The ISTE website is a great resource for best practice as it relates to technology integration. While this article is three years old, a millenium in the tech world, the content is still spot on: https://www.iste.org/explore/In-the-classroom/Don?articleid=809
Chrome is a great browser for many things, but it’s come to our attention that it doesn’t handle some of the larger pdfs that teachers and staff need to print, particularly the large curriculum pdfs from Rubicon Atlas, and it thereby affects your ability to print via the browser. By default and for convenience, Chrome opens the pdfs in your browser, but it’s best when dealing with larger and longer pdf files to click the pop-up menu (^) next to the downloaded pdf file in the Chrome browser. See below, and please submit a service request if you are having trouble with the process.
Students wishing to use Read&Write while in locked mode simply need to launch Read&Write BEFORE entering the locked Google Form.
Premium users will have access to the most common accessibility and productivity tools such as Text to Speech, Word Prediction, and Talk&Type dictation. Some features, such as the ability to collect highlights, build vocabulary lists, and web search, will be disabled due to the nature of the locked mode.
As the tech department works throughout the district and observes all the wonderful things being done with technology to support student learning, we are reminded that we have a precious resource in our technology-rich environment. Because resources are finite, we are reminding all classroom teachers and staff to remain vigilant in securing the 1:1 and cart-based devices in our classrooms and media centers. As you know, these are highly desirable devices and given that our buildings are often very much open to the public, we need to secure the devices each afternoon before leaving for the day, and during intervals in between when the devices are unattended.
If you are aware that there is an issue with the locking mechanism on a cart, or a key has been misplaced, please submit a service request immediately, and make sure your existing key is in a safe place that is not easily accessible when not in use.
Ah, there’s nothing like phishing on Black Friday. The sun breaking over the horizon, the water gently lapping.
Oops. Phishing, not fishing. Phishing is bad.
This is an example of a phishing email. The scammers have used the Amazon logo. They have included “deals” that seem reasonable. However:
Please be aware of phishing attempts and scams.
A few things to remember:
Also:
Reprinted and adapted from this Dearborn Public Schools’ blog posting.
Typing Using Your Voice
Working on the go, or need to document something quickly? Use Google Docs Voice feature to do the work for you. Type using your voice in Google Docs!
Google voice features are everywhere. We use them every day across a range of our devices whether it be Google voice on our phones, Google Homes or even asking Google questions such as directions hands-free. But did you know, you can even use the voice feature in Google Docs too? Whether you’re working on the go, or just need to jot something down quickly whilst it’s fresh in your mind, Docs has got you covered.
Note: This feature only works on a Chrome browser. Make sure before you begin that your device has a built-microphone to be able to use this feature.
In Docs:
SYNC DATA FROM ONE SPREADSHEET TO ANOTHER
Save time by importing existing data into a new spreadsheet without having to copy it all again.
We often find we need to copy important data into more than one spreadsheet, but it can be tricky if the data is large and complex. Use this handy formula to important your data in minutes.
Check out REMC’s winter learning opportunities and free virtual courses in this month’s REMC Connect.
Or simply click on either image below for more information and to register.
If you browse to ClassroomScreen.com you can find a set of possibly useful widgets that can be displayed.
Currently, there are twelve widgets you can use on ClassroomScreen. You can display multiple widgets at once.
ClassroomScreen’s ExitPoll tool lets you get feedback from students.
You can ask students what they thought about the lesson or check for understanding by asking them a question about the lesson content.
Students simply walk past the interactive whiteboard, tablet, or computer at the end of the lesson and cast their vote.
You can access the ExitPoll tool by going to https://www.classroomscreen.com/exitpoll.html or use the icon at the bottom right of your screen.
Check out EduPaths which now has 300+ FREE Professional Development courses (& FREE SCECHs) for educators.
EduPaths is a FREE professional development portal for ALL Michigan Educators. EduPaths courses are designed to expand understanding on a wide variety of topics and help educators share best practices. Courses are available online and are completely self-paced and intended to help educators personalize their own learning plan anytime and anywhere.
It is FREE to register for an account, and once registered you will be able to access an ever expanding set of FREE courses. Click the link to their November newsletter.
Here’s a snapshot of the courses now available for SCECHs.
