Level Up Your Learning

Grab your headset and join NTO's Esports coach and a few of their all-star team members as they chat game highlights, team banter, and what it’s really like competing in high school esports. It’s laughs, strats, and clutch moments on and off the screen!

Hear about the new renovations at Ector Middle Library, how the librarian plans to partner with teachers, and the hopes for all the students who get to use the library.

Join us for an engaging discussion on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of education. We'll dive into how AI is being integrated into the classroom, its benefits and challenges. Also, check out this article that was mentioned in our discussion. https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/education/From-chalkboards-to-chatbots-Transforming-learning-in-Nigeria

Podcast Title: Blended Learning Unpacked: Transforming Education in ECISD Description: Explore how blended learning is transforming ECISD classrooms. We break down what blended learning is (and isn’t), highlight effective digital tools, and discuss the UTeach course's role in empowering educators. Perfect for anyone curious about modern teaching strategies!

Join Shelly and the Cameron Elementary 5th Grade teachers as they discuss their success with Digital Citizenship.

Join Christina and the Crockett Middle School RLA Team share fun ways to enhance student engagement

Join Viktoria and Jamie Henry from the Ector County Public Library as we discuss the summer reading program and ways students can participate!

In this episode Shelly talks with Natalie and Isabel about the importance of Early Childhood development and offer important strategies for parents to support their little ones growth.

Join us for a recap from TCEA, discussing the sessions we attended and how we will incorporate the ideas in our district.

Brittany and Andrew talk about how Artificial Intelligence has been a game-changer in the classroom. They also share different AI tools to get started.

Join our Digital Learning Specialist, Marissa Lopez and her cohost Kayla Brooks, an ECISD educator as they discuss the new Promethean Panels for ECISD.

Join our DL Specialist Rachel and Special Education Teacher Christine Matta as they talk through some amazing digital tools to support special education students.

Join our DL Specialist Christina and Advanced Academic Specialist Vanessa Brower as they talk through some amazing digital tools to support gifted scholars.

Join Webby and Liz Gray to dive into the importance of SEL and digital citizenship. Just in time for Digital Citizenship Week😉🤓💻⭐ Check out our Digital Citizenship Week Website: ecisddl.tech/digcitweek2023

Our special guest for this episode is Mandy Hinojos, ECISD's Blended Learning Coordinator. Gaby Barry puts Mandy in the hot seat and asks all the questions about this hot topic!

We discuss our why and what you can look forward to in Season 3 of Level Up Your Learning.

Gabriela Barry and Rachel Galvan talk about Kami, one of their favorite digital tool for the classroom. Learn about the features teachers and students will both love!

Welcome to this episode that covers all things Nearpod. Rachel and Marissa take you along and cover their top 10 features. Stay tuned to find out their bonus  favorite features about this amazing tech tool for your classroom. 

Promethean Website Make sure to create an account on promethean webpage. You can save your customizations in your created account. Ex: wallpapers, spinners, saved bookmarks and files

Let's talk about coding & computer science!  Episode Resources: Minecraft Edu Resources Hour of Code with Code.org Google Applied Digital Skills Want more? Check these out: https://scratch.mit.edu/ https://www.scratchjr.org/ https://www.tynker.com/

Flip is a video discussion app, free from Microsoft, where curious minds connect in safe, small groups to share videos, build community, and learn together. Interested in trying out Flip? Go to www.flip.com to sign up and learn more. Visit our website at www.ecisddl.tech/dl.

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Resources to check out from this episode: What is Digital Literacy? 5 Skills that Will Serve You Well Classroom Guide to Digital Literacy in K12 Education  Digital Equity 6 Things Every Educator Should Know About Digital Equity

Webby & Lauren talk about the why, what, and how of digital citizenship Resources shared in this episode: Don’t teach digital citizenship - embed it! Common Sense Education lessons Common Sense Educator coursework Raising Digital Leaders by Jennifer Casa-Todd Search the resources and libraries in Schoology, Seesaw, & Nearpod for Digital Citizenship lessons as well 😉

In this episode explore new tools to try with your students to increase classroom engagement. This is the time of year where students are getting antsy and teachers are struggling on how to keep them on task. However, this is the perfect time of year to try new things.. you know your students, you have your classroom routines down, and you need something new to keep them engaged! Give any one of t...