Best Practices
K20 Learning Center: Using Filters
If you need to boost engagement, or need to add higher level questioning/thinking to a lesson, look no further. K20 has filters you can use to quickly access instructional strategies that can fit a variety of timeframes and group sizes. This is a great resource to help supplement your instruction to ensure you meet or exceed those TTESS initiatives.https://learn.k20center.ou.edu/strategies
Digital DooDads
Aurasma now HP Reveal
If you are a fan of Aurasma, the augmented reality creation and viewing app, you may have discovered that it’s been rebranded. HP, the company who purchased Aurasma, has now branded it as “HP Reveal.” The good news is that beyond the name, the app still works the same. Want to learn more about HP Reveal and how you can use it with your students? Check out their YouTube Channel.
Microsoft Teams
If you click on Launchpad and find Office 365 there is more to this link than just your email! Here you will find Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams is a great place to collaborate. Chat, make check lists and integrate meetings, notes, and attachments. Word, Powerpoint and all MS products can be combined for an overall project management experience. https://youtu.be/tAqAtI6K7NY
Professional Resources
Teachers Pay Teachers
Teacher Pay Teachers Teachers Pay Teachers is an open online marketplace where teachers sell their original lesson plans and other course materials to other teachers. The great thing is there are so many free resources, templates, etc. that are absolutely free. If you filter on the left hand side you can find great stuff for little or no money
Social Media – Who to Follow
This month, we’re going to take a step back from highlighting individuals to follow on Twitter, and instead showcase Twitter chats.
- Twitter Chat 101
- EdChats to follow
- Check out the #NEISDpln Twitter chat every Monday night at 7pm. Be sure to join us 1/29 for #Culturize with @casas_jimmy.
*Interested in getting started on Twitter? Contact your ITS!
Professional Development
- Collaboration in the 4 C’s: ongoing (ONLINE)
- SMART Amp Intro: 1/16/18 at 3:30pm (Castle Hills ES)
- TechKNOW Tuesday: Windows 10 Tips & Tricks: 1/16/18 at 4:30pm (MacArthur HS)
- SMART Amp Intro: 1/22/18 at 3:30pm (Encino Park ES)
- Creating Quizzes with Google Forms: 1/23/18 at 4:30pm (MacArthur HS)
- SMART LAB: 1/25/18 at 3:30pm (Castle Hills ES)
- Think SMART: 1/25/18 at 4:15pm (ONLINE)
- Shift the Way you Deliver Content with HyperDocs K-12: 1/29/18 at 8am (ONLINE)
TIP: you can always search for professional development opportunities offered by Instructional Technology by browsing the “Online/Web,” “Technology Services,” or “Webinar” categories in Eduphoria.