Thompson's Technology Tidbits
Volume 1, Issue 4
SchoolWires Website Update Sessions
Have you experienced the editing window dropping down to the bottom of the screen? THERE IS A FIX! Hit the Tab key once or twice for the editing window to appear at the top of the screen.
Did you know you could add a wiki or a blog to your website for students to work on? Check out the APPetizers page for some more ideas and the "recipe" on how to do so.http://help.schoolwires.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1422
For more help with updating your SchoolWires website with the new features as well as the old features, I have scheduled SchoolWires Website Update sessions (informal "let me help you with your website sessions" for the following dates/times during your conference periods:
GHS/RHS Teachers March 26th (8:45AM-12:00PM) GHS Lab 534
GHS/RHS Teachers March 30th (1:00PM-4:00PM) GHS Lab 534
GHS/RHS Teachers March 31st (8:45AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-4:00PM) GHS Lab 534
EVHS Teachers April 2nd (8:45AM-10:00AM) EVHS Library Lab
EVHS Teachers April 2nd (10:15AM-12:00PM, 1:00PM-4:00PM) EVHS Lab 501
EVHS Teachers April 3rd (8:45AM-12:00PM) EVHS Lab 504
EVHS Teachers April 8th (1:00PM-4:00PM) EVHS Lab A5
Videoconferencing: PenPals in the 21st century
15 Digital Storytelling Tools for Educators
T3: Teachers taking on Technology-The Hour of Code
Next T3 Meeting: Teachers Taking on Technology which is open to any teacher in the district will be held at the Admin Annex Meeting Room.
This month's theme: "Let the Games Begin!"
(Using educational games & gamification in the classroom)
Register for this meeting in Eduphoria:
https://eduphoria.georgetownisd.org/wshop/default.aspx?cid=3263
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015, 04:15 PM
1313 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, United States
Featured tools
DE's Digital Challenge: Builder Tools
Did you know you can create assignments, writing prompts, quizzes, and digital boards in Discovery Education for your students? Check out this link (use your DE username/password)
https://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/0EF411C9-BD60-E9B2-644C-747DE5C1D974
Plickers
Allows real-time formative assessment without the need for student devices. Teacher can use smartphone or GISD IPad to assess student feedback.
Mentimeter
Engage and interact with your classroom using formative assessment to check for understanding. FREE and works on all devices
Kristin Thompson
Email: thompsonkr@georgetownisd.org
Website: www.georgetownisd.org
Location: 1313 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, United States
Phone: 6081
Twitter: @techmomof3