April 2025

Get ready to supercharge your teaching skills at OKSTE's Ed Tech Takeaway on June 17th at Oklahoma Christian University! From mastering AI tools like Magic School AI and Google's latest innovations to navigating IXL and implementing ISTE standards, this action-packed day will leave you inspired and equipped to transform your classroom. Plus, with incredible door prizes like Chromebooks, AirPod Pros, and a JBL speaker, you won't want to miss out! Secure your spot today: okste.org/EdTechTakeaway2025

AI Assisting Thinking vs. Outsourcing Thinking to AI

Imagine AI as your intellectual workout partner, not a ghostwriter. That's the core of this article, which argues that we must leverage AI to enhance critical thinking, rather than simply outsourcing it, to truly unlock its potential in education and beyond.

Med Kharbach, PhD EDUCATORS TECHNOLOGY 

CoSN Monthly Newsletter

Bridging the tech communication gap is crucial for effective digital learning, and CoSN, in collaboration with CCOSA and OKSTE, offers valuable resources for education leaders. 

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Padlet's AI Tools: Supercharge Digital Collaboration

Unlock the power of collaborative learning! Discover how Padlet's new AI tools are transforming digital teamwork, making brainstorming and idea-sharing more dynamic and efficient than ever.

Miguel Guhlin, TCEA TECHNOTES

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Light Lift Strategies for Incorporating Digital Citizenship into Lesson Plans

Want to raise savvy and responsible digital natives? This article offers practical strategies to weave digital citizenship lessons into your teaching, helping students navigate the online world safely and ethically.

Katie Fielding & Tim Belmont,  EDUTOPIA

Career and Technical Education: Why Robotics Should Lead the Way

Robotics isn't just about building machines; it's building futures. This piece argues that integrating robotics into Career and Technical Education is crucial, offering students the hands-on skills and problem-solving abilities they'll need to thrive in a tech-driven world.

Jason Innes, DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Unlock STEM Learning with the "Escape From Laboratory ZYXW" Robotics Challenge

Unleash your students' inner engineers! This article explores the exciting Escape from Laboratory ZYXW Robotics Challenge, a hands-on experience that blends problem-solving, teamwork, and robotics to ignite a passion for STEM.

Peggy Reimers, TCEA TECHNOTES

AI Family Guides

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has created user-friendly guides to help families navigate the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, it is essential for families to understand its potential impact and how to use it responsibly. These printable resources offer valuable information and practice tips on how to support children's' understanding and ethical use of AI at home. 

These guides can be accessed on the OSDE's Education Technology webpage in both English and Spanish. Guides in Vietnamese and Marshallese are available upon request via emailing Karen.Leonard@sde.ok.gov.

Dr. Karen Leonard, OKLAHOME STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Become a Canva Power User

Unlock hidden features, master design shortcuts, and discover how to create stunning visuals for your classroom and beyond. This session is packed with tips and tricks to elevate your Canva game, from lesson design to personal branding.

Join Amanda Oneth, Educational Technology Coordinator from Yukon Public Schools, for this online session via Google Meet.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education is offering a series of training sessions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the spring semester. These virtual sessions are designed to help educators understand how to effectively integrate AI into their teaching practices and classroom activities. Each event focuses on practical strategies and tools that can enhance learning experiences. Each session will run from 6:00-7:00 PM. To participate, you can register for individual sessions using the links provided below.

All past sessions have been recorded and are accessible using the links below: