MISD Tech News
October 2014 #mhslearns
MISD Goes Google
Google Apps for Students and Staff
- K-5 Calendar, Drive (30GB)
- 6-12 Gmail, Calendar, Drive (30GB)
- Staff Gmail, Calendar, Drive (30GB) Classroom, Sites, Chat and Hangouts
Student log-in information:
Username: firstname.lastnameXXX@student.mckinneyisd.net
(XXX=last three digits of student ID number)
Password: Eight Digit Birthdate
Teacher Log-in Information:
Please contact your Instructional Specialist or myself to help set up your account. I am available to meet during PLC times or after school.
Be on the lookout for after school workshops on Google Apps. These dates will be added to the Sched app.
Student Passwords are Changing
Contact Information for MISD Services
Please use the link below to access the contact information for MISD services. We want to make sure that your technology needs are met by the right support.
Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities in October
iMovie for Mac (K-12 teachers)
Learn to use the iLife application iMovie to edit and present student or teacher created video in the classroom.
Dates/Times: September 30, 2014 at 4:30 PM to September 30, 2014 at 6:30 PM
Location: Administration Building-Conference Room II
Canvas Course Modules and Collaboration
Course is only available to High School Teachers in the Canvas Phase 1 Rollout. This session will provide teachers with training on how to customize their course by setting up course modules. In addition teachers will learn how to use the discussion boards to promote collaboration and visible thinking in their classrooms. McKinney North High School Library Lab B110
Dates/Times: October 8, 2014 at 3:00 PM to October 8, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Location: McKinney North High School
Canvas Course Modules and Collaboration
This session will provide teachers with training on how to customize their course by setting up course modules. In addition teachers will learn how to use the discussion boards to promote collaboration and visible thinking in their classrooms. McKinney High School Library Lab F118A
Dates/Times: October 21, 2014 at 3:00 PM to October 21, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Location: McKinney High School