From the field to the computer lab, the place where sports are being played is evolving. Esports is an up and coming venture in competitive gaming, expanding from high school to the collegiate arena. To keep educators up to date on the esports trend, New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE) made esports the focus of this year’s Digital Pathways conference held at the Western New York Regional Information Center/Erie 1 BOCES. 
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The Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC) Online Learning Tool Kit in Case of Emergency Closing site is designed to provide educators with guides and resources for creating online classrooms and developing digital curriculum. Using GSuite, Microsoft O365, Schoology, and other resources, educators can maintain a daily flow of instruction, activities and assignments in the event of an emergency school dismissal. Students will be able to access the class activities...
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For over a decade, the Advanced Placement Summer Institute at Erie I BOCES has given teachers the resources and guidance to advance AP offerings in their schools.
“While the AP Summer institute is not required to teach an AP course, every AP syllabus must be approved by the College Board. The APSI provides helpful information and resources that teachers typically find very helpful,” according to Mary Jo Casilio, the APSI director and curriculum coordinator for...
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The Western New York Regional Information Center continues to play a part in the growth of the Maker Faire Rochester and Student STEAM Fest; the largest STEAM event in New York state. Co-Organizer Antonio Scordo III, WNYRIC staff development coordinator, was again at the helm in planning for the 2,300 students, teachers, chaperones and class aides in attendance at the second annual Student STEAM Fest on November 22. “The first year opened to 52 classes of students grades...
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Renee Sossong-Brady recognized by STEM Hub Professional Development Coordinator Renee Sossong-Brady is the recipient of an honorable mention for the Dr. Rod Doran STEM Educator Award. Renee works with multiple districts to integrate STEAM into the K-12 curriculum. She was nominated for the award through WNY STEM Hub by Frontier Central Schools’ Director for Instruction and Curriculum, Colleen Duggan. The award is given in memory of UB professor emeritus Dr. Rod Doran to...
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