EDTECH HAPPENINGS

As we approach the Thanksgiving break, the Digital Learning Specialists in EdTech would like to thank our dynamic community of educators for your continued support, and commitment to integrating technology into the classroom. Your embrace of technology has not only enhanced teaching methodologies but has ignited a spark of curiosity in our students. 

Let this Thanksgiving be a time of gratitude for the journey we've taken and a reminder that through the seamless fusion of education and technology, we are shaping the architects of tomorrow. Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving filled with rest and rejuvenation.

CANVAS CORNER

Pairing codes are unique codes generated to link parents or observers with their student's Canvas account. These codes serve as a secure method for establishing the connection between a parent ant their child's academic profile. By entering the pairing code, parents gain access to monitor their student's progress, assignments, and their overall performance. 

 

Click here to learn more!

ALL THINGS APPLE

Did you know you can use your iPad as remote to navigate and annotate your Keynote presentations? Here is a video about how to set it up and easily use it to present and engage your students from anywhere in the room. Once set up, you can easily annotate and present with just one click. 

Click here to learn more!

Meet your new Digital Learning Specialists!  

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Jerrica Cleveland

12 Years in Education

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Matthew Phillips

14 Years in Education

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Grace Ekwue

13 Years in Education

Your DigCit Tidbit

Do you know how copyright laws apply to education? There are some instances where you can use copyrighted materials in an educational setting, but it must meet all of the criteria of Fair Use.

You can learn more about Copyright and Fair Use in this Common Sense Media video.

Take a look at some of the practices you can do and those you can't.

Can Dos

👍 Use images and videos with a Creative Commons license. 

👍 Use short quotes with appropriate citations. 

👍 Provide links in Canvas to original articles or resources. 

👍 Show movies or videos that directly relate to your TEKS and have a clear instructional purpose.

Can't Dos

👎 Copy class sets of an entire text. 

👎 Use substantial chunks or parts of someone else's work. 

👎 Print articles or resources and distribute to students. 

👎 Show movies that are not specifically related to your TEKS (i.e. movie rewards, indoor recess, etc.)

TECH TIP

Having trouble locating the Launchpad on your MacBook? Add it to your Dock for quick and easy access. 

Click to learn more!
 
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