SMS Tech-News
Week of October 16th, 2023
Tech Updates
Testing Resources
Edulastic Testing Resources
Click the link to access the Edulastic testing Updates for proctoring the assessment. The top link should be shared with your students prior to testing.
Below you will find additional links to support DA administration. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
- Student Presentation: Student's accessing District Assessments
Student-Led PTC Resources
Student Videos and Reflections in Flip!
Since we are using Microsoft Flip for students to share with their families who cannot make it I thought this would be a great time to talk about some of the other things we can do!
Students can learn to articulate ideas with well-planned responses and consider alternative viewpoints as they listen to their peers' responses. It's a great way to gather students' responses at their pace without kids feeling "on the spot" in the classroom. Students can take advantage of the "sticky note" on the recording screen to type a short outline or key points before they start recording. Pause, trim, and re-record buttons can help students record their best effort. The customizable built-in rubrics are a great way for teachers to set expectations and provide feedback on student videos.
Student-Led Conferences: Families who cannot make it!
- Click here for Video Instructions on setting up Student-Led Conferences.
- Click here for videos for hiding posts
Tech Pro Tips
Below are additional resources related to technology.
Technology Integration Matrix: Collaborative Learning
What does the collaborative learning level look like when technology integration is at the Transformative Level?
Students. Students regularly use technology tools to collaborate with peers, experts, and others who may be in different locations and may represent different experiences, cultures, and points of view.
Teacher. The teacher seeks partnerships outside of the setting to allow students to access experts and peers in other locations, and encourages students to extend the use of collaborative technology tools in higher-order learning activities that may not be possible without the use of technology tools.
Setting. Technology tools in this setting connect to text, voice, and video applications and network access has sufficient bandwidth to support the use of these technologies for all students simultaneously.
Watch the video to see it in action!
What level are you currently using for collaboration time?
Microsoft Tech Tip
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More Tech Tips!
Microsoft Teacher Academy
Differentiation
Differentiation is building different ways of learning into lessons. Accommodations are tools that help students access materials and content that aren't otherwise accessible. Both are important during the planning, delivering, and wrap-up phases of lessons. Remote learning presents unique challenges that make it difficult to differentiate or make changes during a lesson. Building in opportunities for students to access the content and lesson; and work in different ways makes learning accessible and engaging for all students.
Want training on using Differentiation in Office 365, Click Here!
Updates to Microsoft Forms
MS has made some great updates! Listen as Mrs. Tiller shares some of the great new functions.
T.J. Krooss, Ed.S.
Snellville Middle School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Email: tj.krooss@gcpsk12.org
Website: SnellvilleMiddle.org & http://tjkrooss.com
Location: Snellville Middle School, Pate Road, Snellville, GA, USA
Phone: 770-736-4461
Upcoming Events
For a complete list of events, check the Staff Calendar in Outlook. Click here if you have not yet joined the staff calendar. If you do not see the calendar please email tj.krooss@gcpsk12.org!
Picture Day is Friday September 29th!
Fall Break is October 5th - 9th!
Book Fair
October 23-27, 2023 - Ms. Parrott
Monday, Oct 23, 2023, 08:30 AM
Literacy Night
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023, 05:30 PM
Snellville Middle School, Pate Road, Snellville, GA, USA
Encore Chamber Theatre (8th Grade/LA)
November 14, 2023 - Sponsor is Ms. Bowen
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023, 08:30 AM
This week's Grade-Level Newsletter Links
Student Device Support
- Times: M-F: 9:30-10 am and at 3:00-3:30. Please DO NOT send students outside of this time.
- Location: Student Device Distribution Room 1.33. This is the same room where students picked up their devices.
- Hall Passes: Students must have a HALL PASS from the teacher, students will return with a signed pass.
- Locked Devices: These devices show a padlock on the screen. You can email 825 Team T any time with the student and device numbers. We must verify that the device has not been reported missing. (Device numbers start with a C or end with a T)
- Note: If the screen does not say notify local tech support then look at the notice above where it says "Click Here" to update your password.
- New Students: New students can be sent on their second day as they will not be in circulation for 12 to 24 hours.
Support Links
Quick Links
- SY2324 Tech-List: Click Here and bookmark it!
- Event Request Form
- Join SMS Teams Training Page
- Grade Book Resources
- Bell Schedule
- Staffing Assignments
- Who can help with Tech Support?
Looking Back: A second glance from Last week
Weekly download from September 18th
- Don't forget to complete your Cyber Security Awareness Training
- Firewall issues persist, the patches are stabilizing but still have issues. They are reviewing new ways for teachers to connect while blocking students.
- Securly: Classroom Device Management: A pilot will take place prior to full implementation.