Tue, Dec. 5, 2023

Penney Matos

Centennial HS's Digital Learning Coach

Penney Matos taught for 13 years before transitioning to instructional technology classroom support at Centennial HS.

What is a DLC?

Status Dashboards

Having trouble with a site? Check out their dashboard:

Canvas Status
Clever Status (you can subscribe)
Google's G Suite Status
Kami Status (you can subscribe)
Lightspeed Status (you can subscribe)
Nearpod Status (you can subscribe)

Let me know when you're doing something awesome!

AI in Education

Birdville ISD's 12 Days of Innovation AI Wonderland

Birdville's blurb: We are thrilled to invite you to 12 Days of Innovation: AI Wonderland from December 1st to December 18th for a transformative journey into the future of education. Over these 12 days, you'll be delving deep into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its boundless potential in the realm of education. AI is not just a buzzword; it's a revolution. AI is reshaping how we teach, learn, produce, and interact. From personalized lesson design to real-time assessment, AI tools are empowering educators, administrators, students, and parents to make education more accessible, personalized, and efficient than ever before.

Anyone can sign up for the summit through December 18th and still have access to all videos! Register here!

News and Noteworthy Ed Tech

Canvas Switch to S2

It's that time of year! When you're finished editing/modifying your S1 content, set up your S2 course.

Check out the dates at the top of the full directions. They're a little different than in the past.

FULL DIRECTIONS.
Bring in either 3-week or single week Q3 & Q4 Lesson Plans from Commons. Search for "CHS" and filter to "Frisco ISD". Reach out for support!

Don't forget to:

Cross-list your S2 sections, if needed.
UNPUBLISH all Assignments, Discussions, etc. from S1 in the Blueprint and/or S2 course.
Delete old Announcements in the Blueprint or S2 course.
Add a Designer(s) to your S2 course.
Add DAEP section(s) to your S2 course, if needed.
Publish your S2 course by Mon, Jan. 8.

If you are new to CHS, please schedule a time with me!

Please reach out via email or schedule a time on my calendly (top of this page) for support! I'd rather sit down with you than have you stress out about it! This is a once-in-a-while thing that you won't do again for quite some time! Please reach out!

Troubleshooting for Students in Canvas

Do you have a student who can't seem to connect to Google or Kami assignments or can't upload files to Canvas so you have them email you their work instead? Please send students to the Library with their device for troubleshooting! If they can't get it to work for your class it's likely not working for other classes either. All students should be able to access and submit everything in Canvas correctly. If they're having trouble, let us help them out!

Please remember that we do NOT have loaner devices. If a student's BYOD isn't working and basic troubleshooting doesn't fix the issue (use and update Chrome, turn off VPNs, reboot), there are 2 desktop computers available for student use in the library. Students can also opt into the 1 for All program (complete Canvas course and pay fee in OnlineSchoolFees) to receive an FISD touchscreen Chromebook that is guaranteed to work. If students FISD touchscreen Chromebook is having issues, have them submit Device Repair ticket (student Portal) and bring it to the CHS Library to swap out.

Alternatives to Google Jamboard

If you haven't heard, Google is sunsetting Jamboard at the end next year. Here are some whiteboard options to try:

Nearpod's Collaborate Board

Speaker Volume

If the volume in your room is too quiet, please put in an Eduphoria HelpDesk ticket with details. As a reminder, if anything tech related isn't working as it should be... put in a HelpDesk ticket!

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