MESD & CESD Digital Learning News

Welcome to the MESD+CESD Digital Learning Newsletter! This monthly newsletter includes resources and information to support digital learning in the classroom to empower students to become active critical thinkers, creators and responsible digital citizens.

This month's newsletter includes:

• Camp Chromebook
• Oregon Google Educator Group
• *NEW* Google AI Educator Series
• Media Literacy Tip
• Articles for Thought
• Monthly UDL Resources
• AI Resources
• Monthly Tech Highlight: Google Takeout & Transfer

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The AI Empowered EDU 2026 Conference, hosted collaboratively by Clackamas ESD, Multnomah ESD, Northwest Regional ESD, and the University of Portland, brought together educators, technologists, and leaders for a full day of learning focused on Amplifying Human Intelligence & Student Voice. Held on the University of Portland campus, the conference offered sessions on human‑centered AI literacy, student voice and inclusion, educator efficiency, community partnerships, and workforce readiness—all designed to help schools navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape with clarity and purpose.

credit: MESD Comms

Join educators from across the state for a fun day of learning about all things Google Workspace for Education. Click here to register for this FREE event!

Google AI Educator Series

The AI skills you need, delivered the way you need them. The Google AI Educator Series provides free, standards-aligned AI literacy training for every educator across K-12 and higher education. Learn from Google through bite-sized sessions designed to meet your schedule, and earn digital badges along the way. The strategies shared in the trainings are designed to be flexible and useful across any educational field, even when a session features a specific grade level or academic discipline.

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Program Structure

Part 1: Summer Curriculum Deep-Dive (8 live virtual hours total)

Attend one of the following two-day virtual cohorts:

• July 28–29, 2026

• August 11–12, 2026

Sessions run 10:00 AM–3:00 PM ET each day (including a lunch break from 12:00–1:00 PM)

Part 2: Fall Community of Practice

Participants who complete the Summer Deep-Dive will be invited to join ongoing virtual Community of Practice sessions during the 2026–27 school year.

Fall meeting dates will be determined based on participant availability.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: U.S. high school educators (no prior AI experience required)

Click here to apply

The Strategy: Instead of standard signatures, students trade "Expert Learner" habits they developed this year. One student might write, "I’m a pro at using graphic organizers to plan my essays," while another shares, "I’ve learned to check the rubric before I hit submit."

Pro Tip: Collect these "autographs" to create a "Legacy Board" for next year’s class. It honors the growth of your current students while giving your incoming class a student-led roadmap for success. Ready to help every student become an expert learner? 📖

Katy Tibbs

Digital Learning & AI Integration Specialist, Multnomah ESD

MESD Digital Learning Site

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Cat Nostrand

AI & Digital Integration Specialist, Clackamas ESD

CESD AI Integration and Digital Innovation

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