Tuesday Techbytes
September 26, 2016
News from the Office
Welcome Back! Despite some minor glitches here and there, the school year is off and running. We want to thank you for your patience with the Virtual Desktop. We know there have been some issues that are either already resolved or on the way to being resolved. Please fill out tickets for any current problems.
Chromebook Cases: Just a reminder about Chromebook cases. Please be sure students are using them at all times.
The cases that students can purchase are still available in the IT office for $25. We have sold several so far this year. The colors are blue, purple, and red.
Teacher Pages: Please be sure your teacher page is on the school's main website and is displaying your Google calendar. You must make your calendar PUBLIC in order for people to see it. Please contact Michele if you need help.
Sign out for Room 111 (HS): There is a sign-out process for Room 111 that should be followed if you desire to use the room. Please contact Carole or Cheryl in the library and they will set you up! Also, only water is allowed in that room. Thanks.
News from Beyond
There's Magic in that Music: This brief article talks about how creating digital music leads to deeper student engagement. Music teacher, Taylor Haun from just outside of Austin, TX, is using online tools and strategies to inspire and motivate his students. Read more to see how it is paying off.
What's on the Horizon? Expect to see more Makerspace and Coding opportunities in schools within the next year according to the latest K-12 Horizon Report from the New Media Consortium. The research provides an in-depth look at 18 short, medium, and long-term edtech trends. Glance through for a quicker read.
35 Apps that Integrate with Google Classroom! Did you know that Classroom plays well with other apps making it even easier to create lessons and disseminate information? Take a look at this article showcasing the 35 (and growing) apps that you can use.
Upcoming My Learning Plan Events:
TODAY @ 3:30 - Google Classroom (LIB)
October 4th @ 3:30 - Google Calendar (HS111)
October 11th @3:30 - Guided Practice Session for Sites, Classroom, and Calendar (HS111)
October 17th @ 3:15 - Book Study - Lost at School by Ross Greene, Ph.D (MS110)
October 19th @ 3:15 - Monthly meeting for MS/HS Special Education PLC (HS111)
SAMR SECTION - Transforming lessons with SAMR
Lesson: Writing a Short Paper
Lesson: Understanding Shakespeare
Taken from: https://edofict.wikispaces.com/SAMR+Examples and modified.
Original Assignment: Read a Shakespeare play in traditional printed format.
- Substitution: Read Shakespeare texts online.
- Augmentation: Use online dictionaries, study guides, history sites, to supplement reading.
- Modification: Use multimedia resources like text, audio, and video tools to jointly construct knowledge, learning, and understanding of a portion of a play, or a character, as a group project.
- Redefinition: Answer the Question, “What did the culture of the time have on the writing of Shakespeare’s plays” my using a Concept Mapping tool and constructing a mind map demonstrating key elements through words and images.