Every Wednesday I highlight some of our amazing MVSD staff on our social media pages. Everyday our staff are using tech in new and exciting ways, are learning new skills, and are sharing ways in which ed tech is assisting them in their practice. This week I would like to send a BIG thank you to the building admins, computer technicians, and teaching staff who have worked together to organize and distribute devices for our Laptop Loan Program. This is a big undertaking which required our staff to: – reorganize our tech inventory – reimage devices as needed… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Use of BCC
Every Tuesday I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. BCC. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ We have all been sending an increasing amount of email now that we are reporting from home due to Covid-19. In MVSD we had seen an increase of 49.6% in sent/read emails since the suspension of classes was announced on March 13th. As many of our staff now find themselves in a position where they are emailing their parent groups regularly I would like… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Microsoft Stream
Every Tuesday I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. Microsoft Stream. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ Stream is built into our Office 365 suite, has video creation & editing tools, and provides easy sharing options. Follow along through the stories of our Instagram and Facebook accounts for more details!
Making Waves – Segment 7
Making Waves Event Poster. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ Thank you to Andy McKiel for putting together our virtual Making Waves PD session today via Teams LIVE. You can watch the full slate of amazing presenters at https://tinyurl.com/makingwaves2020
Making Waves LIVE PD
You’re invited!!! Wanna hear how some Manitobans are faring in response to COVID-19? We’ve lined up a bunch of Manitoba educators and creative types to discuss their current realities and share their ‘vision for the future’ that awaits once we’ve successfully navigated the first wave of this pandemic! All are welcome to attend this FREE online event. We’re using the Microsoft Teams platform so if you visit the link from a tablet or mobile device, you’ll need to have the free Teams app installed on your device… We hope to see you online this Thursday at 3pm CST! Making Waves… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Editable Assignments in Teams
Every Tuesday I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. Teams Assignments. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ Want all students to have their own, editable version of the class assignment in Teams? Change the edit rights to students have their own copy & can insert their learning right onto the page You can also check out our full MVSD Teams Webinar HERE.
#TechTipTuesday – PowerPoint Screen Recording
Every Tuesday I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. PowerPoint Screen Recording. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ All of our MVSD staff has PowerPoint through desktop and Office 365. Files can be saved as a PPT or as a video and linked directly back to students for review. Follow along with the stories today in our Facebook and Instagram accounts for more information!
#WOWWednesday
Every Wednesday I highlight some of our amazing MVSD staff on our social media pages. Everyday our staff are using tech in new and exciting ways, are learning new skills, and are sharing ways in which ed tech is assisting them in their practice. This week goes out to all of our MVSD staff who have been jumping in front of the camera & creating content to connect to & teach their students; this is just a small sampling of the videos that are posted publicly. Well done to all! MVSD Staff Video Instruction. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Work Life Balance
Every Tuesday I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. This week I would like to focus on finding balance between life & work during this new working situation. We’re all interacting with screens much more than normal & are without our routines; hopefully these tips can help provide support! Work Life Balance Tips. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/
MVSD Tech Support Request Form
MVSD Tech Support Request Form. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ In our continued effort to support families, the MVSD ICT Team has launched a Tech Support Request platform for parents/guardians. This platform provides support to help facilitate the access, navigation, and use of our recommended learning platforms: SeeSaw, Class Dojo, and Office 365 (Teams). Our technicians can assist with tutorials of these platforms as well as facilitate login support for those needing user name and passwords for Office 365. This platform will replace the Family Tech Q & A service that was occuring through our divisional Facebook page. *Please… Read More