Instructional Tech Innovations
CSD Instructional Technology
Have a Tech Savvy Summer!
Thanks for a great year! Next year will be filled with new tech initiatives and some exciting changes. Some of the highlights are:
- A 1:1 Chromebook Initiative at Cheltenham High School
- Interactive Flat Panels at EP
- MacBook Air deployment to all teachers
Grade 6-12 teachers have been issued MacBook Airs
Grade K-4 teachers will be issued MacBook Airs next school year - Canvas LMS Pilot at Cheltenham High School
EP, CBK, CHS Staff
If you were issued a MacBook Air please return any previously issued equipment (chromebooks, laptops) before you leave for the summer. These devices will be used for the students! CBK and CHS please return to your local Tech. EP please return to the Main Office.
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Google Houskeeping
Backup your files to Google Drive
Backing up your files
Clean-up you Gmail
Click here for Tips and tricks for getting your inbox down to zero, and keeping it that way.
Organize Your Drive
Here are a few things you can do to organize your Google Drive.
Exporting and Import Bookmarks
If you are moving to a new computer, or if you would like a backup of your bookmarks take a look at the following instructions. Moving Bookmarks
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Try Something New
Assessment Tools
Learn about various on-line assessment tools here. These are so simple you can start tomorrow!
Learn more about the Mac
Visit the Meet Your Mac Website to help get you familiar with the Mac Book Air.
Join our G+ Community
Get great Tips and Tricks by visiting our G+ Community. All are welcome to visit and post.
Creating A Google Plus Profile
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New Updates and Features
Slides
Presenters can start a live Q&A session with an audience during a presentation with Google Slides. You can present questions at any time, and people can ask questions from any device. Google Slides Q&A
Docs
The new outline tool in Google Docs makes navigating through a lengthy document easy as one click. Google Slides Outline Tool
Classroom
New features are added to Classroom frequently. This page provides a description of each new feature and a link to more information on using it in Classroom. Check this page each month to see what has been added.
To get the latest updates on Classroom, follow Google for Education on Google+ or Twitter and subscribe to theGoogle for Education blog.Smart Notebook 16
Watch this short video by SMART Exemplary Educator, Ian Belanger - to see the great new features.
SMART Notebook 16 New Features
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How to Contact Us
Brandon Lutz - Supervisor of Instructional Technology
Email - blutz@cheltenham.org
Extension - 6308
Lisa Rock - Technology Staff Developer
Email - lrock@cheltenham.org
Extension - 6328