Fall 2018 Technology Updates

Please read the following 2018 Technology updates to learn what changes to look forward to upon returning this Fall!

2018 Digital Dreaming Classes

Digital Dreaming 2018 Classes (summer technology integration classes offered by TTSD, HSD, and FGSD) will be offered online (or at nearby Apple Stores) this summer. Please take a moment to review the list of in-person classes and self-paced online trainings recommended by TTSD for summer learning:

Digital Dreaming 2018 

Spring 2018 - Teaching & Learning and IT RoadShow

Throughout this Spring, Todd Robson (Director of Teaching & Learning) and Susan Barnard (Director of IT) visited each of TTSD's 16 school sites to clarify the mission and vision of the Redefining Learning Program.
Dr Jon Landis' presentation and school debriefs on Jan 26, 2018 provided a fantastic foundation for ALL teachers in WHY Transformational Practices is important for ALL of our students. This opportunity and this RoadShow provided everyone with a shared experience, shared vocabulary and an opportunity to ask clarifying questions. Below is a subset of slides from the Road Show presentation.

January 26th - Transformational Practices in the Classroom

District-Wide Professional Development Day

January 26, 2018

Dr. Jon Landis

Goal

TTSD teachers will build a common understanding of what transformational practices mean and determine a practical application for their classroom that will implemented within the next three months. 

About Jon Landis

Jon Landis is the U.S. development executive with Apple Inc. He is a former professor in the College of Education from Millersville University where he was the graduate coordinator of the Leadership Program and the Coordinator of the CyberSafe Institute.  Jon holds his Ph.D. in sociology, a masters degree in education leadership, and a B.S. in chemistry.  He has served as a chemistry instructor, principal, curriculum director, and IT director. Dr. Landis speaks internationally on the opportunities associated with mobile technology in education.

Transformational Practices :: Sue Meyer to visit TTSD Administrators' PD Thursday

We are all excited to have Apple's Sue Meyer visit TTSD tomorrow!  Sue will be discussing what transformational practices looks like in the classroom with TTSD principals and leaders. This is the second in a series of three professional development sessions for district leaders on building capacity to support innovation in the classroom.

Digital Citizenship Week 2017 :: It's Cool to be Kind

Teaching digital etiquette is crucial in today's culture.  Check out Google's awesome resources:

 "Be Internet Awesome"

Digital Citizenship Week 2017 :: Social Media

Social Media & Protecting Your Digital Footprint

For Parents:
“...Before sharing any future posts about their children, parents can ask permission. This can help teens understand the power and the importance of controlling one’s own digital footprint. In turn, this helps teens understand why it is critical that they, too, obtain consent before adding to, or altering, the digital footprints of others.”  The Washington Post, Stacey Steinberg,
 “Parents’ social media habits are teaching children the wrong lessons,” Washington Post, July 31, 2017,