Wavelengths
Tech Integration Newsletter
Volume 7 | Issue 22 | March, 2018
Potential Interruptions Saturday, March 3rd
Update to Microsoft TEAMS
By popular demand a new feature will be coming to TEAMS the week of March 5th! You will now be able to RETURN assignments to individual students to redo even after providing feedback.
So what does this mean for you as the teacher? This means you will be able to create a feedback loop with your students and their assignments. It will no longer be necessary to recreate an assignment for all students for resubmission of edited work based on teacher's timely feedback. Nor do students have to submit redo's through email or shared link: they can remain in TEAMS as they improve their work.
For additional information and explanation of this new feature, please click here, or contact your OPS Tech Team Trainer.
The New PD | Professionally Driven Technology Training
Be professionally driven and choose your own PD. These training sessions are open to elementary and secondary school teachers and stipends for attendance will be paid when offered during non-duty hours.
Check inservices.ops.org regularly as NEW training sessions are added often. Use your district e-login as the username and your employee number as the password.
Is your school open to hosting a PD session? Contact Melissa Cleaver (melissa.cleaver@ops.org) to coordinate a session at your school.
Spring Break Classflow Workshops
- Wednesday, March 14th 9:00 - 12:00 Classflow Level 1: Getting to Know Classflow
- Wednesday, March 14th 1:00 - 3:00 Classflow Lesson Building Work Time
- Thursday, March 15th 9:00 - 12:00 Classflow Level 2: Building Engaging Lessons
- Thursday, March 15th 1:00 - 3:00 Classflow Assessments and Activities Construction
Stipends will be paid for certified staff to attend!
Save the Date: OPS Tech Camp
Stay tuned for more details next month!
Digital Citizenship Corner with Common Sense Education
Instructional Technology Leadership Program | Spring & Summer Cohorts, 2018
Our ITL endorsement program in partnership with the University of Nebraska Omaha is growing strong with the addition of 2 more cohorts for a total of 3 for the 2017 - 2018 school year. We are so excited to welcome these school librarians and classroom teachers to the program.
For more information about the OPS ITL program, please contact McKenzie White (mckenzie.white@ops.org).
Elementary Spotlight: Congratulations to Sam Pane!
Secondary Spotlight: Congratulations to Heather Bushelman!
Once again, for the 2017-2018 school year, the secondary technology trainers are looking to showcase innovative secondary educators who are incorporating technology into their classroom content.
Click on the sway below to submit a nomination!
Mobile Learning Unit
Omaha Public Schools Mobile Learning Unit was created to address issues of digital equity in the North Omaha area. Anchored on a powerful district vision and community partnerships, this innovative initiative targets high poverty neighborhoods and schools. The goal: to use a whole-community approach to bring high-technology learning and digital citizenship skills to students and their families. We want more than merely high-quality access and devices for our students - we want to build the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complex community challenges in today’s digital age. Every Student. Every Day. Prepared for Success.
To see the MLU in action, check out our blog HERE.
OPS Anywhere
Website Link: Click HERE
Email Questions or Concerns: ops-anywhere@ops.org
Project Hotline (Message Receiving Service): 531-299-0277
Technology Training Team
Debra Bordenkecher:
Technology Trainer, Classified/Certified Staff/TAC
Rebecca Chambers:
Instructional Technology Trainer, Mobile Learning Unit Lead Teacher
Melissa Cleaver:Instructional Technology Trainer, Project Coordinator
Eileen Heller:
Instructional Technology Trainer, Elementary Lead Teacher
Keegan Korf:
Common Sense Media, Digital Citizenship Lead Teacher
Kelly Means:
Instructional Technology Trainer, Project Coordinator
Amy Vester:
Instructional Technology Trainer, Secondary Lead Teacher
McKenzie White:
Instructional Technology Trainer, Library Lead Teacher
Email: techtrainers@ops.org
Website: http://techhub.ops.org/
Location: Omaha Public Schools, NE, United States
Phone: (531)299-9624
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Opstechtrainers
Twitter: @OPStechtrainers