Welcome to Jordan School District! Our team is excited to share a quick look at our digital tools available to teachers in Jordan District, known as the "Big 6." Watch the following video to learn more about the district's essential "Big 6" digital tools and resources that will enhance your classroom instruction, as well as the Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL) team's mission to support you in effectively integrating technology into your classroom.
Category: Big 6
Adobe Update: Aug 2025
Welcome Back to School: Building a Positive Classroom Community
As we begin a new academic year, we are excited to welcome our teachers back to school. We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating break, and we are eager to see the amazing things you will accomplish with your students this year.
Fostering a Positive Classroom Community
Building a positive and inclusive classroom community is essential for creating an environment where students feel supported, motivated, and empowered to learn. To help you achieve this, we would like to share six creative community-building activities from Adobe that you can incorporate into your teaching practice. Check out this back-to-school bundle from Adobe: https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/XBglUMSkPzIF8?trackingid=WT7FHTVM&mv=in-product.
We are committed to supporting you throughout the academic year. If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to share your experiences with these activities, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are always here to help!
Google Workspace Plus comes to Jordan District!
We're excited to announce the school board has funded new Google Workspace for Education Plus features, designed to transform your teaching! This upgrade brings enhanced Google Meet and screencasting options, more AI assistance, personalized learning tools, and much more. This investment addresses security concerns and will greatly benefit both employees and students. Look out for resources and upcoming training soon!
Google Education Plus Updates by kelli.cannonOverview of Schoolai 2.0 Early Access
Schoolai is getting ready to launch this fall Schoolai 2.0. Check out the following video to learn how to access the Beta version and explore Dot, new Spaces, and Powerups. Take a moment to explore the latest version of Schoolai.
Big 6 on Summer Vacation
School’s out, and it’s time to relax! We’re wishing all our amazing educators a joyful, restful summer. While you recharge, check out what the Big 6 are up to on vacation:
- Canvas is building castles and memories in the sandbox.
- Nearpod is roasting marshmallows at Camp Engage.
- Adobe is creating masterpieces in the art studio.
- Google is on a cross-country roadtrip with Google Maps.
- Canva is dazzling everyone at a magic show.
- SchoolAI is diving into fun in a ball pit with Dot.
Enjoy your well-deserved break—we can’t wait to see you in the new school year!