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DECEMBER EDTECH UPDATE

December 2022 - EdTech Tips, Teaching Strategies & More..

DECEMBER EDTECH UPDATE December 2022 - EdTech Tips, Teaching Strategies & More..
What is Cognitive Load Theory?
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Hour of Code December 5-11 2022

Hour of Code is a global movement put on by code.org and is available year-round, but every year in December your class can join millions of students around the world celebrating Computer Science Education Week. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials in over 45 languages. No experience needed.


The goal of Code.org is to increase diversity in computer science by reaching students of all backgrounds where they are — at their skill-level, in their schools, and in ways that inspire them to keep learning. The vast majority of the students on Code.org are from student groups historically underrepresented in computer science. So please think about participating in Hour of Code 2022.


Looking for @hourofcode activities for Computer Science Education Week? Check out this @wakelet full of K-12 #coding ideas that @EdTechMcMillan and @MsKuitems created! @codeorg


#HourOfCode, ready-to-go resource! Daily challenges that are aligned with #SDGs. All challenges are free, support continuous learning, and easy to share. Everyone is welcome to join! Code for fun, code for good! https://linktr.ee/CoraEdTech


#HourOfCode activities—ready-to-teach computer science lessons with instructions and a code editor all in one place. Introduce your students to the world of coding today: http://goo.gle/3VnRWcH


Hour of Code activities for 2022:

@MSMakeCode & @PlayCraftLearn's


  • MakeCode: http://msft.it/6010eBibE
  • Minecraft: http://msft.it/6011eBib1
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💥The Complete Seesaw Lessons Library Is Free For A Limited Time💥

Have you checked out the Seesaw Lessons Library? For a limited time we have been given full access to all of the Seesaw Lessons. Check them out and save them to your library.


Last month I shared the Wit & Wisdom Alignment & SEL Collections.

This month, I would like to highlight the Daily Routines 👨🏾‍💻 and Lessons aligned to Fundations


If your interested in implementing a Digital Morning Routine and/or a Check In activity. These lessons are designed to be completed independently by students for 5 minutes at the beginning of the day. Integrating check ins into morning routines allows teachers to provide timely targeted support for any students who need it 🙇🏼‍♀️🙍‍♂️. This collection also provides students with different ways to express their feelings whether that be through drawing, writing, speaking, or more.


And I will keep beating the 🥁 and remind you that parents love to hear and see what their students are doing in the classroom. Seesaw amplifies student voice and is an easy way to connect with families!


Also to celebrate Computer Science week, Seesaw has invited some real computer scientists to share about their jobs! Join them live with your students to learn about jobs in computer science. Register here https://bit.seesaw.me/csed

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Family Feud! ❌❌❌

Survey Says 👍🏼👍🏼

Games can make class and professional development more fun!

Here are the steps to create a Family Feud-style lesson. (Family Feud logo used via fair use)

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Winter Story!

Spin a Winter Story! Students get inspiration to write a short story by spinning three wheels. Chances are the story starter will be pleasantly preposterous!

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Mapchart

https://mapchart.net Make a map of the World, Europe, United States & more Color code countries or states on the map Fill in the legend & download as an image file Free & easy to use

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December Podcasts

Topics for PreK-12 include:

🎉Winter holidays

❄️Winter solstice

🤝 Human Rights Month

⚽️World Cup

👇🏻Get the free list with live links👇🏻 http://bit.ly/DecemberPodcasts22…

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"12 Days of Chrome-mas"

Join @ericcurts for the "12 Days of Chrome-mas"

All throughout December

  • Things you never knew Chrome could do!
  • Tips, tricks, lesser known features,
  • helpful ideas Learn & share!
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Video Feedback

  • Watch a peer video
  • Point out a glow with specific evidence
  • One way to improve

Thanks to @gret for Creating this template!

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SO COOL.....

  1. Mathigon.org - Free tools, courses and manipulatives to make online learning more interactive and engaging than ever before.Unleash your creativity with the world’s best manipulatives! Engage in problem-solving, explore patterns and collaborate with others.
  2. Storytelling with Maps: StoryMapJS and ArcGIS: Check out these Portland State Students Design Lessons for Holocaust Memorial https://peterpappas.com/2018/01/storytelling-with-maps-storymapjs-arcgis.html…
  3. Check out Larry Ferlazzo's Website of the day! larryferlazzo.edublogs.org Such an amazing resource! Follow him here, too: @Larryferlazzo
  4. Teachflix.org. Have some time for a quick virtual field trip? Looking for a video to add to a lesson? Want to have your class listen to a fun read aloud? Check out TEACHFLIX page has all that and more! Browse through tons of videos all in one spot! http://teachflix.org #Ditchbook

  5. https://www.harvardwrites.com/ Harvard faculty explain analytical writing! tips on:

  • How to write an argument
  • How to show why your argument is important
  • How to structure your work

Check out these cool Utah Education Network Resources! Check out these cool Utah Education Network Resources!

How to Add Canva Presentations
Get Googely: Sometimes Students Finish Early - Extension Activities for Students
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Apple Professional Learning Specialist

Apple Professional Learning Live Explore helpful resources, practice new skills, and reflect on ways Apple technology can support great learning and teaching. These hands-on virtual sessions run for approximately 60 minutes and are offered twice daily.

  • Visit apple.co/apl to learn more and register.


💥NEW!!! 💥- Apple has launched a new professional learning hub for educators called the Apple Education Community, which expands on the resources previously hosted on the Apple Teacher Learning Center and adds a brand new educator Forum, now live in beta.

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EUGENE 4J RESOURCES TO HELP YOU GET THE YEAR STARTED!

🍎 The 4J Instructional Technology Website

🐼 The New 4J Canvas 101 course

🍎 The 4J Elementary Learning Hub

🐠 Seesaw Trainings and Resources

► Nearpod Trainings and Resources

✅ Turnitin Articles and Resources

NOVEMBER EDTECH UPDATE

NOVEMBER EDTECH UPDATE

Get personalized 1:1 help from Sally Eberhart, our Apple Professional Learning Specialist any time, all day from 8am-3pm on Friday Nov 4th, M onday Nov 28th and Tuesday Nov 29th. Get personalized coaching, solve problems, discuss lessons, learn something new!

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📚The Library Lowdown

📚The Library Lowdown

Teacher Librarians, Ms. Pfeiffer at Howard and Ms. Dyer at Chavez teach students how to be safe while navigating the internet. Students of all ages have access to the internet and with that comes responsibility.

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Curriculum Administrator - Educational Technology

Email: huntley_ju@4j.lane.edu
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/huntley-edtech/justin-huntley
Location: 200 North Monroe Street, Eugene, OR, USA
Phone: 541-790-7587
Twitter: @JustinHuntley

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