Crafting PLE
The Art of Creating Personalized Learning Environments
JSGS Edition - February 23 - 27, 2015
Important Info
PLEF Schedule for February 23 - 27, 2015
Tuesday, Feb. 24th - Ferndale til 2:30, then JSGS
Wednesday, Feb. 25th - Ferndale
Thursday, Feb. 26th - Johnson St.
Friday, Feb. 27th - WSA
News You Can Use
New Internet Filtering System
Next week our tablets will be on a new filtering system. What you will notice is that students AND staff will need to log-in each day when they access Chrome or Browser on the tablet. A small, white pop-up box will appear when you enter either of those browsers.
· The log-in information for teachers is the same as your email credentials. As a teacher user, you will have access to Facebook, YouTube, etc.
· The log-in for students is their lunch number and 8-digit birthday. As a student, social media will not be open.
· You & students will login to the filtered network every day- otherwise the tablet will not be able to access the internet
Some issues you may encounter:
· Your personal devices WILL NOT connect to the Guest network- you will need to download a certificate in order to log-in. You can do this by following the steps for your device here: http://www.gcsnc.com/pages/gcsnc/Departments/Technology_Services/zscaler/guestaccess or come see Ms. Morgan and I and we will assist you in doing so.
· Some sites may be blocked that you were using BEFORE the filter. Please email me the URLs you want to have unblocked.
· Some sites NEED to be blocked still- please send me the URLs to block.
· Some apps may not act properly until kids log-in to the network in Chrome/ Browser- make sure you have students log-in, then try the app again.
Tools of the Craft
Did you accidentally select "Always" when opening a file/link?
No worries. All users now have the ability to quickly fix this issue.
1. Open Settings
2. Scroll to APPS
3. Slide to DOWNLOADED or ALL APPS
4. Find the app you authorized as ALWAYSClear defaults.
#easy
Challenge Corner
- Request help, modeling, motivation, resources, etc. in implementing PLE in your classroom.
To receive your prize, send me an email with the subject line "Challenge Accepted" and details of your challenge.
Teena Martin, PLEF
Email: martint6@gcsnc.com
Website: ple.gcsnc.com
Location: serving Ferndale Middle and Johnson St. Global Studies
Facebook: facebook.com/PLEFs
Twitter: @craftyPLEF