Social Studies Middle School Guide

Canyons School District

Instructional Supports Department

DIGITAL TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES

Professional Development

Canyons School District provides many opportunities for educators to deepen their understanding and knowledge of the Digital Teaching and Learning Best Practices and implementation of educational technology into their teaching practice. ● USBE Microcredentials ● Monthly Ed Tech Connection Newsletter (viewable in Skyward) ● Bite-Sized PD Series ● Bites of PD ● UEN Professional Development ● Skillset It is important that educators and parents model best practices with digital data privacy and ethical online behavior. The resources shared below provide information to guide educators and parents in creating positive online experiences for students through the establishment of shared values, social norms, and goals around the purpose and approach to learning in the digital world. ● Safe Schools ● SafeUT ● News Literacy Project ● Common Sense Education Digital Citizenship

LEARN

Canyons U Bite-Size PD: LEARN Platform

The Learn Platform is an educational technology management system that allows district leaders, administration, coaches, teachers, parents, and students to see which programs are approved for use in the district. A program labeled “Approved for Use”, means the program follows privacy and security laws protecting student data. Although a program may be approved for use in LEARN, doesn’t always mean the program supports best practices for teaching and learning, and may not be the best tool for classroom use. ● LEARN Platform

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