NBPS Technology Department
December's Monthly Newsletter
Teacher Highlight
Flexible Seating At Its Best
For ALL technology related issues, please submit a Technology (IT) Work Order. This includes computers not working, printers, interactive whiteboards, LCD projectors, Chromebooks, staff laptops, wireless issues, login issues, email, setting up projectors for PD opportunities, etc. Please DO NOT use SchoolDude to submit technology work orders.
In addition, if you require assistance in setting up an LCD projector for a presentation, PD or outside presenter, please submit a Technology (IT) Work Order and as a backup "reminder" please email your building tech a day or two before as a reminder.
You can ONLY access the Technology (IT) Work Order system from within the district. Your username is firstname_lastname and use your network login password
Subscription of The Month
Did you know we have a wonderful subscription called World Book. World Book is an online encyclopedia that is updated daily on current events as well as houses information on history, math, science, etc. It is a great online tool that provides appropriate, safe, and reliable information for all ages. It is a great starting point to find information on any topic without having to worry about information that is unreliable or inaccurate.
Students can:
- search for information
- read about Current Events
- find images
- watch videos
- create and find important historical timelines
- find science experiments
- read articles that are cited
- find extension resources
- explore by topic such as Places, Biographies, Animals, Insects, etc.
Teachers can:
- provide a safe environment for students to research at their appropriate level
- search to find articles that are written for students
- show images, videos, and timelines that are classroom friendly
- use extension resources to help enhance their lesson
- teach cross curricular concepts
- use as a Current Events resource that is student friendly
Note: World Book can be found right on your Clever Portal.
World Book Kids
"With thousands of articles, multimedia content, and a collection of biographies, World Book Kids is designed to encourage the young learner to be curious. The carefully curated content also supports STEM/STEAM instructional initiatives."
World Book Student
"Fascinate student researchers with thousands of articles and multimedia aligned to curriculum. Contains numerous tools to engage users in 21st-century education and blended-learning practices."
World Book Science
"Strengthen students’ science knowledge with more than 90 lessons complete with experiments and assessments to gauge students’ capabilities across two levels of science instruction. Ideal for grades 2 through 6."
Tweet about your World Book experience this month using #NBWorldBook.
*Please, be mindful to only post images of students who have a signed media release form.
Chromebook Tricks and Tips
Pinning A Tab
Ctrl-Shift-T
Control-Shift-T will reopen the last 10 tabs that have been closed in your Chrome browser! So many times this will come in handy for so many reasons, right?
(What a perfect teacher tip for when you walk past a student who nervously X’s out of something just as you approach…this might definitely be a trick you could use!)
Ring Doorbell 2
Google Home Hub
Philips Hue White and Color LED Smart Light Bulb Starter Kit
Technology Department Help Desk
- The Technology Department can be reached from 7:00 AM until 4:30 PM at extension 5555.
- Please enter a work order for any non emergency technology issues.
Website: http://www.nbpschools.net/Departments/Technology/index.html
Location: 268 Baldwin Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone: 5555
Twitter: @NBPSTech