LEISD Digital LEarning
April 3, 2017
DIGITAL LEARNING NEWS & UPDATES
Have you earned all your GAFE Badges?
CANCELLED--Code.Org Spring Training
Wanted: Real Teachers teaching Real Lessons
To learn more about the Real Video Library Challenge, visit ESC Region 11's site.
District iPad Information
iPad Usage Information and Application
If you have any questions, please email dlf@littleelmisd.net.
iPads for Libraries
Librarians: Have you earned additional iPads for your library yet?
You could have five (5) extra iPads available in your library to use for student learning activities! All we ask is that you complete the "iPad Basics" course in Canvas before receiving your iPads. Check out this Smore for directions on how to complete "iPad Basics".
We will provide more information regarding deployment, management, etc. as soon as you have completed the course.
Digital Tool of the Week
Adding Spoken Audio to Google Slides
To add music, you need to find a YouTube video that contains music that is Creative Commons licensed. Once you find a video, insert it into your Google Slides presentation. Then, shrink the video to the smallest possible size so that it is hard for your audience to see. Now, go to the video options menu in Slides and set the video to play automatically when you advance your slide.
Spoken audio is a similar process, see the video below for the tutorial.
Melissa Heckman
Digital Learning Facilitator
Zellars Center for Learning & Leadership
Louis Mosso
Oak Point Elementary
Aurora Castanos
Administrative Assistant
Zellars Center for Learning & Leadership
Digital LEarning Badge Spotlight
TIPS FROM THE TECHNICIANS
How to Enter a Ticket for Tech Support
IMPORTANT: When you go to ZenDesk for the first time, do NOT create an account. Click on the red "Log in with Google" button on the left side.
You can also get to ZenDesk by going to your Google Apps (Gmail or Google Drive). Click on the 3x3 grid ("waffle") in the top-right corner next to your name --> "More" --> "Even More" --> Click on the "ZenDesk" icon.
**Remember: A ticket should be entered for ANY and ALL technology-related hardware problems. Do not rely on emailing a technician or simply mentioning a problem to them in passing. A technician will address the problem as soon as possible after the ticket is received.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get help with my computer? How do I get another bulb for my projector? What do I do when I forget a password? How can I use Skype? These questions along with many others are answered in the Technology FAQs.
CANVAS CORNER
Student Context Cards
Student Context Cards provide insights and context about a student by offering a simplified overview of the student's current progress in your course. The Student Context Card provides a grade, page views, and participation activity information.
To view a Student Context Card go to one of your active courses, then click on People in the left side bar menu. From there, locate the name of a student and click on his or her name. The card will populate on the right hand side of the screen.
Canvas Teacher App --Beta Testers Needed!
PEOPLE TO FOLLOW ON TWITTER
Tom Kilgore
Tech & Learning
TX Education Agency
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Digital LEarning Team
Email: dlf@littleelmisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/leisd.ws/resources/
Location: 300 Lobo Lane, Little Elm, TX, United States
Phone: (972)947-9340