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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.

A New Resource: Adobe Spark

By Matt Lee | April 14, 2021
What is Adobe Spark? Adobe Spark is the integrated web and mobile solution that enables everyone, especially teachers and their students, to easily create and share impactful visual stories. Adobe Spark supports three story formats, three ways to express ideas:…

What’s New With Webex: April 2021

By Matt Lee | April 12, 2021
Webex Meetings version 41.4 launched in March! Here’s a look at some of the great new features available to Westside students and staff. New and improved Grid View Need to get a closer look at someone’s video? By default, the…

What’s New with Webex: March 2021

By Matt Lee | April 12, 2021
Webex Meetings version 41.3 launched in March! Here’s a look at some of the great new features available to Westside students and staff. In-Meeting Q/A As part of our Webex’s effort to bring training features into meetings as standard functionality,…

LaunchPad 2021

By Matt Lee | April 9, 2021
Click Here for Session Resources Event Overview This in-person event for certified staff and administrators will take place starting on May 28, 2021 at Westside High School. Staff will then select one of the following days to attend: June 1st,…

Class Dojo Conundrums

By Bridget Brown | April 9, 2021
Want to create some really thought provoking conversations, even with some of your youngest learners? Take a look at Class Dojo’s Conundrums, a 14 episode learning series with Activities that introduce your students to the idea that not all problems have…

New Kahoot Features!

By Bridget Brown | April 9, 2021
You may already know Kahoot for its ability to create energizing and engaging learning games on any topic, in any language. But Kahoot has taken steps to become even more dynamic, by implementing a variety of new features such as…

Flipgrid Updates!

By Bridget Brown | April 5, 2021
Flipgrid is at it again, announcing six new updates to this already powerful and engaging reflection tool! Users now have access to features like a mic only mode, screen recording, time stamps, and text comments just to name a few.…

Adobe Spark Quick Start Guides

By Bridget Brown | April 1, 2021
When you’re starting off getting familiar with the Adobe Spark tools, it might feel a bit overwhelming. There are so many possibilities and ideas to explore but never enough time to learn all the ins and outs of this powerful…

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…