Instructional Technology Newsletter
October, 2016 - 3rd Edition
Plickers in the Classroom
Technology Use With Special Education
- Tablet Sized Teachers (Autism Spectrum Article) IPads, Galaxys, and other devices are becoming staples of special-ed classrooms.
- Special Needs - Teacher Resources
- Using Tablets in Education to Empower Students with Special Needs
Learning Commons at West Chatham Elementary
Techie Reminders!
- YouTube Access: Log-in requires district email on YouTube page.
- Chromebook Log-in: Students log-in with district email and password - Teachers log-in with district email and username.
- Join a Cohort: PD at your own pace - in your own space!
Charles Ellis Montessori Academy
Google Voice
Microsoft Help!
Active Reading On-Line Annotator
Students and teachers using Chromebooks find KAMI to be a lifesaver when it’s time to annotate during active reading activities. Add KAMI from the Chrome Store as a Chrome app or extension to use the fantastic annotating tools included with the FREE install.
IPad Tip #2 - Organizing your Apps
Saving Directly to your Google Drive
Two Screens at Once? - Yes!
With your screens split you can copy and paste from one to the other very quickly using the Ctrl + c (copy) and Ctrl + v (paste).
Built in Apps Training for Google
GoNoodle - Get Moving!
Setting Up for Success
Google Hangouts!
Are you excited about learning new technology tools to use with students or to organize yourself? Do you feel pressed for time when you attend PLC’s, during the school day? Each month, Instructional Technology will offer four topic specific Google Hangouts to help you gain knowledge before or after your school day.
October Hangouts:
Google Classroom: Are you ready to let your students turn in work paperless? Maybe you haven’t had the available time to get started. This is the Google Hangout for you!
October 6, 2016
8:15-8:45 A.M. or 4:00 P.M-4:30 P.M.
Organizing Digital Content Office 365 Apps
Are you tired of using jump drives, losing important work, or not a fan of Google Apps? This hangout will introduce how to use Microsoft products, in the cloud.
October 20, 2016
8:15-8:45 or 4:00-4:30
Click on the link to sign up for one of these sessions:
CONNECT, LEARN and SHARE
Get involved in the 20 Day Twitter Experiment in our district! Connect with other educators, follow experts, showcase your classroom learning environment. Whether you are new to Twitter or are ready to ignite your account with a spark of encouragement or resources, this 20 Day Experiment is for you. https://www.smore.com/dtugm
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Know Your Instructional Technology Coach!
The Instructional Technology Department is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and facilitating the effective use and integration of technology within the schools in order to increase student performance.
Instructional Technology Coaches
Media Services
Carol Tarnowski - Library Media Technology Coach
Deborah Hargroves - Media and Broadcast Trainer (part-time)
Vacancy - Media Support Assistant (912) 395-1124
Program Manager
Wendy Marshall - Program Manager
Contact Information
Website: http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/district/ddi/it/default.aspx
Phone: (912) 395-1127
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Savannah-Chatham-County-Instructional-Technology-281186905403517/
Twitter: @SCCPSSITC