#EMSISDITS Tech Talk
Techy Talk for Teachers
The EMS Instructional Technology Team is excited to work with students, teachers, and administrators this year to support and enhance the great things going on in our district this year!
Check out Wakelet
Wakelet is awesome for student portfolios, current affairs, research source collection, or presentations. The possibilities for using Wakelet in the classroom are virtually unlimited. Teachers can create hand-picked sources for student use when doing research, or students can curate their own sources. Students can also create stunning digital portfolios to house and display work. Wakelet is also great for digital storytelling and class newsletters. If you would like to learn more about Wakelet and how you can use it in your classroom, contact your friendly IT today.
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Summer PD Opportunities
TEAM Up for Success with Microsoft Teams | June 5, 8:30-11:30 am
TEAM up for success with Microsoft Teams, an authentic online collaborative communication environment. See how to use Microsoft Teams with your students or in your PLCs. Participants are encouraged to bring their district-provided laptops or Windows 10 devices.
AUDIENCE: Teachers or Administrators LOCATION: HCTC C101
OneNote: A Modern-Day Trapper Keeper and So Much More! | June 5, 1:30-4:30 pm
OneNote is a 21st century, online, digital Trapper-Keeper that is sure to be your favorite organizational tool. It doesn’t stop there … learn how you can share digital resources and content, provide a safe digital collaborative space and help them stay more organized. Participants are encouraged to bring their district-provided laptops or Windows 10 devices. AUDIENCE: Teachers and Administrators LOCATION: HCTC C101
Digital Breakouts! | June 6 AND August 1, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Challenge your students to communicate, collaborate, think critically, and be creative by using Digital Breakouts in your classroom! During this session, educators will participate in a Digital Breakout, explore various digital tools that can be used for clues and locks, and build their own Breakout lesson. Participants are encouraged to bring the district-provided laptop or Windows 10 devices. NOTE: We are hosting two session with the same content, but participants may opt to attend both if they want additional support or time to work with others.
AUDIENCE: Teachers and Administrators LOCATION: CTHS Library
EXCEL-lent Day of Learning! | June 11, 8:30-11:30 am and 1:30-4:30 pm
This hands-on day of learning is designed for Central Office Personnel. The morning session will focus on Excel Basics. The afternoon will provide opportunities to try more advanced features in Excel. We will be meeting in a computer lab, but participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops or Windows 10 devices, if available.
AUDIENCE: Central Office Personnel LOCATION: HCTC B125 Computer Lab
Save the date for our BOLD Learning Sneak Peek! | Tentatively scheduled for July 30 @ CTHS
More information coming soon!
Become a Microsoft Innovative Educator
- Register at the Microsoft Educator Community with your Office 365 account.
- Select online courses or attend training sessions to earn at least 1000 points.
- That's it! Easy-Peasy!
Mute Assignments
- Open SpeedGrader
- Click on the Mute icon
- Confirm mute assignment
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When your submission is submitted, the IT team will verify that the devices are available at that time for checkout and will schedule delivery/pickup. You will receive an email with this information within 48 hours. If you don't hear anything after that time period, please email ITs@ems-isd.net to check the status of your request.
We would love to plan with you about how you will be using these devices, or even assist you in the the classroom with your students. How cool is that?!?!?
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We want to help you successfully infuse technology into your classroom. We would love to train you on how to create tech infused lessons, co-teach the lessons, or even share our favorite tech tools with you!
Email your IT today to set up an appointment! (Find contact info here.)
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Location: 1200 Old Decatur Road, Saginaw, TX, United States
Phone: 817.232.0880
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