Weekly Geekly
August 27, 2018
First IPR Grading Period ends THIS FRIDAY!
Vodstock
Megatrax- Sound files and Songs
I am going to link the login here so that you can access it. Please make sure you let your students know that if they attempt to type in their PW incorrectly more than three times it will lock EVERYONE out on that login for a couple of hours. It’s super important to be careful when logging in credentials.
The music may be used in video projects that go to contest. This would fall under the “productions not for sale” licensing. If you would like to have the licensing agreement to attach to your UIL/contest submissions please let me know. We are getting the 2017-18 license updated at the end of this month.
One last note regarding MegaTrax music- Last year a few of the songs on a HS broadcast were flagged on YouTube. It looks like it was flagged for copyright but says the “claimant” is allowing the content to be used. It looks like it is being monetized by Megatrax….We are still licensed to use this music and it is ok to upload to YouTube.
We no longer have a subscription to Soundzabound, however we do own the music that was purchased.
It is located here-
PC- W:\AMB\SoundzAbound
Mac- NetworkShares/HighSchool/AMB/SoundzAbound
Clips
I just added Clips to our iPads as another option for a video editor. Check out the 1.5 minute video below by one of our DLCs to see what it does. His school had iPads that were too old for the app, but ours work!
Please remember to turn off projectors!
Grants for Great Ideas
It never hurts to ask! This is a wonderful way to get resources for your class!
Turn your phone into a presentation clicker
Missing PC Laptop charging cords
5C Badges Open September 1!
For those new to the 5C project- you can earn a Chromebook to keep as long as you are in FISD!
There are 4 lessons that you will plan and implement that focus on use of technology to collaborate, communicate, think critically and be creative. Here is what we will ask of you through the process for each lesson (Almost all of it is stuff you already do and I can help you!)
Plan-
List Subject and TEKS covered.
What is the desired student behavior?
How is this lesson/project a good example of CREATIVITY?
What technology will the students use to (collaborate/communicate/demonstrate critical thinking/create) during this lesson?
Looking at the SAMR Model please note what level this lesson/project is at and explain.
Look at the digital citizenship documents. Which element(s) will you focus on and how will you teach it in your lesson?
What feedback did you receive from your DLC during your collaboration regarding this lesson/project?
Submit
Evidence of learning
Student Directions & Project Sheet
Photographs of students working on the project.
Examples of student work/project
Reflect
Did you achieve the desired student behaviors? Please explain.
How was student learning enhanced with the use of digital learning resources? Could you have achieved the same level of student learning/behaviors without the digital learning component?
Did the Digital Citizenship element you selected fit naturally in the lesson? Please explain. Is there another one that would have been a better fit?
Is there something you would do differently?