Apex Update
2021 -2022 Tech Fair
BEFORE WE TALK APEX....
Techie Things to Think About
- Docs
- Google Meets
- Forms
High Impact Learning Intention
From TCEA
Help us with filling the gap
Can be linked in with custom assignments
Updates
Grade Weights
Teachers can adjust percentage of each type of activity
Still build up points
Get in compliance with district grading policy
Editable Worksheets
google docs
Download and save copy to drive to type on the document
Equation tool is available
Can write over images uses draw - copy image and into an new drawing box
Can be organized into folders
Customized Activities
- Edit page in the course
- Add "create activity"
- You can pick the type of assignment
- Has different functions
- Can be altered in the future
Message Center
"Apex email"
Allows you to send announcements, messages, reminders to selected students or classes
Students are able submit work (records date and time)
Teachers can grade from the message center
It automatically updates the gradebook
Send back the grade and any comments to the student
Customize your notifications in preferences under your profile
Enrollment
Can see courses and tutorials
Can be sorted by column titles
Progress only works if there are assignments due dates
Search by student or class
Did You Know....
TEKS Correlations
List by student expectation
TEK is listed by number and is written out
Apex number and title is listed
Can be downloaded to excel or word document
Reports
General
Correlations
Tutorials
Navigation must be preset before students start working
Doesn’t take “grades” but does show percentages
Check list helps students set up study plan / track progress
Suggested time for pre-test is about 40 mins
Suggest time per lesson is also about 40 mins
Suggested lesson plans in help section
Last Few Things....
- "Focused" classes are now available
- Mastery Based Learning
- Login in with google
- Assignment Calendar
- Teacher graded assignments
- Helpful hints for students with assignments
- "Cheaters"