Welcome to a new school year, and welcome to our two new EdTech Coaches: Anna Brink-Capriola and Jacob Carr!
We're excited to share with you the many amazing opportunities coming your way this September! Read on and register yourselves before seats run out!
-- Laurie, Janet, Jake, Anna, Tracey, and Carrie
Join us for a 60-minute introduction to EduProtocols (plus 15-minute Q&A), designed to provide an overview of these innovative lesson frames and how you can incorporate them into the classroom. This free session will introduce you to practical tools and insights to revolutionize your teaching approach. You'll learn about key protocols such as The Fast and Curious and Sketch & Tell. Additionally, we'll introduce you to our upcoming beginner and advanced series, which offer a deeper dive into EduProtocols and advanced strategies to further enhance your educational practices. Come and get ready to play along and experience the transformative power of EduProtocols firsthand!
September 10th OR September 17th
3:45-5:00 PM
REGISTRATION: bit.ly/edtech-pd ⭐
FLYER: bit.ly/intro-EduP
Hey, administrators and school leaders! Check out this FREE email newsletter provided by Matt Miller, the author of AI for Educators. It's meant for anyone who considers themselves a school leader or who is helping to find solutions related to artificial intelligence: superintendents, curriculum directors, IT directors, principals, tech/instructional coaches, teachers, library/media specialists ... anyone who's involved in AI conversations for schools/districts. Not only will you receive timely information, you'll be invited to a community with resources, discussion boards, and more!
All EdTech sessions for the month's of September and October school year are available for registration at bit.ly/edtech-pd! Seats are free for educators in Butte County and $15 for out-of-county participants! Spread the word!
SEPTEMBER:
- A+ Communication: Email Essentials for Educators
- From Chaos to Order: Google Calendar for Crazy Schedules
OCTOBER:
- Advanced Methods for Personalized and Timely Student Feedback
- Kickstart Your School Year: Google Drive Essentials for a Successful Beginning
- Empowering Educators: An Introduction to AI in Education
Join us for this school year's Educational Technology Showcase on Monday, October 28th, 2024 from 3:00-6:00 PM! The Showcase is drop-in and will be held at the BCOE Professional Learning offices: 1931 Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive, Oroville, CA 95965.
Come view and experience hands-on displays with various robotics and other classroom-friendly devices such as Sphero BOLT and Indi, Intelino, Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot, 3Doodler, Osmo, Ozobot, Marty the Robot, Piper Make and Piper Kits, PocketLab, LittleBits, LabDisc, RobotLab Virtual Reality, BreakoutEDU, Cubetto, KIBO, and more!
Several device vendors will be in-person to demonstrate and answer questions while other items will be showcased by an army of volunteers! In addition, the School of Education at CSU, Chico will showcase their mobile classroom and the collaborative possibilities it holds for Butte County schools and districts.
All items shown are available for checkout as part of our Educational Technology Exchange, a free service open to all Butte County educators! Register now for this interactive, FREE event and spend time feasting on hors d’oeuvres, meeting the EdTech Department staff, winning prizes, and experiencing the latest EdTech devices!
REGISTRATION: bit.ly/edtechshowcase-fall2024 ⭐
FLYER: bit.ly/edtechshowcase-fall24
Registration is not required, but appreciated. Available to all Butte County educators, administrators, and paraprofessionals!
Laurie York
K-6 Educator with 19 years of experience in education, including thirteen as an elementary school teacher. A Google for Education Certified Trainer, Laurie co-founded North State CUE and has served as both President and Vice President of the organization. A former moderator for #CAEdChat, she is passionate about enhancing the educational experiences of #CARuralEd students and educators through technology.
Email: lyork@bcoe.org
Location: 1931 Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-532-5931
Jake Carr
K-12 Educator specializing in EduProtocols and artificial intelligence. Google for Education Certified Educator, an accomplished author, and a keynote speaker who travels extensively to consult with schools and provide professional development.
Email: jcarr@bcoe.org
Location: 1931 Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-532-4101
Janet Brownell
7-12 Educator and Google for Education Certified Trainer with 25+ years in education as a classroom teacher, instructional and technology coach, and professional development provider. Janet specializes in science, math, and engineering, and has a passion for accessibility, feedback, and transformative instructional pedagogies. Notably, her students regularly competed in the National Rube Goldberg Machine Contest, showcasing their creativity, problem-solving, and computational thinking skills.
Email: jbrownell@bcoe.org
Location: 1931 Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-532-5842
Anna Brink-Capriola
Bilingual K-12 Educator with over a decade of international and local teaching, mentoring, and training experience. Anna specializes in capacity building, particularly within diverse, multilingual classrooms. She is committed to supporting teachers in creating culturally responsive and affirming environments through the integration of technology and social-emotional learning. Anna has held various leadership roles, playing an integral part in onboarding new teachers and helping staff implement technology resources in their classrooms.
Email: abrink@bcoe.org
Location: 1931 Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-532-4103
