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Digital Learning News

By Sarah A Kline, Campus Technology Leader, March 2017

DigitalLearning NewsBy Sarah A Kline, Campus Technology Leader,March 2017

Student Password Portal

Remember that students no longer need to be sent to the library to have their passwords changed. You can do it from the comfort of your own classroom! Just in case you may have had issues with the PW Portal earlier, try the URL below. If you reset a student's password and he/she still cannot log in, check the student's 100# for desktops and laptops and gmail for Chromebooks and Chromebases. You can find student gmail accounts by going into Gradebook and clicking on Student Demographics. As always, if you need help with resetting passwords, Mrs. Frisbie and I are here.

Google Summit

It's happening again, and we are so excited about it! Lubbock ISD is playing host to another Google Summit! For those of you who don't know, Google Summit offers a plethora of cool techy tools and trainings presented by those who know what they're doing. GS is June 7-8 with a separate pre-summit workshop offered on June 6. If technology is something you want to learn more about, I highly recommend attending this year. Talk to your department administrator ASAP about enrolling in this opportunity. You won't want to miss out!


If you happen to be somewhat of an expert in technology, you can apply to present at the summit. Chosen presenters attend for free, which is always a bonus. Last year, I paired with Kori McNeal at Cavazos to present on coding in the classroom. We had a great time sharing our coding experiences with those in attendance. They're still looking for presenters, so apply today!

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Google Summit

Google Summit takes place June 7-8 at Lubbock High School.
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Pre-Summit Workshop

A special pre-summit workshop is also offered. The fee for attending is separate from the fee for attending the actual GS.
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How to Register

Follow these simple steps to register. Also, make note that if you apply to present and are chosen, you will get to attend GS for free!

Where do you stand with technology?

Are you using technology as a Substitute for a whiteboard, a worksheet, or even your own voice? Or, do you view technology as something to Augment your lessons and make them a little better? Have you tried using technology to Modify or Redefine your lessons? Watch the video below to analyze where you stand in the SAMR model!
The SAMR Model Explained By Students
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EDpuzzle

Have you tried EDpuzzle yet? This techy tool is so easy to use and makes learning fun! Crop a video for your lesson, add your own verbal explanation, and embed quiz questions throughout! Plus, it's compatible with Google Classroom! Try EDpuzzle today by clicking here!
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Screencastify

Have you ever considered flipping your classroom? With this Chrome extension, it's easy to record your lesson as you go through it and save it for future classes! To add Screencastify to your current extensions, click here and search Screencastify. Be careful not to add too many extensions to your Chrome browser. You don't want it to get overloaded!
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Breakout EDU

How many of you have ever visited Trapped or played one of those escape the room type games? Breakout EDU allows you to transform your classroom into your own escape room! This cool tool is put out by Google and can be adapted for virtually ANY classroom/content area. Find out more when you go to http://www.breakoutedu.com/.