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Click the link to the below to access the handouts for our All-Staff workshop on April 28th.

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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.

Reflections from NETA 2019

By Matt Lee | April 9, 2019
2019 NETA Reflections 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 Past-President…

The Dual Mandate of Technology

By Matt Lee | January 15, 2019
By Matt Lee, Ph.D. and Paul Lindgren, Ph.D. Note: This article first appeared in the November issue of the NETA Newsletter. Stay with me here… Ask any communications expert and they’ll most likely tell you that writing an article to…

Pages eBook Sample Files

By Matt Lee | November 27, 2018
On a Mac? Click the link below to download the sample files. Pages sample files On an iPad? Click on each of the pictures below, and then download the full sized assets to your camera roll. Then, click on the…

How to update your directory information…

By Paul Lindgren | October 4, 2018
SUMMARY: Please help us serve you better by making sure the PHONE, ADDRESS, and other information the district has for you is accurate. This is important for a variety of reasons, ESPECIALLY in the event of some type of emergency…

Westside Students and Staff Can Receive Office at No Cost

By Matt Lee | September 26, 2018
Everyone at Westside Community Schools is united behind a single goal – help train our students to succeed and prepare for life. To do that, we’re providing Office to every one of our staff and students free of charge for…

Reflections from NETA 2018

By Matt Lee | May 1, 2018
NETA 2018 Reflections On April 20 & 21st, 30 Westside Teachers were able to attend NETA, the Nebraska Education Technology association. This year was important to me-it was the year I served as President of NETA. Last year as conference…

Getting Started with Flip Grid

By Matt Lee | April 10, 2018
By Jeanette Kleppinger Ever want to assess student learning quickly, on the fly, and authentically?  Our students communicate with their peers using video and pictures commonly through Snapchat.  This app has changed the way students reflect and share their learning…

Quick Hits 2: Productivity

By Matt Lee | April 9, 2018
There are many google apps and extensions that have made my life easier. So, on this Padlet, I have shared my favorites. I will continue to add to this list as I find more, and I would love to hear…

The Power of Story

By Matt Lee | November 29, 2017
“Let me tell you a story.” I LOVE those words. Don’t you? From childhood tales around a campfire, to friends sharing a recent weekend event, those six words spark your interest. You are instantly engaged and want to know more.…

Leaders, eMerge! Growing Your Own Technology Leaders

By Matt Lee | July 27, 2017
Looking to engineer foundational, long-lasting change within your buildings?  Grow your own instructional technology leadership.  Hear how one district launched a teacher-centered professional learning program to help classroom teachers eMerge as embedded technology coaches in their own buildings. Click here…