NBPS Technology Department
September's Monthly Newsletter
Summer Robotics Program
Kind Words For P-Tech!
Working in the P-Tech Summer Bridge program for 6 weeks was an eye-opening experience for me. I loved working with each of my 40 students. Because our class sizes were so small, we were really able to get to know each other in a way that would be nearly impossible in that short length of time with a huge population.
It was extremely interesting for me to see how the program is set up. It is a rare opportunity that not many high school students are able to get. Getting a high school diploma AND an Associate’s degree at the same time will benefit P-Tech students greatly.
I feel honored to have been a part of the program and a small part of these students’ lives. They were kind, funny, resilient, and determined with strong work ethics. It wasn’t easy to get up early for a full day of school in the summer and they found ways to enjoy the experience -- which then allowed me to enjoy it, as well. Mr. Fanelli was able to cultivate an environment that allowed everyone to feel safe, supported, and cared for. This was all within a few weeks' time. I appreciate and respect all of the collective hard work that went into making Summer Bridge and P-Tech, as a whole, a success. I wish the best of luck to everyone involved.
From: Carlee Augliera
Welcome Hapara!
What is Hapara?
Hapara is a Chromebook Teacher Management Tool that helps classroom teachers
coordinate, manage, and track student workflow in Google Apps for Education. It enables teachers to organize their students and their assignments, track their activity and progress, as well as create a personalized environment across different metrics.
Using Hapara teachers will be able to:
- See what is on a student's Chromebook screen in real-time.
- Send messages to individuals or groups of students to provide on the spot feedback.
- Send links to individuals or groups of students to help with research and help them stay on track.
- See all content in the students' Google Drive folders including Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.
- See all of their student's emails through their district Gmail account.
- Track student activity across all sites.
- Lock student browser to take particular assessments, without being able to click to another website.
Watch the video below to get a visual of what Hapara can do for you in your classroom next year. To access the teacher dashboard, please click on the Hapara Logo or go to www.teacherdashboard.com
Click below to get information on how to use Hapara in your classrooms.
Sneak Peak! What is Clever?
Clever helps students and teachers instantly log in to all of their online learning programs, and resources in one centralized location. It is customized by school, to provide a personalized experience for students in particular grade levels. Linked with OnCourse and Google, Clever updates your students’ accounts in their learning applications daily. It also provides a quick and easy way for students to access resources, to help teachers maximize their time in the classroom.
Click on the link below to get information on current and updated subscriptions for the year.
Submissions...
Tweet using #NBPSTechInfuse to showcase infusing technology in new ways in your classrooms. @NBPSTech
*Please, be mindful to only post images of students who have a signed media release forms.
For ALL technology related issues, please submit a Technology (IT) Work Order. This includes computers not working, printers, interactive whiteboards, LCD projectors, Chromebooks, staff laptops, wireless issues, login issues, email, setting up projectors for PD opportunities, etc. Please DO NOT use SchoolDude to submit technology work orders.
In addition, if you require assistance in setting up an LCD projector for a presentation, PD or outside presenter, please submit a Technology (IT) Work Order and as a backup "reminder" please email your building tech a day or two before as a reminder.
You can ONLY access the Technology (IT) Work Order system from within the district. Your username is firstname_lastname and use your network login password
Technology Department Help Desk
- The Technology Department can be reached from 7:00 AM until 4:30 PM at extension 5555.
- Please enter a work order for any non emergency technology issues.
*Note: School Dude is not for technology work orders.
Website: http://www.nbpschools.net/Departments/Technology/index.html
Location: 268 Baldwin Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone: 5555
Twitter: @NBPSTech