November 20, 2025

In this recorded webinar, you will learn how to setup and start using the new Microsoft Education LTI in Schoology to give you and your students access to OneDrive, Microsoft Reflect, Class Notebook, Reading Coach and Inights, plus you have the ability to create Microsoft Learning Accelerator assignments in Schoology via the Add Materials tab.

If you would like to learn more about this new LTI in Schoology, please be sure to contact your Instructional Technology Specialist.

November 06, 2025

In this recorded webinar, Arcy Aguiña demonstrates how to create animations in Canva to allow students to demonstrate their learning. EPISD is a CanvaEDU district and all campus teachers, staff, and students can access it directly from EPISD Plaza/Classlink.

October 02, 2025

In this video, you will learn how to access the PowerBuddy program directly from Schoology and learn how to use a few of plethora of AI templates inside of your Schoology assignments and lessons, as well as outside.

Remember that you can always contact your Instructional Technology Specialist if you have any questions, or would like to learn more.

October 07, 2025

In this session, participants will learn how to finalize their gradebook to submit grades to be made into report cards at the end of the grading period.

There are two videos posted. One is for elementary and the other is for secondary. You can also join our EPISD Gradebook Schoology course for more information.

Schoology Course Access Code: XF8D-85SG-6H65X

If you have any questions on your gradebook, please be sure to contact your Instructional Technology Specialist.

October 23, 2025

EPISD is now a Code.org district! Participants will learn how to access code.org and create their account and their students’ access in Schoology to provide technology rich lessons and activities from K-12th grade, that will give students the opportunity to learn how to code and also learn about artificial intelligence (AI) at their age-level.

Teachers can use the access code to join a professional development course made only for educators.

Contact your Instructional Technology Specialist if you have any questions.

October 30, 2025

NotebookLM is a Gemini-powered research and writing tool designed to help you interact with your documents. It acts as a personalized AI assistant that is grounded only in the sources you provide, like PDFs, Google Docs, or web pages. This means it won't pull from the internet, helping to prevent misinformation and hallucinations.

If you'd like to share this amazing web-based tool with your students or your colleagues, please be sure to contact your Instructional Technology Specialist.

Resources: Learn to Use NotebookLM PDF

September 25, 2025

In this recording, you will learn how to log in to your Thrillshare Rooms account. You will also learn how to unpublish old classes and create a new class for this school year, as well as add your students to the class so you can communicate with guardians and students 13 years and older.

You can view this recording, but you can also access the Thrillshare Rooms Schoology course by going over to our course catalogue at https://tinyurl.com/dlrcatalogue.

If you have any questions about Thrillshare Rooms, you can contact your Instructional Technology Specialist.

September 04, 2025

Welcome to our I.T.S. A Tech Tip webinar series. In this recorded webinar, Mr. Herman Seufert guides you through your Classwize class setup and shows you all the features you can use to be able to monitor your students and help them focus on the lessons and activities you present to them.

For more information, you can register for our Classwize online course in on our DLR Catalogue of Courses and you can also find our webinar schedule there as well.

If you have any questions about this and any other tool in EPISD, please contact your campus Instructional Technology Specialist.

January 16, 2025

In this recorded webinar, Chris Sherman shares and introduction to the Nearpod Interactive presentation program by showing you a few of the interactive slides that you can add unto your presentation.

All high school, middle school and PK-8 teachers have access to the Nearpod Premium account to build their own interactive presentation, or use a pre-made lesson with your students. 

Nearpod is also accessible to elementary teachers and the only difference is that the free version lesson storage is less than the premium account, but you still have access to the majority of the lesson offered by premium.

You can register for our online Nearpod Schoology course by going to our Digital and Learning Resources Catalogue of Courses at https://episd.schoology.com/course/6838273522/materials and clicking on the Nearpod button.

You can also register for future live webinars in our course catalogue by clicking the I.T.S. A Tech Tip Webinars button.

If you are watching this recording and would like to receive CPE credit, please submit the quiz below by January 30, 2025.

Nearpod Quiz - https://forms.office.com/r/XpqyuKyx6y

January 23, 2025

In this recorded webinar, Arcy will show you how to transform your Google Slides into Nearpod Interactive lessons that you can use live with your students or share it as a Student-Paced lesson. No need for a browser extension or any fancy software!

Join us for an exciting online webinar showcasing the powerful Nearpod Add-On for Google Slides!

Discover how to seamlessly embed interactive Nearpod activities—polls, quizzes, virtual field trips, and more—directly into your pre-created Google Slides. Learn how this game-changing integration can transform your lessons into dynamic, student-centered experiences.

Don’t miss out! Transform your teaching with just a few clicks.

You can learn how to do this and learn other Nearpod tools and activities in our online Nearpod Schoology course inside of Digital and Learning Catalogue of Courses at https://episd.schoology.com/course/6838273522/materials. Click on the Nearpod button to read more information and register for the course in EPISD University.

You can also register for future live webinars in our course catalogue by clicking the I.T.S. A Tech Tip Webinars button.

If you are watching this recording and would like to receive CPE credit, please submit the quiz below by January 30, 2025.

1-30-2025

In this recorded webinar, Karen Balbier shows us how to make a movie using the online design tool, CanvaEDU. Collaboration and creativity are a breeze, and anything is possible with a story and imagination. 

Here is a link to the sample movie that Karen created so you can build along and try the tools that she is mentioning in the video. Click the "Use Template for New Design" button when the page opens.

You can register for all the live sessions by going to our Digital and Learning Resources Catalogue at https://tinyurl.com/dlrcatalogue and clicking on the I.T.S. A Tech Tip Webinar button.

You can also watch the recording on our website at https://tinyurl.com/dlrepisd. 

December 05, 2024

In this webinar, Karen Balbier shared many of the Canva Magic features that teachers and students can use when in their district CanvaEDU accounts. Learn about all the tools inside of Magic Studio like Background (BG) Remover, Magic Erase, Magic Grab, Grab Text, Magic Edit, and Magic Expand.

Remember that all teachers and students have access to the full version of CanvaEDU by opening EPISD Plaza/Classlink and clicking on the Canva app to enter your CanvaEDU account.

Keep an eye out for more fun CanvaEdu webinars. You can also access the Canva Design School and learn at your own pace by going to https://www.canva.com/designschool/ and find more teacher resources at https://public.canva.site/teacherresources.

Contact your Instructional Technology Specialist if you have any questions.

Note: If you were unable to attend, but still wish to earn CPE credit, you have until December 18th to complete a short quiz using the following link - forms.office.com/r/LK50ib7WYZ 

December 16, 2024

In this recorded webinar, Herman Seufert shares how to find resources on how to create the different STAAR/EOC questions types inside of Schoology Assessments. 

He also shares a Schoology Help Group that gives you a peek at the different types of questions and various resources and one-pagers to guide you in creating this experience for your students in 3rd=12th grade and give them the opportunity to experience these questions types on their devices.

Schoology Help Group Access Code - JJPZ-FBS7-GH93B

December 19, 2024

In this recorded webinar, Jesus Morales and Herman Seufert will share with you a program from our newly adopted Microsoft 365 license called, Microsoft Clipchamp.

Learn how teachers and students can use Microsoft Clipchamp to edit videos, add stock videos and images, add music and sound-effects, graphics and transitions, all through the web. Plus, you can share your project with teachers and students to work on it at the same time!

If you wish to earn credit for watching the recorded webinar, you can click on the following link to take a short quiz. The quiz will open on December 23rd and you have until January 10th - https://forms.office.com/r/Yy86i8CXD5 

November 07, 2024

In this webinar, Justin Yepez shares this amazing AI tool to assist educators of all ages. He shows us the integration of Adobe Express and the integration of Google Forms to name a few. Learn how MagicSchool AI helps the teacher prepare their lessons and enhance their class.

If you liked to learn more and register for the live webinars go to our DLR Course Catalog and click on the I.T.S. A Tech Tip Webinar Series button at https://episd.schoology.com/course/6838273522/materials

In this recording webinar, Jesus Morales will show you how you and your students can create a simple podcast using CanvaEDU to include a show page with free elements and free music for your introduction and ending. 

You can learn more by joining the Podcasting with CanvaEDU Schoology course at EPISD University. Click here to join - https://episd.truenorthlogic.com/ia/app/registration/start?id=29691

Find more information and register for the live events on our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.

In this recorded webinar, Herman Seufert will guide you in the use of the Air Class function to engage your students during the lesson with various answering features and selection features as well.

You can learn more about this feature in our Mimio: The Basics part 2 Schoology course by clicking on the following link to register - https://episd.truenorthlogic.com/ia/app/registration/start?id=28703

Find more information and register for the live events on our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.

September 05, 2024

In this session, Chris Sherman will guide you on how to organize your Schoology course for ease of use by your students. He will also share an online course where you can continue your Schoology and Blended Learning pathway, online, 24/7.

You can view this course and many other online courses at https://episd.schoology.com/course/6838273522/materials. There you will see a short description of the course and also a link to register in EPISD University to view the materials and earn CPE credit.

You can find this and all of our webinar recordings by going to our Digital and Learning Resources website at https://sites.google.com/view/episddlr/home and clicking on the I.T.S. A Tech Tip Webinars tab at the top.

To find creative, royalty-free clip art that you can add to your course, go to the Clip Art Library website at https://clipart-library.com/ 

Find more information and register for the live events on our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.

September 12, 2024

In this I.T.S. A Tech Tip webinar, Karen Balbier shares settings and enhancements that will make the Mimio IFP experience better for teachers and students in the classroom.

To find more information and register for the live events, go to our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.

September 19, 2024

In this webinar, Karen and Julie will guide you on using your EPISD Google Drive account as a teacher/student on a MacBook, and also, as a student on a Chromebook device. 

To find more information and register for the live events, go to our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.

September 26, 2024

Robert Rocha and Karen Balbier hosted this session on important settings and options you should be aware of in Microsoft Outlook.

There are many training options for Microsoft 365 products. You can access the training at this link - https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/training It is a good idea to log in to this site with your EPISD Email and password to gain acccess to all the resources.

We also have a short presentation on Microsoft Outlook via Canva that you can access at the following link - https://tinyurl.com/ymmmzkzr 

To find more information and register for the live events, go to our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

In this recorded webinar, Karen Balbier went over the basice setup of a Mimio panel. 

You can find more information on Mimo panels by going to our DLR Catalogue of Courses and clicking on the Mimio button. 

You can also find more information on the live webinars and schedule, as well as the link to register in for these sessions in EPISD University inside our Catalogue of Courses at https://tinyurl.com/dlrcatalogue 

Thursday, August 01, 2024

In this recorded webinar, Jesus Morales walks you through the basice setup of a Promethean panel. You can find more information on Promethean panels by going to our DLR Catalogue of Courses and clicking on the Promethean button. 

You can also find more information on the live webinars and schedule, as well as the link to register in for these sessions in EPISD University inside our Catalogue of Courses at https://tinyurl.com/dlrcatalogue 

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

In this recorded webinar, Herman Seufert shows you how to setup your Schoology course or courses for success and gain access to our Schoology Help group where you can access video resources and tips on how to make Schoology better for you and your students.

You can access more Schoology resources by joining the Schoology Help Group using this code - JJPZ-FBS7-GH93B

To find more information and register for the live events go to our DLR Catalogue of Courses.

Thursday, August 08, 2024

This recorded webinar, Karen Balbier focuses on the Frontline TEAMS Gradebook best practices. Watch to learn how to setup your classes, how to enter grades, how to add extra credit, gradebook codes and much more. 

Discover more resources in our Schoology Frontline TEAMS Gradebook course by joining with the following code - XF8D-85SG-6H65X

To find more information and register for the live events go to our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

In this recorded webinar, Herman Seufert focuses on creating various types of Schoology assignments on your Schoology course for your students to complete.

You can access a Schoology Help Group with other Schoology videos and resources by using the code - JJPZ-FBS7-GH93B

To find more information and register for the live events go to our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.

Thursday, August 15, 2024

In this I.T.S. A Tech Tip recording, Karen Balbier goes over the basics of student Chromebook devices for both Lenovo and Dell devices. 

You can learn more about student Chromebooks by going to our course catalogue at https://tinyurl.com/dlrcatalogue and clicking on the Google button. You can also register for future I.T.S. A Tech Tip by clicking on the button.

You can view all the series recordings at https://tinyurl.com/dlrepisd by clicking on the Teacher tab.

To find more information and register for the live events go to our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

In this recorded webinar, Jesus Morales focuses on introducing Microsoft Reflect as a student SEL check-in platform and introduces the stand-alone website, as well as the LTI integration in Schoology. You can register for the Harnessing the Power of Microsoft Reflect for Social-Emotional Learning and Well-Being course in our Catalouge of Courses at https://tinyurl.com/dlrcatalogue to gain access to training videos, resources, and earn CPE credit.

To find more information and register for the live events go to our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.

Thursday, August 22, 2024

In this recorded webinar, Karen and Julie share the launch of CanvaEDU at EPISD. You will learn how you and your students can access Canva with ease in Classlink to create amazing designs for your class and for students to share what they have learned.

To find more information and register for the live events go to our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

In this recorded webinar, Karen will show you the ins and out of your EPISD OneDrive cloud storage space. You will also learn about the importance of using your EPISD account to sync your Google Chrome throughout all of your devices to include your interactive flat panel. 

To find more information and register for the live events, go to our DLR Catalogue of Courses on EPISD Schoology.