Show What You Know, Learn As You Go!

Show off what you know and brush up on your tech skills with our PD badges.  Check out the tabs below to see what is available.  Hit the Level Up Now button to learn the requirements to attain given badges, and when you are ready, use the Apply for Badge button to submit your request to attain the badge.

How does it work?
All of our badges will be claimed through Credly.com.  See the tabs below for the available badges, and click the buttons below each badge for specific level requirements.  Digital badges and stickers will also be issued once a month for display.
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Level 1
Each badge category will have slightly different requirements but as a general rule, Level 1 status indicates the teacher has done something to learn about a tool.
Level 2
In most categories, you will be able to Level up to Level 2 by showing that you have applied the tool within your work as a teacher.  Evidence is often required.
Level 3 
Level 3 is where the magic happens.  This is where students get involved in using the technology in a way that enhances traditional lessons.

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There are a few things you need to do as you begin earning badges.  Click the buttons below to watch the two videos below.  Once you understand how it works, create your account, and then click the Claim My Credly Badge button Below.
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Digital Citizenship Badges
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Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Scope and Sequence

Level 1

Familiarize yourself with the Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship courses for your grade level and earn the level 1 badge today.

Level 2

Level 3
Familiarize yourself with the online Content available for your students.  You may use their lessons or integrate the concepts into your own class.  Learn what is available today
Earn the Level 3 badge by earning your Digital Citizenship Certified Educator certification through Common Sense Media.  Follow the guidelines at the link above..  

iPad Badges

Doodlebuddy puts the power of a digital whiteboard in the hands of the learners.  Whether they are using it as a student response system, or creating a detailed example of knowledge gained, Doodlebuddy is easy to integrate into most any lesson.  
Students love to use images in their learning.  The power of things like Instagram are proof that a picture can be worth a 1,000 words.  Pic Collage allows your students to create a digital collage and tie images together to show what they know.  
Padlet offers a dynamic way for your students to collaborate.  Think of the traditional Parking Lot / Sticky Note concept on steroids.  Allow your classes to brainstorm and problem solve by sharing ideas, and links as they research topics and much more.   
If you like to build mind maps, or have your classes think through a problem together check out Popplet.  Students love to think and learn visually.  Capture facts, thoughts, and images and learn to create relationships between them with this easy to use tool.
This tool gives you a dynamic way to interact with your students while presenting materials.  You can also check for understanding and administer online quizzes and tests.  If you are looking for a way to share content with students, this is worth a look.
This tool gives you a dynamic way to interact with your students while presenting materials.  You can also check for understanding and administer online quizzes and tests.  Free accounts have limited storage space for Presentations. 
As new textbooks are being adopted, many new digital resources are available to teachers and students.  This can create a useful workspace for classes.  Click the Apply for Badge button below to learn how you can qualify to level up.
When you have mastered 5 of the 7 apps you see here, let us know!  You will have qualified to be a Featured 5 Superstar.  This badge proves that you have mastered the apps that make up the Featured 5.  Get "apping" and apply when ready.

Microsoft Badges
Word is the "Go To" word processing tool on the market.  Are you having your students use Word collaboratively?  Click the Apply for Badge button below to learn how to Power Up your Word skills.
Excel is unmatched in the spreadsheet category.  Are you having your students use Excel collaboratively?  Click the Apply for Badge button below to learn how to Power Up your Excel skills.
When we think of presentation tools, Powerpoint is the first that comes to mind.  Powerpoint has become much more dynamic.  Click the Apply for Badge button below to learn how to Power Up your Power Point skills.
Dynamically share content with your classes.  Using Class Notebook teachers and students can work together on building curriculum content.  If you like 3 ring binders imagine the power of putting a copy in every students hands.  One Note does that and much more.
Office Sway is Microsoft's newest gem.  Build and share content online that can be shared with anyone.  Parent/Student newsletters, student projects and so much more can be done with Sway.  The best part is it is easy to create and design.  
If you have been looking for a way to create flipped videos, you need to check out Office Mix.  A Powerpoint plugin, Mix allows you to easily create videos of your presentations.  Add questions to check understanding or record things from the computer camera.
Gone are the days of needing a large hard drive or hauling around a portable thumb drive.  Use OneDrive with your students to easily share and create document and folders.  With an internet connections your documents are always available.  
The Microsoft Educator Network is full of great resources for teachers.  Find Lesson plans, training modules over tech tools, and a full community of educators from around the world to grow your PLN.  Become a member today and earn this badge.

Digital Teaching Tool Badges

Details coming soon

Social Media Badges

Check out the Cat's Den Social Media page for more info on how Social Media can benefit teachers.

Level 1

Time is short already, but teachers are life-long learners.  Twitter is a great resource for sharing and finding new ideas and tools.  It is amazing what can be accomplished in 140 characters or less.  Join Twitter and share your @handle with us to earn this badge.
If you are on Twitter, and tweeting regularly, you may already be able to qualify for this badge.  Lurking is a great way to learn, but why not Tweet and share the great things you are doing as well.  When you reach 100 Tweets apply for this badge to celebrate your activity.

Level 2

If you are on Twitter, and tweeting regularly, you may already be able to qualify for this badge.  Lurking is a great way to learn, but why not Tweet and share the great things you are doing as well.  When you reach 250 Tweets apply for this badge to celebrate your activity.
Sulphur Springs ISD has hashtags!  Share on the official district hashtag #sulsprisd and sign up to earn this badge.  By using the hashtag, others can easily search for content shared by others in the district.  See the social media page for campus as well as other well known education hashtags.

Level 3

If you are on Twitter, and tweeting regularly, you may already be able to qualify for this badge.  Lurking is a great way to learn, but why not Tweet and share the great things you are doing as well.  When you reach 500+ Tweets apply for this badge to celebrate.
Twitter chats are a great way to share and learn.  A full list of Educational Twitter chats can be found on the social media page.  Participate in the live Twitter chat of your choice and find out how this dynamic PD experience can shape your teaching.

Computer Literacy Badges

Snipping Tool for Screengrabs - Windows Snipping Tool accessory is one of the most useful tools you can learn about.  Click the button below for more details and a short video covering the snipping tool.  This should be one of the first badges you apply for here.
Computer Terminology Basics - Vocabulary is the key to knowledge.  If you can't "speak the language" it is often difficult to perform tasks. Check out this link to see the terms, and complete the quiz required for earning this badge.  Once you have successfully passed the quiz, apply for the badge below.
Extended vs Cloned Desktop - When teaching with a projector there are two standard ways of having what is on your computer monitor appear as a projected image.  Earn this badge by showing that you know the difference between an extended and cloned desktop.  Easily toggle between the two depending on your presentation needs.

Checks for Understanding Badges

Partner Practice Badges

Group Practice Badges

Independent Practice Badges

Reading Strategies Badges

Special Activity/Program Badges

The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 40 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104.  198,980 Hour of Code events around the world.  If your classes participated in this event, share the experience and earn the Hour of Code Badge.

Show your expertise

Show your progress by earning the various Educator Level badges.  Check back soon for more information about how to qualify for each of the levels.
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