Langley New Staff

​Also available as a Google Doc

Helps with instructional tech

• From MI, WI, and GA

• Taught history in GA, DC, and at McLean

• 20th year in education, 7th at Langley

• Loves football, travel, and pugs

• Equity Lead

• [e-mail]

• Coaches Corner: Room 1332 (near cafeteria)

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​Lindsey Fisher
SBTS 

School Based Technology Specialist

How can Lindsey help you?

• Think through how you might use technology to support learning

• Co-teach lessons with tech (or just hang out for moral support!)

• Consider grading practices and gradebook design

• Brainstorm and plan assessments such as project-based learning

• Making learning materials accessible for everyone

• Support for tech systems such as Schoology, SIS, Google, and anything instructional tech

• Need something else? Ask, and if I can't help, I can point you in the right direction.

• Other roles in the building:

  • School social media lead

  • Equity lead

Multiple Select

What can Lindsey Fisher help you with?

• Broken projector

• Instructional Technology

• Equity Work

• Grading and assessment

Major Tech to Know

• Schoology

  • Your digital classroom: How students and families access course materials

  • Log in with FCPS Username and password

  • Complete the Teacher modules in FCPS Performance Matters and Schoology Course

  • See Langley Schoology Course Setup

• SIS

  • Your digital gradebook: Where you take attendance, gradebook of record 

  • Log in with FCPS Username and password

  • You can see classes there now, but rosters are not finalized!

• Google Drive

  • Log in as [e-mail] with your FCPS Password

• Atlas

  • Search here for county resources and information

Match

What is each program used for?

• Google Drive

• Digital Classroom

• Digital Gradebook

• Atlas

Creating and sharing materials

Schoology

SIS

Find FCPS information

• Creating and sharing materials

• Schoology

• SIS

• Find FCPS information

Audio Response

Pronounce Schoology

Open Audio Recorder

Major Tech to Know

• Outlook

  • How you access your fcps.edu email

  • Set up a green/gold day Outlook calendar

  • Get your Outlook ready for Saxon Time emails

  • Forward your fcpsschools.net emails to Outlook

• Printing

  • How to print

• Instructional Tech

  • You must use FCPS approved software (list .

  • Students must have parental consent to use certain instructional tech, including YouTube (more info .

  • Tools you have premium access to:

    • Schoology

    • Google Drive

    • Wayground formerly Quizizz)

    • EdPuzzle

    • Pear Deck

    • TalkingPoints

    • Lightspeed Classroom Management

Dropdown

What should you do before using any instructional technology software?

Select answer

Where to Find Tech Info

• Virtual Opening Checklist

• Schoology All Staff

• FCPS Approved Digital Tools 

• [e-mail]

• Instructional Tech Resources folder in All Staff Schoology

• Tech Troubleshooting Resources in All Staff Schoology

• Submit Tech Support Ticket for help from Brandon and Bao

• Find Lindsey in Coach’s Corner (1332) or make an appointment

​Virtual Directory: Fill out your slide!

​Virtual Opening Lots of important schoolwide info!

Open Ended

Why are digital routines are important for student success in schools today?

Poll

What are you most concerned you have about using technology with students?

• Students getting distracted

• Unethical behaviors

• I am uncomfortable with using technology myself

• Something else

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct expectation for cell phones according to Virginia, FCPS, and Langley Technology Expectations?

• Cell phones can be used anytime during the day.

• Cell phones must be off and away for the day except lunch.

• Cell phones are allowed in the classroom at all times.

• Cell phones can be used for classroom activities.

Open Ended

What classroom procedures will you use to ensure student devices are turned off and in student backpacks?

Drag and Drop

Fill in the blank: Every Langley student will receive an FCPS ___, which you can enforce as the only acceptable device for certain tasks.

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Chromebook

cell phone

Dell

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons given for requiring students to use Chromebooks instead of personal devices?

• Chromebooks are a school tool like a textbook.

• Chromebooks can be monitored and managed for internet usage.

• Tech issues on Chromebooks can be fixed by the school.

• All of the above.

Draw

Draw a picture of a moose.

Open Ended

What classroom procedures could you use to ensure students are using Chromebooks appropriately in your classroom?

Multiple Choice

Based on the resources listed, which tool would best help a teacher monitor and limit student Chromebook usage?

• Laptop Use Poster

• Welcome Screen Examples

• Lightspeed Classroom Management

• Outlook

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: If you have questions about improving procedures around classroom tech, you should go to ___.

Multiple Choice

What are some of the key digital routines emphasized at Langley for student success?

• Proper use of cell phones

• Responsible Chromebook usage

• All of the above

Open Ended

How do you think digital routines, such as those discussed today, can contribute to student academic success at Langley?

Escape the T-Rex!