Instructional Technology Weekly
Newsletter: October 7, 2019
Instructional Technology Weekly Newsletter
Please view the information below about the following topics:
- Welcome: Ms. Sherry Ballentine
- App of the Week: Flipgrid
- NCEdCloud: Update Student Passwords
- Join the GoOpenNC Community
- Schoolnet Learning Opportunities
- Digital Learning Competencies
- Fall Professional Development
- Technology Department Contacts
Welcome Ms. Sherry Ballentine: District Instructional Technology Facilitator
Meet Our Instructional Technology Facilitator, Sherry Ballentine
You can click on the link or scan with any QR Code reader.
However, for a fun way to learn more about the new features of the technology tool, FlipGrid, you can download flip grid on your phone and scan with Flipgrid QR.
NCEdCloud: Update Student Passwords
Classroom teachers can provide any student on their class roster their username and password to the NCEdCloud to access tools like Istation, PowerSchool and Schoolnet. If a student does not know their password, teachers can also assist in updating the password.
This video will demonstrate how to update student passwords for the NCEdCloud.
Join the GoOpenNC Community
North Carolina Teachers and Instructional Support Staff,
Have you heard about the NC open educational resources initiative? Open educational resources (OER) are resources for students and teachers that are licensed to permit users to reuse, revise, remix, and redistribute the content. Imagine a space where a community of North Carolina educators can come together to curate, create, and share OER! That’s what GoOpenNC is all about!
GoOpenNC is the name of the OER initiative here in North Carolina, and it’s also the name of the platform where NC educators can become part of this OER community of practice as they find, develop, and share instructional materials. The platform will be available for all teachers in late December / early January, but you have an opportunity to join the community now!
Register to attend one of the four face-to-face sessions taking place across the state in October. You are encouraged to partner with others from your district or school to attend as a team.
These sessions are designed for classroom teachers, instructional technology facilitators, school library media coordinators, instructional coaches, and other instructional support staff.
During this session, participants will
- Learn about open educational resources & open licensing
- Explore and engage with the GoOpenNC platform
- Discuss the definition of “quality” & apply knowledge to OER
- Develop a plan for sharing and using OER
Space is limited, so be sure to register soon!
Dates and locations:
- October 9 - Wilkes County Schools Stone Center, 613 Cherry St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
- October 10 - Rowan-Salisbury Schools Wallace Ed Forum, 500 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144
- October 11 - Edgecombe County Public Schools Technology Center, 412 Pearl Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
- October 22 - Wayne County Schools PD & Family Engagement Center, 415 S. Virginia St., Goldsboro, NC 27530
REGISTRATION LINK | LINK TO EVENT INFORMATION
Each session will start at 9:00 AM and end by 4:00 PM. Lunch will be on your own. Additional details will be provided via email prior to the event.
Schoolnet Learning Opportunities and Resources
NCDPI is offering webinars throughout the 2019-2020 school year on topics based on feedback from Schoolnet leads and staff members.
Please access this document in order to view all of the webinar topics and dates, resources available for schoolnet, and CEU information for participation in the webinars.
Document Shortlink: bit.ly/ncschoolnetresources
Digital Learning Competencies
As a reminder, effective July 1, 2017 all teachers, administrators, and support staff who need to maintain licensure , who renew in June 30, 2020 will need 2.0 Technology/Digital Learning Competencies (DLC) CEU’s as part of the licensure renewal process.
The competencies are organized into four focus areas: Leadership in Digital Learning, Digital Citizenship, Digital Content and Instruction, and Data and Assessment. Professional learning that is aligned with a Digital Learning Competency Focus Areas may be considered eligible for educators to earn a CEU in this area.
All Technology training sessions CEU’s earned, online or face-to-face, are eligible to fulfill this licensure requirement.
Professional Development
All CEUs will fulfill the 2.0 DLC requirement for licensure!
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
The GCPS Instructional Technology Team is looking forward to a great fall session with a lot of learning opportunities!
The course offerings are listed below. Please note registration links will be updated soon. If you are interested in completing a course now, please email the course facilitator: Mrs. Leah Powell or Mrs. Gwen Loftin.
Schoolblocks: Websites for Communication
(0.2 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Leah Powell.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
The purpose of the Online Module: Schoolblocks: Websites for Communication is to provide support in creating Staff Websites to communicate with our community. Granville County Public Schools has set an expectation of information shared on each staff webpage. This course will help to make that happen because a staff website could be the first impression a family or student make about his/her school experience. At the end of this online module, participants will have updated profile cards and websites aligned with the GCPS expectation.
SMART Interactive Flat Panels in Content & Instruction
(0.2 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Leah Powell.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
The purpose of the Online Module: SMART Interactive Flat Panels in Content & Instruction is to provide a basic overview of how to incorporate a SMART Interactive Flat Panel into teaching and learning in a classroom environment.
Features of the IFPs will be highlighted on the device and how those features can influence the creation of lesson plans that will lead to total student engagement. Participants will receive a hands on experience with an Interactive Flat Panel. Please keep in mind access to a SMART Interactive Flat Panel is necessary.
Creating Digital Content with Powerschool Learning
(0.2 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Leah Powell.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
The Online Module: Creating Digital Content with PowerSchool Learning (Formerly haiku) is an introduction to integrating the Granville County Public School’s learning management system, PowerSchool Learning, into the classroom by creating digital content and supporting the use of technology instruction. This course will cover what is PowerSchool Learning in GCPS, the basic functions, using the LMS to communicate with students and include extra features. These tools with assist with the integration of technology possibly leading to an enriched and blended online environment.
Google Levels 1 and 2 Certification
(1.5 and 1.3 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Gwen Loftin.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020Over the course of the summer, participants will have the opportunity to become both Google Level 1 (fundamentals) and Level 2 (advanced) certified in order to improve their practice and create opportunities for personalized learning in their classroom. This course will provide educators with the skills, knowledge, and experience to facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity, gain confidence with digital learning strategies and Google tools appropriate for instruction, create opportunities for self-assessment and self-monitoring while using technology to collect data, increase digital citizenship and digital literacy skills, and engage in professional growth and leadership in digital learning.
Connecting Students to Curriculum Through Google Tour Builder
(0.2 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Gwen Loftin.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
The purpose of this online module is to provide the opportunity to learn about Google Tour Builder. This module will provide an overview of creating a Google Tour, ways to use it in the classroom, and the opportunity to build your own tour. Participants in this professional development course will find freedom in time and location because it is totally online.
Chromebook 101 for Digital Age Teaching and Learning
(0.3 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Leah Powell.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
Chromebooks 101 will provide participants information about the newest device to enter the hands of our students within Granville County Public Schools. In this online environment, you will learn about: What is a Chromebook, What is Google drive, and How to Manage a Chromebook Offline, along with Instructional Strategies to help support management in a 1:1 environment. After completing the virtual portions of this module, you will complete an online scavenger hunt using what you have previously learned, giving you a hands on experience with the device. After this module, you will have a better understanding of how to use a Chromebook. You will also have experience in a blended professional development session!
Ways to Use QR Codes
(0.3 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Leah Powell.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
The purpose of this online module is to provide the opportunity to learn about QR Codes. A Quick Response (QR) code is a digital image that can be scanned using one of the many free QR scanner apps available to any device. In this course you will learn the benefit of using QR codes in the school setting and see how they eliminate the frustration of long web addresses, take students directly to a designated website, and save time. QR codes are very easy to make and help to change up your normal routine, thus increasing student engagement. This course will equip you to use QR codes and give authentic practice using them. Participants in this professional development course will find freedom in time and location because it is totally online.
Student and Staff Feedback Through the Use of Google Forms
(0.5 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Gwen Loftin.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
The purpose of this online module is to provide the opportunity to learn about Google Forms. This module will provide an overview of creating a Google Form, ways to use them in the classroom and offer advanced tools to utilize with them. Participants in this professional development course will find freedom in time and location because of it is totally online.
Educate about EDpuzzle
(0.2 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Leah Powell.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
This online module is designed for you to become a certified EDpuzzle Coach. This course is for beginner users and advanced EDpuzzle users. This online module will take approximately two hours to complete and will take place in both PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) and EDpuzzle.
Chrome Tips and Tricks
(0.2 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Gwen Loftin.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
In this online module, Google Chrome users will learn some advanced tips and tricks for making their Internet browsing more efficient and personalized. This two-hour online module will focus on using the tabs in the Internet window, personalizing the toolbar and preferences, using the omnibox for quick look-ups and collaborating with Google apps, and exploring a couple of Chrome extensions.
Schoolnet Basics
(0.3 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Leah Powell.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
In this online module, an introduction to one of Homebase’s valuable components: Schoolnet will be provided. Schoolnet houses resources and assessments items aligned to the Common Core State Standards and North Carolina Essential Standards. You will learn how to search for resources by topic or standard and create an express and manual tests in Schoolnet. Tests that are created and assigned in Schoolnet can be automatically graded and synced with the Powerschool gradebook. The target audience for this session is teachers and administrators at the elementary, middle, and high school level.
Schoolnet Part 2
(0.3 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Leah Powell.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
Schoolnet Part 2 will provide a number of options to users who are already familiar with the Homebase resource. Participants will receive a rapid review of basic items, take a deeper look at creating & organizing test items, editing test settings, sharing assessments and items, managing modifications, and creating reports from data collected within Schoolnet. This module will demonstrate many of the extra settings within Schoolnet.
Introduction to SeeSaw: Student Driven Portfolios
(0.3 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Gwen Loftin.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
In this online module, participants will receive an introduction to an amazing FREE app for creating digital portfolios called Seesaw. The course will teach how to set up a class in Seesaw, lessons ideas for how to introduce it to and routinely use it with students, and how to invite parents to subscribe to their child’s portfolio. This app is easy to use for students of ALL ages and for teachers to set up and manage.
Google Drawings
(0.3 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Gwen Loftin.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
The purpose of this online module is to provide the opportunity to learn about Google Drawings. This module will provide an overview of creating a Google Drawing, ways to use them in the classroom and offer advanced tools to utilize with them. Participants in this professional development course will find freedom in time and location because of it is totally online.
Google Classroom
(0.2 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Gwen Loftin.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
Using Crostini to Monitor Student Work & Engagement
(0.2 Tech/DLC CEUs)
Register HERE: WisdomWhere Link
After registration through WisdomWhere, you will receive a welcome email along with an invitation to the online module housed in PowerSchool Learning (Haiku) from the course facilitator Leah Powell.
Fall Session: August 26, 2019 - January 17, 2020
Crostini is an online program used to monitor Chromebook use in the classroom. The online module will provide the information needed to set up teacher accounts and classrooms in order to effectively monitor student use of Chromebooks in the classroom.
Registration Procedures for GCPS Technology Modules
Technology Department Contacts
About Us
Email: loftinge@gcs.k12.nc.us
Website: http://www.gcs.k12.nc.us/technology-0a7f540b
Location: Granville County, NC, USA
Phone: 919-693-4613
Facebook: facebook.com/gcstechconnect
Twitter: @GranvilleTechPD