Starter Suite: getting help
You are never alone when it comes to getting help with instructional technology. The Barrow County School System has an Instructional Technology Coordinator and school-based Digital Coaches to provide as much support as possible. Below you'll find a list of all of the best places to go when you need guidance on integrating technology into you instruction or your professional practices.
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TASKS
1. Pick any of the methods below to seek out help to a specific question that will help improve the work you do on a daily basis.
2. Create a Google Doc or Slide and EXPLAIN HOW you've gone about getting help. Include at least ONE screenshot from the application you needed assistance with and a link (if applicable) to where you found your answer, if you searched for it.
3. Get a shareable link to your created Doc or Slide to submit as evidence in the Request a Badge form. DO NOT upload your document!! For Content Area / Standards, type NA.
1. google it! / YouTube
Yes, you read that correctly!
Before asking anyone else, have you tried searching for the answer first? You might be surprised to find that the answer you need is already out there and only takes a few minutes to find.
If you've looked through some of the badges on the site you'll notice that many of the tutorials come directly from YouTube!
Search in Google.webmYouTube Channels to Check Out!
2. Use Embedded Tutorials / Help & FAQ lists
GSuite Training
Most Google applications now offer embedded tutorial videos that will walk you through a variety of topics.
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For other applications, don't overlook the embedded help links!! Sometimes you may need to scroll to the bottom of the page or login to access Help or FAQ lists.
The image on the left is at the bottom of the Kahoot.com page.
3. Digital Coaches
Digital Coaches are classroom teachers and media specialists who work closely with the district's Instructional Technology Coordinator to support the integration of technology into instruction within their respective schools. They are also responsible for the school's website. Digital Coaches are compensated for the work they do and are available to assist you. However, they are NOT technicians (no technical support) and unless designated in their school, they cannot offer support for administrative applications.
Instructional Technology Coordinator - Caroline Bucky-Beaver
AES - April Beeland
BES - Laura "Erin" McElroy
BRES - Robyn Allen
CLES - Dina Padgett
HES - Shelby Hayes
KES - Brooke Bradberry
SES - Taylor Vandiver
WES - Victoria (Torie) Ponder
YES - Ashley Stoltz
BCMS - William (Bill) Frame
HMMS - Lisha Hutchison
RMS - Gretchen Hollingsworth
WMS - Alison English
AHS - Becky Hasty
WBHS - Dana Turner
SIMS - Benjamin (Ben) Manning
4. Blogs, Websites & Social Media
The rest of the internet is also filled to the brim with how-to guides that can teach you how to do anything. Twitter is also a great resource for collecting news about EdTech and how teachers across the globe incorporate these tools into their classrooms.
This badge was inspired by the Starter Suite featured on the Baldwin Digital PL site. Thank you for the inspiration!