2023-2024 BTS Starts October 3 & 4
All sessions are on Zoom. Access the link here (you ...
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Read Write Think
Read Write Think is a site brought to you by the International Literacy Association and the National Council of Teachers of English, on the website you will find free evidence based and classroom tested lesson plans that coordinate with the mobile apps, student interactives, and printouts. You may search for materials based on grade level ...
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EdCamp Puget Sound
If you are interested in learning from other educators in the area in the edcamp style, consider attending EdCamp Puget Sound on May 7th at the Annie Wright School in Tacoma's northend. Clock hours will be available and it is open to teachers, preservice teachers, administrators, etc. For more information, click on the links below: ...
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Character Lab
Character Lab funds and supports research from academics and educators to build a growing body of evidence for character. Teachers interested in short videos, free printable classroom posters, and tips for teaching character skills necessary for school success should check out Character Lab. The non-profit is made up of a small team of researchers, designers, and educators and have three ...
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New Atomic Learning reporting process
Last week viewing of Atomic Learning for compensation purposes was suspended due to a change in the Atomic Learning reports. While their reporting system is still not ideal, we have developed a new process for submitting compensation requests for viewing Atomic Learning tutorials. The instructions can be found on Connect at: http://connect.issaquah.wednet.edu/district/depts/tech/atomic_learning_information/default.aspx Click on the ...
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Gamify Civics w/a little help from Justice O’Connor
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor may have retired from the Supreme Court, but she has not withdrawn from public life. In retirement, she started a non-profit called iCivics, that is dedicated to reinvigorating civic learning through interactive and engaging learning resources. Over the last four years, their website has been adding civics related games and resources ...
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Interactive U.S. News Map
The Georgia Tech Research Institute and University of Georgia's eHistory Initiative have made it easier to search for primary source documents and to observe news trends over time. Type in a keyword or term and click the play button to see sources populate from the Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers archives. Each small dot takes you directly ...
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Don’t Text and Drive
The New Zealand Transportation Agency recently shared a funny and powerful ad about helping drivers stop texting while driving. Good for a laugh and a lesson on a Monday.
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Tech Resources on The BNP
If you're new to Bits & Pieces or you haven't been here in a while, you may not know that you can easily access excellent resources on using tech in your classroom. To access information on using iPads, Office 365, GradeCam, ActiveInspire and the many other technologies Issaquah School District has to offer, click on ...
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GradeCam App: Mobile Grading
Have you ever wanted to grade an exit ticket before your students even leave your classroom? Or allow students to revise their work before they turn in an assignment? Imagine walking around your classroom with smartphone in hand grading assignments as students are diligently working away. The app works the same way as ...
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Atomic Learning Hold
Atomic Learning has changed the way tutorials are logged and reported. Unfortunately their new system does not accurately record time spent viewing the webinars and tutorials within the detailed activity log. Compensation for tutorials/webinars viewed on or after 3/29/16 is suspended until further notice. We hope to have this resolved soon. We are working ...