#C6edtech Resources
September 2017
Fall PEPs
This year the C&I Department is excited to announce we are offering two technology-focused PEPs: Intermediate Chrome Academy and Google Level 1 Certification Academy. Along with the tech offerings, there will also be FIVE content-specific PEPs and a year-long design thinking cohort. Read below for information about the technology-focused groups and click here for descriptions and registration information of all fall PEPs.
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Fall PD Lineup
Fox C-6 INTERMEDIATE Chrome Academy
Meeting Schedule: 6 bi-weekly meetings beginning Tuesday, September 19 from 4:15-5:45. Click here for a full schedule.
Location: Seckman Elementary Library
Facilitator: Jen Walter
Reimbursement: Stipend or Missouri Baptist University Credit*
Description: The INTERMEDIATE Chrome Academy cohort is designed for K-12 educators who want to learn how to implement Google tools in the classroom. The Intermediate cohort is designed for educators who have some experience using Google tools in the classroom but are still working on mastering the basics of integrating Google tools in the classroom. Participants will leave this workshop with the ability to integrate Google for Education tools in their classes and a tool belt of communication tools and learning activities that can be immediately implemented in the classroom. Topics of learning will include Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Classroom, and more. 3 hours of graduate credit is available to Chrome Academy participants through Missouri Baptist University.
Chrome Academy: Google Level 1 Certification
Dates: 6 bi-weekly meetings beginning Thursday September 14th from 4:15-5:45. Click here for a full schedule.
Location: Fox HS Library
Facilitator: JP Prezzavento
Reimbursement: Stipend or Missouri Baptist University Credit*
Description: Google Educator Certifications gives teachers Google's stamp of approval, showing that you definitely know how to implement Google tools in the classroom. The Level 1 exam is "for educators who have learned the fundamentals of using Google tools in the classroom, the Level 1 certification validates standards technology implementation skills." This course will guide teachers through the Google Fundamentals Training and prepare participants to take the Google Educator Level 1 Exam. Each meeting will breakdown the skills, topics, and tools teachers need to know about not only to pass the Google Educator Level 1 exam, but also increase effective technology integration in the classroom.
If you are ready to empower your students to use technology to create, collaborate, and communicate, click here to register for Chrome Academy or any of the other fall PEP courses.
*In order to receive Missouri Baptist University credit, educators must register and pay for the course on their own. After successfully completing the course, educators may apply for tuition reimbursement through the District's Human Resources Department.
Instructional Innovation Incubator
This year-long cohort is a collaboration between the Fox and Mehlville School Districts.
Dates: September 25, October 23, November 13, January 22, May 7. All meetings are from 4:30-6:30pm.
Location: Meeting location will rotate between Fox High School library and Oakville High School Library.
Facilitators: JP Prezzavento and Alicia Landers
Reimbursement: Stipend
Description: The Instructional Innovation Incubator (I3) is a year-long cohort that brings together teams of educators from the Fox and Mehlville School Districts to learn about the Design Thinking process. Throughout the year, teams will identify a school/community issue and complete a Design Thinking project to help solve that issue (student engagement, learning space design, and school culture are a few examples). This is an excellent opportunity for building leadership teams to collaborate around and apply the Design Thinking process to your building's needs!
Click here for an overview of the Design Thinking process.
Click here for more information about the I3.
The application window for I3 is open from Monday, August 28 - Friday, September 8. Click here to apply.
Clever Single Sign-on Service
Students can access clever on a Windows PC by going to clever.com and signing in with their Google account. On a Chromeboook, click the blue NEXT button and click Sign in with Google. Once a student signs in, they will see their school's Clever dashboard and be able to access their web apps.
The District has the ability to add additional services to each school's Clever dashboard. If your school needs a web app or site added to Clever, submit a tech request to have it added.
Internet Security: Focus on Phishing
Focus on Phishing
1. Never fill out web forms that request personal information.
The Fox School District will not email you asking you to reset your password via a web form. All password changes are handled through district computers or the district's password utility.
2. Double check the domain name of an email requesting personal information from you.
A scammer may send you an email pretending to be your credit union using a similar but fake domain name. For example, info@arsenalcu.co.org instead of the domain of your actual financial institution, info@arsenalcu.org. You may notice the slight difference in email domains. Check for this anytime you receive a message requesting personal information.
3. Avoid clicking on suspicious links you receive in an email.
While this may seem counterproductive, if you receive an email asking you to sign in to an account, confirm account details, or change an account password, do not click on the link provided in the email. Instead, open a new browsing tab and navigate to the website on your own to ensure you are signing in to the correct account.
Contact the Instructional Technology Team
Jen Walter: Science teacher/Instructional Support Specialist
Phone: 636.296.8000 -7177
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Twitter: @c6edtech