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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 #30

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to issue #30. The big 3-0! In this issue we take a look at using Class Dojo and Common Lit for elementary classrooms, explore a few iOS 11 tips and tricks and talk about the recommended…

Technology Update #29

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to Issue #29! In this issue, we’ll take a look at how to use Google Slide’s presenter mode, check out new resources on how to better use Apple Classroom, and then end with 5 tips to…

Technology Update #28

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue It may be a cold week complete with ice, but this issue of the Westside Technology.Update is red hot and jam packed! We’ll start off by taking a look at how to free up space on your…

Technology Update #27

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to issue 27! One piece of technology feedback we often get is that people want examples from their peers on how technology can be used in their classroom. This issue is chock-full of examples, and I’ll…

Technology Update #26

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to issue 26 of the Westside.Technology Update newsletter! In this issue we discuss creating video to flip your classroom, learn about how to secure your Westside Google Account, discover a new resource deployed to elementary buildings…

Technology Update #25

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great winter break! In this issue of the Westside Technology.Update, we’re focusing on the Mac. Read on to hear about Ozobots, learn what happened to the Self-Service icon, and discover…

Technology Update #24

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to the last issue of 2017! Isn’t it amazing how time flies? This last issue of the semester is a bit longer than normal, but jam packed with great information. In it, we discuss highlights of…

Technology Update #23

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to issue 23! In this, the next to last issue of the semester, we cover a variety of topics. Included are a few thoughts about the power of story telling and virtual reality, along with tutorials…

Technology Update #22

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Welcome to Issue 22! Below you will find information on NETA Contests and Board openings, learn tricks to speed up grading in Google Classroom and discover two tips to create Keynote templates for students. NETA Contests! NETA…

Technology Update #21

By Matt Lee | March 2, 2021
In this Issue Happy Halloween! In this ‘spooktacular’ issue of the Westside Technology Update we take a look at a number of tricks and treats! Read on to get a preview of what’s coming to the elementary library curriculum, check…