High School End-of-Semester Checklists

In preparation for the switch from Semester 1 to Semester 2, please reference these checklists:

• High School End-of-Semester Canvas Checklist
• High School End-of-Semester Remind Checklist

See Penney Matos if you have questions or need assistance!

Canvas Discussions

Canvas Discussions can be a powerful tool in your classroom! 

Check out this presentation from Instructurecarn 2018 that covers the importance of setting up good architecture to discussions and suggested hashtags to aide in organizing discussions. 

Then check out this Adobe Spark Page with more information, examples, and tips.  

Here's another example discussion:

How to use Chromebooks Offline

Matt Miller from Ditch That Textbook recently posted about using Chromebooks offline. This comes in handy for students who do not have internet access at home and for the rare occasions that our network goes down. He includes information about how to set it up, apps to use, and some lesson planning ideas. Check it out! 
Read more.

Microsoft Translate and Remind's Translator

Do you have trouble communicating with some students and parents where English is not their primary language? We have 2 options for you!

Microsoft Translate

Microsoft has an awesome real-time translator! Watch this video that shows how it can work for you for parent conferences. Keep in mind that the person you're conversing with does NOT need to be in the same location as you. You just both need a device (laptop, phone, etc) and access to the internet.

Parent Conferences: https://youtu.be/GnzecOJ2zbI

How do you set it up? Check out this video. Then talk with Penney Matos or Kate Hernandez if you'd like assistance!

How to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82xE02F5QnE

Start a chat today! https://translator.microsoft.com/

Remind's Translator

Remind also has a built-in translator. It relies on using the Remind app or website instead of going through texting. 

If the receiving person has their phone set to Spanish, French, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), Simplified Chinese, or English, it will give them a translate option through the app. If they speak another language, you have to select to translate the message to the correct language before sending. 

This video was created right before the translator was released so please ignore the "coming soon" part. https://youtu.be/u4dVWhkbOEc 

Read more: Translate a message 

Eduphoria's Bumper Sticker Contest

Two of the most recent past winners are from Frisco ISD! 2017 - Kristy McCoy (Staley MS's DLC) 2018 - Carol Gross (former Cen10 News teacher; current Memorial HS animation teacher) Powerful Apps for Superpowered Educators

IT'S BACK... The 2020 Bumper Sticker Contest has begun! For 16 years, Eduphorians like you have crafted a variety of witty Bumper Sticker Slogans and we can't wait to see this year's submissions. The winning slogan will not only be printed and distributed during local and national conferences, but it will also be a part of Eduphoria History. What's in it for you? The winner will receive a $250 Amazon Gift Card, 100 Bumper Stickers with their winning slogan on it, and infinite bragging rights! Previous Winning Slogans - 2019 - I teach for the Money and Fame. 2018 - I Came. I Taught. I'm Still at School. 2017 - You Had Me at Jeans Pass!   Think you have the 2020 Winning Slogan? SUBMIT YOUR IDEA

Robocompass

I know you've always wanted an easy way to construct shapes with a compass on the computer. Well, now you can with robocompass.com! Seriously, this is pretty cool.

5C Badge Program Reminder

Would you like a Chromebook that you can use whenever you want? Even take it home to use there too? Complete the Frisco ISD Tech Department's 5C Badge program and a chromebook is yours (as long as you remain employed by FISD). 

Work with your DLC (Penney Matos) to create lessons that integrate 5C skills into your curriculum using technology to showcase the 5C skill. 

Let me know if you're interested and I'll enroll you in the 5C Badge program Canvas course!

Story Corps and The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Story Corps is hosting The Great Thanksgiving Listen again this year. It’s an annual event intended to encourage people to record family stories during the month of November. Their site includes resources for teachers to use with their classes as well as for individuals wanting to record on their own.

Read more. 

Printing Canvas Quizzes

I learned the coolest thing recently! This is how to print Canvas Quizzes. It does not work with New Quizzes at this time (formerly Quizzes.Next). Read more.

Canvas Cheat Sheet

As you feel more comfortable with Canvas, you may be ready to try out some additional features. This is a quick reference "cheat sheet" to help you along the way. Read more. 

Pick up a printed version from the CHS mailroom!