LCS Learning Hub
Designed to support your Digital Teaching & Learning needs!
There teachers can find instructional resources, videos, tutorials, iPad and Macbook certification info, and more.
The Instructional Resources page is constantly being updated, so teachers should check back frequently for new info and resources.
To access LCS Learning Hub, teachers will log into their Canvas account and look for it in their Dashboard.
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The Educator Hive: Professional Learning OpportunitiesVisit the LCS Educator Hive for a list of approved Professional Learning opportunities. "The Latest Buzz" page is updated weekly with new Professional Development opportunities that align with NC standards and your content area. To find content-specific PD, from The Educator Hive page, teachers should click "NCDPI Professional Learning" and follow the instructions to sign up to receive emails from the content areas that interest them. Then check their email inbox for regular updates from these departments with face-to-face and virtual PD opportunities. To access the Educator Hive - visit www.lexcs.org >> Employees | OS Updates for MacBook and iPad!!! Apple likes to keep things pretty hush, hush...including when it comes to updates. We know when you know! To keep all Apple devices performing properly, updates are pushed out automatically when they are released. This means staff will have to manage installing these updates themselves. These updates can take quite a while. Please make sure you are taking your devices home on the weekends and keeping them connected to WIFI so they can receive Apple updates. Never wait until right before you are to use your device to install an update as the device cannot be used while updating. More info from Apple on keeping your MB and iPad updated can be found HERE. | There's an APP for that Have an app you would like to use with your students? If teachers have an app they would like pushed out to student iPads, they will follow these steps:
Once a student app is approved, view this GUIDE on how students will access the app. The information is also posted in the Learning Hub and on the Technology Knowledgebase site. |
The Educator Hive: Professional Learning Opportunities
Visit the LCS Educator Hive for a list of approved Professional Learning opportunities. "The Latest Buzz" page is updated weekly with new Professional Development opportunities that align with NC standards and your content area.
To find content-specific PD, from The Educator Hive page, teachers should click "NCDPI Professional Learning" and follow the instructions to sign up to receive emails from the content areas that interest them. Then check their email inbox for regular updates from these departments with face-to-face and virtual PD opportunities.
To access the Educator Hive - visit www.lexcs.org >> Employees
OS Updates for MacBook and iPad!!!
To keep all Apple devices performing properly, updates are pushed out automatically when they are released. This means staff will have to manage installing these updates themselves. These updates can take quite a while.
Please make sure you are taking your devices home on the weekends and keeping them connected to WIFI so they can receive Apple updates. Never wait until right before you are to use your device to install an update as the device cannot be used while updating.
More info from Apple on keeping your MB and iPad updated can be found HERE.
There's an APP for that
If teachers have an app they would like pushed out to student iPads, they will follow these steps:
- Submit a Tech Ticket with the exact name of the app.
- In the ticket, include a link to the app from within the App Store.
- Provide the grade level of the students who will be using the app and general information on how it will be used by students.
- The Tech Dept. will examine the security, privacy, and access to data the app requires as well as compliance with state and federal data and privacy laws.
- Teachers will be notified via their Tech Ticket when an app has been approved for student use.
Once a student app is approved, view this GUIDE on how students will access the app. The information is also posted in the Learning Hub and on the Technology Knowledgebase site.
Tech Support
If teachers need instructional technology support they should reach out to the following:
- School Media Coordinators
- i3 - Technology Leadership Team
- Ms. Maghan Spencer - Innovation Coach
- Mrs. Celia Gossett - Director
Technical Assistance
We have a fantastic team of 4 technicians that support schools across the district. They are here for YOU, so please do not hesitate to enter a Tech Ticket if you need technical assistance of any kind. The list of tech support staff by location is posted below.
- SL: Ms. Terrie Holshouser, IT Supervisor
- CEES: Mr. Ty Swicegood, Technician
- PES: Mr. Kevin Pope, Technician
- SWE: Mr. Ty Swicegood, Technician
- LMS: Mr. Kevin Pope, Technician
- LSHS: Mr. Danny Tran, Technician
- CO: Ms. Terrie Holshouser, IT Supervisor
Tips & Troubleshooting
These are quick tips for resolving the most common tech issues that may occur. THIS GUIDE is posted on the Technology Knowledgebase website and on the Learning Hub.
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