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Contra Costa County Office of Education

ed tech
Purpose statement: 
 
Inspire and empower districts by championing responsible AI use through meaningful dialogue, dedicated support, and practical strategies. By offering vetted resources for impactful implementation, we advance our mission of fostering educational progress and innovation. 
AI ToolKIT 

AI ToolKIT 

AI Instructional Resources*
  • AI chat bots designed to help with common tasks such as language translation, email creation, lesson planning, etc. Be aware of biases, hallucinations and be sure to vet any sources.
  • Canva is a graphic design platform that provides tools for creating social media graphics, presentations, promotional merchandise and websites. The AI tools can help with writing lessons, transforming into presentations, editing and generating photos/videos.
  • Magic School AI is a website and Chrome extension that provides educators and students with AI-powered tools and resources to help them streamline their workload and create personalized learning experiences.
  • ISTE's mission is to empower educators to reimagine and redesign learning through impactful pedagogy and meaningful technology use. We achieve this by offering transformative professional learning, fostering vibrant communities, and ensuring that digital tools and experiences are accessible and effective.
  • Provides a database of lessons/resources to use
Teach AI Webinars
 
*Note some of these tools are free, open to all and may not necessarily be safe on data privacy, always check the app. Often you will have to pay for the safer version of the tool.
Our Work in Action

Our Work in Action

Ed Tech Subcommittee Field Trips

Using Technology to Support Student Research

Educator Digital Citizenship Training

EdCamp Contra Costa 2019 Keynote Speakers

California State Library Digital Resource Training

Distinguished Speakers Series: Alan November

Using Technology to Support UDL

Google Apps for Education Training

Contacts

Contacts

Steve Bateman

Steve Bateman

Manager,
Educational Services
 

Peggy Russell

Peggy Russell

Administrative Assistant