Technology Tips for Administrators
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This presentation was prepared for principals and vice-principals in the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Technology tips with a focus on web 2.0 tools and free Google tools were the main focus.
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Technology Tips for Administrators
- 1. Technology Tips for Administrators T. D’Amico
- 4. Know where to go for help
- 5. Have an updated signature and resume in FirstClass
- 6. Login and search the OERB
- 9. Use Twitter
- 13. eSIS
- 14. Mark Scan
- 15. Blogs and Wikis
- 18. Watch the OERB tutorial
- 19. Visit the OERB site
- 20. Explore the resources Think about how these resources could help a new teacher or a veteran teacher
- 22. Resources We will use two of these Google guides today Extension activity – Explore each of these resources in more detail at a later date.
- 23. Do you search effectively?
- 25. Demonstration of:Related SearchWonder WheelTimelineAdvanced search and file type (not in this guide)
- 28. Google Sites – Tips and Tricks Page 16 Demonstration of:Google Sites http://sites.google.com/ http://sites.google.com/support/
- 29. Google Calendar – Tips and Tricks Page 29 Demonstration of:Google Calendar http://www.google.com/calendar/ http://www.google.com/support/calendar/
- 30. Google Apps Last year we had a successful pilot of Google Apps http://www.freetech4teachers.com/ This year all staff and all students will have a Google Apps account for optional use. You need an account before you can take advantage of the Google Apps features such as online forms and document collaboration. http://www.ocsb.ca/
- 32. Google Squared
- 33. Google News Timelinehttp://www.googlelabs.com/
- 34. BlackBoard Implementation Sept. – Jan. Development of content and framework for BlackBoard Principal/VP training by Jan. http://www.freetech4teachers.com/ BlackBoard Learn will become our Board Portal for next year (Sept. 2011). Teachers who have been using BlackBoard for courses will continue this year with the new version Principals/VPs will have a template available for Feb. of this year for initial content development http://sandbox.blackboard.ocsb.local
- 35. Using Twitter in a School Start using Twitter with your teachers, parents, and colleagues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnzv-tVwQBY&feature=related
- 37. Sign-up for an account
- 39. Search for people to follow
- 41. Sample Poster Created in under 30 seconds – for free! http://www.freetech4teachers.com/ http://diy.despair.com/
- 42. Recommended Site Generate newspaper clips for staff meetings and other discussion topics http://www.freetech4teachers.com/ http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp
- 43. Recommended Site Use reverse lookup to find name and address of someone who called but did not leave a message Use reverse address to find the names/numbers of everyone living on a particular street http://www.freetech4teachers.com/ http://www.canada411.ca/
- 44. Cloud Creators Wordle Create graphic “Clouds” in less than 30 seconds – for free! Easily create clouds for free download from this site using text you upload, or text you paste, or from a website URL/ http://www.wordle.net/
- 45. http://mashable.com/ This sample was generated from Mashable RSS http://www.wordle.net/create
- 46. Cloud Creators Tag Crowd Create graphic “Clouds” in less than 30 seconds – for free! Easily create clouds for free download from this site using text you upload, or text you paste, or from the URL of any website/ http://tagcrowd.com/
- 47. http://www.ottawacatholicschools.ca This sample was generated from our Board website URL http://tagcrowd.com/
- 49. Create a Cloud of your school website
- 50. Visit Wordle
- 53. Copy the video URL
- 55. Create a URL link to the YouTube Video
- 57. Diigo Social Bookmarking – group resources and networks http://www.freetech4teachers.com/ Optional educator accounts allow for the creation of secure class/student accounts as well. Search groups such as Web 2.0, SmartBoards, etc. http://www.diigo.com/learn_more http://www.diigo.com/
- 59. Podcasting in plain English
- 60. Cloud computing in plain English
- 61. RSS in plain EnglishWikipedia in plain English http://www.commoncraft.com/wikipedia-video http://www.commoncraft.com/
- 64. Computer tips and tricks
- 65. Converting files, Skype, and much moreHow to connect a USB device http://www.howcast.com/videos/368126-How-To-Use-a-USB-Port http://www.howcast.com/
- 67. http://www.freetech4teachers.com/ ETIs will provide in-service on the Status Sheet Status Sheet for grades K-8 http://sss.ottawacatholicschools.ca/stustatsheet/sss.html
- 68. Principals can see PM benchmarks for classes or grades
- 71. Copy the video URL
- 73. Create a URL link to the YouTube Video
- 75. Dual Display with your laptop http://www.freetech4teachers.com/ Extended desktop display With a dual display you can have one image on your laptop and an extended image or different program running on your monitor. Above I have my calendar open on one screen, and the presentation on another. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C0AZZ92J-4
- 76. iPods in School Will your school embrace Smart Phones? http://www.freetech4teachers.com/ http://www.openculture.com/2009/02/the_top_educational_iphone_apps.html http://www.touchmyapps.com/ http://www.freeappalert.com/ http://www.apple.com/education/why-apple/
- 77. http://www.iste.org/ Consider a school membership in ISTE
- 78. http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS Download or order copies of the National Educational Technology Standards
- 79. T. D’Amico Questions ?
Notas del editor
- The presentation is intended for Vice-Principals and Principals but the content is equally of value to all teachers
- Mention that the presentation can be downloaded and that we will do this together as we explore resources
- Mention that this is an old site but has useful tutorials – they will be ported to the new BlackBoard Learn system this year
- The link will take them to the correct pageNote – the tutorial provides them with the correct URL and login information (http://resources.elearningontario.ca)Login and password to be provided
- I like this site because it includes freely reproducible handouts
- Handout the first guide – Google for Teachers
- Ask how many people feel that they are using Google search effectively and efficiently
- For Related Search – mention that it is more than what appears on page 2Show a regular search for cnn newsDemonstrate: Google Search related:www.cnn.com and then demonstrate related:www.ottawacatholicschools.caDemonstrate: Wonder Wheel – mention that there are differences between Google.ca and Google.comGo to google.ca and type in teaching and then selected wonder wheel – nothing differentGo back to google main page and select goto google.comNow type teaching and wonderwheel and see the differenceSelect Teaching – Lessons – Lesson plans – etc to demonstrateGo back to Google.caType in quotes “Canada Confederation” (ask the difference between two words in quotes and not in quotes”Select timeline and then explain how it shows chronology related to the searched termsGo back to google.comMention that they have been asked to prepare a presentation on differentiated instructionDemonstrate search advanced – “differentiated instruction” and then select filetype and drop down to ppt for powerpointNow demonstrate the dropdown for pdfGo back to main page and demonstrate use of filetype:wmv in the main search engineprincipal filetype:wmvNow provide time to practice these types of searches
- Go through each exampleFor the ~ (tilda) mention that this uses similar terms, ie. cheap, affordable, inexpensive, etc.For the three … this provides a range, for example find items between $200 and $800Mention for comparisons, it is the word “in” that tells google to create the comparisonHave the group go to the link and look at the many search options available within Google
- Go to http://books.google.com/ and mention that Google is in the process of digitizing all of the World’s booksMention that Google had scanned more than 12 million books as of last February (Using scanners that scan 1000 pages per hour)Show search with limit to years and titleSign-in using tdamico613@gmail.com and demonstrate my 21st Century learning libraryGo to http://scholar.google.comEnter a search term such as “French Immersion” and then open a selected pdf fileLimit the search by selecting 2010 in the date dropdown menuMention that some are complete articles and some are abstractsGo to http://news.google.com/Demonstrate side bar with topics/categories of newsDemonstrate Images optionDemonstrate Headlines optionNote the time since updating in the top right corner to show how current the news isDemonstrate the “add a section” feature in the top right cornerGo to http://fastflip.googlelabs.com/ Demonstrate how to access sample news articlesGo to www.google.com/alertsEnter sample search terms and demonstrate use of the + button“St. Pius” +Ottawa +principalDemonstrate the drop down menusGive time to review
- Provide handoutMention that I do not currently use either of these tools but they may find them interestingFor custom search mention that they must have a google accountFor Bookmarks mention that they must have a google accountThey can review both of these towards the end of the session – after they have created their account and/or with their Board account
- Mention that this is how they will create their own website home page if they wishThis will be done within the google site ocsb.caThis can be worked on also at a later time
- Mention that the Google Calendar can be created within the domain name ocsb.caIt can then be shared with staff, admin teams, spouse, etc.The advantage is multiple calendars that can be viewed on top of one another or on their ownQuickly demonstrate the tech calendars – must be logged in to do this
- Mention new password for accounts that have not been used in some timeMention those who had been using their account actively will have the same password
- Demonstrate shared folder in my accountDemonstrate shared documentHave everyone sign in and add to the agenda Have everyone log in and create a document and share it with someone in the roomDemonstrate use of a form and spreadsheetCreate form – choose template background – create title and help questionsCopy URLPast in browserAnswer questionsView Spreadsheet totals
- Visit Google LabsDemonstrate one of the servicesAllow time to explore
- Play VideoLog in to my Twitter accountShow some tweetsDemonstrate a tweetShow people followingNext slide – give them time to setup an account
- Explain what site does (don’t visit site)
- Explain how this poster was created
- Explain what this site doesDon’t visit siteRead sample articleExplain how it can be used by an administrator
- Link to siteDemonstrate address reverse look up – ask for volunteer to give their postal code and enter it onlineDemonstrate reverse lookup based on someone’s phone number
- Explain what a Wordle isExplain how text can get entered
- Demonstrate worlde for Mashable siteExplain what Mashable isExplain what RSS is
- Explain difference with Tag CrowdExplain adv of using a site URL
- Demonstrate Tag Cloud from our Board website
- Provide time to work on a wordle and tag cloud
- Explain some risks of demonstrating from YouTubeAdsLinks to inappropriate videosEasy to be distracted and move on to other videos demonstrate video captured from You Tube – use live link
- Provide time to try safeshare
- If time, log in and show how I used Evernote for taking notes at conferences etc.
- If time, link to YouTube video to show explanation of Wikepedia
- If time, visit howcast to demonstrate a video
- Explain purpose and use of status sheet for schoolsPrincipals and resource teacher have log-in for schoolContact Steve Evraire for login helpETIs can provide trainingWalk through sample for John Paul II
- Login as Principal with password and you can select a group such as a complete grade
- You will see for the grade where they are in terms of PM Benchmarks, or compare classes to determine levels and possible support needed
- For any student you can seePM BenchmarksEQAO resultsReport Card for current year and previous yearAny particular identifications
- If time, visit Common Craft and HowCast
- Explain the use of a docking stationDemo the video
- If time, click link to YouTube video
- If time, demonstrate uses of iPOD touchMention that the links are to sites that recommend apps for education
- Suggest each school join ISTE
- Explain NETS and provide one page handout of NETS