Tech ROCKS at RSM
Your December Instructional Technology Newsletter
Winter Wonderland!
NEARPOD
We will be having an on-site professional development soon. In preparation for this event, jump in! Explore all the tools that Nearpod has to offer. Write down your questions so we can get the most out of our training event!
I'll gladly help you any time with your exploration and implementation of our newest program, Nearpod!
Did you know?!?
By clicking on your waffle and going to "All Apps," you'll find more products supported by Office 365. Hover over the three dots and then you will be given the option to pin the app to your launcher. When you do that, it shows up when you click your waffle. A quick shortcut that will save you time in the long run!
Let me know if you've linked one of your apps to your launcher and I'll treat you to chocolate!
Did you know?!? (CLEVER Edition)
Use this link to watch a short video explaining how to add it.
December Professional Development--ONLINE
I'm excited to announce that my professional development option for December is an ONLINE course on the topic of Digital Citizenship. In this online tutorial, you will be introduced to the topic of digital citizenship and the Common Sense Digital Citizenship Curriculum.
For this 1.5 hour session, we will use the Thrivist Platform. The Thrivist app is located in the Clever Portal for easy access. Please watch the video with this email to learn how to access and navigate the Online PD platform. https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/3e7de3ad-a3bc-431c-baa1-0931a432a7b8 The session will be open beginning December 3rd to December 19th. To receive credit for this professional development the following guidelines must be adhered to: * Participants must complete the PD by the end date identified in the email that accompanied the link to this presentation. * Participants must complete all reading articles and watch all embedded videos. * Participants must complete all interactive activities within the online PD. * You will receive 1.5 hours in service hours for completing. * Participants must complete PD outside of normal school hours. * Participation is tracked by analytics which reports the time the work was done, the amount of time spent on each slide, and reports completion of embedded activities. * In-service credit will be awarded after the facilitator has reviewed and verified participant responses by. * Partial in-service credit is not provided. Reasons credit will NOT be awarded could include, but is not limited to, the following reasons: 1. Completing PD during the work day (this includes sick or personal days you are being paid for). 2. Not completing all assignments 3. Analytics indicating the participant did not fully complete the presentation in a reasonable time.
Since this is the first one of its kind, on behalf of the ITC department, I would appreciate your feedback.
I look forward to helping you navigate this new experience!
Staff Sharing Padlet
https://padlet.com/nancem/nbh4g5au2nw2 Password: ROCK
Mrs. Nance created this and wanted it to be something our faculty could use to share/collaborate on lessons, activities, thoughts and any other educational opportunities taking place in our building.
The idea is that you can comment on things posted and you can post your own shares. Ask questions, offer feedback and ideas, or show us what's happening in your class...it's all up to you how involved you are in this!
PLC Schedule
My goal is to help you infuse technology into your lessons. This will give us the opportunity to better collaborate and let me help you achieve your learning goals.
Week "A" : Week of November 5th and 19th--ELA/Writing/6th Math
Week "B": Week of November 12th and 26th--Math/Science/Social Studies
As always, any time you need assistance or want to collaborate, please let me know!
Student Access of Online Textbooks
Click HERE to go directly to the page which is found under STUDENTS>Online Textbooks on our RSM webpage.
NEW Tech Help Webpage
Click HERE to see the Student Device Tech Support page.
When visiting the RSM website, the page is under the Student Tab for you easy use. This page has everything on it that we've seen with devices so far: battery issues, headphones, log in, and more!
Also, there are links to the WORK ORDERS needed for the 2:1 mobile devices. If you trouble shoot and still can't fix a device OR you have a device damaged, please fill out the form, slip it in the device, and bring it to my office. I will get you a temporary replacement.
My goal is for you to be empowered with these devices. Hopefully, this will help you problem solve and keep on learning!
What's Mrs. Smith up to?
- Visit your scheduled PLC meetings
- Create Lesson Outlines for YOU for easy Blended Learning integration.
- Help you implement those Blended Learning Stations
- Start research projects with students.
- Day trainings with helpful tools like Playposit and FLIPGRID
- PD trainings with Nearpod, Flipgrid, and other game tools.
If so, then book your tech coach for a 30 minute (or less!) help or planning session.