EdTech Happenings

As the crisp fall air settles in and the vibrant colors of autumn surround us, we are reminded of the season of gratitude and reflection. November is a time to give thanks, and we are incredibly grateful for our dedicated educators, enthusiastic students, and supportive community. This month, we celebrate Thanksgiving and the spirit of togetherness it brings.

At Fort Worth ISD, we are committed to enhancing the educational experience through the integration of cutting-edge educational technology tools in our classrooms. These tools empower our teachers to deliver engaging, personalized instruction and provide our students with the skills they need to succeed in a digital world. Let's embrace this season of change and growth with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence in education. Happy Fall, Fort Worth ISD! 

Teachers can conveniently reset student passwords using the Classlink Password Reset tool. This feature empowers educators to quickly assist students who may have forgotten their passwords, ensuring seamless access to digital learning resources. No more waiting for tech support-teachers can handle it all right from their ClassLink dashboard. Let's keep our classrooms running smoothly and our students connected! 

Join the Quizizz University Game Changer program! Gain exclusive access to new features, receive insider tips, and connect with an amazing community of educators. Plus, you'll earn recognition and rewards for sharing your expertise and creativity. Click the link below to learn more about becoming a Game Changer!

To Introduce students to coding and help them understand the vital role computers play in our world, events like Hour of Code and National Computer Science Education Week have gained immense popularity. These exciting December events perfectly align with the Technology Applications TEKS Computational Thinking strand in Texas, offering a fantastic opportunity to bring computer science into the classroom. 

This month we're providing an Explore Board filled with engaging resources designed to spark your students' interest in coding and computer science. Your EdTech team is here to help you implement these resources and make coding come alive in your classroom! Let's get ready to code and have some fun!

Can you believe that students are managing and creating campus newsreels and morning announcements? In this month’s EdTech Spotlight, students from both Manuel Jara ES’s Student Council and CC Moss ES’s Moss News Network are using the Keynote app on their iPads to create, record, and upload videos to communicate their morning announcements to the entire campus community.

Click the button below for a step-by-step guide on how to create a newsreel in similar fashion. 

Transform your MacBook into a productivity powerhouse with the built-in dictation feature. With dictation, you can effortlessly convert your spoken words into text, making note-taking, writing emails, and creating documents faster and more efficient. Give it a try and experience the convenience of hands-free typing!