Volume 17 | Issue 32 | April, 2019

Towards the end of this school year, we will begin to sunset traditional network file storage and shift those storage options to Office 365 and OneDrive, which has no file storage limitation. This will give you an ability to sync, backup, and work offline with files; this wasn't capable with traditional network file storage.

The next step in this shift to the cloud will include staff H: drives becoming READ-ONLY on April 15, 2019. Read-only allows users to access the material; however, no new material may be added, as well as no edits to existing H: drive documents can be saved to this location. All new material should be created and housed in OneDrive. Existing material should be transitioned to OneDrive cloud storage. **Student H: drives and student shared folders will remain accessible until a later date yet to be determined.

Within your building/department you have access to various opportunities to assist staff in this transition to OneDrive.

• Video Tutorials -- online video tutorials are available (as of March 4) for individual use. Access tutorials at https://bit.ly/2ILXQUj
  
• Step-by-Step Guides -- detailed step-by-step instructions are available (as of March 4) for individual use. Access guides at https://bit.ly/2EnZ8iN
• Contact districttechtrainers@ops.org for additional or individual assistance.
  

Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or for support as we move to this cloud-based environment.

Save the date! Tuesday, May 28th and Wednesday, May 29th

We're bringing together educators across the district to share technology integration ideas. More details will be shared closer to the date.

Last year's participants say:

"WONDERFUL! Innovative, engaging, teachers getting excited about stuff together always makes my heart grow three sizes!"

"Very positive! I've loved sharing and connecting with other educators and learning from so many experts. The timing was great. I like jumping right in to training instead of getting into summer mode and then having to pull myself back out of it. I learned very valuable and actionable information/skills from each of the 4 sessions I attended."

Check out pictures and topics below from the 2018 OPS Tech Share event

The 2018 - 2019 OPS BrightBytes Technology & Learning results are ready to be accessed. Below is one of insights from our district's survey results. Collaboration between teachers, students, school leaders, and parents is the key to creating an environment that supports 21st century learning.

Want to learn more? Data from your building can be reviewed by your administration, and in some cases your building's MIE. Contact your Instructional Technology Trainer for more information.

• Did you attend one of the introductory Minecraft Education Edition workshops?
• Do you have experience with Minecraft Education Edition in your classroom?
• Are you an avid crafter and want to learn more?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then this opportunity is for you. An advanced level Minecraft Education Edition workshop is being held April 12, 2019 from 8:30am - 3:00pm at the TAC Building. Please use the button below to register.

Students across the district are delighted to connect with Dr. Logan via Microsoft Teams for a virtual read aloud. Register below for the April and May events. Registration will also allow you to have the recorded link if the time does not work for you.

Wednesday, April 24th at 2:15 PM- Title: "I Can Be Anything! Don't Tell Me I Can't" by Diane Dillon

Thursday, May 16th at 2:15 PM- Title: To Be Decided

Join our Promethean trainer, Katie Domfort, for a series of webinars focused on teachers that have a Promethean ActivPanel with an ActivConnect device connected. The webinars will focus on instructional practices that can be enhanced by the use of the device. Complete the form below to join, or have a recording link sent to you. If you want to learn more about Promethean professional development, check out the Promethean Learn website for on demand learning.

Webinar offerings:

Lesson Modeling on Your ActivConnect: An overview of the whiteboard and annotation tools. Tuesday, April 23rd

Choice: 3:30 - 4:00 or 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Personalizing your ActivConnect: Using the spinner, timer, and customizing the home screen.

Tuesday, April 30th

Choice: 3:30 - 4:00 or 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Click the button below to see how one teacher is helping students learn about their online identity.

Any questions regarding digital citizenship or Common Sense Education should be directed to Keegan Korf at keegan.korf@ops.org.

Interested in the MLU making a visit to your school or organization? Check out our list of program options below, or request something specific that meets your needs!

Here is just one way that ITL cohort graduates are giving back to teachers in the district! Rena Sharp (Kellom Elementary) and Eileen Heller (Elementary Trainer) had the opportunity to present at this year’s Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) conference. They incorporated fellow ITL grad, Dani Nyffler (Wilson Focus) into their presentation via Skype. Way to go ITLs! For more information about the OPS ITL program, please contact McKenzie White at mckenzie.white@ops.org.

Nominations are now open for the 2018-2019 school year. The district technology instructional trainers are looking to showcase innovative educators who are incorporating technology into their classroom content.

Nominate an innovator(s) today by clicking the button below!

Debra Bordenkecher:

Technology Trainer, Classified/Certified Staff/TAC

Rebecca Chambers:

Instructional Technology Trainer, Mobile Learning Unit Lead Teacher

Melissa Cleaver:
Instructional Technology Trainer, Project Coordinator
Eileen Heller:
Instructional Technology Trainer, Elementary Lead Teacher
Keegan Korf:
Common Sense Media, Digital Citizenship Lead Teacher
Kelly Means:
Instructional Technology Trainer, Project Coordinator
Amy Vester:
Instructional Technology Trainer, Secondary Lead Teacher
McKenzie White:
Instructional Technology Trainer, Library Lead Teacher

Email: techtrainers@ops.org
Website: http://techhub.ops.org/
Location: Omaha Public Schools, NE, United States
Phone: (531)299-9624
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Twitter: @OPStechtrainers