BISD Dig Learning Aug 2020

TECHknowledge Aug 2020 A BISD Digital Learning Publication

“Almost everything will work again Welcome to the first edition of if you unplug it for a few minutes, TechKnowledge for the 20-21 year! This digital newsletter is intended including you.” to spark the creative and curious Anne Lamott sides of educators by bringing ideas, resources, and information to help elevate your teaching! Technology is an integral part of education in today’s classrooms, and we know our students benefit from teachers that continuously learn. We hope you enjoy! The Digital Learning Team Digital Learning TEAM Digital Learning Coordinator Digital Learning Specialist Digital Learning Specialist Digital Learning Specialist Jason Essig Kerri Sparkman Lisa McLaughlin Chelsey Madsen

August 10th: August 11th: Elementary Teachers Secondary Teachers 8am - noon Info 8am - noon Info Sign Up in Eduphoria Sign Up in Eduphoria Location: Location: Home Campus See Content Coordinator We are here here Request a DLS to support you! DLS Training Calendar DLS Learning Website

Student 1. Student Usernames match their BISD issued Google email account. This info can be found in Skyward. Quick Guide to Student User ID 2. PInaistisawl Poardssswaroerdrefsoermt fuolra1isst: day of Student school. K-2: bisd2021 3-12: student initials + a period + last 5 of student ID Example: jm.29034 3. eLearning Students: By Tuesday, Each teacher needs to send a Skyward Message to the parent/ guardian with account information and Seesaw/Classroom codes. Template Message here

Managing Passwords Self Service Reset Password Manager Everyone in the district has this icon in their portal! Also... Every campus has an on-site contact who can help with passwords: Elementary = Tech Apps Teacher. Secondary = Librarian. ALL Staff and Students (3rd-12th grade) are required to enroll in SSRPM. Students must change their password by September 30th. 3-5 Students: This will be done in TECH APPS CLASS. Students will enroll and change their password at that time. 6-12 Students: Student will be responsible for enrolling in SSRPM themselves. Your campus may have a unique process to ensure successful student enrollment and password change. Instructions for SSRPM Enrollment

...and tricks Software Center- On your desktop. These programs are available for teachers to DIY install. Must be in the BISD network to use. Add network printers- Sign in to Printer Logic. Printer setup Outlook setup on Laptop Audio Issues- test your speakers and mic. If you have issues, install RealTek driver from Software Center SMART Learning Suite 20- Your laptop will require SMART Notebook to connect to your smartboard. Located in the Software Center Did you know it was a touch screen?

QU TIPS School Dude for Tech Support is in the portal. If you have trouble getting in the first time, select reset password and enter your school email. Update your password and login. Click here for a step by step. Looking for your Chrome Extensions? They are tucked away in the puzzle piece. Pin them if you use them often! Need to Edit a PDF file? To convert a PDF to Microsoft Word: With the file closed on your desktop/ documents folder, right-click and select “Open With” MS Word. To convert a PDF to Docs: Move the PDF to your google Drive. Right-click on the file and select “open with Docs. Positive parent communication is a district goal. Send messages to your Guardians/ Students through Skyward Messenger. Message logs are excellent TTESS evidence. iPads are using Jamf management system. Add and remove apps with a click! Look under this Self Service icon. Don’t see the app you need? Request using our form Need to screen shot quickly? Hold the Windows + Shift + “S” keys together to bring up a Screen Shot tool. Use the crosshair icon to select the section that you want to screenshot. Use the tools to annotate the image and save or copy. Use classroomscreen.com to keep your classroom management tools on one screen. Timers, SLO, Activity instructions… all in one place. Have you seen the new exit ticket (bottom right)?

Technology (HARDWARE) ✣ First contact your campus CTC. ✣ Call the BISD Help Desk x4357 ✣ Submit a School Dude Ticket Single Sign-on Portal for School Dude District Apps Technology Support Request Supported by: Supported by: Technology HELP desk Technology HELP Desk HR, Finance, and Communications TalentEd Professional Compliance and HR Records Supported by: Human Resources Blackboard Boerne ISD Teacher Website Builder Supported by: Campus Webmaster Skyward Finance Payroll, Time Off Requests/ Balances. Supported by: Payroll Office

Technology Integration and Digital Learning Training: ✣ Submit a Digital Learning Support Request ✣ Textbooks - Content Coordinator Bookmark our DIGITAL LEARNING site! Google Classroom Seesaw Clever LMS for 3rd-12th grade LMS for PK-2nd Single Sign-on portal for grade additional apps like Istation and Imagine Math Eduphoria! T&L Hub Skyward Student Gradebook / Attendance Teacher Workshop, Curated Curriculum Teacher Appraisal, for BISD Teachers Student Records, Facility Rental

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