Taylor ISD DuckLink #35
empowering student success and school improvement
January 13, 2015
2014-2015 Technology Update
Spotlight on Our Core Values
Paula Cole exemplifies relationships. She taught Math at the Elementary level and is now teaching Middle School students, many with whom she maintains strong lasting relationships. She has many students with special needs and is really committed to learning more about her students' conditions so that she can connect and be able to teach them. She is a lovely teacher who is open, has much passion for teaching and is an excellent Taylor ISD role model.- Submitted by Magdalena Zavala
Debbie Jackson teaches each student at his/her level, but ensures that each student is challenged to expand their knowledge base. She provides a wide variety of activities to promote not just academic learning, but also job training, social skills, and self help skills. Through these activities, each student develops a new feeling of self worth and confidence in ability level. -Submitted by Kathie Preece
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Chrome Web Store
You may be familiar with the app store on your smartphone but have you checked out the Chrome Web Store. This store provides many tools that work along with your Chrome browser. It includes such tools as Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, QR code generators, video downloaders, and various tools that can integrate with great online tools you may already use. A big benefit is that you don't have to keep up with yet another login. The Apps button should show up on your toolbar in Chrome. If you don't see it, click the Settings icon (hot dogs)>Bookmarks>Show Bookmarks Bar.
- Visit the store directly here. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/apps
- Search for a tool. (ex. We Video)
- Click the Free button to install.
Check out these tools!
YouTube Audio Library
Graphic Organizers from Freeology
Picadilo Photo Editor
This is a handy photo editor you can use in Chrome.
Help Desk Contact
Phone: 512-365-5015 or x1900
Be sure to visit the Taylor ISD Technology site for more information.
Contact Information
Director of Instructional Technology
Taylor ISD
Email: jphale@taylorisd.org
Website: http://it.taylorisd.schoolfusion.us
Location: 3101 North Main Street, Taylor, TX
Phone: 512-365-5015
Twitter: @edtechminute