Bits & Bytes

• The District website host will be switching from Final Site to School Messenger on June 30, 2017. This move will provide a fresh look, streamline navigation, and update content. To access additional resources, faculty and staff can log in with district credentials.
  
• Due to budgetary considerations, Discovery Video (aka United Streaming) will not be available for the 2017/18 school year. If you have any questions, please contact Doug Couture. If you need assistance with new or existing videos, please contact Deb Matchett or Ed Duclos.
  

Technology Specific Procedures

As the end of the academic year approaches, please see the link below for technology specific procedures. Please view both district wide procedures as well as the ones specific to your academic level.

End of Year Technology Procedures

Google Classroom

• Be sure to archive your classes at the end of the school year. This will clean up your dashboard for next year.
• You can also delete classes if you choose. Note: Once you delete a class, you CANNOT restore it. However, you will still be able to view class documents (assignments and student work) in Drive.

CLICK HERE to learn how.

Take some time over the summer to try out one of the tech tools listed below. Click on the name of the app to view more information.

• EDpuzzle - Application that enables you to make instructional videos more engaging for students.
• WeVideo - An online video editor that that can be used on any device.
• QR Codes - An easy way to boost student engagement during classroom activities.
• Pear Deck - An interactive presentation tool used to engage students.

If you need assistance with anything stated in this Newsletter or would like to learn more, please feel free to contact Ed Duclos or Debbie Matchett for support.

Have a relaxing and restful summer!

The Ed Tech Team