Taylor ISD DuckLink #38
empowering student success and school improvement
March 3, 2015
a publication of the Taylor ISD Technology Department
2014-2015 TISD Tech Survey Highlights
Thank you to all the staff that participated in the annual tech survey. We appreciate it. Here is a video including the highlights.
Taylor ISD Tech Survey Highlights 2014-2015
Nearpod School Edition: Get Your Copy!
Are you looking for a dynamic tool to engage your students in the learning process? Gain immediate feedback as well as assign independent work using the full edition of Nearpod. The free version has some great tools but for the first 12 people that email me I will provide a full version of the program through the next school year. Just send me an email at jphale@taylorisd.org. (The only condition is that you share how great the product is to others.) Learn more about Nearpod.
Nearpod works on just about any mobile device including Macbooks, PCs, Chromebooks, iPads, etc. The features include:
- pdfs, video, audio, slideshows, live Twitter stream
- add live web sites
- activity features with open ended questions, polls, quizzes, draw it, fill in the blanks, and matching pairs
Chrome Apps to Check Out!
TwistedWave
Movenote for Google Drive
Google Keep
Keep all your notes and lists in sync across devices.
Help Desk Contact
Eduphoria Help Desk- https://taylor.schoolobjects.com
Phone: 512-365-5015 or x1900
Be sure to visit the Taylor ISD Technology site for more information.
Contact Information
JP Hale
Director of Instructional Technology
Taylor ISD
Email: jphale@taylorisd.org
Website: http://it.taylorisd.schoolfusion.us
Location: 3101 North Main Street, Taylor, TX
Phone: 512-365-5015
Twitter: @edtechminute