6-11-2024 Tuesday Tech Tips

 

In today's Tuesday Tech Tips, read all about our exciting Summer Tech Camp PL sessions, a couple farewells, and more. ➡️ ➡️➡️

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Do you have a tip or idea for the Tuesday Tech Tips? Or a request for a topic or question you'd like to know more about? Please let us know! You can email us at joseph.lombardo@greececsd.org with your submission.

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Flip has Flopped 😢

Starting July 1, Flip (formerly Flipgrid) will no longer be available in mobile app stores, and the web site on Flip.com will go into view-only mode. While you will no longer be able to create new groups, topics, or videos after this date, you will still have access to download your Flip videos through September 30.

This means Greece Central users will no longer be able to create new content in Flip after July 1.

We are actively looking for alternatives for Flip with the current tools we have, and will update when there is more information to share. Reach out to your ITT for any questions.

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Let's Go Camping This Summer!

We're thrilled to announce the Summer Tech Camp 2024 schedule (available HERE) for professional learning! August is a great time to sharpen your technology skills to help you be more effective and efficient in the coming year.

Here are a few highlights of what we're offering:

• Google Workspace Sessions to increase your skills with tips and tricks for beginners and intermediate. Time to finally get yourself out of Microsoft Office!

• MagicSchool and AI: build your understanding and skills with AI to make teaching and working even more effective

• Communication Tools for making newsletters and videos to get your message out

• Digital Wellness: investigate tips, tools, and strategies that foster a positive approach to cultivating digital wellness skills for both staff and students, including using #WinAtSocial and Digital Mindfulness

• In-Person Training on the Interactive Flat Panels that are new this fall to all classrooms at Olympia and Athena HS and are already in all other schools

• Other District Instruction digital tools (Infinite Campus, Nearpod, Book Creator, and more!)

These offerings are eligible for GTA Professional Learning Hours with a total of Sixteen possible hours! Please register right away to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.

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A farewell from Tom Mariano:

As many of you know, this July I will retire after 20 wonderful years in this district and 36 fulfilling years in education. The connections I've made here are truly irreplaceable. The kindness, passion for learning, service, and hope of our staff and students have been constant sources of inspiration for me. For this I am grateful. With Brad Malone (Executive Director) and Rose Mamman (Director) now at the helm, the Technology and School Library departments are in very capable hands. Their fresh perspectives, combined with the incredible talent of our IT staff, Instructional Technology Teachers, and Library staff, fill me with optimism. Together, I know you will continue to ignite a love of learning in our students, fostering innovation and positive growth for years to come.

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For assistance with these topics, or anything else related to instructional technology, please click HERE to book an appointment with your building's ITT.

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