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Save Time! Create “Locked” Quizzes and Formative Assessments Using Google Forms

Save time using Google’s new “locked mode” for quizzes! “Locked mode” prevents students from using other browser tabs or navigating away from the quiz they are taking on their Chromebook. This ”one pager” illustrates how to create a locked quiz and the 90 second video below explains the process in detail (yes, it’s that simple). The three…

Improving Elementary School Attendance and Bus Behaviors

Fostertown and Gardnertown elementary schools have focused on using technology to improve protocols/procedures and student learning. With a focus on improving attendance, ITF Karen Molfese developed a presentation that highlights the class with the highest attendance percentage of the month. A class picture is added to the slide and it is presented in the cafeteria…

NFA North Goes Full Force with Digital Resources

Teachers and students at NFA North have been engaged in a variety of digital learning experiences. North’s Instructional Technology Facilitator (ITF) Jackie Holmes refers to these as, “really interesting, exciting and mind blowing technologies” and explains the school is “going full force with G Suite for Education on our new chromebooks as well as many…

Technology and Learning at South Middle School

At South Middle School, Instructional Technology Facilitator William “BJ” Antonelli has been working closely with teachers and students to fully integrate the influx of technology at the school. More and more students and teachers are communicating and collaborating through Google Classroom and sharing their work with others via Promethean panels. These panels received new updates…

District Sponsors Teachers and Administrators for Google Certified Educator Level 1 Exam

Are you excited about using G Suite to expand student learning opportunities? Show off your knowledge of Google tools, mastery of how technology influences student learning, and join an international cohort by becoming a Google Certified Educator. The district will provide an exam voucher for any teacher or administrator who prepares for the exam, either…

Update Regarding G-Suite for Education Professional Development

As the district continues its transition to G-Suite for Education, the Division of Information and Technology is ensuring ample professional learning opportunities for staff, including face-to-face, small group, larger settings, and online resources. More than 150 teachers participated in G Suite related professional development workshops during the October 17, 2018 half conference day. Workshops included…

Making Gmail Fit Your Style

While working with administrators, non-instructional support staff, and teachers over the summer, the most requested information about GMail was how users could control its look and feel. This can be done through the control panel. This short video explains how to modify the look and feel of Gmail by adding a preview pane and how to…

G Suite Essential Skills: Guides and Tutorials

Last year, many NECSD employees participated in Google Essentials workshop which focused on the skills necessary to work in the G Suite environment. The district has transitioned to G Suite as its primary office suite of tools, and these skills are more vital now than ever before. If you weren’t able to participate in last year’s…

Google Classroom Updates and Online Resources

The 2018-19 school year holds many exciting opportunities, including the 1:1 Chromebook initiative for all students in grades 3-10 and expanded access via carts and “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) for grades K-2 and 11-12, all part the district’s commitment to Digital Convergence. One advantage of 1:1 Chromebooks is the opportunity to provide an online…

Summer Technology Professional Development

This summer is a great opportunity to explore the wonderful potential we will have in September when each student in grades 3-10 has his/her own Chromebook! There have been several successful pilots over the course of the year, and there are many workshops being held this summer and fall to support our teachers in using…