Technology Talk
Fall 2015
First Quarter Progress Reports
It's almost time to send out first quarter progress reports. Grades will need to be finalized October 12th. Handouts for finalizing grades can be found in the Britt ES training course in C&I. Please email me if you have questions or need assistance.
BYOD @ Britt
GCPS Mobile Web- Your students can now choose the GCPS-Mobile to log into the school WiFi. Students should have to login to this network one time only. Staff members may use GCPS-Mobile also.
BYOD lessons-Contact me if you would like for me to come help in your classroom with a BYOD lesson.
Classroom Microphones
- Are you using your classroom microphone? GCPS highly recommends that teachers use the audio enhancement microphones in the classroom for large group instruction.
- If you need help with using your microphone please contact me.
Laptop Carts and Computer Labs
Charge the laptop carts
Plug in and charge the cart for the next class.
Cart "parking spaces"
There are 5 marked parking spaces in the computer labs. Park your cart in the proper space.
Clean up the lab before you leave
Before leaving the labs ask students to take all belongings, throw away trash , push in their chairs and put laptops front and center on the tables.
Classworks Training
In October we will have staff development on two Classworks components. The training will cover Integrated Reading, which came out last school year, and the brand new Applied Mathematics. For more information on the Applied Mathematics component see the video below.
Applied Mathematics by Classworks Teacher Experience
Britt Broadcast Club
I am currently taking applications for fifth grade students who wish to join the Britt Broadcast Club. Students need to bring me their completed applications by October 1, 2015.