I.T. Monthly: March Issue
West Point Consolidated School District
DEAR TEACHERS AND STAFF!!
BrightBytes spring technology survey is coming up soon. MDE requires teachers, students, and parents to complete and submit the survey. Please be on the look out for the link!
Spring Break is almost here!! Have a most relaxing and rejuvenating break. You have all EARNED IT! In March's edition, we are celebrating National Reading Month!! We have included some fun book report/author study templates and Newsela's March Madness activities to explore tons of novels and book studies to get your students reading!
We have also included helpful articles, instructions and videos for various district resources such as Zoom, Canvas, and Kami. If you are in need of CEUs, we have that covered too!!
Please read through this newsletter completely. Contact us with any tips, tricks, or suggestions to help improve our communication!
~I.T. Department
Celebrate National Reading Month!
Book Report Template
Teachers,
Here's a template for a book report and/or author study, plus a couple of additional resources for creative book reports.
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Newsela
March Madness 2023: Fiction and Poetry
Paper Tutoring
MAAP Math Questions INSIDE PAPER Math Missions!
Paper is 🎊 THRILLED 🎊 to announce students NOW have access to MAAP Math Practice Test questions for 3rd grade - Algebra 1 within their Paper dashboard! The first batch of questions includes several items from each grade level that features math questions directly from the MAAP practice test bank provided by MDE. This is an EXCELLENT idea for ALL 3rd -8th grade + Algebra 1 students to complete. Be on the lookout for new questions to be added throughout test prep season!
Students should head over to the Paper Missions section of the student dashboard to find a category of state-standardized test questions. They can answer each one to get as much practice as they can before state testing begins!
Imagine Learning: Math & Math Facts
Imagine Learning Teacher's Lounge
Canvas Quick Tips
ATTENTION QUARTER CANVAS TEACHERS!
Please make preparations to set up your new course(s). Please ensure that it has a homepage, modules are set up and the course is PUBLISHED, so that students will be able to see it on their Canvas dashboard on Monday, March 20th.
Your 3rd quarter course will remain visible to students until March 24th. Teachers will have access to all their courses until March 24th at 11:59 pm.
Zoom
How to Update Zoom Desktop Client
Zoom Cloud Recording: How to Dowload, Save, and Add to Canvas Studio
Kami
March Madness Classroom Activities with Kami
Although March Madness is a basketball competition, there are plenty of ways to incorporate March Madness activities into non-sports related activities in your classroom at any grade level.
Click Here to read about some ways to slam-dunk March Madness into your different curriculum areas when you are creating your lesson plans for March and April.
Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors in Cay County
Junior Auxiliary of West Point is now accepting Scholarship Applications!
Scholarships are awarded based upon the applicant's qualifications. As a service organization, we especially encourage those students who have demonstrated active involved in community service through school, church, or other service-oriented groups to apply. Students with career goals in serviced-oriented areas for children will be given special consideration. We will review the applications with sensitivity to need and academic achievement. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Scholarship Chair Laura Williamson at Laura.b.seitz@gmail.com
Free Professional Development Opportunities
MDE Imagine Math State Training
Click here to register.
FriedTechnology On-Demand Learning Opportunities
Browse through the list of courses and register at https://www.friedonline.com/mscourses. Once enrolled, participants have 10 months to complete the course. Course completers will receive a Certificate of Completion and can apply for CEUs or SEMIs within 6 months of completing the course. For more information, please contact ms.help@fried.tech.
APPLE LEARNING VIRTUAL CONFERENCES
Check for Updates on Surface Pro
Be sure to check for updates on your computer and online Microsoft updates.
MDE DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCES
MDE: Digital Learning Best Practices
Click the picture below to learn how teachers must be consistent with approach to using technology in the classroom.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
COMMON SENSE EDUCATION
Digital Citizenship Playlist for K-12: Youtube
West Point Consolidated School District: I.T. Department
Website: https://www.westpoint.k12.ms.us/technology
Location: 359 Commerce St, West Point, MS 39773, USA
Phone: (662)494-6364
Katie Roach
West Point Consolidated School District
Email: katie.roach@westpoint.k12.ms.us
Website: https://www.westpoint.k12.ms.us/technology
Phone: (662) 295.9412
Meon Carroll
West Point Consolidated School District
Email: shekia.carroll@westpoint.k12.ms.us
Website: https://www.westpoint.k12.ms.us/technology
Phone: 662.295.0322