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Convocation of Learning

Tips, Tricks, & Good News at Schoolcraft CS V23

Convocation ofLearning Tips, Tricks, & Good News at Schoolcraft CS V23
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Those Darn Spinners are Going to Be the End of ME!!!

So have the 'fidget spinners' made their way to your classroom yet? Here are some thoughts and tips on these fads and what we can do to make them worthwhile!


LINK: http://matthewmccullough.weebly.com/blog---mind-wanderings/those-darn-spinners-are-going-to-be-the-end-of-me

7 Habits of Teachers Who Use Tech Correctly
"... “edtech” mindset–one that believes in purpose, adaptation, change, and meaningful planning. If you spend your time planning at the upper limits of the SAMR model, this graphic may simply work as a quick reminder ..."
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Kudos HS!

Well done by all involved last Friday in the Social Media Day at the high school. From the team who planned it, to the teachers who learned alongside the students, to the well-prepared presenters and finally to the students who tuned into the learning it was a great day overall! Other schools saw the great work you did on social media and have already been reaching out impressed and asking how they can do the same in their district.
Rethinking Assessments
How do you create an assessment? Here is a quick read on one way to address assessment creation.

Quick Tip: Making Appointment Slots in Google Calendar

Whether you are making yourself available to peers, parents, or students this tip will allow them to sign up for times you are available. Teachers could create 'office hours' during class or plan, lunch or a selected afternoon/evening to allow students to touch based with personalized conferences. See video below by Richard Byrne on how to easily set these up!
How to schedule appointment slots in Google Calendar
26 Sentence Stems For Higher-Level Conversation
Meaningful conversation can make learning more personal, immediate, and emotional.
Whether you use Socrative Discussions, Accountable Talks, Debate, or Literature Circles, students need support. Use this button to help them frame their thinking!
21 Things for Teachers (TECH+Best Practices) !!!
21Things4Teachers helps you make connections between technology tools and best practice instructional strategies. Learn more about 21st century technology skills in a supportive environment! Bonus: 10 SCECHS!

Upcoming PD at KRESEA REMC Innovation Center

If you are interested in any of the sessions mentioned below they are not only free and can earn you SCECHS but Matt McCullough will accompany you so you have a friend to learn with and bounce ideas off of! Just let him know! (LINK TO REGISTRATION FOR EVENTS)
Event Information

Lake Michigan Technology Conference

Three districts, in conjunction with the Berrien RESA, are partnering together to host the first Lake Michigan Technology Conference. This conference, designed for educators in the K - 12 classroom, will focus on teaching innovative instructional strategies that are enhanced with technology, including Google Suite for Education tools and Chromebooks in the classroom.


CLICK HERE to register for on $50 (bonus...you will be a very short distance from Lake Michigan beaches!)

When?

Monday, Apr 24, 2017, 08:00 AM

Where?

Coloma Junior High School, Coloma, MI, United States

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Schoolcraft PD Menu
Please use this button to check out all that is offered by your peers here at SCS to learn from!
Personalizing Your PD with EduPaths!
Edupaths.org is a state-run website (see: your taxes are paying for it!) of PD opportunites you can choose and complete at your pacing! Interested in learning about something? Chances are they have it! Bonus: you get SCECHs of completion!
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Don't forget!!!

Documentation of utilizing this newsletter or any of our coaching conversations can be evidence of Domain 4 "Professional Responsibilities" A, D, and E on your Danielson evaluation rubric!
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About Us

Email: mcculloughm@schoolcraftcs.org
Website: http://www.schoolcraftschools.org/
Location: 551 East Lyons Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087, United States
Phone: 269-488-7250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolcraftEagles1/
Twitter: @SCSEagles1

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