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Westside teachers earn Apple and Google certifications!

Apple Teachers are recognized for their understanding of how to use Apple products for teaching and learning. They have proven knowledge of using iPad, Mac, and built-in apps to enhance productivity and inspire creativity in their classrooms and beyond.

Google Certified Level 1 Educators are those that have learned the fundamentals of using Google tools in the classroom. Level 1 validates standard technology implementation skills.

Learn more here!

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Announcing Teachers in Technology! Westside’s technology professional learning program for teachers, by teachers.

Teachers in technology, or TNT for short, is a teacher facilitated program that works to improve how staff use technology in their classroom. Launching in the Spring of 2022, the first cohort of teachers will participate in the program in fall, 2022.

For more information, including how to apply to be a team member or in the cohort, click the link below.

TNT Information.

Apps To Develop Critical Thinking Skills

By Bridget Brown | March 31, 2021
As Educators we recognize the importance of developing strong critical thinking skills for our students. Once developed students are better equipped to problem solve, communicate, and confidently separate fact from fiction. Over the next few weeks we will examine four…

Technology Update #59

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue We survived 2020! Welcome to the first Technology Update of 2021! In this issue, we’ll take a look at some of the software updates you might have missed at the end of last semester, and then spend…

Technology Update #58

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this issue: Welcome to Issue #58! In this issue we review new features of Webex as well as best practices for being in meetings. We’ll also take a look at new tools to create graphics and new Google Classroom…

Technology Update #57

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue In this issue, we take a look at what’s new with Webex and review the NEW and more STREAMLINED way to contact tech support. We end with a new feature – “Tech Refresh Corner” where we talk…

Technology Update #56

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue In this issue, we take a look at new Webex features, tips & tricks, and district policies associated with video chats. We’ll then check out some troubleshooting steps for Youtube and end with a look at the…

Technology Update #55 – Welcome Back 2020

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome Back to School! 2020 promises to be an interesting year, but let’s make the most of it! Take a look at some of the ‘key tips and tricks’ to help get your year off to a…

Technology Update #54: New Staff Essentials 2020

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
New Staff Tech Essentials Welcome to Westside! This email may be a bit long, but contains everything you need to know to get started with district technology and services. The first portion applies to ALL new staff members. The second…

Technology Update #53

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to December! This will be the last issue of 2019. I hope everyone has had a great fall semester. This issue is full of great tips and tricks ranging from virtual field trip grants, to app…

Technology Update #52

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to technology.update #52! In this issue we are going to take a look at a new, faster way to create Google Docs and explore the many NEW features and productivity enhancements to iPadOS13! But first, we…

Technology Update #51

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to Issue #51. In this update, we’ll take look at software updates for Mac and iPad, talk about the new, district managed AppleID’s, and then highlight some of the great updates that apps received over the…