TEC21 Times
Secondary - October 2017
Happy Fall, Teachers!
I hope the new school year finds you well! Please read on for helpful information and ideas on integrating technology into your classroom!
- Teachers and students can update their iPads to iOS 11! :)
- Have Technology T-TESS goals this year? We would love to help you grow! Let's set up a time to meet so we can support you!
NBISD Whitelist
View the most up to date version of the NBISD Whitelist HERE. If you would like to request an app to be added to the whitelist, please contact your Instructional Technology Specialist for approval.
iPad Help in the HUB
If a student needs iPad Help because they have:
- a broken iPad (cracked screen, headphone jack, etc.)
- app issues
- Apple ID issues
- iTunes U or eBackpack issues
Send them to the HUB. Your iPad assistant will take care of it!
Teachers Use Reflector 2 to Mirror iPad
Watch this quick video tutorial on setting up and using Reflector 2 to mirror your iPad to your desktop computer.
Students Use QuickTime to Mirror iPad
Are you looking for a way for your students to mirror their iPads to your computer? Watch this quick video tutorial to learn how!
Copy Lesson Plans
It is helpful to copy lesson plans from the previous school year, from a shared planner, or from a team planner. Learn how to copy lesson plans HERE.
Eduphoria Assessments Reminder
If you are using Eduphoria Assessments, please remember that each year all tests should be archived in Eduphoria. Archiving tests should be done with Teacher Tests and Team Tests. Tests can always be copied to the current year. If a test is not archived, the test will appear in the school year it was created. CLICK HERE for further instructions.
Don't Forget to...
If you have changed campuses or grade levels, you MUST update your teacher website! If you need your password reset or need help editing your website contact your Instructional Technology Specialist.
Create Class Folders in Drive
Create Class Folders in Drive
PD delivered your way! Learn something new from the comfort of your own couch, in whatever attire you choose! Learn how to Create Class Folders in Google Drive so you can keep your students work organized all year!
We want your input!
Please FILL OUT THIS FORM and let us know what technology training opportunities you would be interested in receiving this year.
Check out These Apps
Flipgrid -- Flipgrid is the leading video discussion platform used by millions of PreK to PhD students, educators, and families around the world. Flipgrid brings the back row to the front and helps learners of all ages find their voices, share their voices, and respect the diverse voices of others.
Goose Chase -- At GooseChase Adventures, we've combined the tried and true scavenger hunt with smartphone technology to create one of the most exciting activities out there. More than just a standalone app, the GooseChase platform lets you create and facilitate a customized scavenger hunt in minutes. Here's how it works:
Tinycards -- Memorize anything while playing a game! Tinycards is a brand new app from the team behind Duolingo, the most downloaded education app in the world.
Contact Your Technology Specialist!
Edwin Braun
K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist:
Makerspace, Dual Language/ESL, Secondary Electives
Email: ebraun@nbisd.org
Michelle Harwood
K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist:
Seele, County Line, Veramendi, Secondary Science
Email: mharwood@nbisd.org
Twitter: @MichellHarwood
Kelli Long
K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist:
Lone Star ECC, Walnut Springs, Secondary ELA
Email: klong@nbisd.org
Melanie Ochoa
K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist:
Klein Road, Memorial, Secondary Social Studies
Email: maochoa@nbisd.org
Sarah Strom
K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist:
Carl Schurz, Voss Farms, Lamar, Secondary Math
Email: sstrom@nbisd.org
Twitter: @EdTechSarah