Navigating the World of

Technology with your Students

Sweeny ISDNovember 3, 2014

Overview• Tech Savvy Parenting• Classroom tools• Other Resources• MathTutorials

DAEP Multi-purpose building

Tech Savvy Parenting

• Skyward Family Access• eChalk Class pages• Skylert, Remind 101• Parent Online – Food Service

Skyward Family Access

• How to obtain• Web link• Mobile app

eChalk Class Pages

• Teacher pages• example

• How to subscribe

Reminders & Notifications

• Skylert• Remind 101

Classroom Tools• iPads, Kindles, Computers,

and other tools• Edmodo & the

Flipped Classroomhttps://support.edmodo.com/home#parent

What is a flipped classroom?

The flipped classroom is a model in which the typical lecture and homework elements of a course are reversed. Short video lectures are viewed by students at home before the class session, while in-class time is devoted to exercises, projects, or discussions.

Google Apps for EDU

• All students have accounts• 30 gb storage free• Access documents anywhere

There’s an App for That

• www.tcea.org/ipad• SISD Technology Dept.• Graphite

Other Resources• iTunes U• Khan Academy• Library Resources• Elementary• Junior High• High School

Math Tutorials• Students in

Junior High – High School• DAEP – Multi Purpose Bldg• Tuesdays & Thursdays

5 pm – 8 pm• Certified teacher • Free!

Q & A

Donna GregurekDirector of Technology Services

Sweeny ISDdgregurek@sweenyisd.org