LOCS Technology and Media Newsletter

Lake OrionCommunity Schools

May2013

Resources Moving from Novell Netware toMicrosoft Active DirectoryThe Technology department is moving theNetwork Operating System (NOS) from NovellNetware to Microsoft Active Directory. Webegan this process last year by moving fromthe Novell GroupWise email system toMicrosoft Office 365. We have been preparingthe environment for the NOS migrationthroughout the school year and will begin implementation at the end of thecurrent school year.

The new NOS environment will enable the Technology department to moreeffectively and efficiently manage applications, printers and client workstations inaddition to data security and availability. Furthermore, Novell is an outdated NOSthat does not communicate well with newer systems.

We ask you to please take note of the following information and necessaryactions:

• Workstations and laptops may get reimaged over the summer. Please

remove any pertinent data from the local C: drive (your hard drive &desktop) of your computer. Important data can be saved to your H: drive.

• H: drive (your user directory) content will be migrated over; however, to

help aid in our effort to migrate the large amount of data to the new NOSenvironment it is critical that you remove any unnecessary or personal(pictures, music, videos, etc.) data from your H: drive.

• Teaching staff should complete the clean-up of both their C: drive and

H:drive before they leave for summer break

• All other staff should complete the clean-up of both their C: drive and

H:drive by Friday, June 21st - Remember, you only need to removeunnecessary or personal files from the H:drive. You will be able to continueto access your H:drive after June 21st.

• SHARED DRIVES: We will be moving data from the shared drives. However,

please review the content and delete any outdated data that is no longerneeded, especially in classroom project folders.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate tocontact your building technician through the help desk ticket system. They will bemore than happy to assist you with all of your technical needs.

http://www.getcaughtreading.org/

Create 3-Dimensional ModelsYour students can construct 3-D modelswith the use of two free online toolsfrom Autodesk. 123 Design and 123DMake allow students to create a modeland then print out the design toactually construct the model. Inaddition to online use, you downloadthe tool for iPad as well as Mac or PC.Check it out - http://www.123dapp.com/design#designApps

Free Online ArtView art for free from the Los AngelesCounty Museum of Art – over 20,000art pieces are available for viewing ontheir online collection. LACMA housesthe largest American collection of artwest of Chicago. http://collections.lacma.org/

Measuring America – People,Places, and Our EconomyMeasuring Amercia brings the UnitedStates census, from 1790 to 2010, aliveonline using photographic images. Thisonline resource includes a section titled“Through the Decades: Fast Facts”which provides a pop culture contextfor any decade. http://www.census.gov/history/www/sights_sounds/photos/

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iOS or Android FunFeatured Appof the Month

iOS or Android Fun

5 Innovative Science Appsfor Elementary StudentsCheck out these science apps recently published byedudemic that might be useful in elementary science classes.http://edudemic.com/2013/04/innovative-science-apps-for-elementary-students/

Plant a TreeThis free app is available for both Android and iOS, and withit students plant virtual trees and then must tend to and takecare of them. Although the pages in the app store arewritten in Korean (Korean developer), the actual app can beplayed in English.iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/kr/app/id459727347Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.treepla.TreePlanet2&feature=search_result

PBS Parents Play & LearnThis free app is designed for use by parents withchildren 4 years of age or younger. The appincludes 13 themed games that incorporate literacyand math skills. The app is available for iOS andAndroid devices. Check it out: http://pbskids.org/mobile/pbs-parents-play—learn.html

Photography Assignment GeneratorThis free iOS app is great tool to use to learn how to becomea better photograph. This app goes beyond the typical photoapp because it includes assignments specifically designed tohelp the user learn the various elements of photographyincluding camera settings, rules of composition, and creativeshooting techniques. https://itunes.apple.com/app/photography-assignment-generator/id590955218

46 Education App Review Sites for Teachers and StudentsThis article curates resources across the web of sites that review education appsspecifically for teachers and students. http://edudemic.com/2013/05/46-education-app-review-sites-for-teachers-and-students/

Nova Elements AppThe Nova Elements app is designed tobe an interactive experience forstudents as they learn more aboutthe periodic table. The app is brokeninto three main features: explore,watch, and play. The play feature isunique in that students are presentedwith common consumer goods andthey have to identify the elementsthat are found in the products.https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nova-elements/id512772649

7 Ways to Use Your iPad inthe ClassroomThis great article about using iPads inthe classroom also comes with a niceinfographic.

• Show (on the big screen)

• Manage (the classroom)

• Assess (student work)

• Interact (with students)

• Access (your files)

• Make (instructional media)

• Learn (new things)

http://edudemic.com/2013/04/7-ways-to-use-your-ipad-in-the-classroom/

Resources

PowerMyLearningis another great resource for teachers at any grade level. The site offers free onlineeducational activities on a wide variety of subjects and topics for K-12.http://powermylearning.com/

Next Generation Science StandardsThe Science standards for the next generation are now available. Check them outhere - http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standards

Popular SciencePopular Science magazine is publishing their 140 years of archives online for freebrowsing. Each issue since 1862 appears just as it did at the original time ofpublication. What an excellent primary resource for teaching about science,history, and culture! http://www.popsci.com/archives

Build a Paper BrainUsing origami, student’s can make a replica of a brain that will help them learn thebasic anatomy of the brain. Download the directions from the following website:http://www.newscientist.com/data/doc/teaser/mm/201304/paperbrain.pdf

Nutrition in the KitchenFizzy’s Lunch Lab, produced by PBS, is a funwebsite to teach students about goodnutrition, a balanced diet, and physical activity.The site includes recipe makers and fun theme-related animated videos. http://pbskids.org/lunchlab/

Twitter TipsStill trying to figure out Twitter? Check out this article on 25 Twitter Tips forStudents, Parents, and Teachers. http://edudemic.com/2013/03/25-twitter-tips-for-students-parents-and-teachers/

Create a Visual Treasure HuntMission Map Quest (http://www.classtools.net/mapgame/game.php) is an onlinetool that can be used to create a treasure hunt of places around the world. Youcreate the clues and students use those clues to find the location. When you finishcreating the challenge, you can give students a web address or have them scan theQR code assigned to your Quest.

27 Ways to Flip theClassroomThis relatively new classroomorganization style has been adoptedby countless teachers around theworld. Typically, the kind of adoptionflipped classrooms has seen isreserved for major things like theCommon Core or even iPadintegration. But flipped classroomshas teachers, administrators, andstudents all engaged and placing thelearning on center stage rather thanthe teacher.

http://edudemic.com/2013/04/27-simple-ways-to-flip-the-classroom/

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20 Great Websites for Elementary Educatorshttp://edudemic.com/2013/04/20-great-websites-for-elementary-educators/

Resources

MapStoryTell a story across geography as it unfolds over time usingMapStory, a free online tool. To begin creating a story, you firstselect a dataset either from the MapStory or gallery or byuploading your own. Then you select a base map and createdata points on your map. To see an example of a MapStory goto their website and check out the First Continental Railroad –http://mapstory.org/

Are You or Your Students Using EvEvEvEvEvererererernote note note note note Yet?Check out this video of a 2nd grader who uses Evernote toimprove her language fluency. http://edudemic.com/2013/03/evernote-for-fluency/

American Government in ActionGovernment in Action is an online 3D multiplayer game inwhich players get to play a member of Congress. Thisinteractive game is a great way for students to exploreAmerican government that takes the player betweenWashington D.C. and their home district. This version is ademo only, but worth taking a look at for furtherconsideration. http://www.mhpractice.com/products/GinA