EdTech BCOE

Have you heard? Code.org is now CODE AI. Don't worry, their amazing K-12 curriculum offerings and tools are still available!

Computer science is expanding rapidly, and Code.org is keeping up. This is an important shift in our world and in our classrooms, so take a minute to explore their newest resources at code.org.

"84% of students are using AI and only 16% are taught to understand it."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDMyLxPvAMo

CodeAI: The Next Chapter of Code.org What CodeAI is Building:• Expanded curricula built for a world sha...

Free registration -- starts tomorrow! 25 varied sessions available. ⛱️ Check it out: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/summer-learning-series

🎉 The FREE Summer Learning Series for Teachers kicks off tomorrow!
🌴 Asynchronous PD for teachers all summer long!
https://shakeuplearning.com/summer-learning-series/

Our growing list of fall EdTech sessions is now available! From artificial intelligence, a WIDE array of Google tools, Canva, Snorkl, SchoolAI, and multiple support staff sessions, there’s something for everyone!

🔖 Bookmark this page: bit.ly/edtechbcoe-sessions
📣 Share with your colleagues — support staff, teachers, coaches, and administrators!
✅ Sign up early and guarantee a seat (or Zoom square) for your professional learning!

We can’t wait to learn with you this fall! Butte County Office of Education

Free registration, quality learning! 25 varied sessions available! Check it out! ⛱️ https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/summer-learning-series

🌴 FREE Summer Learning Series for Teachers!
👩‍💻 Flexible learning from your patio or anywhere else!
🦾 Learn AI tools, Google, and so much more!
☀️ New sessions all summer long!
https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/summer-learning-series

It’s Digital Well-Being Week! 🌿 Technology is a powerful tool for learning, connection, and creativity — but maintaining healthy digital habits matters too. This week is a great opportunity to reflect on how we use technology in our classrooms, workplaces, and daily lives.

Common Sense Education has created free resources, activities, and ideas to help educators, families, and students build healthier relationships with media and technology.

Explore the resources here: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-wellbeing-week

Let’s work together to support balanced, mindful, and positive digital experiences for everyone. 💙

Butte County Office of Education

Looking for a career where you can serve students, support your community, and make a lasting impact? Join BCOE!

At the Butte County Office of Education, you'll join teammates who want to serve, grow, and make a difference in a supportive, collaborative environment. Come see why our team is so proud to call BCOE home.

We have openings for qualified candidates in many programs and departments, both here in Butte County and across the state.

[Find the link to browse jobs and apply in the comments below!]

LAST SESSION OF THE SCHOOL YEAR!!! ⛱️ Curious about the AI tools now built into Google for Education? Join us next week to explore two powerful tools designed to save time, spark ideas, and support learning!

📗 Gemini – Google’s AI assistant that can help you draft emails, build lesson plans, brainstorm ideas, and more all within Google Workspace.

📗 NotebookLM – Your personal AI research assistant that can turn your documents into summaries, flashcards, smart Q&A, study guides, and even a custom podcast episode!

You’ll walk away with practical ways to start using both tools right away in your educational setting.

🔗 FLYER: bit.ly/gemini-notebook-lm
⭐️ REGISTRATION: bit.ly/edtech-pd

This event is free to educators working within Butte County and participants in the Butte Teacher Induction Program.

Butte County Office of Education

STREAM Charter School Tech would like to give a HUGE thank you to Computers for Classrooms for helping support our growing student technology lab!

Because of their generosity, our students are gaining hands-on experience with computer repair, CAD, 3D printing, robotics, and real-world technology skills.

Computers for Classrooms also provides amazing community resources, including affordable refurbished computers for families, technology recycling programs, and educational opportunities throughout our region.

If your family, business, or organization is looking for affordable technology or responsible e-waste solutions, we encourage you to check them out and support their mission!

🌐 https://computersforclassrooms.org/

Together, we’re helping students move from simply using technology to truly understanding and creating with it.

The CDE invites educators, administrators, and school leaders to join a multi-part webinar series exploring responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use and effective technology integration in K–12 schools. Sessions are free, interactive, and aligned to California’s AI Guidance and EdTech Framework. Each session begins at 3:30 p.m.:

🌐 Tech Across California - Instruction, Students, and Safety (May 12): https://tinyurl.com/5n6h7n5c

🌐 Tech Across California - Leadership, Planning, and the Future (May 19): https://tinyurl.com/4bjacf9n

🌐 AI in Education: Using AI Responsibly Without Losing Student Thinking (May 26): https://tinyurl.com/bdz4cjv2