Over the years, as Berkeley teachers have found more and more ways to integrate technology into the curriculum, the DigiTech collection of resources has grown. When teachers ask the question, “How do I … [fill in the blank] with technology?”, DigiTech often creates new how-to guides.
We’ve realized that lots of teachers could benefit from quick access to these resources — to explore whenever a new idea or a question about teaching with technology comes up. For that very reason, with input from the Tech Teacher Leaders about what to include and how to best organize it, DigiTech has created a website specifically for teachers (students should keep using the BUSD library pages to access digital tools and resources). The new DigiTech website contains resources created by our department specifically for Berkeley teachers. We will continue to update it so we welcome your feedback.
Teachers: You may read the following overview of the different sections or just start exploring: digitech.berkeley.net.
CURRICULUM – look here for specific tech-integration resources for:
- Digital Citizenship – lessons for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8
- Elementary – digital literacy scope and sequences for grades 3-5
- Secondary – developing collection of resources for core middle school content areas
- Targeted Support – resources to support ELD and RTI
TOOLS – home to our how-to guides organized by:
- Devices – Chromebook best practices and recommended iPad apps
- Google Apps for Education – to find out how to make the most of Google’s tools
- BUSD Supported Tools – which are district funded and/or district supported
- Additional Tools – which link to tech websites which are commonly used by Berkeley teachers
STUDENT WORK – check out examples of how teachers have integrated technology across the district. Use the table of contents from the 2017-2018 technology showcase to explore student work by site, grade, subject area, and media format. The home icon in the bottom right corner returns you back to the table of contents. (Note: You must be signed into your berkeley.net account to view.)
ABOUT – provides helpful information at-a-glance including:
- Directory – to find out who is the tech teacher leader, tech, and DigiTech TSA supporting each site
- Professional Development – to find all of our resources shared at tech trainings
- Handouts for Families – for forms and letters for families
- Technical Support – with information about tech hardware, Illuminate, and a link to the BUSD help desk.
DigiTech Team members will continue to support all of the school sites so reach out to us anytime. We look forward to collaborating with you during the 2018-2019 school year. Welcome back!
– Mia Gittlen, K-8 Instructional Technology TSA