DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative

An EIR Grant Program focused on the use and outcomes of implementing accessibility tools and game-based learning with K-5 science students of varying abilities.

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

What an amazing 2-day #MinecraftEdu training with our @DuvalSchools teachers ✨💚

[Kim Landtroop @KimLandtroop]

Day 2 of our ULTRA Minecraft training with our fabulous @duvalschools teachers. Time to code and make it rain chickens! @playcraftlearn

[Kim Landtroop @KimLandtroop]

Ready for a great week of Minecraft trainings with the amazing U.L.T.R.A teachers! Up first is Team Inclusion! @PlayCraftLearn @DuvalSchools @DCPSMinecraft @DCPSULTRA

[Erin Thomas @ErinAThomas14]

🎉 Shoutout to Ms. Oleson's 1st grade Dual Language classes at Beauclerc Elem. for mastering Immersive Reader, their new personal reading buddy! 🌟 They put their skills to the test with the Bridge Builder Challenge in Minecraft. 🏗️ Incredible work! 🚀 #EdTech #MinecraftEdu

[Erin Thomas @ErinAThomas14]

🎉 Shoutout to Crystal Springs 3rd graders for acing their Array’s lesson and Merrill Road kinders for their awesome Pumpkin Carving challenge! 🎃 A beautiful reminder of the power of unity in a world that can often pull us apart. @DCPSMinecraft
#MinecraftEdu #GameBasedLearning

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

Utilizing @PlayCraftLearn is a great way to have students collaborate with one another

This group of students enjoyed selecting a build challenge and working together today in the @DCPSMinecraft Lab 🏗️💥

#GameBasedLearning
#Accessibility
#MinecraftEdu

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

Our program director @k_predieri presenting at #ISTELive24 about the U.L.T.R.A. program 😊🪩

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

This year @DuvalSchools teachers worked ✨ extremely ✨ hard integrating technology, game-based learning and accessibility into their classrooms.

Thank you to all the teachers that participated!
💙😊

#MinecraftEdu
#GameBasedLearning
#Accessibility

[Erin Thomas @ErinAThomas14]

Visited a 2nd grade classroom at @DuvalSchools Greenland Pines Elementary last week where students were discussing animal habitats. These students couldn't wait to jump into @PlayCraftLearn to create a habitat for their animal of choice!

#GameBasedLearning
#MinecraftEdu

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

During a classroom visit @ErinAThomas14 visited a Kindergarten classroom who created their own Zoo using @PlayCraftLearn 🐼🐻🐯

#GameBasedLearning
#MinecraftEdu
#Accessibility

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

K-5 @DuvalSchools science teachers, do you want to...

💻Learn new and innovative teaching strategies
🎮Understand the benefits of game-based learning
🦻Make your learning environment accessible to all students

Join the U.L.T.R.A. Team! 💙

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

🧪 Are you a @DuvalSchools elementary K-5 science teacher? Do you want to learn how to integrate accessibility tools built in various Microsoft 365 applications and Minecraft Education into your daily instructional practice?

Join the U.L.T.R.A. Team! ✨

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

U.L.T.R.A., is a federal grant that aims to create an inclusive learning environment for all students through
@Microsoft365 accessibility tools, @PlayCraftLearn
and more!

Available to @DuvalSchools K-5 science teachers 🧪

If you wish to participate contact us,
@DCPSULTRA✨

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

We love using @MicrosoftFlip and learning about all the new features and how to create an inclusive learning environment for students 🤗 @MrCoachK15 @annkozma723

#FlipForAll
#Accessibility

[Andy Knueven #YouKnuevenLearn 💚 @MrCoachK15]

Shoutout to so many wonderful educators at @DCPSULTRA @DCPSEdTechBytes @DuvalSchools as we reconnected sharing all about accessibility, creativity, and leveling up in @MicrosoftFlip! 🎉

💖 #FlipForAll #a11y #accessibility

[Flip @MicrosoftFlip]

@DCPSULTRA @MrCoachK15 @Savvy_Educator @k_predieri @ErinAThomas14 @JPearce04 @hlslanham Highlight of our day to connect with the awesome teachers at Duval Schools! ✨🏫✨

We can't wait to see and celebrate all their Level 1 certifications light up! 🏅

Thanks for a great time together @DCPSULTRA and being part of the Flip Community! 💖#FlipFam #FlipForAll

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

So excited that we were able to meet and discuss @MicrosoftFlip with @MrCoachK15 & @Savvy_Educator today ✨

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

We are super excited about collaborating with @MicrosoftFlip for our PLC coming up with our @DuvalSchools teachers, @MrCoachK15, @Savvy_Educator & @annkozma723 ✨🩷🤩

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

One session down, one to go ✨

[DCPS U.L.T.R.A. Initiative @DCPSULTRA]

Gearing up for our sessions at @fetc ✨

Stop by the STEM theater 1/24 @ 12 and Room 330G 1/26 @ 10:30 👾

[DCPSEdTechBytes @DCPSEdTechBytes]

Going to FETC in Orlando? Make sure you join @KimLandtroop, @CecereInEdTech, and @k_predieri as we do a LIVE taping of our Ed Tech Bytes podcast at @fetc 2024! Come join us for some fun, games, and all things Ed Tech!! #FETC24