July 2024

EdTech Top 40: It's all about unique tools and interoperability

This year's EdTech top 40 shows districts, teachers, and students continuing tto experiment with a wider range of digital tools. 

DA DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

5 Imaginative Ways to Use Google Slides

Google Slides is fantastic for presentations, but there are so many more ways you can use it. The application is so versatile that it can be used creatively to transform the classroom into an interactive and engaging place.

TECHNOTES

AI Image Generators: 10 Tool, 10 Classroom Uses

I can't tell you how much of my life I've wasted fishing for images on Google Images. You know what I mean, right? 

DITCH THAT TEXTBOOK 
2024 OKSTE KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Learn About AI

In this episode, I dive into why the summer months provide an ideal opportunity for educators to dive into the world of AI, from experimenting with creative personal projects to thoughtfully planning how to integrate AI into the new school year. 

EASY EDTECH PODCAST WITH MONICA BURNS

Follow this link for more information about the 24-25 conference.

Registration is open - Be sure the conference is in your FY 25 budget!

To learn more about the Girls Who Code programs, visit their website. 

Fighting False Information: 8 ways to better spread the truth

Do you know the difference between fake news, misinformation and disinformation? To start, they’re all forms of the “false information” that many school communications leaders are spending more time trying to snuff out.

DA DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Shake Up Learning Summer Learning Series

Join us at Shake Up Learning for an unprecedented online professional development event this summer. Our Summer Learning Series is a unique, free online learning experience designed specifically for K-12 teachers, coaches, and leaders.

SHAKE UP LEARNING

OKSTE is excited to announce a new partnership with ClassLink. 

What does this mean for you?

  • Any school or district that is members of OKSTE is eligible to receive a 10% discount on ClassLink annual subscriptions
  • Check out the details here!

With ClassLink you can expect:

  • Fast, easy, and comprehensive Single Sign-On into more than 6,000 applications
  • K12 friendly Multi-Factor Authentication options to strengthen cybersecurity
  • Analytics capturing important access data to help inform strategy
  • Rostering and provisioning services designed specifically for schools
  • Our identity management, OneSync - included!
  • End-to-end support and services to ensure your success

ClassLink has over 20 partner districts throughout the state of Oklahoma! 

I would love to schedule time to show you our solutions so you can see why so many districts are moving to ClassLink.

Please view my calendar here to schedule time at your convenience. I look forward to connecting with you!

 

Mary Keith

Sr. Director of Instructional Technology

mkeith@classlink.com

Direct (862) 225-1518

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Oklahoma Society for Technology in Education

Donna J. Campo, Executive Director

okste.org