TEC21 Times
Elementary - 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!
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th grade students can update their iPad Airs to iOS 11. Choose to have iPads update over night when plugged into the cart by choosing INSTALL LATER > INSTALL TONIGHT from the update pop-up.
- 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!
iPad Help
If you need iPad Help because you have:
- a broken iPad (cracked screen, headphone jack, etc.)
- a new student (a new iPad will be delivered to you)
- a withdrawn student (the iPad will be removed from your cart to be used for new students)
- other issues (login issues, app issues, etc.)
Please contact your campus iPad Assistant. They will take care of your issues for you! :)
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.
Create Classes in STEMscopes
STEMscopes is an AWESOME science resource that we have available for our students. Please get the most of it by creating your classes in STEMscopes so you can assign student individual assignments that can be completed on iPads. CLICK HERE to learn how!
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!
Apps for Math Fluency
Math Run: Panda Chase -- Need a fun way to get more math practice? Boost your math skills with this action-packed arithmetic game! Accelerate learning as you test your speed and wit by running, avoiding obstacles, and solving math problems in this action-packed edutainment app!
Sushi Monster -- Meet Sushi Monster! A game to practice, reinforce, and extend math fact fluency is completely engaging and appropriately challenging.
Math VS Zombies -- Use Math as your weapon to save the Zombies!
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