NC BOLD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Digital Teaching and Learning is hittin’ the road again this summer! The NCBOLD 2022 Summer Roadshow will bring high energy, interactive sessions facilitated and led by NC educators to each region of the state.
New: NC PSU Staff Self-Paced PD Courses One Pager
For any NC PSU Staff who need CEU credits, DTL now has a database of all current asynchronous NCEES PD opportunities for staff. Find the PD that you need: NC PSU Staff Self-Paced PD Courses.
Listing includes free DPI courses published in NCEES and a resource for retired or on-leave staff currently not active in NCEES.
Looking for DLCs? Courses are also sorted by credit type. Note: The acquiring of CEUs and contact hours is subject to LEA/Charter approval. Staff should follow local guidelines on pre-approvals, completed course approvals or requests to apply for approval of a different credit type on completed PD.
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We're Hiring!
Join the K-2 Content Development Team
The Rethink Education Content Development Team is looking for innovative K-2 educators and leaders to develop the newest round of content for NC students. We have K-2 positions for writers, reviewers and instructional designers.
If you’re interested in joining our team, visit bit.ly/workwithrethinked. Applications are open from May 1st-May 31st. If you have questions about applying, please reach out to Rethink Ed Content Development Lead, Amber Garvey at amber.garvey@dpi.nc.gov
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Cohort 2 District Spotlight
Appalachian State Academy at Middle Fork
NC Rethink Ed Cohort 1 & 2 participating school, Appalachian State Academy at Middle Fork uses blended learning to support literacy instruction. They have an intentional focus on literacy development at their school, and promote a love of reading by connecting students with authors and exposing them to a wide variety of literature.
Pictured to the right is one of their recent author visits with Kelly Starling Lyons. In addition to the author visit, all students received their own autographed copy of one of Starling Lyons' books.
Follow App State Academy at Middle Fork on Twitter to keep up with all the great things going on at this school: @appstateacademy
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CONTENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Meet the 4th Grade Math Writing Team
In this week’s news, we would like to highlight the Rethink Outliners and Writers for our 4th Grade Math course. We are excited to work on these elementary courses. Get to know this team of content creators!
Our Outliner for this course is Kathleen Epperson. Kathleen holds a BA degree in Elementary Education from UNC-Wilmington and a MS in Mathematics Education from NC State University. She graduated from and taught in Cabarrus County in 1st-7th grades. She also taught for 2 years internationally in Costa Rica.
We have two Writers for this course. First up is Amber Brewer. Amber holds a B.S. in Hispanic Studies from East Carolina University and a M.Ed in Elementary Education from Barton College. Additionally, she has a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership from Gardner-Webb University and is a Licensed NC Principal. She has worked in both traditional and public charter schools, serving as Dean of Instruction for Math K-5 and Director of Curriculum and Talent Development K-12. She also serves nationally as an Instructional Coach and Workshop Facilitator for EdConnective and Math Content Reviewer for the English Learner Success Forum.
Our second Writer is Jeanette Estell. Jeanette holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Buffalo State College. She has taught elementary school in K, 2nd and 4th grades for 8 years. She is currently a Math Facilitator in an elementary school. Jeanette has also served as a District Math Assessment Developer, District Curriculum Guide Writer, English Language Learners Math Content Writer and Technology Contact for Elementary School for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
We appreciate their hard work in helping to create our 4th grade Math course and look forward to seeing this fully created course on Canvas Commons and GoOpenNC in early 2023!
NC WISE OWL UPDATES
In an effort to streamline the login process, the transition for NCWiseOwl to the NCEdCloud has been completed. The transition was successful and we have now directed all NCWiseOwl traffic to NCEdCloud ahead of our June 30th timeframe.
The NCWiseOwl resources are available in NCEdCloud for students and educators leveled by the following categories:
- Britannica: Elementary, Middle, and High
- EBSCO: 10-12, 7-9, 4-6, K-3,and Professional
- NC Resources Page: - All Levels
The Toolkit will remain available through Canvas and will be provided as a link in NCEdCloud for educators and students. Direct linking to the Toolkit will remain available for use by PSUs. Please send any questions to Cynthia Sartain, cynthia.sartain@dpi.nc.gov.
NCWiseOwl EBSCO & Britannica Product Additions and Promotional Materials
Since 1999, NCWiseOwl has provided reference databases, eBooks, periodicals and more to NC public school students and educators. The program has experienced many changes including the recent NCEdCloud (my.ncedcloud.org) authentication giving users access both at school and home without the need for additional login credentials. Resources are provided based on grade level. Promotional materials for general access and a summer-use campaign have been added in the NCWiseOwl Toolkit: Promotional Materials.
NCDPI DTL is excited to announce product additions and updates to the offerings now available from EBSCO and Britannica. The following will be available in July 2022. Watch for additional product promotional materials, tutorials and instructional materials by mid- July. Please see this document for expanded details and office hours for product overviews. Please direct questions, suggestions and feedback to Cynthia Sartain @cynthia.sartain@dpi.nc.gov. Educators may opt to receive ongoing updates by joining the NCWiseOwl Mailing List.
New and Updated Products:
- Britannica Escolar
- Britannica Moderna
- Premium Merriam Webster Unabridged Dictionary
- EBSCO eBooks Cricket Media Collection
- EBSCO eBooks Education Collection
- EBSCO Poetry and Short Stories Reference Center
- Civil War Primary Source Documents
- Revolutionary War Era Orderly Books
- Gateway to North America: The People, Places and Organizations 19th Century
- New/Updated EBSCO Discovery Service Interface (EDS)
- New /Updated EBSCO Explora Interfaces (All Levels)
- EBSCO Reference Centers Updated Materials
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Plasma Games Pilot Competitive Grant
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is pleased to announce the Plasma Games Pilot Competitive Grant approved by the State Board of Education, to promote access to innovative digital and personalized learning solutions for high school students that bridge the gap between chemistry and physical science classes and career and technical education (CTE) career pathways.
The purpose of the Plasma Games Pilot Competitive Grant Program is to promote access to innovative digital and personalized learning solutions for high school students demonstrating proficiency in science and math and to support schools in their efforts to increase the number of students pursuing education and career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Districts and PSUs participating in the pilot must incorporate the software program developed by Plasma Games, Inc., in select STEM classes, and CTE programs, to encourage student interest and workforce development. A local school administrative unit participating in the pilot shall provide the Department with a plan for the placement of the STEM-focused educational technology developed by Plasma Games, Inc., in its schools and may include a plan from the pilot program established pursuant to Section 4.2D of S.L. 2020-4, as enacted by Section 1.1(e) of S.L. 2020-80, if the unit participated in that pilot. Any public school unit, including districts, charter schools and lab schools, are eligible to apply to the Department of Public Instruction for a grant to implement a Plasma Games Pilot.
The Division of Academic Standards at the Department of Public Instruction has been tasked with the administration of this pilot program. As required by the legislation, the agency will provide payment to PSUs to cover the full or partial cost of the program. NCDPI will utilize the CCIP program to accept grant requests. (https://ccip.schools.nc.gov/) Applications must be submitted by close of business July 1, 2022.
Following the completion of the required information, grant applications will be evaluated by a review team and awardees approved by the State Board of Education. Information provided on Plasma Games Pilot Grant will be located on the NCDPI Division of Academic Standards website. Questions pertaining to the logistics of the Plasma Games Pilot Competitive Grant reimbursement can be directed to Howard.Ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov
Thank you for considering applying for the Plasma Games Pilot Competitive Grant.
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InstructureCon 2022
Canvas has announced that InstructureCon 2022 will be an online and FREE event again this year. The one day conference will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Check out this page to learn more and register today!
June Canvas Statewide Call
As a reminder, please be sure to register for our upcoming statewide call on Monday June 6, 2022 at 2 PM. Use THIS registration link to sign up for the webinar. We hope to see you there!
Canvas SIS Roll Over Survey
Make sure you have received and filled out your SIS Roll over form for Canvas. If you did not get the form, reach out to: priorityservicesk12@instructure.com or your CSM.
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Coaching Cohort
In alignment with the North Carolina Digital Learning Plan, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Digital Teaching and Learning Division will be providing a year long professional learning opportunity for coaches. The intention is to have two cohorts of 50 participants each, one Eastern cohort and one Western cohort. This application is for anyone who is interested in being either a participant or coaching ambassador. Due to the nature of the Ambassadors’ work, they will be compensated $1000 for the additional duties as described below:
Participants will…
- commit to attend three face to face, two-day sessions (six face to face days total) and two virtual sessions during the 2022-2023 school year,
- fully engage and participate in a book study (participants will choose from a predetermined list),
- fully engage and participate in professional learning experiences and activities to improve coaching skills, and
- collaboratively create coaching resources to be shared across the state in GoOpenNC.
Dates:
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East:
- September 13-14, 2022: Face to face session at the Wayne County PD Center
- December 6, 2022: Virtual
- February 7-8, 2023: Face to face session at the Wayne County PD Center
- April 25, 2023: Virtual
- June: Face to face East and West Meeting (Exact Date, Time, and Location TBD)
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West:
- September 27-28, 2022: Face to face in Wilkes County
- December 6, 2022: Virtual
- February 15-16, 2023: Face to face at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
- April 25, 2023: Virtual
- June: Face to face East and West Meeting (Exact Date, Time, and Location TBD)
Application Link: - Applications are Due by June 6, 2022.
Contact Ashley McBride (ashley.mcbride@dpi.nc.gov) if you have any questions.
The Impact Early Childhood Education Summit is a gathering of Early Childhood Education Professionals, parents, and caregivers aimed at celebrating and supporting those who are helping children, birth through third grade, to grow strong roots for a healthy foundation.
There is no cost to attend!
Eligible for 6 contact hour credits.
WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 2022
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
WHERE: UNC Charlotte Student Union
*Register at pbsnc.org/impactsummit
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