 MAY 2021
Welcome to the Digital Learning Plan (DLP) monthly newsletter
This newsletter will explore the Wyoming DLP, its goals, and suggested strategies to ensure equitable access to opportunities and success in postsecondary, career, and civic life.
Digital Learning Plan Implementation
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
This month’s focus is the DLP Future Ready Framework gear Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. The goals of this gear are:
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- Provide a common understanding of what students should know, understand, and be able to do specific to digital learning and digital citizenship.
- Technology is used to gather and utilize data to inform educators and students with personalized instruction.
- Educators use instructional practices that shift their role to be facilitators of learning.
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The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is proud to introduce nine Wyoming educators who have successfully completed the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) certification training. The ISTE Certification process is a tremendous undertaking in normal circumstances, however completing it during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the incredible drive and determination of these individuals. The ISTE training, based on the ISTE Standards for Educators, is delivered by Arizona Technology in Education Association/Edvolve and is sponsored by the WDE. Visit the WDE ISTE Certification Training page for information about this professional development opportunity. |
Jennifer Anderson
Technology Integration Specialist, Laramie County School District #1
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"If we teach today as we taught yesterday we rob our children of tomorrow." - John Dewey
“This quote is in the forefront for me as I work to improve my practice and in my role to support staff and students in my district. ISTE Certification was and is part of my dedication to use best practices and provide engaging, technology rich instruction.”
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Katy Brammer
High School Spanish Teacher, Laramie County School District #1
“During our in-person portion of the ISTE journey, our instructors encouraged us to be “visioneers,” and I feel that this term really captures my experience with ISTE. Using the ISTE Standards, I can be a visioneer as I create and implement curriculum that integrates digital tools and makes students part of the learning experience. The ISTE Standards help me reach my goal of inspiring students to be learners both in and outside of the classroom.” |
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Noelle Clark
2nd Grade Teacher, Natrona County School District #1
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“The ISTE Certification process has helped me reimagine and transform my teaching practice. I am now better equipped to design quality instruction and leverage technology to meet the unique needs of my students.” |
Tracy Ennis
Technology Facilitator/STEM Teacher, Campbell County School District #1
“Completing my ISTE certification has been the best professional development I have received for my specific skill set as a technology facilitator and STEM teacher. It has pushed me to think outside of the box and focus on what is best for students and staff within my building. I was challenged to re-think some of my educational beliefs and the outcome changed me into a better technology teacher and facilitator.” |
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Erin Gazda
Instructional Facilitator, Natrona County School District #1
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“Don’t worry about failure. Worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.”
- Sherman Finesilver
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Sheila Martinez
2nd Grade Teacher, Laramie County School District #1
Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education, said it best when he stated, "Technology alone isn't going to improve student achievement. The best combination is great teachers working with technology to engage students in the pursuit of the learning they need."
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Jill Outka-Hill
Technology/STEM Facilitator, Campbell County School District #1
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“It's not about the technology, it's about student learning. Technology is a tool that, when incorporated into a classroom seamlessly, helps support and extend the existing content and enhance the learning process. Technology encourages active engagement, differentiation and connection to the real world. By teaching digital citizenship, creativity, problem solving, communication, collaboration and the willingness to persevere, we are preparing students for the careers of the future.” |
Julie Snyder
3rd-8th Grade Technology Teacher, Johnson County School District #1
"The ISTE certification process was the most challenging and rewarding professional development I have pursued in my career. I was comfortable using technology, but this certification was so much more than demonstrating I could use it as a tool; it took my teaching and learning to another level improving my classroom for myself and my students." |
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Tricia Watson
2nd Grade Teacher, Fremont County School District #1
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"The ISTE Certification process made me reflect on my teaching practices, pushed me outside of my comfort zone and challenged me to become a more innovative teacher. This experience provided me with a wealth of knowledge and opportunity as well as providing my students with a well rounded education with technology incorporation" |
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Clever Panda Program - Free online course designed to help Canvas users take their knowledge to the next level and earn the title of Clever Panda.*
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ISTE Certification Training - WDE-sponsored International Society for Technology in Education Certification for Educators training for 100 Wyoming teachers.*
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Open Educational Resources - Free, open enrollment online course about open education resources; class is available to all Wyoming educators. Check out Open Range Wyoming for open education resources created and vetted by a professional group of Wyoming teachers. In partnership with UWYO and aligned with OER, the WDE would like to highlight the outstanding Learning Actively Mentoring Program (LAMP). LAMP Roadshow.
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Quality Matters - WDE-sponsored workshops or virtual courses on developing and delivering quality online content available to all Wyoming educators at no cost.*
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Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate - Series of seven workshops focused on effective online teaching practices sponsored by the WDE available to all Wyoming educators at no cost.*
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Wyoming Digital Learning Guidelines Course - Free, open enrollment online course about using education technology in the classroom available to all Wyoming educators.*
*Eligible or available for PTSB approved virtual education credit.
More Information
For more information on the Wyoming Digital Learning Plan or the Future Ready Framework, contact Robin Grandpre at 307-777-5315 or robin.grandpre1@wyo.gov.
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