Tech Knowledge
February 2022
Welcome to Tech Knowledge!
Tech Knowledge will be the new monthly Technology newsletter for Central ISD. The Tech Knowledge newsletter will include updates from the Instructional Technology and Technology department, tips on integrating technology into your curriculum, and ways that teachers are currently using technology in Central ISD.
Updates from Instructional Technology
February Updates
- Teacher Macbook Delay: Once again, I need to apologize for getting you excited about the new Macbooks. We are running into little snags as the new update (Monteray) is acting funny with current technology systems we have in place. As soon as we get the kinks worked out, we will begin rolling out the new Macbooks. However, I will not be giving a timeframe on when that will be... :)
- TCEA 2022: I joined several teachers in attending the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) Conference in February. We learned about many new resources and will be sharing what we learned in the near future!
Tech Tips of the Month
Classlink
Do you have websites or applications that you frequent? Add those to your own Classlink page so Classlink becomes your one stop shop.
Here's how: here.
Emoji Keyboard
Use this Mac Shortcut to put emoji's in/on any document. I love to use emoji's...
Here's how: Clink on any text input area, and when you see a cursor, press Control+Command+Spacebar. You will see an emoji panel pop up. Click on or drag any emoji you want to use in your document.
diyMFA
This tool allows you to get randomly generated prompts for writing. ..
Here's how: Go to www.diymfa.com (or click on the image to above) and click on "Writer Igniter". Hit that "Shuffle" button in the middle of the screen to get a "Character", "Situation", "Prop", and "Setting".
Enjoy!!
Just for Fun...
Digital Learning Day is February 22nd
If you have not used Nearpod, I HIGHLY recommend it! February 22nd would be the perfect day to practice using Nearpod to enhance the learning experience. Use Nearpod's Digital Learning Day free download or any of the activities listed on this link. Happy Digital Learning Day....
Let me see!!!!
Don't forget! I want to see the awesome things you are doing in your class! As of February, I have visited over 100 classes. It is so much fun to see students learning and teachers being celebrated for their hard work. Use this link to invite me or anyone!!! :)
Is there something you'd like to see in the Tech Knowledge newsletter?
Email it to Kyle Ivey @ iveyk@centralisd.com
Technology Work Orders
Staff members may enter work orders directly through the Google Form below. Instead of telling someone on your team, who tells someone else, who assumes that someone else has contacted the Technology Department, you can do this yourself. If we know about your problem, even something like a slow computer, we will address your issue.
Email: iveyk@centralisd.com
Website: www.centralisd.com
Location: 7622 U.S. 69, Pollok, TX, USA
Phone: 936-853-9313
Facebook: facebook.com/centralisd