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Curriculum & Technology News

November 2023

Curriculum & Technology News November 2023

πŸ‚ Stuffing our Newsletter with Thanks for You! πŸ‚ πŸ‚ Stuffing our Newsletter with Thanks for You! πŸ‚

Do not leave your electronic devices in your vehicle during cold temperatures πŸ₯Ά Do not leave your electronic devices in your vehicle during cold temperatures πŸ₯Ά

Leaving your computer in a cold car can cause several issues like condensation, freezing and damage to the circuit board. This can also damage the hard drive, memory, and other sensitive parts of the computer, making it slow or crash. Please remind your students as well.

Curriculum Spotlight πŸ‚ Curriculum Spotlight πŸ‚

Check out our new mini trainings! Each month Curriculum and Tech will highlight new areas to explore in your online curriculum.

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⬅️ Do you know about Playlists in SAVVAS Realize?

Apple Tech Tips/Tech Tools Apple Tech Tips/Tech Tools

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Apple Education Community, a professional learning hub

designed for educators who use Apple technology.

Click on the image for helpful resources.

Mosyle for iPads πŸ‘¨πŸΌβ€πŸ’» Mosyle for iPads πŸ‘¨πŸΌβ€πŸ’»

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Apple classroom not enough to manage students?

Look at Classroom Manager in Mosyle!

This management tool lets you restrict which sites students can

access while they are in your classroom. ➑️

Important Important

Remind your students to use Safari rather than google chrome.

Good Listens πŸ‚ Good Listens πŸ‚

How can stress be helpful? How can stress be helpful?

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Brains on! A science podcast for kids! Geared more towards elementary students. A great tool to incorporate some listening skills in your room.

Check out their Stress podcast here!

πŸ‚ πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Professional Development πŸ‚ πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Professional Development

Book Study Sign up.
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It’s on! Books are in season. πŸ‚


You can participate for CECHs or for a credit. If you would like the credit, be sure to register in the google form, so you can be notified when the credit opens. Click here ➑️

πŸ‚ Formative Assessment Strategies πŸ‚ πŸ‚ Formative Assessment Strategies πŸ‚

6 ways to increase reading motivation and engagement πŸ‚ 6 ways to increase reading motivation and engagement πŸ‚

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πŸ‚ To increase reading motivation, some proven strategies include providing choice in reading materials, setting reading goals, offering incentives or rewards, and creating a positive reading environment. Find more information by clicking on the image. πŸ‚

πŸ‚ 3 ways to nurture collaborative learning spaces in middle and high school πŸ‚ πŸ‚ 3 ways to nurture collaborative learning spaces in middle and high school πŸ‚

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To nurture learning spaces, it is important to focus on creating an environment that is conductive to learning while meeting the needs of the different learners. Check it out by clicking on the image πŸ‚

Goal setting in the fall πŸ‚ Start with MAP Growth scores Goal setting in the fall πŸ‚ Start with MAP Growth scores

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πŸ‚ By setting goals in the fall based on NWEA MAP test scores, students can work towards improving the areas they are struggling with. πŸ‚ How to set goals using NWEA MAP scores ➑️

πŸ‚ Instructional Strategies πŸ‚ Instructional Strategies

Click here➑️ Introducing Kagan Cooperative πŸ‚ Click here➑️ Introducing Kagan Cooperative πŸ‚

Meade will be exploring Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies for focused Professional Development. Check out the Mixed-Pair-Share strategy. Don’t be fooled by the video- Mixed-Pair-Share can be elevated for middle school and high school students.

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πŸ‚ Friends.

May you always have room for one more at your table. Count your blessings. When your table is filled with those who love and care, you stand up happier than you sat down.


⬅️ Click on the image for the Science of Gratitude

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Technology & Curriculum Dept

  • Beth Johnson, Director
  • Email: meade.help@k12.sd.us
  • Location: 1610 Fulton Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
  • Phone: (605) 347-4454
Meade 46-1 District Office
https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/superintendent-business-office/
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Wayne Wormstadt, Superintendent

Brett Burditt, Business Manager


1230 Douglas Street

Sturgis SD 57785

(605) 347-2523

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