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Episodes in order from newest to oldest.

Sept - Effective Communication with Coaches with Melanie Leavitt

Episode Summary - Our hosts Jared and Kiera sit down with Melanie Leavitt, the newest member of the Innovative Learning team, to talk about effective communication. Each month we will focus on one of the following pillars of the district strategic plan: High Quality Instruction, Culture of Belonging, Opportunities for All Learners, Student & Staff Wellness, and Effective Communication. We asked Melanie about her new role in the district and how it connects to effective communication between teachers, coaches, and students.

Aug - Belonging within the MTSS Cycle with Dr. Melanie Dawson

Episode Summary - Our hosts Jared and Kiera sit down with Melanie Dawson, Assistant Director in Teaching and Learning to kick off the newest season of the podcast. This year, we are focusing on the pillars of our district's strategic plan. Each month we will focus on one of the following pillars: High Quality Instruction, Culture of Belonging, Opportunities for All Learners, Student & Staff Wellness, and Effective Communication. We asked Melanie about her new role over MTSS in the district and how it connected to a culture of belonging within our schools and within the district.

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summary of the engaged citizen characteristic from the Jordan Portrait of a Graduate

The "Portrait of a Graduate" from the Jordan School District emphasizes the importance of developing well-rounded graduates who are prepared for real-world challenges. For the month of November we are focused on the "Engaged Citizen" characteristic, which involves contributing meaningfully to society by staying informed, participating in public affairs, and serving others. One way to focus on building engaged citizens in your class with Adobe Express is building a strong sense of community within your classroom.

Community building is crucial for student success, whether you're preparing for back to school or fostering connections mid-year. Students thrive when they feel valued, heard, and understood, making it essential to cultivate a warm and empowering classroom environment.

course title card for "Building Community with Adobe Express"

If you want to brush up on your community building skills, check out this short self-paced course from the Adobe Education Exchange to discover tips and strategies for building community in any subject. Learn simple, effective activities that empower students and create an engaged classroom community. Let's work together to nurture engaged citizens in every class!

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Are you looking for a way to increase your digital skills and knowledge? The DTL team is offering two 16-hour classes, which would meet the 32-hour requirement for your Educator Directed Paid Professional Development.  These courses are self-paced and begin on October 2nd. All coursework must be completed by March 29th to qualify for the program.

32-Hour Directed Educator Pay DTL Course Sign-Up

Using School AI Effectively in the Classroom

Using SchoolAI Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made a remarkable entry into education, leaving educators with a mix of emotions. In this course we’ll help you navigate this new frontier by looking at different types of AI and how they’re used, the ethical challenges and dilemmas of AI in education, how AI changes teaching and learning, and how you can design activities and assessments with AI in mind.  By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about how AI fits, or doesn’t fit, into their teaching practice.

Deanna Taylor photoInstructor Contact Information: Deanna Taylor

 

Teaching Digital Citizenship

In this course, participants will learn what digital citizenship is, how to teach students to be responsible digital citizens, and how to talk with students openly about cyberbullying and other potential pitfalls of social media. Participants will learn how to model digital citizenship and develop tools and lessons to use with students of all ages.

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Instructor Contact Information: Kiera Beddes

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Are you looking for a way to increase your digital skills and knowledge? The DTL team is offering two 16-hour classes, which would meet the 32-hour requirement for your Educator Directed Paid Professional Development.  These courses are self-paced and begin on October 2nd. All coursework must be completed by March 29th to qualify for the program.

32-Hour Directed Educator Pay DTL Course Sign-Up

Using School AI Effectively in the Classroom

Using SchoolAI Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made a remarkable entry into education, leaving educators with a mix of emotions. In this course we’ll help you navigate this new frontier by looking at different types of AI and how they’re used, the ethical challenges and dilemmas of AI in education, how AI changes teaching and learning, and how you can design activities and assessments with AI in mind.  By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about how AI fits, or doesn’t fit, into their teaching practice.

Deanna Taylor photoInstructor Contact Information: Deanna Taylor

 

Teaching Digital Citizenship

In this course, participants will learn what digital citizenship is, how to teach students to be responsible digital citizens, and how to talk with students openly about cyberbullying and other potential pitfalls of social media. Participants will learn how to model digital citizenship and develop tools and lessons to use with students of all ages.

Kiera Beddes photo

 

 

Instructor Contact Information: Kiera Beddes