October Tech Badging Spotlight

Again, this year, one of our goals is to transition from a TechPoints system to a TechBadging system. The idea is to have our district's amazing teachers share their tech talents with others. Here is a quick reminder of how the new system works:

How to get started: 

1. Go to the TechSpot Badging Center.
2. Select a category: Communication, Google, Assessment, Flipped Learning, Social Media... etc.
3. Find a badge that you already deserve, or want to earn. If needed, use links to tutorials and/or meet up with a teach coach to learn more
4. If you haven't already, start using the tool in your classroom
5. Fill out the badge request form.
6. Anxiously await the arrival of your digital and print badges
7. Display them proudly on your door & website.  
8. Share what you know with others.

Our spotlight badge of the month is the assessment tool Quizlet. 

Teachers can use Quizlet to provide differentiated practice for students both in and out of class by creating study sets and pushing out links to the study sets on your website or Google Classroom. With the same study set, teachers can combine technology with collaboration, teamwork and perseverance in class with Quizlet Live. This formative assessment gives teachers the data they need to effectively plan future lessons based on the needs of students.

Check out the Quizlet quickstart guide here and our original post on Quizlet Live here.

If Quizlet is a tool you already use often or now feel comfortable with, follow the steps above to get your Tech Badge and share your expertise with others!