Technology Update 11/1

Professional development Edition

Please know that this edition of the newsletter has some videos that you may find useful however go back to previous weeks to see similar support videos. Stay safe and take care!

TPS PD DAY Document with times

Hello all!

I cannot believe how fast this past week went by. I had so much on my "to do list" that I did not get to. And I am sure your "to do list" is just as long as mine. And maybe you are feeling like you too, did not get to everything. After reflecting on my schedule and what I could have done differently I realized something that was obvious. My "to do list" was too long and unreasonable. It was made with all the best of intentions. But I was not being fair to myself and my family. So here are my two cents... (nothing profound of course!)

Do what you can. And when/if you can do more, do more.

This year is going to test us all. We hear the words "unprecedented and "new normal" more than ever because the world is so different. So breathe, rest, and keep showing up. Kids and colleagues need your energy and positive attitude now more than ever. Remember we are not shooting for perfection with lessons and our use of technology. Technology can be an amazing equalizer and tool that can enhance instruction when conditions are perfect. Newsflash alert...conditions are far from perfect. I remind myself everyday that I cannot control the internet, the hardware, or the online programming. I can control myself and how I react to daily challenges. So the next time you pour your heart and soul into creating an interactive lesson and something goes awry please give yourself grace. You deserve it!

Polycom Studio Please see last week's newsletter for support

Go back to previous Newsletters to learn more about Polycom, new technology, Remind, etc.

District purchased Applications

Some of my favorite district purchased applications are: Peardeck, Formative, and Edpuzzle. Please see the videos and information to support your use of these applications. Please know that these tools were purchased because teacher feedback and usage from the spring favored these applications. Peardeck allows you make your remote lessons interactive. Edpuzzle allows you to create video assignments with questioning. And formative allows you to make pdfs usable by students and it can do so much more.

Peardeck

Did you know that TPS teachers have already created over 5,000 Peardeck lessons since September? Also over 5000 TPS students have used Peardeck this year.

Peardeck Handbook Link

If you would like live Peardeck webinars and training visit this Link: https://www.peardeck.com/learn-pear-deck

Edpuzzle

Edpuzzle support videos Link: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=GQrBdHN7g9M&list=PLKl8fZYdu71GGqzk3-AaqfylZ_o8i2qmj

formative

Formative Training For Beginners

Formative Training For Advanced Users

Check out a recording of our Formative trainings. More trainings coming soon.

Formative Training to Support Special Education Students and English language learners.

How to use PDFs to Create Online Assignments

Formative Training for K-3 Learners

Google Meet Support

Meet Tips from Jennifer Judkins

Google Meet Support Documents are below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TwkmlfnHrAlwS7CatFeVKLSK9XMQ5RapMPrOOQ0qU9M/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CkefaWg8qQISXkLpo4j7_LAc6XFYgoQRqOEetNuIBe0/edit?usp=sharing

Manipulatives you can use during your Meets

Upcoming Google PD on November 5th

Florida Virtual School Updated 11/3/20

Watch this video to learn more.

K-5th grade teachers will soon have access to Florida Virtual School. The application can be found in Classlink and login information is below. There will be formal training later on for this application. You may be able to login now but you may not have access to courses. FLVS will turn it on this week. Thank you for your patience.

For teachers in grades K-5 please visit the Classlink Buzz Application and do the following:

Teacher Login= Username: Firstname.Lastname

Click on the 3 dots on login page and select Forget password. A password reset link will be sent to you.

Student Login= Username: Firstname.Lastname

Password: passwLASID#

Each school site has a unique website to log in. They are as follows:

Friedman: https://fri.e2.agilixbuzz.com/

Martin: https://mar.e2.agilixbuzz.com/

Parker: https://par.e2.agilixbuzz.com/

Bennett: https://ben.e2.agilixbuzz.com/

Chamberlain: https://cha.e2.agilixbuzz.com/

Epole: https://pol.e2.agilixbuzz.com/

East Taunton: https://etes.e2.agilixbuzz.com/

Galligan: https://gal.e2.agilixbuzz.com/

Mulcahey: https://mul.e2.agilixbuzz.com/

They also can be found on your Classlink page

Edgenuity

Visit the Edgenuity Help Center to sign up for a live or on-demand webinar

Complimentary Professional Learning WebinarsGet Started with Edgenuity Solutions Your Edgenuity team is committed to ensuring a successful program launch this busy back-to-school season. We know that time is of the essence when launching yo...

Teacher technical Liasion

Are you passionate about technology and supporting colleagues? Are you that person that staff come to to learn about all tech. Do you share your best practices? Consider applying for the new Teacher Technical Support Liaison position.