Rum River Technology & Learning
May, 2015
Audio Enhancement Repair Information
Recently there has been an increase in the number of Audio Enhancement microphones sent in for repair to the District. The main reason they have found for needed repairs is because teachers are plugging in the recharging cable incorrectly. User error such as this is not covered under the warranty policy. This is resulting in schools having to pay for the repairs out of building funds. The district is asking everyone to correctly plug in the systems to avoid unnecessary costs.
Testing Tips and Tidbits!
A HUGE thank you to fourth grade classes for the spectacular way they have left the testing labs! It is appreciated so much!!
Here are some tips for everyone:
Here are some tips for everyone:
- Remain calm :)
- If the students choose to use their own headphones, please have them re-plug in the ones that were there for the next student.
- PLEASE have the students check their space for wrappers and clean them up! Those little pieces of candy and wrappers get into the mice. Plus it's just common courtesy to the next student.
- The graph paper is there to help solve problems, please don't use it for drawing paper when they are done testing or write messages to the next student on it.
Labs Will Be Opening Soon!
We will re-open the computer labs sometime before June 9th. :)
Actually, Alice will send out an email to the staff when classrooms can resume lab scheduling. Thank you for all your patience!
Actually, Alice will send out an email to the staff when classrooms can resume lab scheduling. Thank you for all your patience!
The Ease of Google Classroom
Google Classroom is an easy and efficient tool that assists in classroom management, assignment distribution, scoring, and sharing. If you are interested in learning more about Google Classroom, please come see me or Melyssa.
Discovery Ed Board Builder
Another great tool is the Discovery Ed Board Builder. I featured this in my Tech newsletter last year. I am using it for the Research Special and found it to be a fun way to present information. Again, please come see me or Melyssa if you want more information.
The New World of Vocabulary!
"I need to let my Mom online more often. Last night I got grounded for saying the word "blogger" in front of her!"
Safety First!
"It is the latest in computer safety. When your computer crashes, it activates an air bag so you won't bang your head in frustration!"
"On a Wing and a Prayer!"
The automatic response whenever you attempt a new program on a computer!
Thank You Technology Members!
Thank you to all of our 2014-2015 Technology Committee Members who served so faithfully this year. As always…… you rock!!
Our last meeting of the year will be on May 21st in the Media Center at 8:35 am.
- Alice Hanley Tech Para
- Melyssa Carlson ITT
- Jamie Grant Kindergarten
- Julie Waldock 1st Grade
- Josh Smith 2nd Grade
- Nikki Weinert 3rd Grade
- Cory Moore 4th Grade
- Tom Powers 5th Grade
- Jessica Sandburg SPED
- Paul Dudley WebMaster
- Deb Shepard Principal
- Amy Reed Assistant Principal
- Sandy Perkerwicz Tech Teacher
End of the School Year Is Approaching!
The end of the school year is fast approaching. Please be watching for emails concerning summer power downs, upcoming changes, summer check-outs and staff returns. If you have any technology equipment such as Audio Enhancement Systems, DVD SuperDrives, or other mobile devices that you are not going to be using between now and June 10th, please consider checking them in now before the rush. It would be highly appreciated. Thanks for your consideration and support of this massive job.
Rum River Technology & Learning May, 2015
Email: sandy.perkerwicz@anoka.k12.mn.us
Website: www.anoka.k12.mn.us
Location: 16950 Verdin Street Northwest, Andover, MN, United States
Phone: 763-506-8205