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As instructional technology coaches, we can assist with integrating technology into teaching and learning. We can help with access, planning, implementation, and reflection of technology use for your classroom, including:

• Lesson planning and preparation for the use of a new (or new to you) technology resource

• Attending your lesson(s) as an observer, assistant, co-teacher, or troubleshooter

• Offering feedback and analysis of your technology use and suggestions for expansion

• Assisting with questions, concerns or problems with software, web resources, or apps

• Exploring advanced features of technology resources that you currently use

• Aiding with the utilization of the “newest thing” that you’ve seen or heard others use

Please contact Jeff Deckman (jdeckman@pdsd.org) or Nicole Armbruster (narmbruster@pdsd.org) with any questions.

Web Resource - Formative

Formative allows teachers to create online assignments, receive live results and give immediate feedback to students. Students can type, show their work with drawings or submit images. Formative works with any internet connected device. It's perfect for any grade and any subject! Easily create online assessments, classwork, and homework. Accounts are free for teachers and students. Transform your content in seconds and go paperless!

Web Resource - Newsela

Newsela is an innovative way to build reading comprehension with nonfiction that's always relevant: daily news. All content is available in 5 different Lexile levels. Newsela makes it easy for an entire class to read the same content, but at a level that’s just right for each student. Many articles are accompanied by a comprehension quiz. Newsela is updated daily, there are no ads, and a large searchable archive of news stories is available.

Mobile App - Quizlet

Quizlet.com and the Quizlet app offer simple tools that let you study anything for free. Interactive games, study modes and practice tests make learning fun and effective. Create your own content or use one of 125 million existing study sets on the web or on your phone. Teachers and students can create flash cards to test themselves and play study games. Quizlet offers a Google sign in, and the same account is used for the web and app.

Windows Update

To keep your computer running at optimum speed, be sure to check for and install Windows updates periodically. Windows updates do not happen automatically. To check for and install windows updates, look for the icon pictured above in the lower right side of your screen. If you can see the icon, you have updates to install. Click the icon and follow the prompts on your screen.

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