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Sora (OverDrive)
Since this change over to Sora, and with the authentication of students through OverDrive, we have seen an amazing increase in usage. In December 2019 alone, there was a 114% increase in usage compared to last year. The numbers only look to increase as we continue to authenticate schools using Google, Microsoft, and Clever. We look forward ton continuing to support students' love of reading in this way. Please contact Kerrie Burch for more information.
Movie Licensing (SWANK)
**Please note that even with Movie Licensing, it is never okay to show Netflix or other streaming movie services in school as it violates the end user agreement for the account holder.
NBC Learn Trial
Model Schools News
Liaison Meeting
Questar III Model Schools is looking to revive the Model Schools Liaison meetings in order to:
- Determine the district needs with regard to instructional technology
- Discuss the latest instructional technology trends
- Determine how to integrate technology into classrooms effectively
- Discuss updates to state standards and policies
This group is for Instructional Technology teachers, Tech Directors, Ed Tech Coaches, and any others who are involved with instructional technology decision making in your district. The group will have a focus on instructional technology so may not be the best group for IT Directors. We don’t want to turn anyone away, we just want to be clear about the focus of this group and not waste anyone’s time if it isn’t the right fit for them.
Our first meeting will be held Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 8:30 - 11:30 in the Questar III Conference Center, Room 2. If you or someone you know would like to attend this meeting, please sign up using My Learning Plan. The link to register is: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=15197&I=3367101.
NEW Model Schools Listserv Address
NEW Workshops - Sign Up Now
- Google Apps for Education
- Chrome Extensions
- Microsoft Forms
Questar III Robots and Coding Materials
Check out the robots and gadgets available to Model Schools subscribing districts. Each item comes with professional development that will align to standards and enhance existing or new instruction. For more information please contact Kerrie.
How Many Teams Did You Say?
Odyssey of the Mind Tournament
Saturday, Mar 21, 2020, 07:30 AM
Coxsackie-Athens Central School District, Sunset Boulevard, Coxsackie, NY, USA
Judges and Volunteers Needed
Judges (must be at least 18):
Judges must be able to attend the training on January 25, 2019 from 9-1 (new judges) or 10:30-1 (returning judges) at Capital Region BOCES. Click HERE to sign up as a judge for the tournament on March 21st (snow date March 22nd).
Volunteers:
Click HERE to sign up to volunteer at the tournament on March 21st (snow date March 22nd). Please specify your availability so we can accommodate your schedule as much as possible.
Contact Information
Email: kerrie.burch@questar.org
Website: http://libguides.questar.org/SLS/Home
Location: 10 Empire State Blvd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, USA
Phone: 518-479-6976
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QIIISLS
Twitter: @QIIISLS