The MFSC Instructional Technology Director offers a range of support from School Web sites, G Suite, Maker Space Innovations, and more. This compilation of news, resources, and opportunities will draw from various sources. If you’re doing something new, inspiring, or just wonderful with instructional technology we want to know. Contact Lori Stahl-Van Brackle at lstahlvanbrackle@schools.nyc.gov to share or ask questions around instructional technology.
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Summer of Learning Teachers clocked in thousands of hours of professional learning over the summer in workshops, at the NYC Schools Tech Summit, and in PLOs offered through the MFSC and other Field Support Centers. Off the clock teachers read, prepared units and lesson plans, researched opportunities for their students and so much more. Here are some vacation photos. The Tech Summit, as always, offered a great variety of workshops that teachers were willing to sit on the floor to attend. Attendees to the Office 365 vs. G Suite Smack Down were treated to tales of success from both sides of the aisle. | Crystal Oh and Mimi Tse from PS 130 Engaged in learning Scratch in order to develop language objectives for their students at "Engaging ELLs Through Technology." Attendees to the "Using Assistive Technology" PLO discussed ways in which they could leverage different technology to meet the needs of differently abled students. The folks from Assistive Technology brought tools and products designed to help students with reading, writing, mathematics and more. |
CUNY Interns - Stretching Your Tech Dollars
The DIIT and CUNY Intern program has been running for several years now to rave reviews. All schools need tech support, and relying on stretched thin faculty and staff doesn’t optimize your technology. CUNY Interns are an excellent, and low-cost, resource to help schools maintain their technology and assist in areas such as:
For more information on the CUNY Intern program and to apply read “Becoming a participating school in CUNY Internship Programs.” | World Maker Faire Maker Faire is the world's greatest show and tell and you will want to check it out. Tickets are available with educators getting a discount of 15%. However, if you want to go beyond Maker Faire, on Friday, September 22 Maker Ed is hosting it's third Annual Make: Education Forum. For more information on Maker Faire go to Maker Faire NY. For information the Make: Education Forum go to Make: Education Forum @ Maker Faire. We hope to see you there! |
Instructional Tech Resources
ISTE Standards The 2016 ISTE Standards help educators align their use of technology with powerful standards that help drive instruction. | Maker Space Resources If you’re looking for hands-on Making projects the Instructable site is a great resource. They’ve compiled 100 STEAM Projects for teachers to use with students, there’s sure to be something that sparks your interest. http://www.instructables.com/id/100-STEAM-Projects-for-Educators/ Do you have any great resources you can share? Email Lori Stahl-Van Brackle at lstahlvanbrackle@schools.nyc.gov. |