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Learn about tools and resources you can use during the school closure to continue to provide students with lessons and activities they can complete at home. If you have any questions about the information provided on this site, please contact the District Technology Coordinators or your School's Technology Integration Site Lead.
District Technology Integration Coordinators Contact Information
School Site Technology Integration Site Leads Contact information
Lesson and Activity Delivery Tools
Lesson and Activity Delivery Tools
Visit the Kyrene Wixie page to view video tutorials on using Wixie with your students.
To access tutorials and guides in Wixie. Simply log in to your Wixie account through Clever, select your profile icon, and choose Help. Then search for the directions you need.
Wixie - Grades: K-2
Wixie - Grades: K-2
Teachers can create assignments for students to complete at home. When teachers assign a template to students, the assignment shows at the top of each student's home page as soon as they log in. Student work is saved automatically and teachers can log in to view student work so they can provide feedback and evaluate progress. Wixie has hundreds of activity templates for ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Teachers and students can access Wixie at home by logging in to Clever. Clever At Home Log In Directions
Google Classroom - Grade: 3-8
Google Classroom - Grade: 3-8
Google Classroom is a simple easy to use learning management system that works with Google Apps and various online tools and textbooks. Teacher can easily create and deliver assignments through Google Classroom that students can access and complete at home. Use the links below to learn more about Google Classroom.
Google for Education Teacher Center - Google Classroom
Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler - 32 Videos to Get Going in Google Classroom
Are you new to Google Classroom? Take the online District Google Classroom class now available for registration in Performance Matters.
IT - Tech Toolbox Series – Google Classroom (online) - 03.16.20 - 05.15.20
SMART Learning Suite Online - Grades: K-8
SMART Learning Suite Online - Grades: K-8
Teachers can use SMART Learning Suite Online to deliver SMART Notebook and SMART Lab activities to students online. Lessons and activities can be delivered in a self-paced learning mode or teacher led learning mode. Use the links below to learn about SMART Learning Suite Online.
Distance Learning with SMART Learning Suite Online - Note: All Kyrene teachers and students have access to SMART Learning Suite Online. You do not need to sign up for a free account.
Slide and Screen Recording in PowerPoint
Slide and Screen Recording in PowerPoint
Record lessons or instructions for your students using Slide Recording and Screen Recording in PowerPoint. Save the recordings and upload to Google Drive or Google Classroom to deliver to students.
Kyrene Tech Tools PowerPoint Page
Insert Screen Recording
Record Presentations
Video Conferencing Tools
Video Conferencing Tools
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom is available through the Clever Portal for teachers and students. Teachers can set up online class sessions to touch base with students or deliver an online lesson to the entire class. Students can access the session through a link that teachers can provide through email or through their teacher page in Clever. Use the link below to learn how to use Zoom.
Directions for using ZOOM in Clever
Teacher Directions - Signing-In and Scheduling a Meeting
Teacher Directions - Video Conferencing Settings
Student Directions - Accessing & Participating in a Zoom Meeting Session
Skype
Skype
Skype for Business is available on all District computers. Teachers can use Skype to set up online class sessions to touch base with students or deliver an online lesson to the entire class. Students can access the session even if they don't have Skype using the link provided in the email invitation sent by the teacher. Use the links below to learn more about Skype.
Google Meet and Hangouts
Google Meet and Hangouts can be accessed through the Apps Launcher. Hangouts and Meet can be used within Google Classroom. Use the link below to learn more about Google Meet and Hangouts.
Google for Education Teacher Center - Getting Started Video Tutorials
Online Content Resources
Online Content Resources
BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr
BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr
BrainPOP and BrainPOP jr introduce content to students through animated movies. Teachers can assign activities to their students that are designed to have students engage with the content and build on the concepts introduced in the movies.
Teachers and students can access BrainPOP and BrainPOP jr at home by logging in to Clever. Clever At Home Log In Directions
Teachers, would you like to learn more about the features of BrainPOP and how to assign activities to your students? Take the online District BrainPOP class now available for registration in Performance Matters:
Discovery Education
Discovery Education
Discovery Education is a digital content provider. Teachers can find and assign Discovery Education content directly to student using Discovery Ed's Classroom tools or through Google Classroom. Discovery Ed provide digital content channel for ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies. Use the link below to learn about Discovery Education.
Click here to log in to Discovery Education and then click on the link below.
Code.org
Code.org
Code.org provides online Computer Science courses for students grades K-8.
Teachers and students can access Code.org at home by logging in to Clever. Clever At Home Log In Directions
Teachers, learn more about the courses best suited for your students by visiting Elementary Courses or Middle School Courses.
Visit Kyrene's Computer Science Week website for more computer science ideas and for directions on how to assign a course to your students.
Other Resources
Other Resources
Kyrene Resources
Kyrene Resources
Kyrene Educational Resources - Online tools and textbook resources
Kyrene K-5 Integrated Resources - Digital Learning Choice Board, PBLs , and STEM Challenges
Kyrene 6-8 Extended Learning Resources - Project Based Lessons designed for middle school students to work on independently
Kyrene Supplemental Online Resources Approval Status List - View what supplemental tools have been approved for school purchase or for free use by teachers
Resources to Share with Parents
Resources to Share with Parents
Common Sense Media - List of free educational apps, games, and websites
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