In the Middle

Windows 10...ACTION REQUIRED

As of January 2020, Microsoft will retire Windows 7 and stop issuing security updates. If your district computer hasn't been updated to Windows 10, please make sure you complete the steps in the document attached below to update your district computer to Windows 10.

This is for ALL computers on campus (offices, classrooms, and labs). This does NOT apply to Chromebooks.

Click Here to find out how to update your computer to Windows 10.

Windows 10 computers sign on the same as a Promethean. You have to swipe up the image to get the username/password screen. Once logged in though, you can follow these steps to check your Windows edition!

After you've upgraded your computer to Windows 10, you are now ready to add back your printing capabilities!

Follow these directions to help you navigate that process!

If you encounter problems or need assistance, contact the help desk at 281-985-6263 or x56263 from your classroom phone!

In Search Of Kurzweil users! Angel Webb is in search of teachers who use Kurzweil on a regular basis, not just for testing. She would like to examine data of the students who are using the program to determine if it is proving to be beneficial to them.

If you are a teacher who fits this description, please fill out this Google Form so we can get your info to Angel. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Kurzweil Usage

Sticky Notes on every page! What I really like about this extension is your sticky note will stay on the page even if you close the tab. When you re-open the page/site/tab, your sticky note will still be there! Go to the Chrome Web store and try it out. OurStickys

Lesson planning is not always easy! There are so many TEKS and the different student learning styles to consider. And don't forget about technology integration! It can all be a little overwhelming.

Here are 10 Tips for Lesson Planning Writer's Block brought to you by Matt, from Ditch that Textbook!

Digital learning is the practice of using technology to enhance learning experiences. Teachers use technology to transform learning in their classroom on a regular basis, and Digital Learning Day is the perfect reason to share how you’re using tech in your classroom, encourage colleagues to use your favorite ed tech tools, or even try something new! Here are a few ways to use Nearpod to celebrate Digital Learning Day!

The Aldine ISD film workshop for this semester will take place on February 22nd, 2020, at the Bamberg building. The event will start at 8:00 am and will go until 4:00 pm (Video screening starts at 2:30). The event will conclude at 4:00 PM. Students are responsible for their transportation.

Teachers MUST attend with their team and will be compensated $25.00 per hour for the day of the workshop. For this workshop, we will be focusing on "using what the students have." The focus will be on using the tools the students have available to them. This can be a phone, a digital camera, or anything they have accessible.

The other change in this year's workshop is we will be giving the students a video "challenge" that will be announced that morning. We will provide teams with what must be in the video (a word or a phrase) and a required prop. The prop will be something common but will need to be in the video. We will inform the teams of these items on the morning of the workshop. Link to sign up

Film Workshop - Info

Film Workshop - Media Release Form

Film Workshop - Student Code of Conduct

Film Workshop - Student Permission Slip

In ePortal, complete the DLS request link in the top right yellow section!

Click the button to the right -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> ->

Chad Cochran

@MrCtechme

crcochran@aldineisd.org

Suzy Garcia, DLS team Lead Trainer

@GadgetSGarcia

sgarcia1@aldineisd.org

Bradford Harris, DLS team Lead Trainer

@EdTechTinker

beharris2@aldineisd.org

Hosea Pipkins, III

@HoseaPipkins

hpipkins@aldineisd.org

Ann Waite

@AnnMWaite

amwaite@aldineisd.org