PFISD Elementary Tech Tips
January 2023 Newsletter
Angela, Rita, Staci
Elementary Integration Specialists, M.Ed.
What can we do for you?
- Collaborate with campus admin. & facilitate campus PD on technology integration
- Facilitate team or individual technology PD
- Teach/Co-Teach classroom lessons
- Assist with lesson planning
- Model/Teach how to use software/technology
Contact Info:
- Rita Aleman- (512) 594-9222
- Staci Thomison - (512) 594-0224
- Angela Matthews- (512) 594-9225
Website: https://sites.google.com/pfisd.net/iguide/
Phone: (512) 594-0212
Twitter: @pfisdit
BlueBots & Osmo Reservations
The Instructional Technology team has 3 Bee-Bot kits and 3 Osmo kits that will be available for checkout starting in the beginning of September. To learn more about these amazing devices, simply follow the link below!
Beebots and Osmo: https://youtu.be/XUTgELrykcY
AR/VR Reservations
Our department has three kits available for checkout. To learn more click here.
IT YouTube Channel
District Technology News
- Techknowledgements - See a staff member trying something new with technology? Fill out a TechKnowedgements form to give them a "shout out" for all they're doing with technology. They will receive a copy of the email and praise on the district's Twitter page. Get started here: https://goo.gl/TZk2ot
Skyward News
- 2NW Grading Period: Second Nine Weeks ended on 12/16. Grades are due for 2NW and snapshot will be taken on 1/3 at 4:30 pm. Report cards will be available for parents on 1/11. (see image for dates for IPR 3)
- Bookmark the Skyward Teacher Training Website and check it often for updates!
Happy New Year!
January Reading Menu
Winter Themed Sight word Building Mats
Have your students practice their sight words with this fabulous digital mat!
Multiplication Bump Game
Have fun reviewing multiplication facts using this fun game. You can also modify the game to include other topics or math skills!
New Year Activities
Dashing Through A Good Book
Reading in a Book Wonderland
Picture of the Day Jamboard
Engage your students in a deep discussion using these fantastic Picture of the Day prompts in Jamboard!
MLK Menu Board
I Have a Dream Flipgrid
Reflect on MLK's "I have a dream..." speech and discuss what your dream is in this Flipgrid!
SUPER CUTE FONTS WITH THE LOWERCASE “A” LIKE WE WRITE IT!
Fun with Fonts
Create Rainbow Word Art in Google Slides
https://meredithakers.com/2021/09/12/create-rainbow-wordart-in-google-slides/