Technology should only be used if it’s meaningful. So, how do you know? This is my personal checklist that I use before deciding if an #edtech tool will be beneficial. Will it... ✅ Engage and empower the learner? ✅ Help them make connections? ✅ Deepen Understanding?

Session 1 of our “Helpful Tricks” PD Series! It’s witching hour here! Your coaching witches are here to cast a MobyMax spell. @stacykre

Dropping off something sweet for teachers who have 🎃TREATED🎃 their students with our “instructional treat” of the week - Nearpod! 🕷@stacykre rocked the candy wrappers 🤗 Bryan MacLeod

Well, I feel attacked 🤣 “…if it made them happy, let them!” #iu13etc @stacykre

Both quotes are so important as we enjoy this day #iu13etc

Reading feedback on their winter ozobot paths. Moving to improvements and testing on Thursday! Ozobot

Reading feedback on their winter ozobot paths. Moving to improvements and testing on Thursday! Ozobot

I had a teacher from another school sit in my classroom today, and let me tell you, it was SO nice to chat with her and share concerns and perspectives. Teachers should have more chances to go to other schools and observe. I have never been able to do that.

Never miss a Discovery Education session! #PETEandC starts today!

Too many instructional coaches operate under a false assumption that their job is only to coach a teacher towards a better practice. In fact, for many of our best teachers, their role is to coach teachers towards greater confidence. #EducatorsATLAS #edchat

Mixed emotions about tomorrow… My last training at my current district with my soulmate teammate - but also probably my favorite training we’ve created in 4 years together. ❤️ Edtech Speed Dating ❤️ Canva Discovery Education Nearpod Adobe Express Kami Flip @stacykre

It was a powerful two days of learning and growing at the new teacher orientation this week! We even had a chance to showcase the new ViewSonic boards and model how easily students can become active & involved. 🤩 So excited to start the year with this crew. Connie Bleiler, Ed. D.

Here we go! Year 1 *officially* started with amazing music from the high school marching band. #BecomeBelongBeNorthern

Community is built … time to introduce the tech1 🥳 Canva #becomebelongbenorthern

We definitely felt the love today! 🥰 #becomebelongbenorthern

Happy December! Why not offer 12 Days of strategies for our AMAZING teachers? Connie Bleiler, Ed. D. #BecomeBelongBeNorthern

I’m kiiiind of annoying about my birthday. Being spoiled by my teammates made today extra special. 💜 One gift every hour at a conference? Day made! I also heard from (and saw) so many from my old district. 💙 My heart is so full! Connie Bleiler, Ed. D.

It’s tiiiiiime!

2023 theme: “Building engagement through community and collaboration”

Spent some time with Mrs. McGurk’s class today learning about flexible thinking and working on our creativity with the book, Perfect Square. Students completed a gallery walk then gave compliments and asked questions to each other. Awesome job, kindergarteners!