Tech Crew Members WANTED!

Posted on October 24, 2014 | Comments Off on Tech Crew Members WANTED!

Tech Crew needs members!

TIS TECH CREW

TIS TECH CREW

Students that are interested should scan the code on the poster  OR click here and fill out the information.

11:35-11:55 TIS conference room

  • 4th grade during lunch
  • 5th grade during lunch recess

12:00-12:20 TIS conference room

  • 6th grade during lunch recess

VISION

  • Students will exhibit leadership for digital citizenship by supporting their community to troubleshoot systems and applications.

SKILLS

  • create original works as a means of personal or group expression
  • communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
  • evaluate digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
  • plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
  • exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
  • troubleshoot systems and applications

INCENTIVES

  • Students obtain first hand knowledge on how to help others.

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Wired Wednesday: Sharing Learning with Educreations and uPad

Posted on October 7, 2014 | Comments Off on Wired Wednesday: Sharing Learning with Educreations and uPad

Teachers,

I invite you to join me for Wired Wednesday tomorrow in Colin’s room from 3:30-4:30. We’ll be working with Educreation and uPad. Each application offers a unique way for students to present their thinking in an individualized yet cohesive, organized way.

Screen Shot 2014-10-07 at 9.35.48 AMDuring the hour, I will demonstrate the features of the applications, we’ll discuss project ideas and have time to develop mock-ups of ideas for students to see.

Each session is worth 1/15th of a credit (1 seat hour).

Please bring your laptop and iPad.

Mark your calendar for future dates! Meeting Dates (3:30-4:30) Location: 200

– Screen Shot 2014-10-07 at 9.36.09 AMOctober 8, 29
– November 19
– December 3, 17
– January 21, 28
– February 18
– March 4, 18
– April 1, 22
– May 13

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Communicating with Schoology

Posted on September 16, 2014 | Comments Off on Communicating with Schoology

During this Wired Wednesday (moved to Thursday the 18th) we will explore using Schoology to communicate with students and parents. Specifically, we will:

  • send/receive updates to and from students
  • create discussions graded/ungraded
  • accessing grade book as a student
  • viewing Schoology from student perspective
  • helping parents connect to their student(s) with a code
    • includes letters to parents.

We are meeting in room Alli’s room (202) at 3:30 Thursday the 18th.

  1. Please join the Schoology course using this code. HD5SD-JGCGD
  2. Please bring your laptop and iPad.

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Chess Club

Posted on September 12, 2014 | Comments Off on Chess Club
>>> Permission Slip Form (goo.gl/ADKpnd)<<<

Students of ALL ages,

Come  join the TSD Chess Club! We gather on most Mondays from 3:20 – 4:00 at TIS in room 105. Chess Club runs October through March.

  • October 6, 20, 27
  • November 3, 10, 17
  • December 1, 8,
  • January 5, 12, 26
  • February 2, 9, 23
  • March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Chess_INVITATION_1The TSD Chess Club welcomes students of every ability level, from the complete beginner to accomplished grandmasters. Everyone will learn new tactics, new strategies and will have FUN!

The yearly membership fee for Chess Club is $10 (scholarships available). This small fee will help to ensure that Chess Club will be able to continue next year. There are no refunds. you will also receive a tournament style board and pieces in order to practice at home with friends and family.

You MUST have a permission slip form signed by a parent in order to join. Drop in’s are welcome. Also, I understand that you may be involved in other after school activities. So you do not have to attend every Club meeting. The days you attend should be arranged between you and your parent. Students should know in advance whether they are walking home or you are picking them up.

Please join our Schoology class with this access code: QMHZ6-2PBJP

You are encouraged to bring snacks to the Chess Club.

Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.

Christopher EarthTree

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Wired Wednesday

Posted on August 25, 2014 | Comments Off on Wired Wednesday

Teachers,

blogPlease join me on Wired Wednesday. We will focus on one application, program or teaching strategy that will make life better for you or your students either by enhancing teaching/learning or streamlining work-flow. Each session is worth 1/15th of a credit (1 seat hour).

All are welcome! Whether you are afraid you’ll break it or are a Power User or something in between, you are encouraged to attend.

Please bring your laptop and iPad.

Meeting Dates (3:30-4:30) Location: 200

  • August 27
  • September 18
  • October 8, 29
  • November  19
  • December 3, 17
  • January 21, 28
  • February 18
  • March 4, 18
  • April 1, 22
  • May 13

Sincerely,

Christopher EarthTree

 

 

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