Learn about and utilize the amazing technology tools to support learning in MISD! RJE and McGowen are excited to roll out a new program called Technology Superheroes. If you choose to accept this mission, you will earn stars for your superhero cape by either trying a new tech tool or problem solving a tech issue with another staff member. You will earn various prizes as you collect your stars, as well as chances to win an iPad Mini at the end of the year. Zap! Pow!
Here’s how it works:
1. Email Laura Bates (RJE) or Melanie Burford (McGowen) to let them know you want to participate. We will put a sign by your classroom door on which stars for your superhero cape will be displayed.
2. Watch for an email with a update to our Technology Superhero blog. If you try a tech tool mentioned in our blog, email Melanie or Laura with evidence that you used that tech tool. It could be a picture of a student product, a screen shot on your computer, etc. You just earned a star for your cape! Laura or Melanie will come by to add it to your Technology Superhero sign.
3. If you help a staff member with troubleshooting a technology issue (that would have been a potential Technology Help Request), have the staff member you helped send a brief email to Melanie or Laura telling us how you were at Technology Superhero Problem Solver! You just earned another star for your cape!
Prizes: 5 Stars- Fuzzy Fingers to clean your laptop/iPad screen, or a decal for your laptop (We will have several for you to choose from.) 10 Stars- choice of a Hub Man (has flexible arms and legs with a USB port at each to allow you to use more tech gadgets with your laptop or Mac Mini) or a USB memory stick.
For each 5 stars collected, a raffle ticket will be earned toward a chance to win an iPad Mini*. Drawing will be held on the staff workday, June 7th.
*McGowen teachers - the iPad will be checked out to you and it is intended for professional use. In the event of your transfer away from McGowen or RJE, the iPad must be returned.
And, have no fear, because your Technology Committee is here! Please let your Technology Committee know how we can support you.
“If the prospect of living in a world where trying to respect the basic rights of those around you–and valuing each other simply because we exist–are such daunting, impossible tasks that only a super-hero born of royalty can address them…then what sort of world are we left with? And what sort of world do you want to live in?” ~Wonder Woman
