Lincoln Instructional Technology
Weekly Update 8/28/15
Important Updates
- Thank you for supporting our 2nd period/10am rule on Chromebook loaners. It has helped staff members in the LRC tremendously, and has helped keep students accountable.
- Please keep in mind the web presence guidelines below. I'm happy to support you in any way I can!
Noodle Tools
Mrs. Reeder is excited to share updates to NoodleTools with students and staff in the coming week. This includes:
- Identification of student work on collaborative bibliographies (ex: Susie did x notecards)
- A Chrome App that keeps students logged in
Chrome Extension: Gradebook Split
The Gradebook Split Chrome Extension splits your screens so you can view student work on one side and your grade book on the other.
We welcome some of our new colleagues and administrators to Twitter!
Dr. Murray: @Anthony92036174
Dr. Heinz: @DrLaurieHeinz
MJ Warden: @MJ_Warden
New colleagues to D64:
Allison Sobotka, ITC at FR: @AllisonSobotka
Kevin Michael, ITC at CA: @TeacherMrMic
Linda Diekman, ITC at RO: @Linda_Diekman
Apps/Extensions/Software (AES) Procedures for 15-16
Please view the video for our new App/Extension/Software (AES) request process. The first installation for newly requested AES will occur 2nd trimester.
Web Presence Guidelines
By September 15:
- District and/or school branding
- Link back to school and/or District homepage
- "Meet the Teacher" mini bio
- Up-to-date teacher contact information (do not include email address; include link to District 64 Staff Directory)
By November 1:
- Classroom calendar and/or ongoing updates of classroom events updated at least monthly
- Links to academic online resources for student access, including but not limited to online textbooks (Include link to District webpage with these resources)
By the beginning of Trimester 3:
- Homework Expectations or Assignments or Upcoming Projects (major assignments that will require dedicated time)
Future:
- Learning outcomes for units of study (directly related to Strategic Plan goal)
Contact Megan!
Email: mpreis@d64.org
Website: http://lincolnitc.weebly.com/
Phone: 847-318-4465
Twitter: @meganpreis
Image Sources
Recurring Image Sources:
- http://pixabay.com/en/post-it-sticky-note-note-message-303143/
- http://icebreakerels.deviantart.com/art/Rainbow-fun-dots-178766997
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/11529746@N04/9569336371/
- https://openclipart.org/detail/2921/toolkit-by-bogdanco
- http://pixabay.com/en/learn-note-sign-directory-64058/
- http://pixabay.com/p-312464/?no_redirect