Teacher Information
Professional Development in Technology
- Courses at August / September Professional Development Days
- Yearly training opportunity featuring the Tech Integration Matrix
- Lunch and Learn Sessions
- Attendance at conferences such as Googlefest and Macul
- Sessions during June Summer Learning P.D.
- The Tech Updates Newsletter below!
Share Your Ideas Regarding EGRPS Technology Professional Development and Services
District staff are encouraged to share ideas, questions, and concerns with the EGRPS Technology Department though one of the following avenues:
- Stop us in the hallway, email and request a visit, or visit our team members at the Help Desk
- Take the Engage 1:1 survey given each year in the spring. This survey has been given since 2013
- Email Doug Jenkins, Director of Technology and Assessment at djenkins@egrps.org
- Fill out our feedback form here, you can choose to provide your name or remain anonymous
- Take a course taught by District Technology during Summer Learning or during the August Professional Development days. These always have discussion time where you can provide feedback to our staff.
Technology Integration Matrix
Provides a framework for defining and evaluating technology integration; Sets a clear vision for effective teaching with technology
EGRPS Technology Tools in the Classroom Resources (may require District Staff Login to Google)
Accessiblity - Making the most common types of EGRPS classroom sites accessible
Cast for Education Intro and Follow Up with Mr. Wells Class
Closed captions - how to add to a YouTube video
DirectPoll.com simple polling tool
Dochub.com - An alternative to Adobe Acrobat
EDPuzzle - A tool to make your videos interactive
Epson Document Camera - Using as a Classroom Webcam
Gmail-Missing sent email messages?
Hangouts helps students connect during the Global Read-Aloud
Screencastify - Awesome Free Screencasting Tool
Snagit - Screencasting Tool w/Many Great Features
Student Portfolio Apple Padlet and Seesaw
TweetDeck can support your Professional Learning Network
Viewmaster/iPod Touch Virtual Reality Lab at EGR Middle School
Virtual Field Trip and Virtual Reality overview video and resources
EGRPS Technology Update
Visit the East Grand Rapids Public Schools Technology Update blog, Professional Development, Tools, and Bond Information from EGRPS Technology
2018-2019 School Year
November Tech Vision Team, EdPuzzle, and a revisit of Google Cast
September Google Cast for Education and M-STEP / MME Data
August Welcome Back New Password Rules and Many Tips for Teaching with Technology
2015-2016 School Year
2014-2015 School Year
June 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
Online Training Resources
edWeb.TV. Get instant access to over 500 highly acclaimed edWebinars presented by exceptional educators. Find relevant professional learning on classroom Tools like Skype, Google Classroom, and Game Based Learning
http://edweb.tv/
iTunes University courses let teachers give each class a customized learning experience. Teachers can create and manage their course and students can experience it all from the iTunes U app on iPad.
iTunes University
Edutopia is working to improve public schools with resources, tools, and solutions for teachers, administrators, and parents.
http://www.edutopia.org/