Tech Bytes

Paper Reading for younger grades and new English learners:

Students can pick anything they want to read (including physical books, magazines, newspaper articles, and any digital text) then record themselves reading it out loud on Paper Reading to get immediate feedback.

Teachers can copy and paste any text or upload any PDF into our assignment builder to create Paper Reading assignments for their students to read. They will also be prompted to include the metadata about the text (i.e. title, author, grade level, cover image) and can add scaffolding supports (i.e. vocabulary preview, model reading, comprehension questions). This is especially helpful for younger students and students who need some practice with English.

Learn more by watching the video below.

We are moving to the cloud! Student and staff accounts will be migrating to cloud based servers rather than on-site servers to improve account security and provide additional features. More information to come in the near future.

As we get closer to new devices being deployed at your site, please follow the checklist below to be sure you are prepared. Failure to complete everything on this list will result in a delay in receiving your device.

• Backup and move all files before the techs arrive in your classroom to replace your device.

• How to upload files and folders to Google Drive

• Files you can store in Google Drive

• How to organize your files in Google Drive

• Clear off your desk to make space for your new device, monitor, docking station, keyboard, and mouse.

• Make sure you know your login credentials (email address and login password). If you don't know your username and password, please call the Help Desk at ext. 88830 or 626-396-3699 to verify your identity and have your password reset.

• Have old devices ready to be picked up and let the technicians know where they are when they arrive. This includes Chromebooks, Lenovos, desktop computers, and any other old laptops that are more than two years old.

Are you a 3rd or 4th grade teacher? Do you want to improve your Math and Computer Science skills? If so, apply for this Professional Development opportunity.

Why Attend?

• Mix together new ideas and leave with strategies and resources for your classroom.
• Strong alignment to learning standards
• Innovative instructional strategies
• Content focus on Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Participants Receive:

• CUTOUT4CS lessons & resources to use in your classroom
• A $200 stipend for attending both days

Session Details:

• July 27-28, 2023 9AM-4PM (lunch provided) and a virtual after-school session in Fall 2023.
  
• Location: Los Angeles County Office of Education, Downey, CA 90242

Apply Today!
Thanks to the generosity of Google, there is NO COST to attend this program. Applications are due by April 30, 2023, and notifications of selection will be sent by May 19, 2023.

Register at: bit.ly/CUTOUT4CSPD (link is case sensitive)