PSUSD Odyssey is a teacher-driven, online, professional development community designed to encourage teachers to collaborate and share successes with one another. Odyssey is designed for educators by educators, allowing players to share their experiences and motivate one another to integrate technology into their daily routine.
Odyssey is comprised of missions including Tech Tools, Future Ready Classroom, PLN (Professional Learning Network), and Google Certification. The activities within the missions provide learning and skills mastery that can be applied everyday in the classroom. As players gain more knowledge, they progress by achieving points and leveling up. There are also added incentives to encourage teachers to advance and own their learning.
The program is managed by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, the Director of Educational Technology and the Educational Technology Specialists of the Palm Springs Unified School District. District support includes continuous coordination and support of the teacher professional development network by the Educational Technology Specialists.
Odyssey is comprised of missions including Tech Tools, Future Ready Classroom, PLN (Professional Learning Network), and Google Certification. The activities within the missions provide learning and skills mastery that can be applied everyday in the classroom. As players gain more knowledge, they progress by achieving points and leveling up. There are also added incentives to encourage teachers to advance and own their learning.
The program is managed by the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, the Director of Educational Technology and the Educational Technology Specialists of the Palm Springs Unified School District. District support includes continuous coordination and support of the teacher professional development network by the Educational Technology Specialists.
BRONZE - Bump and Grind Trail
PSUSD Odyssey begins with our Bronze level, Bump and Grind Trail. The Bronze level is achieved by completing short, incremental, online professional development activities and starting your online presence. |
SILVER - Tahquitz Falls
Silver level is achieved by integrating technology in your classroom and expanding your PLN. Opportunities will be provided to receive your Google certifications. |
GOLD - Hot Springs
To reach the Gold level, teachers will need to further expand their PLN by sharing your expertise. You will be challenged to begin head towards a paperless classroom. |
PLATINUM - Palm Canyon
At the Platinum level, teachers will leading professional development, Google Hangout with an expert or do a virtual field trip with your students. Start expanding your students' view of the digital world. |
CHROME - Cactus to Clouds
To achieve chrome status, all other levels must be complete. At this level, you will be at a new level of technology integration. Digitally assess your students, go paperless, and become a technology resource at your school. You will be reflecting on your own learning while leading others. |