ESC 18 - Taco Tech Tuesday

When you talk about AI cutting-edge technology and ways it can cut down the workload and the endless possibilities it can offer teachers, Curipod has to be at the top of the list. Curipod has the ability to generate engaging and interactive lessons equipped with traditional slides, images, polls, questions, and more by simply typing in a prompt and even providing the TEK you aim to target. Here is an example of an AI-generated presentation over Food Webs which I simply gave it the target grade level audience and the TEK. Note you can add and edit slides in any presentation. Students can join the presentation live and interact by QR code and a secure pin. To learn more or to make your own account click here.

In a rapidly changing age of AI, Wisdolia was generated to create custom flashcards from virtually any material you are studying. Wisdolia will accept PDFs, articles, any URL, and even YouTube videos! Simply copy and paste the URL, upload the PDF, or share the YouTube video website and sit back while Wisdolia generates flash cards to aid in learning and memorizing the key concepts of the material. This allows users to study slide decks, study guides, textbooks, papers, articles, study channels, and lectures. To learn more or to start using Wisdolia click here.

Nothing saves me more time than dictating notes, emails, letters, and other resources for work. Speechnotes is a great solution for a myriad of different needs. You can use the website to dictate notes or transcribe recordings. You can add the Chrome extension to dictate with any form or web-based text like Gmail. There are even tools to convert Text to Speech on the same page. Speechnotes is a great tool to have in your toolbox for the new school year. To learn more click here.

Blended Learning is a hot topic, and most districts claim to be utilizing it since COVID, but did you know actual Blended Learning processes rarely get utilized in the COVID virtual or in-person classrooms!?! Learn what Blended Learning actually looks like in the classroom and how to utilize it in your school/district. Blended Learning Made Easy sessions are given throughout the year, please see our PD calendar for info or see our more intensive Blended Learning Package below. Please contact me if you are interested or want to learn more! cenriquez@esc18.net

Google Educator Certification Training or Google Suite training is available. Google Certification ensures teachers are well based and take full advantage of the wide-spread capabilities that the Google Suite offers to make teaching and learning more tech-friendly, accessible, and efficient.

We also offer training in Google Suite applications like Gmail, Drive, Slides, Calendar, and others to increase your staff/campus productivity. Feel free to contact me to learn more. cenriquez@esc18.net

Remember to submit a Technology Help Desk ticket for any technology needs or services. Email Technology at help@esc18.net or call the Help Desk at (432)-561-4321.

Director of Instructional Technology and Analytics

Email: cenriquez@esc18.net
Location: 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA
Phone: (432)- 567-3249

Chief Technology Officer

Email: critchie@esc18.net
Location: 2811 La Force Boulevard, Midland, TX, USA
Phone: (432)-567-3250

Click on the image below to learn more about becoming certified as a Google Educator Certification Level 1 and Level 2.