Tech Bytes
January 25, 2022
Google Calendar Virtual Meetings Update
Starting next week, Google calendar will no longer default to Google Meet as the virtual meeting option. You will need to open the drop down menu to choose your meeting format. The district's preferred meeting format is Webex.
Use Paper to save you time!
- Free up some after school hours by directing students to https://app.paper.co/login/student for homework help.
- Add Paper to a lesson plan by having students work quietly in class and access a tutor if they have questions.
- Use Paper as a first line of support by asking students to submit a first draft of an essay for feedback. By the time students submit their revised drafts, you will receive a much more refined draft.
- Paper also provides academic support for English Language Learners whose native language is Spanish, French, or Mandarin.
EdTech Integration
Use Shmoop for AP Exam Prep
It's hard to believe that AP Exams (and other Spring Assessments) are coming up in just 5 months. Your Shmoop license provides you with AP Test Prep for all of the AP subject Tests! Now is the best time for students to start working on their own customized approach to Test Preparation to prevent last minute cramming.
Tips and Tricks for Crunch Time (2 min. videos):
Prioritizing Class Goals - Learn how to utilize your grade book to gain insight on whole class standard mastery and what to do with that data.
Make it Fun! - Watch this video to learn how you can spice up your Test Prep and take engagement to the next level!
Calming Test Day Nerves - This video will show you two main resources to help your students overcome the overwhelming feelings associated with test day.
2022 Physical Fitness Test
Attention 5th, 7th and 9th Grade PE Teachers!
The Physical Fitness test (PFT) needs to be administered to all 5th, 7th and 9th grade students between Feb 1st and May 31st, 2022. The results for the test will be recorded into Aeries. Training for how to input the results into Aeries will be available on January 31st.
Teachers can choose to attend to receive the training 1 of 2 ways:
- Join a live training session during the January 31st A Monday time at 8:30 am or at 1:45 pm, OR;
- Watch the recorded training video asynchronously and confirm your attendance via a google form.
The training details, video, slides and all other pertinent information is hosted in Teachpoint. For instructions on how to login to Teachpoint and to find the event, click on the button below.
All teachers who this training applies to have been pre-enrolled into the training. If you are not enrolled, and should be, please email cipd@pusd.us to be added. Additionally, laptops have been dropped off to sites for the teachers administering the test to help in entering scores.
Find out more information HERE.
Student Hotspots
EdTech - Innovative Technology Services
Email: EdTech@pusd.us
Website: pusd.us/its
Location: 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA
Phone: 626-396-3699