Canva AI Elements Better Than Ever
Canva Droptober showcased several exciting new releases and updates to ...
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Elementary Launchpad
Many of our elementary teachers have asked for a simple way to find frequently used resources, so we created the Elementary Launchpad. When you log into Connect you see this starting page: However, what if you could customize the starting page with important resources? Follow the steps on the Educational Technology Connect Group to change your starting ...
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Tech Tool: Remind
Looking for an effective tool to help communicate with students while protecting their privacy? Give Remind a try. Remind is web tool and app that allows teachers to send text message and email reminders to students and parents, all the while maintaining student privacy. Teachers can use remind to message students about class time ending when they’re working ...
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Cool Bits: A Little Perspective
Perspective is always a good thing. YouTuber, Kevin Wisbith, has been creating videos that take large things (like skyscrapers, Space Shuttles, extinct animals, etc.) and placing them in scaled pictures of other things. The results are fascinating and fun. He recently shared some of the images he created on Imgur. Check out a few of ...
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Save the Date
We are excited to announce that we will be doing ITP Launch again this year. ITP Launch is a chance for teachers curious about ITP, and about how to make their applications stronger to come and learn about ITP and the application process. Attendees at ITP Launch will learn what ITP is all about, and ...
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16-17 Tech Pay Tracker is Live
Check out how much tech pay you've earned in the 2016-2017 school year by using our handy, dandy Tech Pay Tracker. Click here or on the patch to the right to be taken to a spreadsheet that lists all teachers and each of the tech classes or trainings they have taken. We will continue to ...
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Cool Bits: Lego Drones
Drones seem to be everywhere these days. The people at Flybrix thought that pairing drone building with Legos a perfect fit to capture creativity and development of engineering principles in kids and adults alike. For about $150, Flybrix sells a kit of Legos and drone parts that can attach to Lego sets. Users can choose ...
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Welcome Back
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. Read on to find out all that it can do. To ...
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GradeCam Go on Atomic Learning
There is a new video series on Atomic Learning for Issaquah teachers to learn how to print and scan district common assessments and create their own assignments in the revamped GradeCam Go. The videos include an overview which includes a summary of new features, how to navigate GradeCam Go, printing and scanning forms, and how ...
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K-5 Computer Science Fundamentals from Code.org
Code.org believes that every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science, and that the reasons are far more varied than simply having a strong resume. Critical thinking, logic, persistence, and creativity help students excel at problem-solving in all subject areas, no matter what their age. Teachers interested in learning more may sign up for ...
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Sign Up for Tech Kick Off
The Educational Technology Department is excited to offer an optional professional development opportunity to all Issaquah staff members! Join us for the Tech Kickoff on Friday, August 26, 2016, from 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. Our conference sessions will cover topics and technologies like ActivInspire, Connect, Skyward, Google, iPads, Podcasting, Infographics, BYOD, Blending Learning, Coding, Office Products, ...