TRIFORCE is a community of Twin Rivers's digital leader teachers focused on educational technology integration within district goals. Members (usually 1 TRIFORCE representative per site) participate in monthly meetings, online learning and collaboration through Google Classroom and various applications. Facilitated by the instructional technology coordinators, TRIFORCE members actively contribute to district ed tech implementation initiatives like facilitating iPad usage, providing AI training, and promoting blended learning. They are entrusted with projects such as integrating and disseminating new educational tools to TRUSD staff. As site liaisons, members also provide site-specific feedback and data, assisting with district-wide instructional technology communication. The goal is to empower educators as connected learners advancing district technology initiatives.
🔗 Back to School Issue #1 8/24
Features: New Information & Reminders
🔗 Issue #2 9/24
Features: Techbyte Shorts: MagicSchool, Kami Updates, Google Classroom Groups, Flip alternatives, Google Classroom FigJam Add-On, LapTop casting
🔗 Issue #3 10/24
Features: Techbyte Shorts: Iluminate, Quizizz Passages, Benchmark Chromebook Tips, MagicSchool Student, Diffit Vocab, Brisk Guided Notes, Canva Whiteboard, Alludo PD, Google Drive Storage Limits
🔗 Issue #4 11/24
Features: Techbyte Shorts: Adobe Express, Google Notebook LM, Edpuzzle Download, MagicSchool Chat with Docs, Canva Updates
🔗 Back to School Issue #5 12/24
Features: MagicSchool Custom Tool, Nakpkin AI, Edpuzzle Student Projects, Edpuzzle Audio Response, Brisk Boost, Snorkl AI
🔗 Back to School Issue #6 1/25
Features: Kami Translate, Kami Read Aloud & Voicce Typing, PhET in Quizizz, Quizizz SBAC Prep, Pebble Go & Nat Geo Kids, Google Vids, Tabs in Google Docs, Diffit upgrade.
🔗 Back to School Issue #7 2/25
Features: Aeries Update, ClassDojo, Translate it/Microsoft Translator, Diffit Books, Snorkl for Test Prep, Canva Polls & Quizzes
🔗 Issue #1 9/23
Features: District Apps List, Paper Update, Edpuzzle District License, App Updates (Nearpod, Kami, & Seesaw), Google Updates, Canva District License, iPad Distribution, PD Opportunities
🔗 Issue #2 10/23
Features: New EdTech Website, Jamboard leaving in 2024, Canva Education, Archiving Google Classrooms, AI Apps Corner, PD opportunities
🔗 Issue #3 11/23
Features: FigJam, Google Education Plus (New Google Classroom features), Book Creator, Seva Contest, AI Apps Corner, TRIFORCE iPad Tip, PD Opportunities.
🔗 Issue #4 12/23
Features: Nearpod/Kami/Seesaw updates, Google Classroom Upgrades (Practice Sets, Originality Reports), Edpuzzle Office Hours, AI Apps Corner (Brisk Teahcing, Goblin Tools), TRIFORCE iPad Tip, PD Opportunities.
🔗 Issue #5 1/24
Features: AI Apps Pilot, Google Classroom (Add-Ons & Interactive Youtube Questions), Google Education Plus Features, Edpuzzle Office Hours, 30 Time-Saving Tips for Teachers with iPads, PD Opportunities, Chromebook co-taught lesson opportunity.
🔗 Issue #6 2/24
Features: FigJam Tips, Google Classroom (Grading Features & Share Classwork), Google Education Plus Features, Edpuzzle Office Hours, School AI, PD Opportunities.
🔗 Issue #7 3/24
Features: MagicSchool, Canva Test Prep, Curipod CAASPP practice, Archive Google Classrooms, Edpuzzle Office Hours, TRIFORCE iPad Tip, PD Opportunities.
🔗 Issue #8 4/24
Features: Test Prep Edition, Magic Student, Edpuzzle, Canva, Kami, Brisk, Archive Google Classrooms, Edpuzzle Office Hours, TRIFORCE iPad Tip, EdTech Summer PD Opportunities.