WGMS LMS/IT Staff
Collaboration and Customer Service!
Using Technology at WGMS
We all have our ups and downs when using technology with our students. Always know, support is near and you are never alone!
Terri Blank Library Media Specialist
- Guide Research and Information Literacy
- Promote Digital Citizenship and Reading
- Provide Print and Electronic resources
- Co-teach and collaborate with WGMS teachers
- Support efforts of teachers to integrate the "new" Technology Applications TEKS into lesson plans
- Check out iPads and iPod touches
- Equipment (video camera, digital cameras, document cameras, ppt clickers, Mobi, Mimio check out
- A cart of 30 laptops to use with your students in the library
- On the WGMS campus every day
- Terri's Website and Blog
Melissa Bartlett Instructional Technology Specialist
- Communication & Collaboration
- Research & Information Fluency
- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making
- Digital Citizenship
- Technology Operations & Concepts.
- Will TEACH YOUR CLASS while you learn!
- On the WGMS campus every week - Monday-Thursday - to assist with implementation of Tech App TEKS into your ongoing lesson plans.
- Forethought
- Melissa's Blog
- MIT Crew Website
Nathan Garvin Campus Technology Liason/Ninja
- Innovate new ideas to bring technology to the classroom by trying out new technologies before other teachers.
- Provide an on campus technology peer for teachers on a daily basis.
- Promote lessons that integrate Tech Apps TEKS.
- Provides training and help with everyday technology trouble shooting.
- Has the best beard in the school.
- ELA Dept Blog
Margie Nisbett Tech Apps Teacher & Lots of Help
- Gradebook
- PowerSchool
- minor technology fixes
- Cat News/Yearbook
- Tech Apps Classes
Mike King Fix-It Guru
- Schedules 4 laptop carts, 3 iPad carts, 2 computer labs
- General equipment installation and repair
- At WGMS from 8:00-11:30 daily
- Opens upstairs lab for student use Mon-Fri 8:00-8:30
- Our link to MISD technology dept.
Cordale Miller Fix-It Guru
- General equipment installation and repair
- At WGMS from 12:00-4:00 daily
- Link to MISD technology dept.
Technology Application TEKS
The core subject areas in grades K-8 include the "new" (as of 2012-13) Tech Apps TEKS.
Teachers need to write applicable Tech App TEKS into their lesson plans in Forethought/Eduphoria, implementing the Tech App TEKS through their ongoing lesson designs.
MISD Technology Department Help Desk
Plugged In!
Make sure all charger cords are plugged into laptops before returning cart.
Wrapped Up!
In addition, make sure all charger cords are wrapped up and not hanging too far below the middle shelf.
Assign a Number!
Assign each student a specific computer number each time they use desktops, laptops, iPads, or iPod touches.
TEA Mandated Texas STAR Chart
Every year teachers complete the School Technology and Readiness (STaR Chart) assessment...developed around the four key areas of....(1) Teaching and Learning; (2) Educator Preparation and Development; (3) Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support; and (4) Infrastructure for Technology. The 2014-15 STaR Chart Assessment will be this fall on a date to be determined.
- 21 hours of technology training required for the 2014-15 school year (one of Mr. Blackwell's non-negotiables)
- All teachers earn technology hours through collaboration with Melissa Bartlett, Terri Blank, Nathan Garvin,and other technology events.
- Atomic Learning is a great tool for earning technology credit from home.
WGMS Library Website
Check out my Website, which I will be using with each of you and your students as you plan lessons with me during the year. It's a great place to house resources and show off student achievements! Find the address in the signature line of each of my emails.
misdlibrary.midlothian-isd.net/wgms
misdlibrary.midlothian-isd.net/wgms