Education News
It is a bittersweet week as it should have been our annual Camp CSTP retreat with teachers from around the state in picturesque Rainbow Lodge. However, we are excited to announce that Camp CSTP will return in 2021 from July 26-30! More information will be released in the spring and we hope you will consider joining us next summer.

Our work has progressed as we have been meeting virtually with teachers this week to work on Equity in Your Framework and supporting educators online in the Teacher Tech Project. We know districts are making difficult decisions on how to best support their students in the new school year. If your district is using distance learning in the new school year, we invite you to check out the free resources provided through the project including connecting with our teacher Learning Management Help Desks. Free Instructional Modules and Resource Guides will released in the middle of August.
"Memories are links in a golden chain that bind us until we meet again."
~ Jacqueline Winspear
Teacher Tech Project
Help Desk Questions/Tips of the Week

Do you have a question about your Learning Management System? Submit it here or in our Facebook group or to our Twitter accounts for a chance to be featured.

Canvas
 
Question: I have a question about Canvas assignment group rules. If you create a rule to drop a score does that automatically get updated in your SIS (Skyward)?

Answer: Unless you or your district IT folks set things otherwise, what you change in Canvas will always overwrite into Skyward.

Google Classroom

Tip: You don't have to scrap all those work pages and PDFs you've used for years with your students! Here's how to make them interactive for google classroom.
Microsoft Teams
 
Tip: Do ever see Google Slides that you wish that you could use in Microsoft Teams? You can! Google Slides can converted to PowerPoint and you can assign them in Microsoft Teams.  Learn How!
Schoology
 
Tip: Did you know you can differentiate assignments for your students? Watch this video for a couple of ideas for differentiation.
Seesaw

Question: Did you know that you can embed timers or dice to your Seesaw activities? Learn How!
Resources and News
Video Series Featuring 2020 ESD 123 Regional Teacher of the Year, Rebecca Estock
 
OSPI continued their video series with 2020 ESD 123 Regional Teacher of the Year, Rebecca Estock. In this video, we go behind the scenes as Rebecca supports over 580 students in her role as an intervention and language support specialist in her rural elementary school.
Podcast – Ibram X. Kendi on How to Be an Antiracist
 
The League of Education Voters interview Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist. They discuss how to be anti-racist, evolving from internalizing racist thoughts to being an anti-racist and what we can do to create an equitable society.

$15,000 Grant Available To Support Professional Learning for Washington Educators
 
The Washington Professional Educators Standards Board is offering several grants up to $15,000 to support professional learning for Washington educators. The deadline to apply is August 19, 2020.

Lighter Side
It is camping season and many are hitting their nearby parks to enjoy the outdoors. Here are a couple of videos to watch before you head out.
Camping Stereotypes
Up Your S'more Game
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