Hofius Hi-Tech Highlights
Tech Tips for a 1:1 Chromebook Campus
October 16, 2018
NearPod
What is Nearpod?
Think … PowerPoint with benefits. Whatever you put together on Nearpod is sent directly to your students’ screens by entering a code. YOU control moving forward. What’s even better, it provides options for interactive elements that you could NEVER do in PowerPoint!
There are quite a few pre-made Nearpod lessons that are FREE and some for a small fee. Trying out some of the free ones will be great inspiration. Give a search and see what you find!
Let me know if you enjoy using the program, and we can beg for a campus subscription!!!
Generate Skyward Student Failure Reports
Did you know that you can generate a student failure report in Skyward to determine those students who are in danger of failing. Follow the steps in this VIDEO to generate the report for all your classes at once.
Monthly IT Tech Updates Scheduled This Week
On the 3rd Thursday of every month, the IT Department schedules IT Updates for ALL KISD computers. These updates will take place on Thursday, October 18 and will run automatically. If you are prompted, reboot your computer as soon as possible. Please turn on all teacher laptops, wireless-enabled student computers, and desktop computers within classrooms and offices in order to receive the latest Windows updates.
NOTE: The updates will only apply to Windows devices throughout the year and will NOT affect student Chromebooks.
student reflection
Click below for a Student Reflection template. I also included an example. I filled it in with the Kami add-on. Feel free to use with your students!
How to Transfer Skyward Grades
Q1 Transfer Grades for Newly Enrolled
Special Circumstances- Q1 Transfer Grades from Dropped Course
Google Drive Keyboard Shortcuts
TCCA 2018
This Saturday (October 20) is the TCCA 2018 technology conference hosted at Davis High School in Aldine ISD from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
You can still REGISTER today for the largest FREE Ed Tech Conference in Texas with over 200+ sessions offered and 80+ tech industry vendors! Our very own Dr. Champion will be participating in a superintendent panel that day so let's show our Klein ISD support! Spend the day taking in great new tech tips and tricks, networking with other educators, enjoying a FREE lunch with a chance to win FREE door prizes like monitors, scanners, Chromebooks, printers, etc…there’s literally nothing to lose!
TCCA 2018
Saturday, Oct 20, 2018, 07:00 AM
Davis High School, 12525, Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77067, USA
REQUIRED: Updating your Hofius Website Profile
Once you have updated your profile, please fill out this REQUIRED district FORM.
Helpful Tech Guides and Information
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Stacy Alexander
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Location: Office 1222
Phone: 832-375-8798
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