Category: Leadership and Administration

Texas Resources for the 2020-21 School Year

by Andrew Roush | Aug 14, 2020 | Good Teaching, Leadership | 0

Texas schools can discover what is available for them from TEA for this school year, whether they are face to face or teaching virtually.

Translate YouTube Captions and Audio

by Miguel Guhlin | Aug 10, 2020 | Google Tips and Tricks, Technical Support | 0

Need to translate YouTube video subtitles, captions, or audio? Then one of these three Chrome extensions will make it a snap. Come along for a quick look.

System Admins Are Crucial to Education

by Andrew Roush | Jul 31, 2020 | Important Dates, Technical Support | 0

You wouldn’t be able to read this blog without the work of fabulous system administrators everywhere. Learn how to thank them for what they do!

COVID-19: What Should We Do?

by Michael J. Gras, Guest Author | Jul 24, 2020 | Future, Leadership | 1

In this essay, Michael J. Gras outlines his suggestions to tackle the COVID-19 challenge for educators, districts, and their students.

Chrome Tablets in Your Future, Part 1

by Miguel Guhlin | Jul 1, 2020 | Chromebooks, CTO/CIO, Google Tips and Tricks, Technical Support | 0

Are Chrome tablets in your future? They may be if you are looking for a less expensive tablet solution for younger students. Let’s see why.

Declutter Your Inbox the Easy Way

by Dr. Bruce Ellis | Jun 26, 2020 | Google Tips and Tricks, Leadership | 4

Is your email inbox a mess, filled with emails you really don’t want? Fear not. We have four useful methods to declutter your inbox.

Launching a STEM Academy

by Jonas Greene, Guest Author | Jun 25, 2020 | Leadership, STEM/STEAM | 0

Keep the STEM and STEAM learning going. Learn how one school district embraced innovative learning by launching a STEM academy.

“Beating” a Reverse Image Search

by Anthony Alvarez, PhD, Guest Author | Jun 24, 2020 | CTO/CIO, Digital Literacy, Leadership | 1

Some students can use a reverse image search to skirt the rules of digital assessments. Learn two ways to prevent this phenomenon.

Computer Giveaway Program for Students

by Miguel Guhlin | Jun 22, 2020 | CTO/CIO, Leadership | 0

School districts have another option to selling a shrink-wrapped pallet of used computer equipment. Instead, they can transfer computers to students.

Google Meet or Zoom Transcription

by Miguel Guhlin | Jun 8, 2020 | Google Tips and Tricks, Leadership | 3

Need to keep a record of the content of a Google Meet or Zoom call? You may have an undiscovered need for audio transcription. Let’s see what’s available.

Blended, Flipped, and Remote Learning: What’s the Difference?

by Jennifer Bergland | Jun 5, 2020 | Advocacy, Digital Literacy, Educational Trends, Leadership | 0

There are many ways to describe the ways teachers use technology to deliver instruction. Let’s make sure we know what is meant with each of these terms.

Becoming a Technology Director

by Miguel Guhlin | May 27, 2020 | CTO/CIO, Leadership | 0

Ready to become a technology director? In this blog entry, we’ll explore three key points to keep in mind and provide access to some resources, too.