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@EdTechBCOE News: July/August 2025
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Want to work smarter with AI next year? We've got you covered. bit.ly/edtech-pd
Effortless Year-End Organization with Google Drive. Turn end-of-year file chaos into an organized and productive Drive! Explore time-saving strategies, advanced search techniques, creative folder systems, and naming conventions that make sense. Whether you want a smooth transition into summer or a strong start to the next school year, this session will give you the tools to achieve a Drive that works as hard as you do. May 21st, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM PT. FREE to Butte County educators and those in the Butte Teacher Induction Program. $15 for out-of-county educators. Questions? Contact edtech@bcoe.org!
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EduProtocols Workshop Series. Transform your teaching with innovative strategies! Explore practical protocols to boost student engagement, critical thinking, and creativity while simplifying lesson planning! Pricing: Free for California Educators. $15 per session for out-of-state participants. Register Now: bit.ly/edtech-pd
Digital Curation: Tools for Teachers. Digital curation (the process of collecting, organizing, and sharing digital content) can be a powerful tool for educators to enhance student learning. This session will provide teachers with practical tips and tools for effective digital curation using free and freemium platforms such as Wakelet, Smore, Padlet, YouTube, and more. April 24, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM. Virtual. REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/edtech-pd
Coaching Collaborative. April 23, 2025 (3:30-4:30 PM). Our monthly, virtual Coaching Collaborative extends an invitation to TOSAs, Instructional Coaches, EdTech Coaches, Lead Teachers, Computer Science Leads, and all other educators passionate about computer science and artificial intelligence in education! Featured Speakers: Laurie York & Nikki Navta (code.org). Register Now! Registration is free and open to all California educators. Sign up at bit.ly/edtech-pd!
Digital Curation: Tools for Teachers. Digital curation (the process of collecting, organizing, and sharing digital content) can be a powerful tool for educators to enhance student learning. This session will provide teachers with practical tips and tools for effective digital curation using free and freemium platforms such as Wakelet, Smore, Padlet, YouTube, and more. April 24, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM. Virtual. REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/edtech-pd
Framing the Future of Integration. May 5th, 2025. 4:00-7:00 PM. FREE, Taco Bar Dinner Provided. Multiple Subject Teachers Invited. 2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 300. Chico, CA 95928. Register Now! bit.ly/integration-reg
An Introduction to Canva for Education. April 9th, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM PST. This virtual session is free to Butte County educators and Butte Teacher Induction Program. A $15 fee applies for educators from outside Butte County. Register: bit.ly/edtech-pd
Coaching Collaborative flyer. Guest speakers in March: Janet Brownell and Anna Brink-Capriola from Butte County Office of Education's Educational Technology Department.
Essential Chrome Extensions for Educators March 20th, 2025 3:45-4:45 PM PST This virtual session is free to Butte County educators and the Butte Teacher Induction Program. A $15 fee applies for educators from outside of Butte County. Registration and Details: bit.ly/edtech-pd Questions? Contact edtech@bcoe.org.
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Chrome Secrets: Work Smarter, Not Harder. Register: bit.ly/edtech-pd. February 20th, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM PST.
Empowering Students with AI: Tools for Future-Ready Learning. March 11th, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM PT.
Identify best practices for professional communication, including the use of email signatures, proper formatting and tone, the crafting of clear subject lines, and the use of AI assistance. With these skills and others, educators can convey their message effectively and maintain a polished and professional image in all email interactions!
Computational Thinking Across the Curriculum: Integrate, Don’t Isolate Empower your students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills through simple, practical strategies for any subject! Limited Seats! REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/edtech-pd $125 stipend available! March 5th, 2025 3:45-5:15 PM Online via Zoom FREE Limited seating available.
PORTScast calendar with remaining January activities, including two highlighted yellow on January 28th: Lake Oroville and Bidwell Mansion.
EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH AI: Tools for Future-Ready Learning. You’ve joined the AI revolution and have started to leverage these tools safely and productively in your own work. Are you ready to start teaching students how to safely navigate the world of AI? January 23rd, 2025 3:45 - 4:45 PM PT
Coaching Collaborative: Join a virtual, monthly community of practice designed for connection and growth! Engage: Participate in professional learning to build your coaching capacity. Collaborate: Connect with like-minded educators and share best practices. Learn: Explore strategies for integrating computer science into your teaching. Who is Participating? The Coaching Collaborative extends an invitation to TOSAs, Instructional Coaches, EdTech Coaches, Lead Teachers, Computer Science Leads, as well as all other educators passionate about computer science and artificial intelligence in education! How Do I Register? Registration is free and open to all California educators. Sign up at bit.ly/edtech-pd! Monthly COP will be held from 3:30-4:45 PM. All Spring 2025 dates are available at the link above! Questions? Contact Carrie Heyrend: cheyrend@bcoe.org
Four "Coach Cards": Janet, Laurie, Jake, and Anna
EduProtocols Workshop Series Attend one, attend all! Wednesdays, 3:45-5:00 PM PST Transform your teaching with innovative strategies! Explore practical protocols to boost student engagement, critical thinking, and creativity while simplifying lesson planning! NINE sessions available, January through May! Free for California Educators. $15 per session for out-of-state participants.
So, you’ve joined the AI revolution and have started to leverage these tools safely and productively in your own work. Are you ready to start teaching students how to safely navigate the world of AI? January 23rd. 3:45-4:45 PM PT. This session is FREE to all educators working within Butte County as well as educators who are part of the Butte Teacher Induction Program. Please register with your school email address. This session is also available to educators outside of Butte County for a $15 fee. CSU, Chico students may attend for a reduced $10 fee.
Discover how Diffit, a cutting-edge AI tool, streamlines the creation of differentiated reading materials for every student. Learn how to quickly adapt existing content or generate customized texts that meet various proficiency levels and learning needs. With just a few clicks, you can export personalized resources that save time and enhance student engagement, making differentiation easier than ever. Freemium product.
Butte County Office of Education is partnering with Girls Who Code to bring free and fun computer science activities to you! When you start a free Girls Who Code Club, you’ll receive resources, activities, and curriculum for 3rd-12th grade students to unleash their creativity, gain valuable coding skills, and imagine themselves as future tech leaders and innovators. No prior coding experience needed! January 8th OR January 9th 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM Free to ALL educators! REGISTER AT: bit.ly/edtech-pd
Looking for simple ways to create balance in your busy life? Join our Wellness & Balance Email Series and receive one quick, actionable tech-themed tip in your inbox each week! Sign-up at bit.ly/wb-emails!
EduProtocols Advanced Series. Cost: $50. Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13. Time: 3:45-5:00 PM PST.
Put a stressful thought in the star. "What is bothering you?" Picture of an empty star with a text box to type into.
Empowering Educators: An Introduction to AI in Education. Understand how AI works and explore powerful tools designed to enhance teaching and learning. Whether you're new to AI or looking to expand your tech skills, this session will inspire and empower you for the future of education. January 8th, 2025. 3:45-5:00 PM Pacific. REGISTER AT bit.ly/edtech-pd
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An Introduction to Canva for Education. January 8th or 9th, 2025. 3:45 - 5:00 PM PT. This virtual session is free to Butte County educators and the Butte Teacher Induction Program. A $15 fee applies for educators from outside of Butte County. REGISTER: bit.ly/edtech-pd
Butte County Office of Education is partnering with Girls Who Code to bring free and fun computer science activities to you! When you start a free Girls Who Code Club, you’ll receive resources, activities, and curriculum for 3rd-12th grade students to unleash their creativity, gain valuable coding skills, and imagine themselves as future tech leaders and innovators. No prior coding experience needed!
PocketLab G-Force. Available for local educators to borrow via the BCOE Educational Technology Exchange. See details at: bit.ly/edtech-exchange
EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH AI: Tools for Future-Ready Learning. You’ve joined the AI revolution and have started to leverage these tools safely and productively in your own work. Are you ready to start teaching students how to safely navigate the world of AI? January 23rd, 2025. 3:45 - 4:45 PM PT. REGISTER: bit.ly/edtech-pd
Image of a person sitting with a laptop and the text: "Conscientiously curate your social media feed. Take a moment to follow optimistic, thoughtful content creators."
Differentiation with Diffit: Leveled Texts and More! Register at bit.ly/edtech-pd. January 15th, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM PST.
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EduProtocols Beginner Series. Cost: $50. Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12. Time: 3:45-5:00 PM PST.
Image of a person sitting with a laptop and the text: "Use a laptop stand or external keyboard to adjust your screen height and improve posture, reducing neck and back strain."
"Set up email filters to automatically sort important messages and reduce the overwhelm of seeing a full inbox first thing in the morning." Image with a sun on top and a woman sitting at her laptop at the bottom.
Reinventing Google Slides: Creative Ideas for Classroom Engagement. December 4th, 2024. 3:45-4:45 PM PST.
A one page flyer with lots of text summarizing the Girls Who Code club programs for 3rd-5th grade and 6th-12th grade.
Mini flyer for "Engaging Students in Computer Science through CS First," happening January 9th, 2025 from 3:45-4:45 PM PST.
An image of the Osmo Preschool Starter Kit, Pizza Co, and the Osmo Coding Bundle boxes. Also includes the text "Available for local educators to borrow via the BCOE Educational Technology Exchange. See details at: bit.ly/edtech-exchange"
EduProtocols Beginner Series. Cost: $50. Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12. Time: 3:45-5:00 PM PST.