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1 WHAT S INSIDE ActivInspire, mybackpack, ipad and Resources APS nstructional Inform. Inspire. Innovate. Technology 21st Century Learning Space for Every Student P3 Promethean s ActivInspire P5 mybackpack ipads Edmodo Online Media ipad Does your school have an ipad Cart? Not sure how ipads can help in the classroom? Using Edmodo What is Edmodo? How will it help my students in the classroom? ebooks Digital content and ebooks for Students and Teachers. Access to over 2200 oneto-one ebooks.

2 HELLO IT Personnel Instructional Technology Executive Director Aleigha Henderson-Rosser comes to Atlanta Public ITMrs. Schools from the DeKalb County School System, with over 17 years of educational experience. She has served as a Middle School Science Teacher, Instructional Technology Specialist, and Founder of the DeKalb Online Academy. Most recently she was employed as a Coordinator of Professional Learning overseeing the design, creation, and implementation of online and face to face professional learning opportunities for over 12,000 employees. Additionally, she managed Race to the Top Facilitators at over 140 school campuses to effectively coordinate and evaluate all tenets of the Race to the Top Grant to include Teacher and Leader Keys, Common Core Performance Standards, STEM, Lowest Achieving Schools and Data Systems to support Instruction. Educational Technology Specialists (ETS) Contact your ETS to collaborate on your next lesson Click on your ETS to start collaborating today Shannon Council Sutton MS Best Academy HS Best Academy MS Harper/Archer MS Timothy Farmer Centennial Parkside Burgess-Peterson Dunbar Whitefoord Julie Hodo Fain Deerwood West Manor Fickett Continental Colony Erin Davis Jan Dickerson Krynica Drake Grady HS Jackson HS Crim HS Forrest Hills Hillside Conant Carver HS South Atlanta HS Douglass HS Therrell HS Hutchinson Perkerson Humphries Gideons Cleveland Ave Dominique Harbour Adamsville Beecher Hills Bethune Kimberly Connally Kali Parker Wendy Cotton Katrina Stanfield Jennifer Hall Gina Wilson North Atlanta HS Sylvan MS Inman MS Brown MS Cascade Coretta Scott HS Price MS Mays HS Bunche MS Peyton Forest West End Long MS Washington HS King MS Finch Coretta Scott MS Jackson ES Kennedy MS Young MS Dobbs Garden Hills ES Brandon ES Scott Ruben Barkley Long MS Sylvan MS Inman MS Young MS Garden Hills Herbert Washington Benteen Mary Lin Toomer DH Stanton MA Jones Tommy Clay Usher-Collier Heights FL Stanton Woodson Towns Grove Park 2 APS Instructional Technology

3 Accessing mybackpack mybackpack mybackpack is a unique 21st Century learning space for every student in Atlanta Public Schools. It is accessible from any device and provides students with access to digital learning tools, e-books, secure , cloud storage and the complete Microsoft Office Suite. Accessing Student Usernames and Passwords Video Tutorial On Saving And Storing Documents Access mybackpack by Clicking Here or Video Tutorial On mybackpack navigating to Video Tutorial On Using Present in mybackpack APS Instructional Technology 3

4 ipad ipad The ipad can be a powerful tool in your classroom. Below are some resources and lesson plan ideas to get you started. Contact your ETS to get assistance with designing transformative lessons integrating the ipad into your classroom. For The Best Free Education Apps For Lesson Plans Ideas For ipad Activities For The Classroom For ipad Activity Examples For Apps For The 1 ipad Classroom For ipad Resources for Teachers 4 APS Instructional Technology

5 Promethean Promethean The Promethean Board is the center of many classrooms and when integrated effectively can improve achievement through engagement. Contact your ETS to get assistance with designing interactive and engaging lessons. Promethean Level 1 Training Use your APS Username and Password after clicking on the link. Promethean Level 2 Training Promethean Level 3 Training Promethean Level 4 Training Access to over 60,000 free Lesson Plans, Flipcharts and worksheets. You must registar for a Free Promethean Planet Account before accessing Promethean Planet by click here. Free Promethean Account APS Instructional Technology 5

6 Edmodo Edmodo Edmodo is a wonderful learning tool designed to get students excited about learning in a familiar environment. Teachers and students can reach out to one another, connect by sharing ideas, problems and tips. Contact your ETS to get assistance with designing engaging lessons and assessments. 21 Ways To Use Edmodo Edmodo Mini Lessons Ideas Edmodo Lesson Plans Edmodo Lesson Ideas 6 APS Instructional Technology

7 ebooks & Digital Content ebooks Digital Content APS currently has over 2,200 one-to-one ebooks from Follett, as well as unlimited simulyaneous access ebooks. Media Services also provides access to a multitude of digital content for students and teachers. Contact your ETS or local Media Specialist to get assistance with integrating these resources into your lessons. Outside of the district a school specific username/ password is required. External offsite access to APS ebooks is standard for all district and local school owned ebooks: Username = school name Password = readmore APS Public Access Catalog and ebooks APS Digital Content for Teachers and Students Kids Catalog There are a few exceptions so please speak to your media specialist to obtain the correct username/password for your school if you are having difficulties. APS Instructional Technology 7

8 Class Web Page /Schoolwires Class Web Page Schoolwires Having a class web page is essential in today s classroom. A classroom web page increases teacher efficiency, provides students access to vast amounts of additional resources, and parents and the school community to connect with you, the teacher. Contact your ETS to get assistance setting up your classroom webpage using Schoolwires today. Schoolwires Getting Started Webinar Setting up your Classroom Webpage Webinar Add a Blog to your Classroom Web Page Setting Up Your First Page Quick Guide 8 APS Instructional Technology

9 Connected Classroom Connected Classroom Blended Learning Here you will find blended learning resources like threads, blogs, e-resource folders, e-journals, virtual content, 24/7 assessments, mobile learning, audio/video capability and so much more. The Connected Classroom allows students the flexibilty to have choice in their learning, work cooperatively and collaborate with students. Contact your ETS to set up your Connected Classroom today. Connected classroom is an online space in Blackboard to create a blended learning experience that combines face-2-face with online learning. Connected Classroom Blended Learning Resource Roundup Connected Classroom Tutorials Use your APS Username and Password after clicking links. APS Instructional Technology 9

10 IT Contact Who Do I Contact When My Laptop Is Not Working Client Support or client [email protected] I Need Help With Infinite Campus Client Support or or click here Use your username and password to log in. My Promethean Board Isn t Working Client Support or client [email protected] I Need Help Building My Class Web Page School Educational Technology Specialist or click here I Need Help Finding Educational Content to Use With My Class On The ipad School Educational Technology Specialist or click here My Parents Need Help With Parent Portal Client Support or or click here Use your username and password to log in. I Need Help Developing Engaging Lessons For My Students 10 School Educational Technology Specialist or click here APS Instructional Technology Use your username and password to log in