Before we talk about the InTec team, we want you to know about FOCUS and Schoology. In case you haven't heard, FOCUS is our student information system (SIS) and gradebook. Schoology is our Learning Management System (LMS). Together, these make a hub for teachers and students to digitize the classroom in case of absence, pandemic, or just any other normal day.
Once your PCPS credentials are active,
check out the FOCUS and Schoology online learning modules above.
Support for FOCUS and Schoology is provided by email: focus@polk-fl.net and schoology@polk-fl.net.
Your instructional technology team is made up of six Teacher Resource Specialists/Trainers (TRSTs) and two Digital Learning Coordinators (DLCs) in the School Technology Services department. We aren't tech support; we're classroom support! We assist our fellow teachers through asking questions, partnering and planning with you, and helping you integrate technology into your lessons.
This video gives an overview of approved and supported apps for use in PCPS classrooms.
If you need to know which software is approved by PCPS, check out the district's PURE list.
EdTech Teacher is a great resource for reviews of instructional technology.
Common Sense Education offers tips, strategies, and a crowdsourced review service for apps and websites.
The InTec team offers workshops for any sized group of teachers at any time that's convenient for you. See our training site for more info.
A daily podcast for teachers of all subjects and grade levels. It often includes instructional technology strategies.
Angela Watson gives time-saving tips and inspiration for teachers who may feel overwhelmed.
Jennifer Gonzalez offers a monthly podcast full of teaching strategies and how to talk about issues that impact students.
A network of podcasts for just about every interest, by educators, for educators.
Finally, this document contains even more useful links for new (and old) teachers. Some of these are used in the TIPS modules.
eMail: intec@polk-fl.net
Telephone: 863-647-4244
Resource Site: bit.ly/PolkTeachOnline
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