eSchool- Indicator for Absences

Have you checked out the Indicators available in your eSchool gradebook? Select the blue one to see which students are absent on a due date. If they're going on a field trip or to a competition it will show as soon as Ms. Pitman enters it! 

Turn on attendance indicator:

See past and future (field trips, competitions, etc) absences:

Thanks to Ms. Nolan for the suggestion to send this out!

Bulb ePortfolios

Bulb ePortfolios were introduced at last Friday's Faculty Learning meetings. If you're interested in creating your own Bulb ePortfolio or using it with your students, here are some resources to help you along the way. And remember, I’m always here to support you and your students! I LOVE days when I get to talk with students so if you’d like me to introduce it to your classes, let me know!

Friday’s Presentation

Website: https://www.bulbapp.com

App: iTunes

Logging in

• Log in 1^st time: directions
• Subsequent logins:
• Select to log in with Clever
• Enter “Frisco Independent School District” for the campus
• Log in with LDAP
• Use your username/ID and FISD password

Examples:

• Derrell Walker- High School student
• Sally Hayman- High School teacher

Tips and suggestions:

• Bulb’s blog
• Don’t publish until you’re ready for others to see your page/collection. Publish as often as you’d like!
• Bulb’s Help Center
• Bulb’s Get Creating resources
• Look for this on your main page…

Copyright free image resources:

• Unsplash.com
• Pixabay.com (staff only, blocked for students)
• CHS Titan Library’s list of copyright friendly resources

Note: Keep in mind, if someone else owns the copyright for the image, don’t use it!

Reminders:

• Frisco ISD pays for all 6th-12 grade students and teachers to have a Bulb ePortfolio.
• It goes with students when they leave!

Let me know if you’d like any help or support!

Station Rotation Alternatives

Station rotations have been around in education for ages. The newest take incorporates learning with technology (instructional videos, interactive simulations, video recording to show understanding, etc). If you have concerns about the logistics of integrating station rotations in your class, see this article for ideas!
Read more.

Google Slides: Set in/out points in videos

You can set in and out points in videos that are embedded in Google Slides! Read more.