Staying Connected
Instructional Technology Weekly News ~ Jennifer Downey, ITRT
Tech Bytes
Discovery Education Playdate -rescheduled for the March Instructional Meeting
Feburary Tech Talk (GLM) : Planning for Digital Learning Day 2016
Wednesday Feb 10th in the Conference Room
Check out the latest edition of the Google For Education Newsletter.
Also linked on my webpage
Google Tip: ITRT Jackpot Gets a Facelift
If you have visited the ITRT Jackpot over the past month you might have noticed it was getting a facelift with new resources and a more user friendly format.
Take a look at the Google Apps for Education page for an in interactive image I created using Thinglink for Education
Hover over one of the GAFE Icons for video tutorials, cheat sheet downloads, and "getting started" guides. (Below is just a screen shot click the link above to interact)
Want to learn more about how students can use Thinglink?
Book an appointment for some 1:1 attention :)
App of the Week: iBooks
Books can open and save PDF files like...
- LCPS School Calendar
- Maps of Blue Ridge Parkway Trails (reception is often spotty so relying on web versions can be tricky)
- Manuals I only need when I can't find them!
Search for Free Books
- Open App>Click Featured "Star" on Bottom >Scroll to Bottom >Free Books
- Find at title you like > Click the GET button to download
- Right Now Minecraft and Ninga Turtles are free!
Read More: http://www.apple.com/ibooks/
What is Digital Learning Day?
Jen's Schedule This Week of Feb 2nd
Monday AM
Tuesday - AM
Wednesday -out of office
Thursday - AM
Friday - AM/Media Center Focus Friday
I am able to stay until NOON most days. Check my availability posted on my webpage: www.tinyurl.com/jdowneyITRT Reserve your time by clicking on my Appointment Calendar
Don't forget our Tech Effect Blog!
Check out what your colleagues are doing to make TES a techy place!
Jennifer Downey
Email: downeyjm@lcps.k12.va.us
Website: http://tinyurl.com/jdowneyITRT
Phone: 540-967-1108
Twitter: @itrt4lcps