Instructional Technology Newsletters 2018-2019 | Page 6

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SAISD Tech Badge Program

No badge poster? No badge stickers? Visit our badge website to 1) preview the tech badges you can earn, 2) view the tutorials and resources, and 3) complete and submit a badge request form.

Teachers have the opportunity to receive two types of badges: Professional or Integration. Professional badges showcase how teachers use technology to effectively increase their work and classroom productivity. Integrations badges showcase how students use technology in their classroom to transform their learning.

"Tech badges help me as a teacher to learn new programs. They help me step out of by box and explore. I like it when my students ask to learn new programs in order to get new badges for our badge poster."

Marie Marshall - 5th Grade, Santa Rita

Both badges are great to have so that others (parents, colleagues, administrators, students, campus visitors) can see what technology you and your students are using in the classroom.

“I love advertising to my colleagues that I can and will help them. This program has also challenged me to try new things and determine how it can impact my students. “ Ashley Parker - Art Teacher, Lake View High School

Badges are checked, verified, and sent out every Friday. If more evidence or clarification is needed, be on the lookout for an email from saisdtechbadges. If you have a question or want to request a badge to be added to the list, please email [email protected].

Also, don’t forget to check out the leaderboard every Friday to see if your school is on board.

Congratulations to the Lincoln Braves

Most tech badges for a campus during the 2016-2017 school year.