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“Technology will never replace great teachers, but in the hands of great teachers, it’s transformational.” ~ George Couros
Graphic Organizers, Brainstorming, & Ticket-Out-the-Door
Finding Useful Ways of Integrating Microsoft Whiteboard Into Your Instruction Using Microsoft’s recently updated Whiteboard application allows you and your students to quickly brainstorm ideas, use KWL charts, Venn diagrams and so much more. You can even create a ticket-out-the-door on the fly! Use a Whiteboard in Myriad Ways You ask, “What would I use…
Keep readingGoGuardian Got You Down?
Are you experiencing issues visiting legitimate websites for your instruction? It may be blocked by GoGuardian. Request that the website or specific URL be whitelisted so you can get back on track. The new tech work order system, SchoolDude, now offers this option. Sign in to your SchoolDude account. Under ‘Work Type,’ choose Whitelist Request.
Keep readingOptions for Accessing SchoolDude Technology Work Order System
The MIS department has introduced a new system for technology work order requests that can be submitted by answering just four questions.
Keep readingGoGuardian Deployment on February 9
On behalf of Jonathan Farley, WCS Management Information Services Director: Go Guardian is being deployed to staff Macbooks and iPads on February 9th. It will be pushed out before 7:00 AM that day. Devices will grab the update as soon as they come online. It will appear on your iPad and you may…
Keep readingSchoolDude Work Order System Goes Live February 9
On behalf of Jonathan Farley, WCS Management Information Services Director: Wood County Schools is moving to a new work order system called SchoolDude. The purpose for going with SchoolDude is simplicity. Any staff member can submit work orders by answering 4 questions. Creating your Account An email will be sent on February 9th to all staff…
Keep readingStudent Connection Issues with Apple Classroom
If you have seemingly random students that are not connecting to your class in Apple Classroom, here are some things you can try to remedy the situation. Of course, sometimes the issue is behavioral. Students turn off Bluetooth to avoid Apple Classroom but quickly turn it back on as a teacher approaches. Aside from this,…
Keep readingI think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.
John Wooden