Taylor ISD DuckLink # 58
empowering student success and school improvement
September 6, 2016
a publication of the Taylor ISD Technology Department
4Cs of Technology Integration
This school year we are taking our focus away from the SAMR model and simplifying the way we evaluate our technology use in the district. We will be looking at how technology can help you as the instructor and your students have better communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Watch this video for a better understanding of the idea in the context of a classroom. Many of these concepts can be applicable to all jobs in the district. How is technology helping you implement the 4Cs?
4Cs of Technology Integration
Kids of All Ages Love Brainpop
We are happy to provide Brainpop for the entire district again this year. Brainpop contains animated resources that include movies, quizzes, games, mobile apps, activity pages, etc. These resources are categorized into subject area and are great for all ages. Use this handout to get started.
Set the Stage with Discovery Education Videos
We have a district subscription once again to Discovery Education. Learn about this system here. Using videos in Discovery Education is a great way to engage your students anytime during your lesson. We encourage you to take advantage of all the many features within the system. Use this handout to get started.
Google Forms Now Has a Built in Quiz Feature
In case you missed it, this summer Google added the ability to create and grade quizzes in a Google Form. Here are some directions.
Reminders!
Here are some reminders that may be helpful as you get started this school year.
- T-TESS in Appraise- You may begin creating your first goals using this handout.
T-TESS Teacher Goal Setting & PD Directions - Help Desk Tickets- Please submit tickets through Eduphoria Help Desk so we can make sure we don't miss your request. Often times you don't know who to ask so this will help route the request to the appropriate person.
- Software Updates- more programs are up and running. See the list here. TISD Software- 2016-2017
- Edlio- Don't forget to update your homepage. This may be the first impression you give many of your parents.- Getting Started with Edlio Webpages
Subscribe to the IT Blog!
Visit the Instructional Technology blog. I hope to post a few tech tips per week. You can get a feed of the post via Google+ or visit the blog and sign up via email.
Help Desk Contact
Eduphoria Help Desk- http://eduphoria.taylorisd.org/
Phone: 512-365-5015 or x1900
Be sure to visit the Taylor ISD Technology site for more information.
Contact Information
JP Hale
Director of Instructional Technology
Taylor ISD
Email: jphale@taylorisd.org
Website: http://www.taylorisd.org
Location: 3101 North Main Street, Taylor, TX
Phone: 512-365-5015
Twitter: @haleedtech