ESC 18 - Taco Tech Tuesday

There are so many AI-generating applications out there but this one makes it super easy. Lightx asks you to upload any picture and then you can use an AI filter or option to simply generate one. I uploaded my professional picture and asked it to make me into a zombie and the picture below is what was generated. Pretty neat. It's not just a zombie maker but there are tons of effects, removers, and picture enhancers you can use that run off of AI. To learn more or to try Ligthx click here.

Everything from Halloween breakouts and games to activities with STEM in mind! This is a great resource from TCEA to help teachers use a little bit of technology in the classroom. Click here to access this great resource.

Plus it's time to sign up for TCEA if you haven't already. TCEA will take place February 3 - February 7th in Austin this school year. To learn more about TCEA and to register for this awesome conference click here.

Looking for some great soundboards to play some creepy music? Here are a couple of my favorites.

Ambient Mixer is great for fine tuning some creepy sounds. Add a scream, add some werewolves and decide how loud or how often you want them to occur. You can really dial in the fright. Or choose from some of the premixed sounds and edit those individual levels.

The Halloween Soundboard is simple and easy. Pick from a few options, edit the decibels and you are done. Super easy and fast if you just need some quick scary sounds this Halloween.

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@edlink18.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.