
ESC 18 - Taco Tech Tuesday
Minus the Tacos, Extra Tech!
February 14, 2023
Tech You Have To Try
Google Spaces Overview
Watch the video below to learn how Google Spaces can change the way you collaborate with others!
Google Spaces Overview
Adobe Express Animate
What a great tool to bring your voice to life! Adobe Express has created a Beta version of Animate Your Voice. Record your audio directly within the application or upload your file and watch the Animation come to life. Pick from different characters that will then move their mouth to bring your audio to life.
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Web Paint for Google Chrome
This Google Chrome Extension allows you to draw and animate any Chrome Webpage that you open up to highlight, draw, add figures and then screenshot the finished product on any website resource and then share the file. A great tool to increase your productivity, instruction, or tools to create how-tos. To learn more about Web Paint click here.
Professional Development Opportunities
TFAR Training
Have you wanted to learn more about TFAR but are not sure where to start? Watch this recorded training session we held at ESC 18 to learn more. Learn how to make tests, administer them, analyze and even share them with other members of your district. Feel free to share the training weblink with anyone who may need to use TFAR in their classroom.
Training Opportunities
Blended Learning
Blended Learning is a hot topic, and most districts claim to be utilizing it since COVID, but did you know actual Blended Learning processes rarely get utilized in the COVID virtual or in-person classrooms!?! Learn what Blended Learning actually looks like in the classroom and how to utilize it in your school/district. Blended Learning Made Easy sessions are given throughout the year, please see our PD calendar for info or see our more intensive Blended Learning Package below. Please contact me if you are interested or want to learn more! cenriquez@esc18.net
Google Training
Google Educator Certification Training or Google Suite training is available. Google Certification ensures teachers are well based and take full advantage of the wide-spread capabilities that the Google Suite offers to make teaching and learning more tech-friendly, accessible, and efficient.
We also offer training in Google Suite applications like Gmail, Drive, Slides, Calendar, and others to increase your staff/campus productivity. Feel free to contact me to learn more. cenriquez@esc18.net
Resources
Edlink 18 Covid 19 Resources
ESC 18 COVID 19 Resources
Technology Help Desk
Remember to submit a Technology Help Desk ticket for any technology needs or services. Email Technology at help@edlink18.net or call the Help Desk at (432)-561-4321.
Chris Enriquez
Director of Instructional Technology and Analytics
Email: cenriquez@esc18.net
Location: 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA
Phone: (432)- 567-3249
Casey Ritchie
Chief Technology Officer
Email: critchie@esc18.net
Location: 2811 La Force Boulevard, Midland, TX, USA
Phone: (432)-567-3250
Google Educator Level 1 and 2 Certification
Click on the image below to learn more about becoming certified as a Google Educator Certification Level 1 and Level 2.