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 ...
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. ...
Laptops Opening Up Worlds
Issaquah School District's Academy for Community Transition (ACT) has been a vital part of helping prepare individuals with disabilities connect to and integrate into the community following their time in school. Now, thanks to the district's 1:1 program, students are getting an even deeper and more authentic experience that connects them to tools and processes ...
Students Designing and Planning Engaging Poetry Lessons
This post was shared by Erika Monroe, who teaches math and is the Ed Tech Lead for Cougar Mountain Middle School These students used Canva to present their teaching. They created a packet for their “students” to go along with their teaching. To check for understanding, the group had students write a free-verse poem. Haley ...
Search Coach in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft recently rolled out a new app in Teams that will help both students and teachers be more effectve and careful in their online queries. When using Search Coach students will get a tip at the top of their results based on the type of query and the information they are seeking. Search Coach also ...
Create Templates in Canva for Students to Use on Assignments in Canvas
Thanks to our recently added Canva integration with Canvas, teachers can now create templates for students to use and then grade those creations through Speed Grader. Similar to how files you create in Office can be used as a template/starter for students, this integration allows you to create something, and then distribute a copy to ...
LockDown Browser is Back
Good news for those of you looking for a way to securely quiz your students using Canvas. ISD is bringing LockDown Browser back. This tool allows teachers to create a quiz in Canvas that will keep the students in the quiz, and prevent them from opening other windows or apps on the computer while taking ...
Movie Trailers to Help Students Take Ownership
This week, Haley Skavaril has been having students create movie trailers from the book they are reading. Using Adobe Spark, students are showing their learning by planning and creating movie trailers about the book while collaborating with classmates.By allowing students to use a familiar medium, this project allowed students to take ownership of their learning. ...