Tech Integration Update
Technology Integration News and Updates - Volume 2, Issue 1
Welcome Back!
Welcome to the first edition of Tech Integration Update for the 2015-2016 School Year! We've been busy this summer! Check out our recap.
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New Mobile Device Management System
We heard you when you told us the iPads were becoming a challenge to manage in the classroom. In our effort to help shift the the students into using the iPads as the dynamic tool it is, the technology department is in the process of implementing the new mobile device manager (MDM) called Casper. Casper is a more robust MDM that will allow our tech department to be able to customize what the students have access to, including creating a personalized App store with only Ramsey approved apps!!
We ask for some patience as we transition from Meraki to Casper....we think you'll find it to be a much better MDM solution for us with a lot of great features to come!
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Get Ready for new and improved R.E.A.L. Courses
In an effort to make REAL Courses more convenient, we've added classes in multiple buildings to make it easier for you to attend.
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App Updates
Padlet
Padlet is now an APP!! What is Padlet you ask? It's an online bulletin board that allows users to create and collaborate. Some of our teachers are using it for student portfolios, resources pages for their class and online collaborative projects!
Explain Everything
Explain everything got a few updates over the summer. Version 3.0 is more streamlined and now as an equation editor for easier math functionality.
Actively Learn
Actively learn will replace Subtext as the Digital Text reader for grades 6-12. Their website has a really nice help center that can get you started.
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Have you visited the Online Teacher Help Center?
We've been working to keep the Online Teacher Center up to date so you can make it your go to website for Ramsey Tech Integration help and ideas!
Click here to visit the Ramsey Online Teacher Help Center
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Tanya Soltys
Have an app or project you'd like to try in your classroom? We'd love to help!
Email: tsoltys@ramsey.k12.nj.us
Website: http://ramseyonlineteacherhelpcenter.weebly.com/
Location: 266 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ, United States
Phone: 201-785-2300 (21590)
Twitter: @TanyaSoltys
Hovan Zadourian
We're here to help
Email: hzadourian@ramsey.k1.nj.us
Website: http://ramseyonlineteacherhelpcenter.weebly.com/
Location: 266 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ, United States
Phone: 201-785-2300 (21951)
Twitter: @hovanzadourian