Connected Educator Month
Connected Educator Month
Connecting Our Learning Community
Connected Educator Month (CEM) is a celebration of community, with educators of all levels, from all disciplines, moving towards a fully connected and collaborative profession. Convened by the the connected educator community, with the full support of the U.S. Department of Education, this month-long event has embraced the challenge of connecting all educators. Leveraging the technology tools, educators can share, support and learn together to ensure success and growth for all students in our greater learning community.
CCSD59’s innovative learning team has designed CEM activities through the month of October. Use the schedule and supports below to connect with our local learning community. For participation in the global learning community, visit connectededucators.org for a full list of activities and events.
Week 1: Connect
Instructional Focus: Literacy
Innovative Learning Focus: Connect
Innovative Tool: Padlet
Activity 1: Participate in a Padlet
Activity 2: Create a Padlet
Resources: Padlet & IL Coaches
Suggestions: Classroom Ideas
Week 2: Connect
Instructional Focus: Literacy
Innovative Learning Focus: Connect
Innovative Tool: Twitter
Activity 1: Create a Twitter account
Activity 2: Post a Tweet
Activity 3: Particiapte in D59 Twitter Chat
Resources: Twitter & IL Coaches
Suggestions: Classroom Ideas
Week 3: Critical Thinking
Instructional Focus: Literacy
Innovative Learning Focus: Connect
Innovative Tool: Google Classroom
Join “Connect Educator” Classroom
a) Click the plus symbol by your name
b) Select “Join class”
c) Enter the code: dapzk4a
Participate in activities throughout the week.
Resources: Google Classroom & IL Coaches
Suggestions: Classroom Ideas
Week 4: Communicate
Instructional Focus: Literacy
Innovative Learning Focus: Connect
Innovative Tool: Google Hangouts
Activity 1: Participate in a Hangout Read Aloud
Activity 2: Host Hangout in CCSD59
Resources: Google Hangouts & IL Coaches
Suggestions: Classroom Ideas & Examples
PD Example: Matt Miller – Padlet Clip
PD Example: Matt Miller – Videoconference Clip
Connecting Our Learning Community
Connected Educator Month (CEM) is a celebration of community, with educators of all levels, from all disciplines, moving towards a fully connected and collaborative profession. Convened by the the connected educator community, with the full support of the U.S. Department of Education, this month-long event has embraced the challenge of connecting all educators. Leveraging the technology tools, educators can share, support and learn together to ensure success and growth for all students in our greater learning community.
CCSD59’s innovative learning team has designed CEM activities through the month of October. Use the schedule and supports below to connect with our local learning community. For participation in the global learning community, visit connectededucators.org for a full list of activities and events.
Week 1: Connect
Instructional Focus: Literacy
Innovative Learning Focus: Connect
Innovative Tool: Padlet
Activity 1: Participate in a Padlet
Activity 2: Create a Padlet
Resources: Padlet & IL Coaches
Suggestions: Classroom Ideas
Week 2: Connect
Instructional Focus: Literacy
Innovative Learning Focus: Connect
Innovative Tool: Twitter
Activity 1: Create a Twitter account
Activity 2: Post a Tweet
Activity 3: Particiapte in D59 Twitter Chat
Resources: Twitter & IL Coaches
Suggestions: Classroom Ideas
Week 3: Critical Thinking
Instructional Focus: Literacy
Innovative Learning Focus: Connect
Innovative Tool: Google Classroom
Join “Connect Educator” Classroom
a) Click the plus symbol by your name
b) Select “Join class”
c) Enter the code: dapzk4a
Participate in activities throughout the week.
Resources: Google Classroom & IL Coaches
Suggestions: Classroom Ideas
Week 4: Communicate
Instructional Focus: Literacy
Innovative Learning Focus: Connect
Innovative Tool: Google Hangouts
Activity 1: Participate in a Hangout Read Aloud
Activity 2: Host Hangout in CCSD59
Resources: Google Hangouts & IL Coaches
Suggestions: Classroom Ideas & Examples
PD Example: Matt Miller – Padlet Clip
PD Example: Matt Miller – Videoconference Clip