1. Skype PD
We hope you enjoyed yesterday's virtual PD about how you can use the Microsoft Educator Community in your Classroom with Skype. We were thrilled to hear so many of you were able to request sessions already! While logging into Skype was not yesterday's main focus, as you start to hear back from presenters, you'll want to test your previously created personal log-in or the generic log-in given using the steps provided in the video (shown below).
Skyping with one of us or a colleague in another building is a great way to do so!
Here are some of the resources, so you have them for easy access, or in case you missed it and so you can refer back to them when the time is appropriate for you!
- Tutorial Video- Enjoy the Show! (For confidentiality of our passwords, you must be logged into Google to view!)
2. Thursday Three in PSD Key!
We have had several people ask about adding the Thursday Three blog to PSD Key. This is a great way to be able to access the blog and refer back to previous posts right through your PSD Key, rather than saving/searching through emails. To do so:
- Log-in to PSD Key
- Click the + button at the top left.
- Choose "Add Your Own App".
- Paste this link into the window. https://thursdaythreetechtips.blogspot.com
- Select an icon for easy reference- We recommend searching the Blogger icon (as that's the program we make the blog in)
3. March Directed Drawings
Again this month, we would love to Skype with your students and help them draw something unique! We will show them where we are located (this could vary), and explain to them how Skype can allow us to communicate all over the world! All your students will need is a blank piece of paper and a pencil! This is a great place to "get your feet wet" using Skype, all while your students are having fun! Win Win!
Drawings can include a leprechaun, Lorax, or frog!
Stay tuned next week for some ideas for Read Across America, too!
REMINDER: This Saturday is the 3rd Annual Seesaw Social. If you'd like 1 district PLT hour, please sign up in OTS HERE. However, that is not imperative and if you want to just "show up"- it's encouraged!
