M365 CoPilot Dashboard
You probably noticed a rather big change to your Office dashboard recently. This is part of a new push by Microsoft to put CoPilot (their AI tool) at the center of the Office Experience. While this change was a bit jarring, there is a lot of good stuff here. Read below to learn about the ...
Create Canvas Quizzes Using AI
AI tools like ChatGPT and Khanmigo's Multiple Choice Generator can be big time savers, helping you create objective quiz questions quickly. Combined with Canvas' import features, you can roll out your next assessment in a snap. Read below to find out out how to turn AI generated questions (or questions you generate) into a Canvas ...
Groups In Classroom
Let's face it, there is a lot going on and a lot to keep track of when your students are on their laptops and you are trying to monitor them through an active session in Securly Classroom (not to mention actually trying to teach.) One way to help bring a little order to things and ...
Khanmigo and AI Come to Canvas
AI is everywhere these days, offering lots of promises along with a bevy of questions and anxieties. However, until this month, AI tools were not really accessible inside of Canvas. Now thanks to a partnership with Khan Academy, Khanmigo (Khan Academy's generative AI tool) is available for teachers to use right inside of Canvas. These ...
Securly Classroom Era Begins
Securly Classroom is ISD's new classroom computer management system that allows teachers to monitor, interact with students, control web access and offers some powerful instructional tools such as screen share and screen lock. It replaces DyKnow and we think key new features will make it a tool that supports engaging instruction when using student laptops. ...
Don’t Flip, Out!
In the sad news that you may have missed over the summer, Microsoft announced that it was closing down Flip (formerly known as Flipgrid). Flip's suite of video tools will only be available through Teams from now on. Flip was a versatile tool that made it easy for students and teachers to create video conversations. ...
2023-2024 BTS Starts October 3 & 4
All sessions are on Zoom. Access the link here (you will be asked to sign into ISD Canvas)
Welcome Back (Secondary Tech Edition)
At Bits & Pieces we are excited to start another year supporting all of your educational technology needs. To help you navigate both The BNP and the bigger waters of educational technology, we’ve put together this handy guide to all things Bits and Pieces Using Bits & Pieces If this is your first time to ...
Back to School Tech Day (Secondary)
This year's Back to School Tech Day for secondary teachers will be August 18 from 8:30 to 11:30 at the Admin Building. It will be a bit different this year. Read on to find out the details. The start of the 2023-2024 school year is just around the corner, and along with that comes another ...
Summer Camp
Ed Tech Summer Camp is back with lots of opportunities for you to learn and grow with your tech skills. This summer we will be offering a variety of sessions on Tuesdays mornings over zoom. Starting July 11 and running through August 8, you will have the chance to login and learn from home. We ...