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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.

Technology Update #48

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 #47

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to the last Technology.Update of the 2018-19 school year! As we approach summer break, here are a few things to think through. Update Time! If you haven’t updated your MacBook Air to Mojave, now’s the time!…

Technology Update #46

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue The snow has departed and spring has sprung. Outside it’s now time for renewal. Plants are budding, flowers are starting to bloom and the tech industry is launching new features and products! This issue of the Westside.Technology…

Technology Update #45

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
Reflections from NETA 2019 This year, 35 Westside teachers and administrators joined over 2,000 others at the 2019 NETA conference. This year also marks my last on the NETA board. At the spring conference, I finished out my term as…

Technology Update #44

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue In this issue: Get a checkup on your ‘Phishing Skills’, discover new online resources from Westside Technology, learn about the Adobe Education Exchange and see what’s ahead in technology trainings. Enjoy! Thought of the Week By Paul…

Technology Update #43

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to Westside.Technology Update Issue #43! In this issue we’ll explore the complicated balancing act surrounding technology administration, find out about new features in Google Classroom and Google Calendar and more! Thought of the Week Stay with…

Technology Update #42

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to issue #42! In this update, we’ll talk about how and why to update your Mac to macOS Mojave, help you become a NETA member and go over some of the new features of iOS 12…

Technology Update #41

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to issue #41! In this update, we’ll take a look at how to keep your technology healthy and happy during cold weather, learn all about a great NEW tool from Adobe called Adobe Spark and then…

Technology Update #40

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
Thought of the Week Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to issue #40! In this issue we’ll answer a question about changes to control center in iOS 12, see what’s new in SeeSaw, get introduced to a new video editing application from…

Technology Update #39

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Happy Halloween! In this Spooktacular technology update we talk about new resources from Apple on how to promote creativity for elementary students, check out two GREAT new updates to Google products on the Mac and then see…