As spring blossoms around us, our March newsletter is here to inspire and inform. During this month, we honor the remarkable achievements of women in education and celebrate their vision, resilience and impact.
As March dances in, so does the spirit of St. Patrick's day. Whether you're Irish by heritage or simply love a touch of luck, this vibrant holiday offers exciting opportunities for our EdTech community.
Speaking of dance, are you ready for the big dance? Yes, its time for EdTech Madness! Our flex day mini-conference will be held on Monday, March 25th at Paschal High School. Take a look at our EdTech Madness catalog below for more information.
Remember, our EdTech community thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a dash of magic. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
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For our final flex day, EdTech will be hosting a mini-conference titled, "EdTech Madness," on Monday, March 25th. Please take a moment to "game plan" as you review the catalog linked below.
Reminder: ALL EdTech eCourses will close on Monday, March 25th at 8:00 AM. Please be sure to complete all course work AND submit the Credit Request Form found in the final Module of your course. You must submit the form for each completed course. Please email edtech@fwisd.org if you have any questions.
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The Canvas Help icon in your Global Navigation Menu is your one-stop resource for specialized staff and student guides for both elementary and secondary levels. Encourage your students to explore these guides as well to better understand how to navigate Canvas from their point of view.
Along with help guides created by Canvas, the EdTech Team compiled Canvas overview resources that will familiarize staff and students with basic dashboard and course navigation, Canvas assignments, and more!
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With Apple Teacher, you'll gain access to a wealth of free resources, personalized support, and professional development opportunities tailored to enhance your teaching strategies and inspire student success. Note: Sign up with your personal email to start your transformative teaching journey now!
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As AI technology becomes more prevalent, educators are faced with new challenges and opportunities. Leveraging AI-powered tools or fostering AI literacy among students will require guidance and strategies for educators looking to navigate the AI frontier. Though AI is everywhere and some have chosen to embrace the frontier, there are currently no district approved AI tools for student use.
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EDTECH RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
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The new Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TA-TEKS) focus on equipping students with skills for our digital world, emphasizing problem-solving, critical thinking, and hands-on experiences. The revised TA-TEKS broaden the curriculum, emphasize real-world applications, and include emerging technologies, ensuring students are prepared for the innovations of tomorrow. Click below to learn how you can prepare for this shift in the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
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The FWISD EdTech Read Aloud websites have recorded readings, TEKS-aligned activities, and other resources so teachers and staff can continue promoting literacy all year long!
They are great resources for extension activities and student discussions and reflections.
All of our previous read aloud websites can be accessed from the link below.
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Fort Worth ISD has a program that provides students with free access to the FWISD student network for internet connectivity at home. This program is called the Fort Worth ISD-LTE Home Internet Program.
If you know of a student who could benefit from the program, click the button below and scroll down to locate the Program Documents. Print and send the documents home with the student.
You can find more information about the program and its eligibility critieria on the website linked below.
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Google Sites on iPad offers educators and students a powerful tool for creating and sharing content. Students can work seamlessly on projects, showcase their work, and build interactive websites from anywhere. While Google Sites supports multimedia elements like videos, images and interactive widgets, iPads enable students to create rich, dynamic content by easily incorporating these elements into their sites.
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