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:

• Computer Science Education Week Resources
• Coding Resources
• Books about Coding
• Student Tech Lending from Multnomah County Library
• Monthly Tech Highlight: Wakelet
  
• Google Educator Group Oregon
• Upcoming ODE Digital Learning & EdTech Events

Message from Alonso Melendez (Digital Equity & Inclusion Coordinator at MCL):

The Multnomah County Library has free WiFi Hotspots for students who need them.

The hotspots provide an unlimited internet plan that is unthrottled and can provide internet connectivity for several devices simultaneously. Students will be able to do their homework, and stream music or video without worrying that they will run out of data.

We currently have approximately 400 hotspots designated for students ready to borrow. With a Multnomah County Library card, eligible students can borrow a hotspot for the rest of the school year, due back on June 30, 2023.

Students must be low income, attending school in Multnomah County Residents, and have a library account in good standing, i.e. no bills over $50, or library exclusions.

You can request hotspots from the Tech Lending Program for students using this referral form, or you can provide students or their family/guardians my contact information:

*the referral form is for school staff use-not general public*

Alonso Melendez

(503) 351-6219

alonsom@multcolib.org

GEGs bring local educators together to provide a forum to share, collaborate, and support each other in using technology in impactful ways with students.

GEG Oregon Meets Virtually every month. Our monthly meeting is always the second Thursday of the month at 3:30. Click here to get more details. All skill levels are welcome.

Who: All educators interested in learning about ways to integrate technology into their classrooms and connect with other educators around the state to learn and grow in their craft.

What: An opportunity for educators to come together on a monthly rhythm to learn something new (a new technology integration framework, approach, strategy), discuss digital learning problems of practice, talk about teaching with tech, and connect with other educators across the state! Educators can join us every month or whenever they have the capacity.

When: The first Thursday of each month (beginning in December), 4:00-5:00PM.

Where: Teaching & Tech: Cadre Connection Corner will take place on Zoom. Educators can register for the entire series (December-June) here. There will be an option to register for the entire series or those sessions you are able to attend.

Katy Tibbs

Educational Technology Specialist, Multnomah ESD

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