October Tech Training

Oct. 28, 2014 - 3:30-4:30 

Come and learn how to use MyBrainPop in your classroom! You will learn how to create individual student accounts that allow you to track student progress when taking BrainPop quizzes. You will learn how to create your own BrainPop Quiz (from the question bank or your own questions).

Sign up here!

Using YouTube videos in the classroom??

YouTube is a great resource for showing videos clips in your classroom. Here are some hints and tools for you to use:

Safeshare.tv  - View YouTube videos safely without ads or other recommended videos appearing.

 YouTube Clipper - Tammy Worcester created awesome how-to steps! Super Easy!

Scholastic Computer Lab Favorites

Looking for something to liven up your computer lab time?? Try Scholastic's Computer Lab favorites!
 Click on the wheel to check out the computer lab website.

1. Click the button at the top of the screen to choose their grade level (K-2 or 3-5).
2. Click a button in the center of the wheel to choose the content area.
3. Click to choose an activity, or use the “Spin” button to let the computer select a random activity.

Teacher View:
Click on the image:

Click the tabs at the top of the page to choose the desired content area.

Read a brief description of each activity.

View a teacher’s guide for each activity.

Choose the desired activity!

September Tech Training:Edmodo

Edmodo is a free and safe social learning environment that can be used across the curriculum. 

 Come and learn how to set-up your class and use Edmodo in your classroom Tuesday, September 30 from 3:30-4:40 in room 110. Bring your laptop!

Eduphoria sign up link:
http://eduphoria.springbranchisd.com/wshop/default.aspx?cid=9773

September -Tech Staff Development Opportunities

The Ed. Tech department has scheduled some great staff development to help you learn how to make the most of the tools already on your laptop!

Monday, Sept. 8th FWE Library: Games-Based Math Resource: Mangahigh

Tuesday, Sept. 9th TTC - Tuesday TechBytes

Rm 118: Introduction to Google Apps

Rm 119: Introduction to Camtasia

Rm Conference: The Edmodo Store & Apps

Thursday, Sept. 18th TTC Rm 119: Buidling Literacy with the Book Creator App

Tuesday, Sept. 23rd TTC - Tuesday TechBytes

Rm 118: The New Google Classroom

Rm 119: More Coolness in Camtasia

Rm Conference:  Twitter: Building a Personal Learning Network