The BUZZ! NEWSLETTER

On behalf of all of us, welcome to the first edition of "The Buzz!" the official newsletter of the BPSD Ed Tech Department. Every other week, we will be highlighting ed tech successes across our district. We are also releasing a podcast every other week as well. Just search for The Buzz Podcast within your podcasting app to find it and subscribe.

Is your data safe? Do you have copies of all your files in case your device is damaged or stolen? Here is information about World Backup Day and materials on backing up content to make sure it's safe.

• World Backup Day
• OneDrive iPad Backup
• OneDrive MacBook Backup
  

OneDrive iPad Backup Videos

• Documents App
• Presentations App
• Photos App
• Notability App
• Downloading and Installing OneDrive App for iPad

1. What is Classroom app (Apple Classroom)?

• A powerful teaching assistant app on iPad that allows teachers to guide learning, share work, and manage student devices.
  

2. Why Classroom app?

• Better classroom / device management
• An efficient way to launch and share apps, websites, and files

3. Getting Started:

Teachers:

• Tap on Classroom app (latest version 2.2)
• Grade 4-8: Select your rostered class
• Grade K-3: Select your class with the word "Cart"

• Turn on Bluetooth

Mrs. Esther Lee, a fourth-grade teacher at Beatty Elementary, regularly uses Classroom app; and this is what she says about Classroom app:

"Apple Classroom has its limitations like most other apps, but it has a lot to offer. For example, Classroom app has given me the ability to see my students' work all on one screen. If I choose to project an individual student's work, I am able to do so without having the student to mirror it. Also, it helps me monitor my students, especially when they are doing independent work such as research. If any student is off task or using iPad when he/she is not supposed to be, Apple Classroom has a lock option where I am able to lock the individual's iPad or the entire class's. Most importantly, it has provided me a means of receiving my students' assignments, notes, pictures, and projects (similar to Airdrop). As I mentioned, it has its limitation but overall, it has been a great tool to have."

Thank you, Mrs. Lee, for sharing your experience with Classroom app!

Image source: https://goo.gl/images/47KBQ9

It is testing time at BPSD! Our teachers have done a wonderful job in preparing their students and classrooms to effectively navigate CAASPP testing. This year, we introduced assessment literacy as part of our professional learning opportunities. Topics included: hand-scoring, assessment vocabulary, testing procedures and more. Ed Tech TOSAs have coached elementary students on how to use the tools on the test. CAASPP leaders at each site reviewed how to administer the test. Working together helps everyone get through the testing season successfully. Click here to see tips and tools to help you traverse the testing season!

• Mike Magboo, CTO | @allurbaser
• Andy Osborn, Ed Tech TOSA | @AndyOsbornBPSD
  
• Esther Noh, Ed Tech TOSA | @enohdc
• Natalie Benda, Ed Tech TOSA | @Teachmrsbenda

Email: EdTech@bpsd.k12.ca.us