Teachers with Techitude
A monthly tech newsletter for the awesome HESD staff
In this September 2017 edition:
- Getting Started with Google Classroom
- Digital Citizenship
- Using Accelerated Reader
- PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS (printers, voicemail and ringers, oh my!)
- Social and Emotional Health resources
- Accessing Wonders/Maravillas (K-5) and Ca Math (6-8)
- Student Google accounts and passwords
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Getting started with GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Save Time! Be more organized! Get Googly!
If you haven't started using Google Classroom yet, THIS CAN BE YOUR YEAR! Let's get students in your class with a join code, create an announcement for information sharing or online class discussion (think Facebook thread), and create a question for short constructed response answers that go directly to you, not viewable to all students.
CLICK HERE FOR A GOOGLE DOC TO GET YOU STARTED.
Complete the form below to be part of an email group to get more info about using Google Classroom!
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Digital Citizenship
Click here to see your Digital Citizenship resource options!
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Accelerated Reader Links
There are several ways to find the link:
- Check the shortcuts box on your school website for "Renaissance (AR)"
- Click the Renaissance Place tile in Clever
- iPads: use the AR icon on the desktop (this opens a page in Safari) There is not an AR app any more.
Using the correct link should help eliminate "AR doesn't work" issues from students.
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* PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS *
Please, be kind to your friendly classroom printer!
So won't you please help save the printer from an early demise? There is one important way you can improve the life and functioning of your classroom printer.
** Stop recycling paper by printing on the back side **
The toner from the first printing is getting on the printer roller and shortening the lifespan of this precious printing resource.
Use ONLY fresh, new copy paper in your printer. It is admirable to recycle paper, but please do this in a way that will not impact the technology available to you.
Your printer thanks you!
Please do not recycle paper by printing on the back!
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Cool New Phones are here!
Here are some of the changes:
1. Phones must be plugged into network ports (not the old phone ports).
2. You do not have to dial a nine or two nines to call an outside phone number.
3. You have a new extension number. Your school office has probably provided you with an updated extension list for your site.
4. You can call any extension within the district directly without dialing an outside number-- just pick up your phone and dial their four digit extension.
5. All users now have voicemail. (this is so cool--- your voice mail is automatically sent to your email as an audio file)
Note: Please do not move plugs into different outlets right now. If you need assistance with your phone, please submit a support request at https://support.hsdnet.local/index.php
Please SUBMIT A TECH REQUEST FOR *ALL* PHONE NEEDS
Please submit a tech support ticket and let the trained technicians do their work. This is the best way to make sure the system is functional for all users!
See page 2 of the user guide below to learn how to set up your voicemail (change your password and record a message)
RING RING!!! Can't hear your ringer? Choose a new ring in settings (on the touchpad of your phone!)
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We know--- our students have social and emotional learning needs!
- Growth Mindset
- Perseverance
- Empathy
- Gratitude
- Mindfulness
Use these digital resources to connect your listening/speaking/writing skills, and build community in your classroom at the same time!
CLICK THE BUTTON TO GO TO THE WEBSITE OF VIDEOS
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K-5 ELA-- Wonders/Maravillas
OR login to Clever and click the McGraw Hill Education button
K1 teachers--- an easier link is coming to help you. Watch for "K1 Wonders" in shortcuts!
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6-8 MATH -- California Math
OR login to Clever and click the McGraw Hill Education button
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Liz Hoppe, technology resource teacher
Email: lhoppe@hueneme.org
Website: www.hueneme.org
Phone: 805-488-3588 9832
Twitter: @hoppeteacher