Bits & Bytes
April 2021
Welcome back to Bits & Bytes. Our goal is to keep you informed and up to date on technology policies and the newest technologies that our district uses.
Within this newsletter, you will find information regarding:
- SBAC & NGSS Testing
- What's New
- Tech Integration
- Test Your Knowledge
If you would like further assistance with any of the information that is delivered in the monthly newsletters, please feel free to contact one of the Technology Content Coaches - Ed Duclos or Debbie Matchett.
You can also visit the EdTech website to view resources for the various technology that is available to the district.
Take care,
The EdTech Team
SBAC & NGSS
The state requires each test administrator to reset his or her password every year.
CLICK HERE to view how to update your password.
Please make sure that your login credentials have been updated for administering the test. If you have trouble updating your password, please contact Steven Albrecht.
Student/Family Resources
NGSS Resources
What's New
Live Caption on Chrome
- Automatically generate real-time captions for media with audio on your browser.
- Works in Screencastify, across social/video sites, personal video libraries and most web-based video or audio chat services.
Screencastify New Tool Bar
- Click and move toolbar to desired location.
- Expand or minimize the toolbar.
- Add Stickers and shapes.
- Draw rectangles to emphasize important concepts.
- New mouse click firework feature.
Google Slides Presenter Navbar
- Smaller in size to minimize distractions
- No more obstruction of content.
- Same presenter functions available.
- Release started on March 26th and will reach all users by April 9th.
Tech Integration
Virtual Fieldtrips
- Take a guided tour
- View landmarks and national parks
- View landforms and weather systems from Space
Click Here to learn more or visit Google Earth now and start exploring.
Digital Art
- Infographic
- Logo Design
- Book Cover
- Mosaic
- Avatar Design
Click Here for student resources on creating digital art with Google Slides/Drawings.
Podcasting
- Interview
- Explain a process
- Fact of the Day
- Review/Recap
- Recommendation
- Spotlight
Click Here to view tutorial on how to use WeVideo for podcasting.