I.T.S. a Tech Update
October 2020
Active Learning Launches the Future Fall 2020 Academy
We hope that your days are getting better and better. It's been a rough start, but there is a break right around the corner. From October 12-16, students and teachers will get to enjoy the intersession break! But, there is a bonus to this. The Active Learning Department will be holding another Active and Blended Learning Academy called, Active Learning Launches the Future. This academy will help you integrate and implement some of the apps on the student iPads and MacBooks with some great activity ideas for the rest of the school year.
Below, you will find some of the sessions and sneak peek videos of what you will be learning. Join our Active Learning Launches the Future Schoology course to view more sessions that should cover just about everything we have to offer at EPISD. From sessions on Schoology, Q&A sessions, QuickTime, Pages, Preview, Seesaw and so much more. Join using this Schoology course code - JT8N-G5NH-GSWMZ.
Not only will you find the session schedule, but you'll also find the EPISD University registration link and the virtual classroom link as well.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please be sure to contact your friendly neighborhood, Instructional Technology Specialists 😉
Digging Deep, Unearth the Secrets of Minecraft as a Classroom Tool
Are you interested in allowing your students to use Minecraft to create student projects, but don’t know anything about it? Do you want to know what it is and what kinds of projects students can do with it? This session will dive into Minecraft, the kinds of student projects it is good with, and ways your students can turn in the work that they do in Minecraft.
Date - October 13
Time: 8:30-10:00
Audience: All Grade Levels
Device: MacBooks preferred
Click on the image to get a preview of the program and don't forget to join our Schoology course to register and get more information - JT8N-G5NH-GSWMZ
What's new in Flipgrid?
Date - October 13
Time: 1:00 - 3:30
Audience: All Grade Levels
Device: MacBooks or iPads
Click on the image to learn a little about FlipGrid and don't forget to join our Schoology course to register for the session and get more information - JT8N-G6NH-GSWMZ
Stream-line Hybrid Learning Using Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Stream is an Enterprise Video service where district teachers and students can upload, view, and share videos securely. You can share recordings of classes, meetings, presentations, or any other videos that aid your classroom collaboration. Microsoft Stream is a secure video service so you can manage who views your video content and determine how widely to share within your organization.
Microsoft Stream is also available through iOS and Android mobile apps on phones and tablets to enable you to watch and upload videos on the go. Get started with Microsoft Stream in minutes and view videos on all your devices from anywhere, anytime.
Date - October 13
Time: 1:00-3:30
Audience: ALL Levels
Device: MacBook
Click on the image to learn about MS Stream and don't forget to join our Schoology Course to register for the session and get more information - JT8N-G6NH-GSWMZ
Enhancing Student Presentations with Keynote Line Draw and Record Audio
Date - October 14
Time: 8:30-11:00
Audience: ALL Levels
Device: iPad or iPhone
Click on the image for a preview and don't forget to join our Schoology course for registration links and more information - JT8N-G5NH-GSWMZ
Ugh! I have tests built-in Word/PDF! Now, What???
Date - October 14
Time: 8:30 to 11:00
Audience: All Levels
Device: MacBook
Don't forget to join our Schoology course to register fOR this session and to get more information - JT8N-G6NH-GSWMZ
Using Keynote to Liven Up Language Learning
Date - October 14
Time: 1:00 - 3:30
Audience: Dual language teachers, all grade levels
Device: MacBooks or iPads
Click on the image to view a preview and don't forget to join our Schoology course to register and for more information - JT8N-G5NH-GSWMZ
Turn a Boring Worksheet into an Engaging Assignment
Date: October 14
Time:1:00-3:00
Audience: ALL Levels
Device: MacBook
Don't forget to join our Schoology course to register for this session and to get more information - JT8N-G6NH-GSWMZ
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your MacBook!
Date: October 15
Time: 8:30-11:00
Audience: All Levels
Device: Mac Book
Don't forget to join our Schoology course to register for this session and to get more information - JT8N-G6NH-GSWMZ
Building Culture with Schoology Badges
Date - October 15
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Audience: All Grade Levels
Device: MacBooks or iPads
Click on the image for a short preview and don't forget to join our Schoology course to register for this session and to get more information - JT8N-G6NH-GSWMZ
EPISD@Home iPad Tips
EPISD@Home MacBook Tips
Three-Minute Quaranteaching Tips
EPISD Online Courses
EPISD Schoology 101: Professional Development
Course Code - ZMB94-7NCS4
Macsimizing Your Mac - EPISD Teachers and Staff
3.0-Hours of CPE Credit
Course #: 202747
Course Title: AL201: Macsimizing Your Mac Online Course for Teachers and Staff
This course will guide teachers in using features and settings that will assist them every day in completing tasks on their new MacBook Air laptops. Most importantly though, it will assist them in creating great resources to use in their lessons and delivery to differentiate the learning which will allow students to achieve mastery in many different ways.
If you are in need of a district-issued MacBook Air laptop, upon completion of the course, you will download your certificate at EPISD University, and schedule an appointment via the Zendesk, or by calling Technology Services at 915-230-2601. Once you have received your appointment you will pick up your device at 2300 Murchison St.
Macsimizing You Mac - Student Edition
Please share the course code with students in grades 3-12th only - 3P9R-88K7-7CQB4
- Active and Blended Learning Virtual Intersession Academy - October 12-16 - Join us for continuing Active and Blended learning sessions that will help you use 21st century tools in your virtual classroom. Session information coming soon via your email and our October newsletter.
- Bronze Cohort Active 2nd Coaching Week - October 26-30
- Apple Academy Candidates Only:
Apple Academy Support for iMovie and GarageBand - October 6, 4:15-5:45 PM
iMovie and Garageband Projects due - October 10
Contact Us
We are Instructional Technology Specialists that serve all campuses in EPISD. We spend most of our time sharing ideas and teaching best practices for integrating technology as a seamless part of learning in the classroom. Please contact us if you are looking for a technology integrated session that would best meet the needs of the students in your classroom.