Office of Digital Teaching & Learning August Newsletter
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August 2022 NewsletterBack to school is in full swing – many of you have been back for weeks, others gearing up. No matter where you are in the back-to-school cycle, we know you’re busy and time is limited. Let us help you start this year with fresh new ideas and resources for teachers, Ed Tech and IT staff. SOLUTIONSStudent Data Privacy The Student Data Privacy and TrustED Apps project provides public schools with expert This project benefits local education agencies as follows:
ADE is inviting twenty local education agencies to pioneer the Student Data Privacy effort, receive an affiliate membership to 1EdTech and be part of the community that defines policies and procedures for the selection of online educational resources in their classrooms. Participating local education agencies will be asked to share their dashboards and experience with other participating schools. Depending on the outcome and feedback from this initial group, this opportunity may be open to more local education agencies in Arizona. Learn more on our website here. Cyber Readiness Grant Updated application for access to free cyber tools and platforms! More than 50 schools have been approved for participation this fiscal year already. There is still time to apply and receive access to cyber resources through this grant program from the Arizona Department of Homeland Security. The application has been updated to reflect the inclusion of Arizona K-12 public schools (schools who have already submitted an application do not need to do another using the updated form). Learn details about this program here. K-12 Data & Cybersecurity Summit The US Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) is hosting two FREE webinar summits in August and September:
In September 2022, SPPO is hosting a three-day, K12 Data & Cybersecurity Summit (September 14, 21, 28, 11am-1pm MST). Beginner Erate Training Are you new to E-Rate or need a Refresher on applying for E-Rate? Check out The Arizona Department of Education's special Beginner Erate Training with Erate specialist Milan Eaton. Topics include:
For additional videos on the Erate form filing process filing process, FCC requirements, and other Erate elements from USAC, here. Cooperative Purcashing Program More than 120 districts and charters cross the state submitted an interest form regarding device and service needs for K-12 public schools. The Interest Form closed Friday, July 29, 2022. Our goal is to design the best solution to meet Arizona K-12 public school technology needs. Our next step is to analyze the data from the submitted interest forms while we explore procurement channels that will best meet the needs of K12. Updates will be provided to schools who completed the form and in our communication channels. If you'd like to learn more about this, please visit our website. Back-to-school Preparedness for Teachers and Families New, easy-to-use tools and resources from Common Sense Media. Engaging content to help students think critically about the tech and media they use for learning and entertainment, for all grade levels. Plus, check out Common Sense Media’s newly released Selections for Learning. Ed Tech Professional Learning Opportunities Learning Opportunities: Whether you are looking for a general overview of our new AZ EdTech Standards, or are interested in diving deep into the standards, we have a session for you! FREE! Thursday, August 18, 4-5:15pm. Sign up here. August Newsletter: The Educational Technology Standards August newsletter is packed full of upcoming opportunities for professional learning and resources to help you effectively infuse technology into your classroom! View the August Newsletter here. Free Training from ASU for Educators Start the school year right by committing to your own personal journey with Arizona Virtual Teacher Institute asynchronous courses.
Each course has nine modules and offers nine hours of certification. Complete all four courses and receive 36 professional development hours. During each course, you can connect with other educators around the state who are also in the course—asynchronous engagement at your convenience and comfort level! All AZVTI training is provided at no cost to AZ schools or teachers. Learn more about ASU FREE training courses here. Free College Courses for Arizona High School Students The National Education Equity Lab is offering scholarship opportunities to Arizona schools! This education justice non-profit aims to democratize access to college by partnering with top colleges and universities to offer actual college credit-bearing courses in teacher-led Title 1 high school classrooms across the country. Students gain the opportunity to take college courses from top professors co-taught by their high school teachers. Scholarship opportunities are available for the first five Arizona schools that apply. If you are interested in exploring more please email [email protected] today! The following courses are open for Fall 2022:
Howard University + Khan Academy | College Algebra communityTech User of the Month Each month ADE’s Adult Education Service unit highlights a Tech User of the Month. This is an Arizona educator sharing their techniques and practices for successful technology integration. We recommend this monthly read! Technology Townhall This month we shared about a new pilot program for Student Data Privacy, heard from the Arizona Department of Homeland Security about the Cyber Readiness Grant Program, and an Arizona school shared about their campus-wide success with MS Learn. These meetings are an opportunity for K-12 IT professionals to connect, share and learn from Arizona peers. Townhalls are monthly hybrid gatherings to discuss, share information and practices, and provide feedback to ADE about options and needs. Join us the second Monday of every month from 1:00-3:00pm, MST. Digital Office Hours Each week the Office of Digital Teaching and Learning (ODTL) will host Digital Office Hours. This is a great way to share ideas and needs about digital practices and space, and meet the ODTL team. Meet, mingle and learn on your schedule! Pop in anytime from 11:00am - 1:00pm MST Thursdays (excluding holidays). Stay Connected Follow us in LinkedIn, sign up for our newsletter, drop us a note! |
