Tech Snacks
from FCPS OIT October 10, 2022
Fall into some Fun with OIT Trainings
Leaf the training to us - watch the Screencastify video here to learn more! (There may be a "treat" for some lucky viewer who can answer the question in the video!)
Don't see what you need here? Check Frontline for upcoming events or put in a helpdesk ticket for a specific need!
Landscaping a Better Lexington District-Wide Minecraft Challenge
In partnership with the Lexington-Fayette County Urban Government Parks and Recreation, the University of Kentucky, Dell, and Fayette County Public Schools, we are excited to announce the Fall 2022 District Minecraft Challenge. Students will be tasked with helping to design the next Lexington park that will be developed and opened in 2024 at Cardinal Run Park North. Visit bit.ly/mcebuild to find all the rubrics, starter guides, and download the worlds. Grades K-5 are individual submissions and Grades 6-12 are team submissions. Maximum of 10 total submissions per school. Challenge is open from October 10th - November 30th.
Access eBooks, Audiobooks, and more with Sora!
Connect students (and staff!) to popular eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and comics using Sora, the student reading app for anytime/anywhere access.
There are 3 ways to access Sora -
· Download Sora on your mobile device.
· Access the Sora app through the Google Waffle.
· Visit https://soraapp.com on any device.
Use the setup code fayetteky to access FCPS materials and log in with your district Google account. Fayette County has also partnered with the Lexington Public Library to connect LPL materials to student and staff Sora accounts by using FCPS credentials. To learn more, visit bit.ly/LPLSora.
2023 YOUNG WRITERS CONTEST
From KET Education: "KET Education is excited to announce the 2023 Young Writers Contest is open for submissions! The annual contest seeks to celebrate creativity through four categories of writing – Illustrated Story, Short Story, Poetry, and Graphic Novels. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, March 31, 2023. Winners will be announced no later than May 30, 2023." Learn more today!
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Flip into Fall with Flip (formerly Flipgrid) Live Events!
Flip offers some engaging and informational events this fall, with inspiring authors and guests, along with professional development for teachers to learn how to use Flip in their classrooms. From learning about snakes to unlocking your superpowers with Stephen Curry, join live stream or watch on-demand!