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MESD Digital Learning News

November 2023

MESD Digital Learning News November 2023

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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:

  • Native American Heritage Month Resources
  • ODE Computer Science Education Implementation Draft
  • NEW Resources to Support Curriculum Adoption
  • MESD Professional Development Site
  • Monthly UDL Resources
  • AI Resources
  • Monthly Tech Highlight: MagicSchool.AI


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Native American Heritage Month Resources Native American Heritage Month Resources

Multnomah County Library Book Lists

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ODE Office of Indian Education Children's Book Recommendations: Picture Books by and about Indigenous People

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ODE Office of Indian Education Children's Book Recommendations: Middle Grade Chapter Books & Nonfiction by and about Indigenous People

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ODE Office of Indian Education Recommended Indigenous Titles for Teens

Additional Resources

10 Ways to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month - Google Arts & Culture

10 Ways to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month - Google Arts & Culture

Explore the histories, arts, and cultures of Indigenous communities across the Americas

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Native American Heritage Month - NPS Commemorations and Celebrations (U.S. National Park Service)

Native American Heritage Month - NPS Commemorations and Celebrations (U.S. National Park Service)

During Native American Heritage Month, the National Park Service highlights the history, heritage, and accomplishments of Native Americans.

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Preview Draft: ODE Computer Science Education Implementation Plan Preview Draft: ODE Computer Science Education Implementation Plan

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NEW Resources to Support Curriculum Adoption NEW Resources to Support Curriculum Adoption

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Considerations for Adoption of Digital Instructional Materials

Considerations for Adoption of Digital Instructional Materials

Considerations for Adoption of Digital Instructional Materials and Tools Purpose: This document provides technology considerations/recommendations for a district curriculum adoption team to take into account as part of the evaluation of future instructional materials and platforms to ensure...

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Check Out the MESD Professional Learning Opportunities! Check Out the MESD Professional Learning Opportunities!

MESD is excited to announce we are launching PDNetworks, a NEW professional development registration site, where you will be able to search, browse and register for all upcoming MESD events in one place. PDNetworks will also track your PDUs from MESD events for future access. Click the links below to learn more and get started!!

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What is PDNetworks?

Visit the MESD PDNetworks about page to learn more about PDNetworks and how to get started.
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Current PDNetworks Offerings

Click here to see all the MESD offerings currently available in PDNetworks.
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How to Use PDNetworks

Click Here to learn how to set up your account and get started in PDNetworks.

Monthly UDL Resources Monthly UDL Resources

4 Principles of a Universal Design for Learning Approach

4 Principles of a Universal Design for Learning Approach

Teachers can encourage high school students' success by focusing on learner variability and creating customizable learning experiences.

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Digital Promise Learner Variability Navigator

I highly recommend you check out the Digital Promise Learner Variability Navigator also linked below to support classroom strategies to meet the needs of all learners.

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AI Resources AI Resources

AI 101 for Teachers: Demystifying AI for Educators
AI image generators: 10 tools, 10 classroom uses

AI image generators: 10 tools, 10 classroom uses

Image created with MidjourneyI can't tell you how much of my life I've wasted fishing for images on Google Images. You know what I mean, right?

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Navigating AI bias in the classroom: Tips and experiences

Navigating AI bias in the classroom: Tips and experiences

How can we prepare our students for biases in artificial intelligence? Teacher librarian Jean Darnell shares ideas you can use in your class.

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Monthly Tech Highlight: MagicSchool.AI Monthly Tech Highlight: MagicSchool.AI

MagicSchool.ai - AI for teachers - lesson planning and more!

MagicSchool.ai - AI for teachers - lesson planning and more!

Join thousands of teachers saving hours of time using the #1 AI Platform for Education, MagicSchool, to help lesson plan, differentiate, write assessments, write IEPs, communicate clearly, and more!

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This AI Tool for Educators is a GAME CHANGER! Full MagicSchool AI Walkthrough
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