Online Programs 2014-2015 Update
Aldine Online Learning Department
What's Happening...
New and Noteworthy
What's new with iStation?
- Pre-K students will now be able to use the program in English and Spanish!
- iStation can now be used by teachers and students on the iPad! (Download the free app from the Apple Store.)
- iStation Math is available to use! We have the ISIP Math assessment (screener for grades 2-8), and focused lessons for grades 2-5 available to teachers.
Student and Teacher login conventions:
For Students:
Username is the Student ID
Password is the Student ID + a (123456a)
For Teachers:
iStation generates your username, and you will set a password. Please visit the Technology assistance link to request a username/password.
Fastt Math (2-12) and Fraction Nation (5-12) get shiny new URLs!
Fraction Nation Teacher Site: fractionnation1:55880/slms/educatoraccess
Fraction Nation Student Site: fractionnation1:55880/slms/studentaccess
Student and Teacher login conventions:
For Students:
Username and Password are the Student ID number (lunch number)
For Teachers:
Username is the prefix of your e-mail address
Password default is set to: aldine1
**These teacher accounts are not created automatically. Teachers must request access to both Fastt Math and Fraction Nation.
PLE (Plato)
- PLE is now strictly K - 8 access
- A NEW student interface in Sensei
- Easier group creation and management for teachers in Sensei
- All students and teachers have been uploaded into the system
Login Conventions:
Account Number: aisd7
Username: StudentID (lunch number) for teachers it's your Novell ID
Password: StudentID (lunch number) for teachers your default password is: plato
Think Through Math
- New Math TEKS are integrated into the lessons!
- Gap-Buster lessons to help fill the gaps with the TEKS alignment
- Tablet optimized - device agnostic. Think Through Math will work on ANY mobile device!
- Point totals are now awarded by successful completion of lessons, not just attempts.
- Spend time talking about expectations with your students for Think Through Math. The students need to know what the expectation is with the program, and their growth will be exponential!
Aldine Online Learning Department
Online Programs Coordinator - Erin McPheters
Email: ermcpheters@aldineisd.org
Website: virtual.aldine.k12.tx.us
Location: 2330 South Victory Drive, Houston, TX, United States
Phone: (281) 878-1588
Professional Development Opportunities!
September 8, 2014 - PLE (Plato) Program Training
September 9, 2014 - Fastt Math and Fraction Nation Program Training
September 10, 2014 - iStation Program Training
September 11, 2014 - Think Through Math Program Training
September 16, 2014 - Fastt Math and Fraction Nation Program Training
September 17, 2014 - iStation Program Training
September 18, 2014 - Think Through Math Training
All trainings can be found on ePortal under "Instructional Technology."