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SCS Instructional Technology Newsletter - Spring 2024
We are thrilled to announce that our district has purchased a three year license to Magic School AI, a Generative AI platform, for use by all educators and students in grades 6 through 12. This powerful tool will support innovative teaching practices, foster student engagement, and enhance personalized learning experiences. Click HERE to view a quick introduction video to many of the tools within Magic School and HERE to learn about Magic School’s new image generator!
To ensure smooth integration, we have prepared comprehensive guidelines to help you navigate the use of Generative AI in your classrooms. Please refer to the following District GenAI Guidelines:
Slide 8 - Can I Use AI On This Assignment Chart - A helpful color chart detailing the varying levels of Generative AI utilization within the classroom.
Slide 9 - Syllabus Statements - For your convenience, we have prepared statements to include in your syllabus. These statements are also included in the student handbooks.
These resources and more are available on our Generative AI at SCS website (bit.ly/magicschoolatscs).
We encourage you to explore these resources and start incorporating Generative AI into your lessons. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Dave Binkley.
Thank you for your dedication to creating an innovative and inclusive learning environment for our students.
Meet Raina, Magic School's version of ChatGPT!
To ensure we do not accidentally share Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and remain FERPA and COPPA compliant, we have transitioned to using Raina, Magic School's version of ChatGPT. Raina is designed to assist with questions related to best practices in teaching and school-related tasks. You can ask Raina the same questions and provide the same prompts as you would with ChatGPT.
Click HERE to see how to Create a Standards-Based Google Form Formative Assessment with Magic School in little over a minute!
Visit bit.ly/magicschoolatscs to view additional GenAI teacher resources.
Click HERE to view the slidedeck for our upcoming co-teaching professional development session. Learn how to use Magic School to create a standards-based lesson plan, modify it for station rotation, and adapt it for co-teaching.
Complete THIS FORM to share how you would utilize a new IPEVO V4K Document Camera in your classroom to earn a document camera for your classroom.
Need Help? Submit a Tech Help Desk Ticket
The Technology Department is asking all staff to utilize the Tech Help Desk to report tech issues, ask for tech support, request assistance with live streaming an event, or suggest a new program.
Resources: Video Tutorial; PDF Instructions
New Elementary MakerSpace Anchor SlideDeck
Interested in learning about what we have in our elementary MarkerSpaces? View our Elementary MakerSpace Anchor SlideDeck to learn about how you can foster engagement and innovation in your classroom. In it you will see what is available in per building, video introductions, skills fostered and related Model Mustang competencies, and teacher resources! Most of these resources and more are available at SMS and SHS too.
Instructional Programs Available From The Technology Department
Click HERE to view the current list of programs purchased for our students and staff. Please note this list may not be all inclusive as it does not include Curriculum, Student services, or building purchases.
Refresh or Learn New Skills with Mustang University
If you are interested in refreshing your skills or learning something new with our Essential and Fundamental Programs, we encourage you to visit Mustang University. For assistance or guidance, please don't hesitate to reach out to Dave Binkley.
How SCS Will Start Addressing Student (& Staff) Data Privacy
We are excited to announce that we are taking proactive steps to enhance student and staff data security by aligning with the Ohio Student Privacy Alliance (OSPA) guidelines. Recent findings emphasize the critical importance of protecting our sensitive information in today's digital age.
As part of this initiative, we will be implementing stricter protocols to safeguard student and staff data. This includes ensuring that only programs and tools that meet the necessary standards for data security will be accessible to our students. We appreciate your support and cooperation as we work together to strengthen our cybersecurity measures and uphold the integrity of our educational technology systems.
Student-Teacher Google Accounts
With our Learning Ecosystem being heavily dependant on Google WorkSpace, student-teachers can request a SCSMUSTANGS Google account by completing this FORM. These accounts do not have access to PowerSchool or other purchased programs. All communications to students/families needs to continue to come from the cooperating teacher, not the student-teacher.
