TOES TTG 5.01 Newsletter (23-24)

GREETINGS STAFF!

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! In this newsletter you will find helpful information for the start of the school year, introductions to your Tech Teach Grow Team, and our first Tech Tip of the Week, 3.0 version!

Helpful Tip: Reduce your screen size to 90% to be able to view the table of contents to quickly jump to different sections when using a smaller screen.

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Here is what you will find in this month's issue of #TECHFORWARD Smore:

Back to school digital tech information
September Bingo
Staff Tech Tips
Quick Links

BACK TO SCHOOL DOCUMENTS

Here are some documents you may need as the year begins:

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NEW SCREEN RECORDER AND VIDEO CREATOR-WEVIDEO

WeVideo was selected to replace Screencastify due to its comprehensive editing capabilities. It offers a wide array of features, including video libraries, audio tools, animations, green screen functions, and more. Users can easily export and share projects using Google Drive. This choice was made to cater to a diverse range of creative needs, empowering users to create video projects that vary from simple to complex.

TECH BINGO

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PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES! Level up your technology integration skills by playing Tech Integration BINGO! This month’s BINGO is all about Google Classroom! This is a fun way to refresh your skills, learn about important updates and new releases, and knowledge of our EdTech tools. Plus there are fabulous prizes waiting for you!!

Staff can submit completed BINGO game boards (using Kami) for a chance to enter the raffle and win fabulous prizes.

Click the link to play: Tech Integration BINGO!

(submit your BINGO card through the link on the side of Bingo board in Kami for a chance to win).