WCS Instructional Technology

Today's Google Doodle is a fun one! https://www.google.com/doodles/halloween-2020

Edcamp Whitfield shirt alert!

So many of our teachers have already done this! Great term to use to describe it!

#ICYMI: your students can stay on top of their classwork with improved to-do list functionality in #GoogleClassroomaccessible through their Classes page. They’ll know exactly what’s due, and when . For more #GoogleEdu updates goo.gle/3cbHrU7

I've been doing cartoons about little kids in Zoom classes, but my kids are teens, and their Zoom classes are quite different. Let's just say there's not as much talk about pets and random things found around the house.

We're making big plans for our first virtual Edcamp Whitfield! Register now!!

This lesson idea is on point! With #Jamboard on the web, add text boxes & shapes to your Jams & change creation backgrounds. It's perfect for teaching shapes to young learners, whether in a #DistanceLearning or #BlendedLearning environment. Get Jamming: goo.gle/3bmFSCz

Making it personal! Love this! (GB)

Beginning August 31, over-the-phone tech support will be available for for all virtual learners and their families. If you find yourself needing tech support, p...lease call the Technology Helpdesk at (706) 876-3911. ***For Google Classroom and non-technology related questions, please contact your child's school.

#ICYMI: we’re rolling out new #GoogleMeet features like background blur and replace, digital whiteboard, and tiled view for up to 49 participants. Plus, we made temporary recordings free for everyone! Learn more: goo.gle/3fIOVhG. #BackToSchool

Great video from our friends at BrainPOP about restarting the school year! https://www.brainpop.com//studyandreadin/backtoschool2020/

Great tip from Jeff Peterson

Coming Soon in Google Meet!

Thanks so much to Principal Deni Pendley, Assistant Principal Mandie Jones, and all of the staff and students of Raider Nation for providing central personnel with cupcakes this morning! You made our day!!

This sounds like fun! (GB)

For those wanting to use a resume to introduce yourselves to your students and families this school year, here are some templates! https://slidesmania.com/?s=resume

We understand many families are struggling to decide whether to send their students to school for face-to face instruction or have them participate in virtual l...earning from home. We hope this chart on virtual learning will help our families make the best decisions for their households. If you have already applied for virtual learning and indicated your student has access to BOTH high-speed internet and an internet-ready device, you are automatically approved to participate in virtual learning. Schools will be reaching out in the coming weeks to provide more information about virtual learning to those who have been approved.

I remember seeing a few people asking about a guide for parents or guardians related to GSuite, Classroom, Chromebooks, and/or Meet. Well, after some digging in the Google Teacher Center, I found one! Check out the "Guardian's Guides to Google Tools" - on the main PDF there are links to six different sections focused on different topics.

From Pam: I've had lots of questions about Google Meets and breakout rooms. It's coming for G Suite for Enterprise customers. And WCS is an Enterprise customer!!!

From Pam: Hey WCS! Check your email. BIG NEWS!! All WCS staff now has Screencastify Unlimited for the 2020-2021 school year!

The Edcamp Whitfield logo made it into this EdSurge article!

Awesome Google Classroom archiving tips from John Sowash - PJ

We get lots of requests for this one! --GB

From Holly Clark, Infused Classroom! I’m so excited!

WCS Music teachers: check this out!!

With the school year coming to a close, it's time to clean up your Google Classroom! Take these easy steps! More details: https://ditchthattextbook.com/google-classroom-cleanup/

Ensure instructions don't get lost in digital translation by explaining your assignments with illustrations. Learn how to embed #GoogleDrawings in blogs and pages for #RemoteLearning via Edublogs: goo.gle/2S2FBw2

Tip on how to demonstrate concepts during #RemoteLearning: use the #Jamboard app, share your screen, and have students collaborate on mind maps and diagrams. More about this visualization tool: goo.gle/2Y2WDhB

Helpful #GoogleMeet accessibility features while #RemoteTeaching: Magnification Screen readers Live captions Learn more from educator Lisa Berghoff: goo.gle/2S4PwkZ #a11y

Mark your calendar!

For those using Google Classroom and Meet, Google just rolled out a new integration that lets you create a unique Meet link for each of your classes, which you ...and your students can easily access in Classroom, but your students can't join the Meet without you being there! I recorded a 6-minute video covering all the details and directions here: See more

Don't forget to check out the teacher resources on WCS Digital Learning Days' site! https://tinyurl.com/DigitalLearningWCS

Teaching and Learning meeting this morning using the Google Meet Grid View extension!

Hi all! New template for educators! Weekly Planner for Online Lessons with hyperlinks for easy navigation! https://slidesmania.com/weekly-planner-for-online-lessons-/

My creative brain was working a little yesterday morning so I thought to take advantage and make this little poster for those who will be using Google Meet! #go...oglemeet #adobesparkpost #distancelearning #techcoach *update: check with your school or district for recording guidelines & policies

Pam may have already shared this, but just in case. :) GB

A fun thing for you to try today...from my friend, Wanda Terral! Go to Google on your phone. Search for an animal (I started with alligator). Scroll down and see something about meeting that animal up close and click to view in 3D. Then, you can choose to view in your space. It will prompt you for camera access.

We're online now if you need us and we'll be here until 2:00! http://bit.ly/PamandG

Join us for a webinar later today all about #RemoteLearning! Attendees will come away with helpful tips for supporting teachers and students as they transition to #DistanceLearning. We look forward to seeing you online at 11am ET! https://okt.to/5nFelC

Way to go, DES! #OneWhitfieldWellnessWeek

We LOVE our EMS teachers!!

Amorea Trew, one of our wonderful kindergarten teachers at Varnell Elementary, has created a site for her parents and students. Check out the site here: bit.ly/TrewLearning

New #HangoutsMeet controls for #DistanceLearning: for impromptu meetings, participants won’t be able to re-join after the last person has left the call. Admins can also control whether students can create or join meetings without a teacher present. goo.gle/2Qy7hbz

Tired of being stuck at home? Take a #CodeBreak to learn computer science! Join us Wednesday, March 25 with special guest, actor Hiill Harper! Everyone is welco...me in one of the world’s largest, live-interactive classrooms. Sign up at Code.org/break or add it to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/event/zb4757837 See more

We have a digital learning page for our teachers and families! https://tinyurl.com/DigitalLearningWCS

Pam and Ge-Anne are online all week between 9am and 2pm. Go to this link for help with your digital learning plans! http://bit.ly/PamandG #onewhitfield

Good morning! Happy Monday. Today, challenge your kids to create their own board game with found materials and check out some of these awesome daily connections. Scroll to link https://jcasatodd.com/parenting/ #SocialLEADia #RaisingDigitalLeaders #CelebrateMonday