Bits and Bytes

Welcome back to Bits and Bytes! Our goal is to keep you informed and up to date on the newest technologies that our district uses. 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. We look forward to working with you this year!

In an effort to protect the privacy of our students, our tech team is working diligently to review apps/software for classroom use and determine which ones are acceptable and adhere to our privacy policies.

Please visit the district website to view the list of apps that have been approved/unapproved. Click Here to view the recent list.

If you do not see an application on the list that you would like to use in the classroom, please fill out a Software Request Form. IT will review the app and notify you if it has been approved/unapproved.

Google Apps for Education is now called G Suite. In addition to the new name, Google has been busy making updates to the various applications within the G Suite.

The newest addition to Google Docs, Slides and Sheets is the Explore button. Through the Explore button Google assists you in creating presentations, spreadsheets and documents. The Explore button will save you time with design, creating charts, researching information, and more. See the video below to learn more.

In addition to the Explore button, Google has made additional updates that help the user work smarter. Click here to view updates within Google Docs, Forms and Classroom.

WeVideo is a cloud based, collaborative video editor. WeVideo makes video editing easy for everyone and accessible from anywhere. Simply drag and drop media files in any order to assemble your story. With WeVideo you can do the following with ease:

• Trim video clips to focus on key moments or set custom durations
• Add text, effects, music, transitions and more
• Record voice-overs and video directly from the app

If you are interested in using WeVideo with your classes, please contact Ed or Debbie for more information. Please view the video below for more information.