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Educational Technology Department at Butte County Office of Education 💻 #ButteCOE #EdTechBCOE #RuralEdTech #EdTech #EduSky
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Summer’s still going strong! ☀️ Catch up with the latest updates in our July/August newsletter and subscribe to stay in the loop this fall: bit.ly/edtech-signup

Read it now: smore.com/n/qhzknd ⭐️

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@EdTechBCOE News: July/August 2025
July 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Teachers—Ready to save time and boost engagement? 📣 Join us virtually on Sept 9th for An Easier Way to Teach—#EduProtocols with Jacob Carr, author of the EduProtocol Field Guide: ELA Edition!

Free for #ButteCOE educators | 3:45–5:00 PM PST

Register now: bit.ly/edtech-pd ⭐
Flyer: bit.ly/eduP-sept
Flyer: http://bit.ly/eduP-sept
July 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Ready to bring AI into your classroom or leadership role? 🚀 Our Fall 2025 PD lineup is packed with powerful, practical sessions designed for educators and administrators alike.

Check out these and other upcoming sessions at bit.ly/edtech-pd!

#ButteCOE
Want to work smarter with AI next year? We've got you covered. bit.ly/edtech-pd
May 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Is your Drive a mess after a long school year? Let’s fix that! Join us on May 21st from 3:45–4:45 PM PT for a virtual session focused on turning digital chaos into clarity.

FREE for Butte County educators | $15 for out-of-county educators. Register Now: bit.ly/edtech-pd ⭐

#ButteCOE #EduSky
Effortless Year-End Organization with Google Drive. Turn end-of-year file chaos into an organized and productive Drive! Explore time-saving strategies, advanced search techniques, creative folder systems, and naming conventions that make sense. Whether you want a smooth transition into summer or a strong start to the next school year, this session will give you the tools to achieve a Drive that works as hard as you do. May 21st, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM PT. FREE to Butte County educators and those in the Butte Teacher Induction Program. $15 for out-of-county educators. Questions? Contact edtech@bcoe.org!
May 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay! From the EdTech Team, we say THANK YOU.

⭐ Thank you for embracing new tools to reach every learner.
⭐ Thank you for your innovation in the face of change.
⭐ Thank you for being a steady, positive force in your classrooms and beyond.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #EduSky
Colorful graphic with school supplies: "Thank you! Teacher Appreciation Day. EdTech BCOE."
May 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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The final #EduProtocols series session happens 5/7 at 3:45 PM PT: Using AI to Create and Analyze EduProtocols Resources! 😎

This session will focus on practical strategies like prompting, resource adaptation, and working with student-facing platforms.

Register @ bit.ly/edtech-pd!

#ButteCOE #EduSky
EduProtocols Workshop Series. Transform your teaching with innovative strategies! Explore practical protocols to boost student engagement, critical thinking, and creativity while simplifying lesson planning! Pricing: Free for California Educators. $15 per session for out-of-state participants. Register Now: bit.ly/edtech-pd
April 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Join us virtually on April 24th for Digital Curation: Tools for Teachers! Explore simple, powerful tools to find, filter, and share high-quality digital content!

🔗 Registration: bit.ly/edtech-pd
📄 Flyer: bit.ly/digitalcuration-flyer

#ButteCOE #edTech #EduSky
Digital Curation: Tools for Teachers. Digital curation (the process of collecting, organizing, and sharing digital content) can be a powerful tool for educators to enhance student learning. This session will provide teachers with practical tips and tools for effective digital curation using free and freemium platforms such as Wakelet, Smore, Padlet, YouTube, and more. April 24, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM. Virtual. REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/edtech-pd
April 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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April's Coaching Collaborative meetup is in the works! If you're an educator in California (teacher, TOSA or Coach, or simply a CS or AI enthusiast), come join on 4/23 for our one-hour virtual monthly get-together!

Free Registration: bit.ly/edtech-pd ✨

#ButteCOE #CAEdChat #EduSky #EduSkyChat
Coaching Collaborative. April 23, 2025 (3:30-4:30 PM). Our monthly, virtual Coaching Collaborative extends an invitation to TOSAs, Instructional Coaches, EdTech Coaches, Lead Teachers, Computer Science Leads, and all other educators passionate about computer science and artificial intelligence in education! Featured Speakers: Laurie York & Nikki Navta (code.org). Register Now! Registration is free and open to all California educators. Sign up at bit.ly/edtech-pd!
April 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Join us virtually on April 24th from 3:45–4:45 PM PT for Digital Curation: Tools for Teachers—a practical session on collecting, organizing, and sharing digital content to enhance student learning.

🔗 Register: bit.ly/edtech-pd
📄 Flyer: bit.ly/digitalcuration-flyer

#ButteCOE #EduSky
Digital Curation: Tools for Teachers. Digital curation (the process of collecting, organizing, and sharing digital content) can be a powerful tool for educators to enhance student learning. This session will provide teachers with practical tips and tools for effective digital curation using free and freemium platforms such as Wakelet, Smore, Padlet, YouTube, and more. April 24, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM. Virtual. REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/edtech-pd
March 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Calling all Multiple Subject Teachers—ready to connect, collaborate, and innovate? Join us on May 5th for the kickoff of The Mosaic Project, a new COP centered on math, science, and computer science!

Registration and Details: bit.ly/integration-reg 🎉
Full Flyer: bit.ly/mosaic-framing

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Framing the Future of Integration. May 5th, 2025. 4:00-7:00 PM. FREE, Taco Bar Dinner Provided. Multiple Subject Teachers Invited. 2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 300. Chico, CA 95928. Register Now! bit.ly/integration-reg
March 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Canva for Education makes it easy to create, collaborate, and communicate visually in the classroom and beyond! Come explore key features and tools, learn practical classroom applications, and create and share a project.

REGISTER: bit.ly/edtech-pd ✨
FLYER: bit.ly/canvaflyer2025

#ButteCOE #EduSky
An Introduction to Canva for Education. April 9th, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM PST. This virtual session is free to Butte County educators and Butte Teacher Induction Program. A $15 fee applies for educators from outside Butte County. Register: bit.ly/edtech-pd
March 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Join us as we highlight how #ComputationalThinking integrates into EVERY classroom as well as engage in a coaching conversation around listening and prompting.

Free Registration: bit.ly/edtech-pd ✨

March 26th, 3:30-4:30 PM PT
Virtual (Zoom)

All California educators welcome!

#EduSky #CSforCA
Coaching Collaborative flyer. Guest speakers in March: Janet Brownell and Anna Brink-Capriola from Butte County Office of Education's Educational Technology Department.
March 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Join us on Thursday, March 20th, from 3:45-4:45 PM PT for Essential Chrome Extensions for Educators and discover powerful extensions like MagicSchool AI, Brisk, Awesome Screenshot, Grammarly, Mote, and more!

REGISTRATION: bit.ly/edtech-pd ✨
FLYER: bit.ly/essentialchrome

#EdTech #EduSky #Chrome
Essential Chrome Extensions for Educators March 20th, 2025 3:45-4:45 PM PST This virtual session is free to Butte County educators and the Butte Teacher Induction Program. A $15 fee applies for educators from outside of Butte County. Registration and Details: bit.ly/edtech-pd Questions? Contact edtech@bcoe.org.
March 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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In all major Internet browsers, pressing Ctrl + W closes the current tab. If there aren't multiple tabs open, pressing Ctrl + W closes the browser.

The more you know! 🌈

(Remember, on a Mac, all "Ctrl" are replaced with "Cmd")

#ButteCOE #EdTech #KeyboardShortcuts #EduSky
"Ctrl + W = Close" on a computer screen with @EdTechBCOE logo underneath.
February 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Boost your productivity with Google Chrome! Learn how to manage accounts, organize tabs, and customize your setup for a smoother workflow. Join us virtually Feb 20th, 3:45-4:45 PM PST!

🔗 Register: bit.ly/edtech-pd
📄 Flyer: bit.ly/chrome-secrets

#ButteCOE #GoogleForEdu #EdTech #EduSky #Teachers
Chrome Secrets: Work Smarter, Not Harder. Register: bit.ly/edtech-pd. February 20th, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM PST.
February 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Ready to empower students with AI? Join us virtually on March 11th from 3:45-4:45 PM PT for a dynamic session on student-facing AI tools!

This FREE session is open to #ButteCOE educators!
Outside Butte County, CA: $15

🔗 Register: bit.ly/edtech-pd
📄 Flyer: bit.ly/studentAI-mar25

#EduSky
Empowering Students with AI: Tools for Future-Ready Learning. March 11th, 2025. 3:45-4:45 PM PT.
February 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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A+ Communication: Email Essentials for Educators

REGISTRATION: bit.ly/edtech-pd
FLYER: bit.ly/comm-feb12
February 12th, 2025
3:45-4:45 PM PST
Virtual

This event is free for all Butte County Educators. Educators outside of Butte County will be charged $15.00 for this event.

#ButteCOE #EduSky
Identify best practices for professional communication, including the use of email signatures, proper formatting and tone, the crafting of clear subject lines, and the use of AI assistance. With these skills and others, educators can convey their message effectively and maintain a polished and professional image in all email interactions!
February 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Empower your students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills through simple, practical strategies for any subject!

Computational Thinking Across the Curriculum: Integrate, Don’t Isolate
3/5/25, 3:45-5:15 PM PST
Stipend available via #SeasonsofCS!

#ButteCOE #EduSky #CSforAll
Computational Thinking Across the Curriculum: Integrate, Don’t Isolate Empower your students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills through simple, practical strategies for any subject! Limited Seats! REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/edtech-pd $125 stipend available! March 5th, 2025 3:45-5:15 PM Online via Zoom FREE Limited seating available.
January 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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There are plenty of PORTScast opportunities still available in the month of January, including TWO from #ButteCounty!

Check out #BidwellMansion and #LakeOroville on Tuesday!

💻 ports.parks.ca.gov/2-portscast/...

#ButteCOE #CAStateParks #VirtualFieldTrip #CAEdChat #EduSky
PORTScast calendar with remaining January activities, including two highlighted yellow on January 28th: Lake Oroville and Bidwell Mansion.
January 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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So, you’ve joined the AI revolution and have started to leverage these tools safely and productively in your own work. Are you ready to start teaching students how to safely navigate the world of AI?

REGISTRATION / DETAILS: bit.ly/edtech-pd ⭐
FLYER: bit.ly/studentAI25

#EduSkyAI #EduSky #ButteCOE
EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH AI: Tools for Future-Ready Learning. You’ve joined the AI revolution and have started to leverage these tools safely and productively in your own work. Are you ready to start teaching students how to safely navigate the world of AI? January 23rd, 2025 3:45 - 4:45 PM PT
January 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Northern California educators, a new Community of Practice awaits! We will meet monthly to collaborate and share perspectives on #Coaching and #ComputerScience. Join us!

Flyer: bit.ly/coach-collab
First COP: January 23rd, 3:30-4:45 PM PST
Registration: bit.ly/edtech-pd

#CSforCA #EdTech #CAEdChat
Coaching Collaborative: Join a virtual, monthly community of practice designed for connection and growth! Engage: Participate in professional learning to build your coaching capacity. Collaborate: Connect with like-minded educators and share best practices. Learn: Explore strategies for integrating computer science into your teaching. Who is Participating? The Coaching Collaborative extends an invitation to TOSAs, Instructional Coaches, EdTech Coaches, Lead Teachers, Computer Science Leads, as well as all other educators passionate about computer science and artificial intelligence in education! How Do I Register? Registration is free and open to all California educators. Sign up at bit.ly/edtech-pd! Monthly COP will be held from 3:30-4:45 PM. All Spring 2025 dates are available at the link above! Questions? Contact Carrie Heyrend: cheyrend@bcoe.org
January 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Did you miss the January edition of #EdTechBCOE News? Check it out! ➡️ smore.com/n/cez4y

✨ Free coaching support for #ButteCOE educators
✨ A free Wellness & Balance email series open to all
✨ Upcoming virtual #EdTech PD sessions: Canva in Edu, AI in Education, Diffit, and more!

#EduSky #EduSkyAI
Four "Coach Cards": Janet, Laurie, Jake, and Anna
January 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Individual #EduProtocols sessions are now available! Sign up for your favorites ASAP! 💻 All registrations visible at bit.ly/edtech-pd!

NINE session choices, January through May! FREE for California educators! $15 per session for out-of-state participants.

#ButteCOE #EduSky #EduProtocol #Teachers
EduProtocols Workshop Series Attend one, attend all! Wednesdays, 3:45-5:00 PM PST Transform your teaching with innovative strategies! Explore practical protocols to boost student engagement, critical thinking, and creativity while simplifying lesson planning! NINE sessions available, January through May! Free for California Educators. $15 per session for out-of-state participants.
January 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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So, you’ve joined the AI revolution and have started to leverage these tools safely and productively in your own work. Are you ready to start teaching students how to safely navigate the world of AI?

REGISTRATION / DETAILS: bit.ly/edtech-pd ⭐
FLYER: bit.ly/studentAI25

#EduSkyAI #EduSky #ButteCOE
So, you’ve joined the AI revolution and have started to leverage these tools safely and productively in your own work. Are you ready to start teaching students how to safely navigate the world of AI? January 23rd. 3:45-4:45 PM PT. This session is FREE to all educators working within Butte County as well as educators who are part of the Butte Teacher Induction Program. Please register with your school email address. This session is also available to educators outside of Butte County for a $15 fee. CSU, Chico students may attend for a reduced $10 fee.
January 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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WEDNESDAY! Join us for Differentiation with Diffit: Leveled Texts and More!

REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/edtech-pd ⭐
FLYER: bit.ly/diffit25

Free for #ButteCOE. $15 for all other educators!

#EduSky #Differentiation #EduSkyAI #EdTech
Discover how Diffit, a cutting-edge AI tool, streamlines the creation of differentiated reading materials for every student. Learn how to quickly adapt existing content or generate customized texts that meet various proficiency levels and learning needs. With just a few clicks, you can export personalized resources that save time and enhance student engagement, making differentiation easier than ever. Freemium product.
January 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM