What’s new in Overdrive?
Overdrive is now available to all students in Grades 3 thru 12 in the Region. Students can check with their librarian to access the library. […]
Noodle Tools
NoodleTools is an online research management platform that promotes critical thinking and authentic research. Students stay organized as they evaluate information, build accurate citations, archive […]
Canvas Updates and News
We have been working with Canvas all summer making some changes that will allow a better user experience for students and teachers. In order to […]
Library PLC Training
A funny thing seems to be happening to librarians on the way to extinction. The savviest districts and librarians are remaking the position, breaking media […]
SUU Summer Boot Camp 2017
Virtual field trips enable students to visit places near and far without having to worry about weather, long bus rides, or packing a lunch. In this workshop, participants will learn how virtual field trips can enhance the curriculum and will become familiar with many excellent sources of virtual field trips
Rural Schools 2017
The Utah Rural Schools Association is holding our annual conference on July 11, 12, 13, & 14, 2017 at the Southern Utah University, located in Cedar City Utah. The conference provides hands on and break out sessions for educators of every grade level, and education administrators.
This years Keynote Speakers are Dean Wilson and Joe Cuddemi. Dean Wilson is currently the principal at Altamont High School , and also works as a consultant for Mastery Connect. Joe Cuddemi specializes in the implementation and development of professional learning communities process design to help schools build collaborative cultures that result in high student achievement.
Virtual Field Trips for WCSD
This course will enable participants to use Internet resources to design a “virtual field trip” for their students. Participants will become familiar with the strategies […]
Research 2 Write
Research 2 Write is a project made possible with an LSTA Grant and provided to the rural school districts covered by the Southwest Educational Development […]
Escalante Valley Parent Night
The internet can be very overwhelming for children as well as adults! Google is awesome, but it can be like drinking out of a fire […]
Mardi Gras!
Thanks to Jolene Dodge from Escalante High in Garfield for sharing her Mardi Gras idea! Brief Description Students learn about Mardi Gras by experience. Some […]
Is it Fake or Real?
How do you know when you are reading something on the internet if it is real? Click here for more resources Test your students’ ability […]
Research 2 Write
Want to have your students become published authors? By using the following resources, students can learn how to do research, cite their sources, collect information […]
Sterling Scholar 2017
This statewide academic competition recognizes the achievements of Utah’s high school seniors in 15 different categories: Agriculture Science, Business and Marketing, Computer Technology, Dance, English, Family and […]
Kung Fu Canvas
You don’t have to be a Canvas Ninja, but you can earn your own belts! Click here to access the course and get started! […]