#ButteCOE EdTech

Fall has finally arrived! Let us celebrate by announcing the arrival of the first round of Educational Technology Exchange devices, delivering an open-access list that currently extends all the way through February, and by introducing you to National Techies Day! Read below for more!

- Laurie and Janet

It’s official! The BCOE Educational Technology Exchange is open and ready for reservations! As previously stated, this is a “soft opening” with a small handful of devices to start. We will continue to add further devices as the days and weeks of Autumn roll on.

Currently, you will find the following: Ozobot Bits, PocketLab Airs, SWIVLS, Bee-Bots, and tech-themed books. Up next on the docket, we will have Osmo Preschool Starter Kits, Breakout Edu sets, LabDisc GenSci kits, and a variety of Wonder Workshop (Dash and Dot) sets.

The Details:

• If you already have an account in Cheqroom, you’re good to go! Log in to your account and make a reservation as usual. Be sure to read each item’s description for all pertinent details.
• If you do not yet have an account in Cheqroom, visit bit.ly/CRinvite and fill out the short form you find there. We will reply with an account invitation ASAP. Do not attempt to create your own ID with Cheqroom, it will not work. You must get an account invitation from BCOE.
• Curious what some of our new and upcoming devices will be? Check out the slideshow at bit.ly/edtech-exchange and start browsing!
• Want an easy-to-read and printable sheet with all reservation/location/check-out/check-in details? Go to bit.ly/edtech-exchange-faq.
• And as always, feel free to reach out with any additional questions not already addressed above!

Remember to share this information at your staff meetings and with any interested parties working in Butte County public schools! We’re here to help!

Did you know that October 3rd is National Techies Day? It was coined in 1999 as "a celebration to bring to light the many opportunities youngsters can take advantage of in the technology industry." We've come a long way in the last 23 years, and we continue to go farther and faster now!

Take a moment to thank all your "techies" whose behind-the-scenes work allow your programs to continue staying up-to-date with the slew of changes happening daily! And of course, encourage your tech-motivated students to draw upon their passions -- this field is only going to get bigger!

All Fall 2022 EdTech sessions are available for registration at bit.ly/edtech-pd! Seats are free for educators in Butte County and $15 for out-of-county participants! CSU, Chico student teachers may also attend for a discounted rate of $10 per session as well. Spread the word!

All sessions below are currently held via Zoom and many may be used for university credit at University of the Pacific. See bit.ly/uop-edtechbcoe-requestmaterials for more information.

In-Person Trainings will be scheduled as soon as our new training space reaches completion!

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For the sakes of both you and your students, check out the handful of opportunities and resources below.

• 23 Great Lesson Plans for Internet Safety (Common Sense Education)
• Cybersecurity for Teachers (CISA)

• Bringing Cybersecurity into the Classroom
  Krause Center for Innovation - Free Online Workshops

What is the purpose of a hashtag? Is it just a fun way to add some flair? No! A hashtag is used within a message to identify a keyword or topic of interest and facilitate a search for it. Whenever a user adds a hashtag to their post, it is able to be indexed and becomes discoverable by other users on the platform.

How can you use hashtags to help connect to others within your district? To start, your area needs an agreed-upon, not-already-used hashtag. For example, Paradise Unified uses #PUSDk12 for each of their schools to connect to. Within a tweet, any PUSD teacher, classroom, or school, can add #PUSDk12 to their post, making it easily visible to any parent or community member who wants to know more about the goings-on at Paradise Unified! One-stop shop!

All Butte County teachers, administrators, and staff are welcome and encouraged to post what's happening at their school site using the #ButteCOE hashtag on all social media platforms! This is most helpful when connecting on Twitter or Instagram!

Educational Technology sessions provided by Butte County Office of Education's Educational Technology Department are now eligible for college credit via University of the Pacific, Benerd College. The UOP course is titled Reimagining Educational Experiences through Technology and participants have the option to choose 2, 4, or 6 units based on the pathway(s) they select! Visit bit.ly/uop-edtechbcoe-requestmaterials to learn more!

Available EdTech Pathways:

• Deeper Learning Through Student Voice
• Google Workspace for Education
• Self-Selected EdTech Sessions

Cost: $50 per semester credit (UoP) + $100 per pathway (five BCOE sessions and corresponding coursework)

K-6 Educator, Google for Education Certified Trainer, co-founder and former President of North State CUE, Seesaw Certified Educator, CUE Lead Learner, and former #CAEdChat Moderator.

Email: lyork@bcoe.org
Location: 1931 Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-532-5931

7-12 Educator, STEM/NGSS/Engineering, Edpuzzle and Seesaw Certified Educator, Screencastify Master Screencaster, Read&Write Certified User, Google for Education Certified Trainer.

Email: jbrownell@bcoe.org
Location: 1931 Arlin Rhine Memorial Drive, Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-532-5842