ESC 18 - Taco Tech Tuesday

Google is constantly adding new content and features and this one is a homerun for New Readers. Now available in the U.S. on the Google Play Books Android app and in Google Kids Space, Reading practice helps new readers independently improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills within thousands of children’s ebooks. Google's Reading Practice helps new readers improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills using their phones and/or tablets plus thousands of compatible children's ebooks (including no charge options) on Play Books. Readers can hear the pronunciation of unknown words, practice mispronounced words, and receive feedback in real-time to support them on their literacy journey. A great tool for parents at home, teachers, and anyone with young students who have access to a tablet or phone. To learn more about Reading Practice click here

NaturalReader is an AI generated speech solution built for personal or educational purposes. NaturalReader converts text, PDF, and 20+ formats into spoken audio so you can listen to your documents, ebooks, and school materials anytime, anywhere. There are a number of free voices you can use to transfer your different formats into audio to help students read, follow along or aid students as they read text. There is an online app, a mobile app and a chrome extension available. To start using or to register for a free NaturalReader account click here.

Yippity is an AI Generated quiz generator. You can plug in any text by copy and paste and Yippity will transform text into multiple choice, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank quizzes automatically. You can the review and customize your generated quiz, then easily export them to test yourself or share with others. This would be a great option for students to study or to help teachers evaluate students. To learn more about Yippity click here.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 | 9 AM - 12 PM |

Bring your own Device

TECHNOLOGY CLASSROOM 10; SESSION #536938

https://www.escweb.net/tx_r18/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=536938

Join DMAC Specialists as we highlight the latest enhancements to the software — There’s always more to see!

Updates to Online Testing

Elevate online assessments with TAG and TEKScore by increasing your efficiency when creating and managing tests or generating reports. Learn about our most recent item types (i.e., Graphing) and how to copy Content and Language Supports (CLS). We’ll also feature the Lockdown Browser and provide tips for implementing the tool.

T-TESS & TIA Options

Use the Appraisals applications in DMAC to create digital documentation and obtain signatures. Custom TIA Options are available for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) with Skew and Correlation reports to check the validity of your school’s data.

FormWorks®

Collect and report on custom data and tie forms to specific applications such as Student Portfolio, Learning Plans, PlanWorks® or Appraisals. Add approval paths or custom fields such as Student Expectations for truly dynamic forms.

Q & A

Aside from what’s new, this is YOUR meeting. DMAC offers 20+ web-based applications and we’ll tailor the rest of the meeting to fit your specific needs. Please bring any questions, feedback or suggestions that would help your school take full advantage of these powerful tools. I

Blended Learning is a hot topic, and most districts claim to be utilizing it since COVID, but did you know actual Blended Learning processes rarely get utilized in the COVID virtual or in-person classrooms!?! Learn what Blended Learning actually looks like in the classroom and how to utilize it in your school/district. Blended Learning Made Easy sessions are given throughout the year, please see our PD calendar for info or see our more intensive Blended Learning Package below. Please contact me if you are interested or want to learn more! cenriquez@esc18.net

Google Educator Certification Training or Google Suite training is available. Google Certification ensures teachers are well based and take full advantage of the wide-spread capabilities that the Google Suite offers to make teaching and learning more tech-friendly, accessible, and efficient.

We also offer training in Google Suite applications like Gmail, Drive, Slides, Calendar, and others to increase your staff/campus productivity. Feel free to contact me to learn more. cenriquez@esc18.net

Remember to submit a Technology Help Desk ticket for any technology needs or services. Email Technology at help@esc18.net or call the Help Desk at (432)-561-4321.

Director of Instructional Technology and Analytics

Email: cenriquez@esc18.net
Location: 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA
Phone: (432)- 567-3249

Chief Technology Officer

Email: critchie@esc18.net
Location: 2811 La Force Boulevard, Midland, TX, USA
Phone: (432)-567-3250

Click on the image below to learn more about becoming certified as a Google Educator Certification Level 1 and Level 2.