, in One Chart
https://youtu.be/6dlJF--8-2Y?si=PbsJ_V0BzhfEJ_Zm
ODE Guidance on Generative AI in K-12 Classrooms
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Never Watch Youtube Ads Again

Bard's new YouTube update, Midjourney's future, and post-Turkey Day celebrations...

https://newsletter.thedailybite.co/p/never-watch-youtube-ads-again

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Curipod

โœจExplore the latest in AI innovation w/ these 24 generators in Curipod! ๐Ÿ”ฅ From fantastic frayer fun to leveled reading passages; there's something for everyone. ๐Ÿš€ Click the direct link to open the generators! https://buff.ly/47Q1zqK

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Claude

Claude is a next-generation AI assistant for your tasks, no matter the scale. Their API is currently being offered to a limited set of customers and researchers.

https://claude.ai/login?returnTo=%2F

Canva teacher guides to wow your classroom with AI
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K-12 Lesson Plans

Great news! UEN is updating how they support hosting and sharing lesson plans. Check out their page that is ready to go right now, with dozens of new lesson plans and a template you can customize with your content.


https://www.uen.org/k12educator/corelessonplans.shtml

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NEWSELA

Start exploring with their curated monthly content calendars. They suggest timely content for every day of the school week to help your students boost background knowledge and build consistent reading routines.

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Diffit

Check out this Wakelet, with example of how teachers are using Diffit in the the classroom.

https://wakelet.com/wake/o7tzfIalc23KLwacaSOEU

Five Tips for Embracing the Holidays in the Classroom | UEN Teacher Tips
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Tech The Halls

TIS THE SEASON! #NISDTechTheHalls starts next week ๐ŸŽ‰. ๐ŸŽ Bookmark http://techthehalls.nisdtx.org โœ–๏ธFollow #NISDIT on the Socials! ๐Ÿ”“Holiday Break Out Fun ๐ŸŽ‰Submit to #NISDEXPO http://expo.nisdtx.org ๐Ÿ’œ@kamiapp + DBQs = ๐Ÿ’ฅ

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12 Techy Treats

It's the holiday season and @MrsEClemente

and @Mrs_Melashenko are sharing our holiday spirit by gifting you with 12 Techy Treats! Check back each school day for something new! #AlisalStrong #AlisalFuerte

http://bit.ly/TechyTreats

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9 Winter Classroom Activites

Check out @classTechTips blog today! Monica has a handful of winter classroom activities to share with you. โ„๏ธ What winter classroom activities will you try this year?

Create a Custom Animated Snow Globe in Canva With Your Students! Create a Custom Animated Snow Globe in Canva With Your Students!

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Then post in Seesaw! App Smash for the December Win! Then post in Seesaw! App Smash for the December Win!

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SO COOL.....

1. Diffit - Diffit is an AI tool that will modify texts at different levels and in different languages. In addition, Diffit will create a summary, key vocabulary words, comprehension questions, and open-ended questions that work really well for class discussions

2. Strawbees - You can join Strawbees now for unrestricted access to their educational materials! Experience immediate student engagement, easy setup, and curriculum-aligned resources.

3.AI EDUCATOR TOOLS - A Repository of AI tools for teachers from Dan Fitzpatrick - The AI Educator

4.Meme Generator - The Fastest Meme Generator on the Planet. Easily add text to images or memes.

5. Teachflix.org. Have some time for a quick virtual field trip? Looking for a video to add to a lesson? Want to have your class listen to a fun read aloud? Check out TEACHFLIX page has all that and more! Browse through tons of videos all in one spot! http://teachflix.org

6. Mathigon.org - Free tools, courses and manipulatives to make online learning more interactive and engaging than ever before.Unleash your creativity with the worldโ€™s best manipulatives! Engage in problem-solving, explore patterns and collaborate with others.

7. Connections Creator - Create your own interactive playable puzzle in the style of "Connections". Add four sets of four words and the themes that connect each set. Generate a link to share with others to play your puzzle.

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Ditch Summit - December 11, 2023, to January 5, 2024 Ditch Summit - December 11, 2023, to January 5, 2024

Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit

Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit

A free, online conference for teachers. Sessions on technology, pedagogy and more. Offered annually in December. Hosted by DitchThatTextbook.com.

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Apple Professional Learning Specialist

Apple Professional Learning Live Explore helpful resources, practice new skills, and reflect on ways Apple technology can support great learning and teaching. These hands-on virtual sessions run for approximately 60 minutes and are offered twice daily.


  • Visit apple.co/apl to learn more and register.



๐Ÿ’ฅNEW!!! ๐Ÿ’ฅ- Apple has launched a new professional learning hub for educators called the Apple Education Community, which expands on the resources previously hosted on the Apple Teacher Learning Center and adds a brand new educator Forum, now live in beta.

Join The IT BREW - To get the latest tech news
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EUGENE 4J RESOURCES TO HELP YOU GET THE YEAR STARTED!

๐ŸŽ The 4J Instructional Technology Website

๐Ÿผ The Canvas Community

๐ŸŽ The 4J Elementary Learning Hub

๐Ÿ  Seesaw Trainings and Resources

โœ… Turnitin Articles and Resources

๐Ÿ“บ Newsela Resources

NOVEMBER EDTECH UPDATE

NOVEMBER EDTECH UPDATE

NOVEMBER EDTECH UPDATE - November 2023 - EdTech Tips, Teaching Strategies & More.. by Justin Huntley | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for individual educators, schools and districts

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Thank you for all of the work you are doing to support students and the community!

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๐Ÿ“šThe Library Lowdown

๐Ÿ“šThe Library Lowdown

๐Ÿ“šThe Library Lowdown - Eugene School District 4J, November, 2023 by Amy Page | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for individual educators, schools and districts

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Curriculum Administrator - Educational Technology

Email: huntley_ju@4j.lane.edu
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Phone: 541-790-7587
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SERVICES: In Class Support, Co-Lesson Design + Delivery, Demonstrations, Individual-Group-School Professional Development, Research, Whatever it takes to support your edtech use!

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