TEC21 Times
Early Childhood - October 2018
Happy Fall, Teachers!
We hope you have settled into the new school year and are moving right along with your students. Please read on for helpful information and ideas on integrating technology into your classroom!
- You can update your teacher iPad to iOS 12! :)
Spooky Titles on Epic!
iStation Best Practices
iStation assessments can be challenging if you are not able to collect accurate data. Here are some tips to ensure you are getting the most out your iStation assessments on the iPad. CLICK HERE to view the slides presentation.
Teachers Use Reflector 2 to Mirror iPad
Watch this quick video tutorial on setting up and using Reflector 2 to mirror your iPad to your desktop computer.
Students Use QuickTime to Mirror iPad
Are you looking for a way for your students to mirror their iPads to your computer? Watch this quick video tutorial to learn how!
Copy Lesson Plans
It is helpful to copy lesson plans from the previous school year, from a shared planner, or from a team planner. Learn how to copy lesson plans HERE.
Don't Forget to...
If you have changed campuses or grade levels, you MUST update your teacher website! If you need your password reset or need help editing your website contact your Instructional Technology Specialist.
Integration Ready Resouces
Alphabet Games-Letter Recognition -- Alphabet Games was designed with Kindergarten RTI in mind, specifically to meet the needs of students struggling with letter recognition and identification.
Sight Words by Photo Touch - Photo Touch is an exciting educational game that helps your students rapidly learn to recognize and read words by sight, sound, and touch.
Teach Your Monster to Read -- Hopefully you were able to grab this GREAT iPad app when it was free earlier in the month. If not, students can still play free on the computer.
Class Dojo -- This one is an oldie but a goodie! If you aren't already using it, you should be! Create a positive classroom culture with Class Dojo! Teachers can encourage students for any skill or value — whether it's working hard, being kind, helping others or something else. If are interested in learning more, contact your Instructional Technology Specialist for a personalized training on Class Dojo.
Contact Your Technology Specialist!
Michelle Harwood
K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist:
Seele, County Line, Veramendi, Secondary Science
Email: mharwood@nbisd.org
Twitter: @MichellHarwood
Kelli Long
K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist:
Lone Star ECC, Walnut Springs, Secondary ELA
Email: klong@nbisd.org
Melanie Ochoa
K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist:
Klein Road, Memorial, Secondary Social Studies
Email: maochoa@nbisd.org
Sarah Strom
K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist:
Carl Schurz, Voss Farms, Lamar, Secondary Math
Email: sstrom@nbisd.org
Twitter: @EdTechSarah