Washington Tech Tidbits

According to LitWorld, "Every year, on World Read Aloud Day, people all around the globe read aloud together and share stories to advocate for literacy as a human right that belongs to all people." If you're interested in joining the movement, register your read aloud event here. You can also use the hashtag #WorldReadAloudDay to share your ideas, plans, and pictures.

Are you ready to try something new in your classroom this year? Check out Kasey Bell of Shake Up Learning's free, 83-page eBook that highlights 18 challenges for educators. This downloadable book contains new ideas, apps, links, resources, templates, helpful features, G Suite tips, and much more!

EDpuzzle is a tool that allows you to transform any video into a lesson. You simply select a video, then embed questions or clarifying comments for your students to acknowledge while viewing the video. This tool increases student accountability, because it allows you to track if a student has watched the video, see how many times they've viewed each section of the video, and determine how well they're understanding the content. It is also FREE!

The NICE MiniCon will take place this Saturday, January 27 from 8:30am-1pm at Evanston Township High School. This fantastic conference offers over 50 sessions and costs only $5! Click here to register! (I'll be there!)

In the fall, I took my first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on coaching digital learning. MOOCs through the Friday Institute are self-paced, online, and completely free. If you are interested in learning professionally in a collaborative environment, check out the spring 2018 offerings. Registration is now open. All courses begin on February 5th.

Remember, as a District 64 employee, you can get Professional Growth credit for pre-approved activities, so make sure to get your submissions into Skyward by TOMORROW, January 23rd.