Krimmel Connection
December 20, 2018
Tech Tips for Your 1:1 Chromebook Classroom
Semester 2 Courses in Schoology
If you teach semester courses (Data Touch Systems, Prof Comm, Health, Crafts, or Tech Theatre), you can currently see your semester 2 course in Schoology and have the ability to add course content. By the end of the day on Thursday, December 20, please follow these directions to save course materials to resources in Schoology. When materials are saved to your resources, you can easily add them to a new course.
Current semester 1 courses will automatically be archived on Friday, December 21. Teachers will be able to access archived courses; however students will no longer have access to them.
Schoology
Calculated Grades
Grades calculated in Schoology my vary from the grades you have in Skyward. This is because they both calculate grades in a different way. You can use this document to fix the way Schoology calculates grades. This especially becomes an issue when you have the exact same grades in both grade books.
Mastery
With the Parent Portal, remember that parents can see their child’s mastery of the TEKS. Please make sure you are assigning TEKS to assignments, discussion, tests, quizzes, assessments...pretty much anything you do in Schoology. Here is some information about using Mastery in Schoology. The mastery piece will help you when the district moves to Standard-Based Grading.
Roadmap
Schoology has many features they would like to push out. You can check the Schoology Roadmap to see if something you wanted them to work is in the process of getting pushed out to end users. Remember, that building platforms like this takes time and they are always working to improve their product.
Respondus Lockdown Browser Issue
There are some work arounds that might help:
- On the teacher side, take the test out of Respondus and then put it back in
- Have the kids refresh
- Make sure the due date is set so it comes up on the “upcoming” on the right
If that doesn’t work:
- On the student computer, login to the Chromebook like normal (not the app)
- Clear their cache/cookies - How to clear cache and cookies
- Go into Schoology and make sure the test pops up (and get the “requires lockdown browser” message)
- Then log out and log into the Respondus App (they need to wait about 2 minutes between logging out and back in)
- Go directly to the upcoming on the right and click on the test (do not have them go into any classes)
Craving Additional Fonts In Google Docs? Try Extensis Font
Extensis Font → allows you to access the Google Fonts Collection from a panel on the right-hand side of your screen.
Open a Google Doc > Add-ons > type “Extensis Font” in the search bar > click “Free” > go back to the Google Doc > Add-ons > Start > ENJOY!
Personalized Learning Mini-Conference Call for Presenters
By Alysa Cozart
Personalized learning is happening across the district. Teachers are diving into the Gates Foundation’s four personalized learning tenets: personal learning paths, learner profiles, competency-based progression, and flexible learning environments. While it’s not always easy, educators are doing this because they know that reaching students on a truly personalized level is what’s best for kids.
On February 2, 2019, the Professional & Digital Learning Department will host a Personalized Learning Mini-Conference at Hofius Intermediate. We are looking for current teachers, administrators, instructional and digital learning specialists, and TLC staff to share their expertise in incorporating personalized learning experiences. We have several session types to lead from a traditional breakout to a small group discussion. In addition to sharing your knowledge, this is a great opportunity to refine your presenter skills and network with a vast audience in the district.
If you are interested in presenting, please submit to this FORM. Please note that presenters can choose from leading 2-4 sessions. Submissions are due by Friday, December 21, 2018.
Let’s build community and cultivate talent with personalized learning!
Helpful tech Guides and Information
- Look for weekly Krimmel Connection newsletters which will provide information about technology tips and upcoming trainings.
- KleinLearns365 - easy access to helpful guides, videos, tutorials, textbooks, digital resources, web tools, applications, and more
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