Tech Talk
The DPS Ed Tech Newsletter
We strive to enlighten educators aspiring to effectively use technology in the classroom.
Volume 2, Issue 5 (17-18)
In this edition...
Students Tackle Robot Coding Challenge
Schoology Corner
Make Google Drive Versatile with Chrome Apps
Students Tackle Robot Coding Challenge
Students at three Denver schools recently tackled a Makerspace coding challenge. Learn how you can challenge your own students with Sphero robots or many other Makerspace challenges.
Schoology Corner
Teachers all around DPS are beginning to use Schoology with their students and see the power of how it can save time, and deliver content seamlessly. Check out this video of one of our DPS teachers, a self-proclaimed “low-tech” user, to see how she transformed her teaching practice using Schoology this year!
Make Google Drive Versatile with Chrome Apps
Do you need to create PDFs? Edit videos? Make a mind map? Record audio? Did you know you can do all of these things within Google Drive? All you need is the right Chrome App for the job!
Check out this visual from educatorstechnology.com to learn what Chrome Apps can do for you, and please call Ed Tech if you'd like our team to help you explore the possibilities.
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The Educational Technology department of Denver Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring student success through collaboration with all DPS educators and the community to personalize learning and use digital resources effectively, responsibly, and creatively.
Email: edtech@dpsk12.org
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Phone: 720-423-1991