SUU Boot Camp 2018
Research to Write-Using the Big Six Skills What are the Big Six Skills? How are our students really using the internet? How do […]
Just Google It
Everything you need to know you can find on Google right? It’s the go to for students for many reasons. How can we help them to understand that not everything you read on the internet is true? Or is yours for the taking? Join us for a discussion on Google vs Databases, Fake News, Authentic Sources and how these skills can help students to build transliteracy skills.
Read Across America March 2
What are you doing in your library this week for Read Across America? Send me your ideas and I’ll post them here to share! Here […]
National History Day
Every year National History Day® frames students’ research within a historical theme. The theme is chosen for the broad application to world, national, or state […]
Secretaries Conference 2018
Thank you for joining us today at Iron County School District office for the Southwest Educational Development Center’s biannual Secretaries Technology Conference. Adobe Spark Are […]
Using Databases and Google Drive
See how simple it is for students to highlight, make notes and save citations in the Gale Databases and then export them to their Google […]
Millard eBook and Utah’s Online Library
You find the link to the Regional eBook Library on the home page of your school website or click here (sedc.lib.overdrive.com). Students will use the […]
Symbaloo-Student Resources
Symbaloo is a great place to collect and curate resources to share with students. Students are able to easily access sites without having to type […]
Fake or Real?
Can you believe everything you read online? How many times have you shared a story on Social Media without reading it? Source The ABC’s- Can […]
Do Levels Belong in Libraries?
Libraries should engage readers and provide high-quality, high-interest, fascinating materials. A good library could be organized like a good bookstore—trying to sell books to readers. […]
Overdrive Marketplace
If you are the person in charge of ordering ebooks, this session is for you! Come explore the Marketplace, where you can find books to […]
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. […]
Top 10 Reasons to use Databases
There’s nothing wrong with using Google or another search engine to find information on the web. Just keep in mind that most of the information […]
Constitution Week
Constitution Week September 17 – 23rd Introduction Constitution Week is the commemoration of America’s most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week […]
Sterling Scholar 2018
By definition, “sterling” is something pure and valuable, synonymous with adjectives like, “exceptional,” “outstanding,” and “commendable.” Certainly, all these words apply to the many students […]
Millard Canvas PLC Day
Welcome to Canvas! Let’s Review Review the Checklist for skills Assessment Join the class “Intro to Canvas” if you are new to Canvas […]
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 […]