EdTech Tools for Students & Teachers
ClassLink
ClassLink is the best place for your child to access all of their accounts. Login information for tools will be sent to you via Bloomz or email.
Sign In To ClassLink on a Personal Device
Edlio
Edlio is where your professional website is located. We ask that you at least have a picture and welcome message to parents and students.
For tutorials on how to add to your website, click HERE.
TexQuest
Providing students with academic research databases takes a lot of stress off of distance learning knowing that students are using credible sources. TexQuest holds a treasure trove of articles, media, and search engines specifically designed for student use.
Click HERE to view a resource from Mrs. Michna via Region 20 and don't be afraid to reach out to her for more help!
Discovery Ed
Search video, image and audio content to share with students. You can download content or share through Google Classroom.
Click HERE for a tutorial.
EdPuzzle
Edpuzzle is the ultimate distance learning tool. We now have the premium version. Record yourself giving a lesson or grab something from their robust network of educational partners, edit the video (yes, legally!) down to a length that works, and embed questions directly into the video. For this age level, you should just send links to the videos with questions or notes since you don't have Google classroom.
Click HERE for a step-by-step tutorials on EdPuzzle's YouTube Channel.
Click HERE for the webinar recording.
Kahoot
Why not take a break and play a Kahoot with your students? Kahoot is an easy to use online quiz game that can be played from anywhere.
View a tutorial for how to set one up or get some advanced tips & tricks HERE.
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Google Workspaces for Education
Google Workspaces for Education is a collection of Google tools that we use in Google.
Click HERE for some awesome cheat sheets created by Google.
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a great entry-level LMS that works synchronously with all our Google Apps. You students can access this through ClassLink. If you have not setup your Google Classroom yet and need help getting started, please let Wacey know!
Click HERE for the webinar recording.
Click HERE for organization tips.
GooseChase
GooseChase is a platform to help you create digital scavenger hunts for your students. We have a premium account at Fort Sam Houston. To access your premium account, go to Goosechase.com and sign in using your school email address (@fshisd.net).
Click HERE for instructions on how to create your very first game.
Lucid Press/Chart
LucidPress/Chart has some great educational templates that you can use with your students. Check out this brief video tutorial on how to access them and assign them via Classroom: https://www.wevideo.com/view/1659342350
Microsoft
Office 365 is a suite of resources used for business. Included are One Drive and Outlook.
For tutorials on these resources, click HERE.
Mimio
In the classroom you have a Mimio Bar for whiteboard interactivity as well as a Mimio View Document Camera.
For tutorials on each of the Mimio tools, click HERE.
Swank
Swank K-12 Streaming is a convenient, controlled, and connected streaming platform that will allow you to incorporate high-quality films into lesson plans. Our library includes 200 films for educational support, including top feature films, documentaries and foreign titles and we can request up to 30 more! The content is curated specifically for educators based on the movies they need for lessons, and provides access both inside the classroom or for assignments outside of the classroom.
You can even assign the movies to students to view on their devices - perfect for the remote learning situation we find ourselves in.
Click HERE for a brief video tutorial.
View the email from Dr. Rios on 3/24/2020 at 2:53 PM for login information.
WeVideo
WeVideo allows you to record videos for future viewing. You can utilize this for flipped lessons, reading stories, giving directions, and more. You will sign into WeVideo through ClassLink using your Google account.
The WeVideo Academy will give you all of the training that you need to get started.
Click HERE for the webinar recording.
Make PDFs or Images Interactive
Click HERE to view the Tutorial
Remote Teaching Tools
While we hope to not need to use these to deliver instruction, these are still great tools to bring in outside experts into your classroom!
Google Meet
Click HERE to create a consistent Google Meet Link.
Click HERE for Creating a Google Meet in Calendar (great for colleagues).
Click HERE for Accepting a Google Meet Invite from withing the district.
Click HERE for Hosting a Google Meet.
Click HERE for how to change audio input. Use this if your microphone is not working.
Click HERE for Attending a Google Meet.
Click HERE for Removing Attendees in Google Meet.
Click HERE for a Troubleshooting Guide.
Click HERE for the webinar recording.