Islip Tech Tribune
Welcome
- Welcome to the first issue of the Islip Tech Tribune, a newsletter keeping you informed on the latest tips, trends, hacks and all things tech-related. We hope you find this newsletter useful and informative, and look forward to supporting you in all of your educational technology needs!
Islip "Tech-Ademics"
We've created a YouTube channel that will have a variety of videos posted that will help you with your tech needs. If you'd like to see a certain helpful tutorial posted, please contact us and let us know. The link is here: Islip Tech-Ademics YouTube Channel
Meet Your District Technology Triage Team
Student Data Privacy and Security
The New York State Education Department is committed to promoting sound information practices and policies that will strengthen data privacy and security at state educational agencies, empower parents with information, and advance efficient and effective school operations.
In Islip, we ensure that all software programs, including web-based applications adhere to COPPA and NYS Ed Law 2D. This is to maintain the privacy of students' Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
For more information, please visit the following sites:
Video Tip of the Month
Have you ever wanted to have students create interactive, engaging presentations? This month's video highlights Microsoft Sway. Sway is one of the applications that you have access to in the Office 365 suite. The video below gives you a quick synopsis of the capabilities of the program, and step-by-step directions on how to begin using this program.
For more information on Sway, please feel free to visit the Microsoft Education Center by clicking on the link HERE.
Getting Started with Sway
Monthly App Spotlight - Flipgrid
Each month, we will spotlight a trending application in the educational technology world. This month's spotlight app is FlipGrid. Flipgrid is the leading video discussion platform used by millions of PreK to PhD students, educators, and families around the world. It brings the back row to the front and helps learners of all ages find their voices, share their voices, and respect the diverse voices of others.
Teachers spark discussion by posting topics and questions to a class, school, professional learning community, or the world. Students record, upload, view, react, and respond to each other’s short videos.
Flipgrid students build and strengthen social learning communities as they discuss their ideas and experiences with their peers.
Flipgrid amplifies student voice and supports student development of global empathy as they immerse themselves in each other’s learning processes and perspectives. That’s what it’s all about!
Teachers spark discussion by posting topics and questions to a class, school, professional learning community, or the world. Students record, upload, view, react, and respond to each other’s short videos.
Flipgrid students build and strengthen social learning communities as they discuss their ideas and experiences with their peers.
Flipgrid amplifies student voice and supports student development of global empathy as they immerse themselves in each other’s learning processes and perspectives. That’s what it’s all about!
Did You Know?
The Microsoft Educator Community has hundreds of videos that can show you how to use all of the Microsoft Suite applications? Additionally, there are videos on topics such as coding in the classroom; 21st century digital learning; and virtual field trips, to name a few. We encourage you to take advantage of these links. When you get to the site, please be sure to log in using your Microsoft 365 credentials.
You can visit the site HERE.