I can NOT believe that this is my first blog of the 2021-22 school year. Time seems to slip away faster and faster as the years go on. WOW - many changes have taken place for use this year. 1. We purchased new iPads this year for all students in grades K-12. We went with keyboard cases for the 7-12, and regular slim Dux cases for the K-6. With keyboarding continuing to stay in our curriculum, we thought we needed to make this change, and it really makes things easier with that keyboard right on there. HOWEVER - with that said - comes the challenge of kids actually typing the correct way - more to come on that...We spent six days putting these babies together. Apple sure knows how to package these buggers - two days alone was spent unpacking cases and iPads - YIKES! Needless to say, we made it and hired some amazing kids to help in the process. 2. We changed our JAMF management system to JAMF Schools. There was SO much in the old JAMF Business that we didn't need, so we sa
I think I have mentioned before that I meet about every six weeks with the technology integration group from around the area. We talk specifically about things that are happening and going on in our districts, and any new and latest trends and things in the educational setting. Before we leave for the day, we share any new websites, apps, or techy things that we have learned about since we last met. The following list shows websites that I have never seen, and they might be good ones for you to pursue a little more: 1. removebg - This is simply a website that lets you upload photos and remove backgrounds. This has been extremely helpful in so many ways. Cropping isn't enough sometimes, so the ability to remove all is awesome. 2. Score counter - If you have ever needed a score board, timer, etc.. for keeping track of teams or anything, this site might be for you. It's very easy to use and simple. 3. Google Earth Timelapse - THIS IS AWESOME!! Google earth has created t