TRIFORCE

What is TRIFORCE?? 

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. 

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2023/24

🔗 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.

2022/23

TechByte #1 2022/23

Features: Paper Tutoring App

TechByte #2 2022/23

Features: Paper, EduProtocols (Frayer Model)

TechByte #3 2022/23

Features: Read & Write Chrome Extension, EduProtocol (Thin Slides)

TechByte #4 2022/23

Features: Paper, Aeries Communication, Seesaw, Keyboarding without Tears, EduProtocol (Fast & Curious)


TechByte #5 2022/23

Features: Screencastify, Keyboarding without Tears, TRUSD eBook Access, EduProtocols (Cyber Sandwich)


TechByte #6 2022/23

Features: Kami Whiteboarding, TRUSD Library Research Database, EduProtocols (Iron Chef)


TechByte #7 2022/23

Features: Edpuzzle, Canva, Stickity, EduProtocols (Sketch & Tell)


TechByte #8 2022/23

Features: Seesaw, Kami Library, Edpuzzle Teacher Assist EduProtocols (Curriculum), Summer PD Opportunities