Instructional Technology - New and Improved!Welcome to a new school year! We would like to let you know that the South San ISD Instructional Technology Department has grown. We've added the wonderful Erika White to the group (the group that was formerly comprised of ONE:) We're excited to be able to work together, and we're eager to help you with your instructional technology needs. Please don't hesitate to contact us! Erika White - [email protected] - 210-977-7000 Ext. 3588 Brad Cloud - [email protected] - 210-977-7000 Ext. 3575 Magnetic Poetry and Google Slides
We will soon begin to offer trainings, but for now you can visit WeVideo Academy to learn via self-paced videos. If you'd like to get your premium district account started, simply go to this link and login using your district Google credentials.
The deadline for submission is November 1, 2021. You can read more about the Congressional App Challenge here. Need Some Back to School Ideas?
What Can Instructional Technology Do For You?We'd love to partner with you! Check out this introductory video to learn all about what we offer.
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Need a Little Variety?
If you're tired of looking at your same old PowerPoint and Google Slides templates, then your students most likely are as well. Enter Slides Carnival. This great bank of presentation templates will make your day! And if you happen to exhaust all of the options, here's an article that will lead you to even more! You can never have too many of these to choose from, so why not one more spot that will offer you 600 + themes to select from?
Speaking of Slides
Did you know that it's incredibly easy to use Google Slides to annotate? Check out this video to learn how.
Library Things
Have a look at this adorable book talk from Hutchins Library.
Teaching Strategies Repository
Meeting of the Minds
While we've all been using Google Meet for over a year now, Google has pushed out updates, so it might be about time to revisit what we know about Meet. Take a look at Google's Meet support page to learn everything you'd ever want to know about video conferencing platform.
You also might have some parents asking about tips for using Meet. Look no further than the Guide to Google Meet for Parents and Guardians. Make the Move to Schoology
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Keeping Up with EDU
There is so much to keep up with when it comes to digital age learning. It's almost too much to handle. Well, Google for EDU realizes that and has a series called EDU in 90 to address just this idea. It's a bank of videos in YouTube that addresses various topics related to digital age learning in education.
Here's their playlist's description: EDU in 90 is a video series from Google for Education. Each episode, we'll focus on an important topic for educators, administrators, and school leaders - things like product updates, new programs, and helpful resources for the classroom. Don't Forget these PD Opportunities
Last month, I told you about a learning opportunity facilitated by Region 20 called the Digital Learning Summit. This is just a reminder about that event. Registration is open, and it's free to our district. Check it out! You can check out more Region 20 offerings here.
My passion is to help provide South San ISD students with the best educational experience possible. One of the ways I can do that is to provide teachers with resources that will help them with instruction. Please help me understand how to best help you by completing this feedback form. Note: the form is anonymous.
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I'd like to introduce you to Common Sense Media. On this site you'll find media-related resources for parents such as movie reviews, social media tips, etc., but I'd like to call your attention to the educator resources. Specifically, I'd like you to have a look at the Digital Citizenship resources Common Sense Media offers. They are extensive! On their site you'll find a scope and sequence, interactive games, tutorials, family engagement materials, videos, classroom posters and so much more. All of these materials are focused on opening and continuing a conversation around navigating in an increasingly complex digital world. Please have a look at this amazing site.
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Common Sense Education
Common Sense Education sends out a spreadsheet each month. On this spreadsheet are fantastic ideas for students, teachers and parents. Have a look at the spreadsheet below, or follow this link to view it by itself.
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What's Happening in the Library?
My passion is to help provide South San ISD students with the best educational experience possible. One of the ways I can do that is to provide teachers with resources that will help them with instruction. Please help me understand how to best help you by completing this feedback form. Note: the form is anonymous.
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Changing Platforms
I am switching the blogging platform from Blogger to Weebly based on user-friendliness. Feel free to access the previous archives at this location.
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Brad Cloud is the Director of Instructional Technology and Library Services at South San Antonio ISD.
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Erika White is the Instructional Technology Specialist for South San Antonio ISD.
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