Tech Shorts Episode 80 - Stapling and Hole-Punching When Printing to a Copier

In Episode 80, we take a look at how you can use the advanced features of the copiers to print sheets that are already hole-punched and stapled. Copiers are set up to print double-sided, but you can also change this feature on a copy job so that it will be single sided. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 79 - Troubleshooting Wifi Issues on the District Network

In Episode 79, Todd shows us how we can help him pinpoint issues and troubles that take place over the district’s wifi network. He outlines useful steps for you to follow if you notice a degraded wifi performance or if you are affected by limited Internet service while at school. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 78 - Starting a Zoom Meeting, Transferring to another Host, and Starting a Second Zoom Meeting

In Episode 78, we look at the ability in Zoom to start a meeting, transfer the meeting to another host, and then leave that meeting to attend a second meeting. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 77 - Updating Zoom

In Episode 77, we look at how to update the Zoom app on your computer. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 76 - Using Discussions in Schoology to Share Information

In Episode 76, guest presenter Kelly shows how she used the discussion tool in Schoology to allow students to share information with each other, then create a narrative based on all of the information. This is also a good example of how to use discussions for students to post work and then provide feedback on other people’s submissions. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 75 - Looking at Comments on an Assignment in Schoology

In Episode 75, we examine how a student can look at the comments that a teacher left on an assignment in Schoology. This is especially important since teachers provide students with feedback on how to improve the skills they are working on. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 74 - Downloading videos from the Internet on an iPad

In Episode 74, we look at how a student can download an online video on their iPad so they can use it in iMovie projects and in other assignments. Note that downloading online videos may violate copyright and the website’s terms of use. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 73 - New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System and the Secure Browser on iPad

In Episode 73, I demonstrate how students will log in to the NH Statewide Assessment System. Each student will receive their student name and ID number, which they will then use to access the Secure Test Browser on their iPad. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 72 - Creating Audio Recordings to Submit to an Assignment in Schoology

In Episode 72, we look at a Schoology assignment that requires students to submit an audio recording instead of a pdf or creating their own written answers. There are several reasons to do so, from allowing students to demonstrate their speaking skills in a world language class to diminishing the amount of text a teacher has to read. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 71 - Creating Multiple Choice Tests in Schoology

In Episode 71, we look at how you can create a multiple choice assessment in Schoology. There are two ways to do it, using the old Tests function, and employing the new Assessment feature. Assessments are more versatile, but will not allow you to leave feedback. Tests are more limited but you can leave feedback for specific questions to your students. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 70 - Sharing Materials in Schoology

In Episode 70, we explore how instructors can share course materials with other instructors in Schoology. This is particularly helpful if you have created an amazing assignment in Schoology and want to share it with others, or someone else has created a great activity that would work well in your course. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 69 - From Schoology to Notability and Returning One Page

In Episode 69, we transfer a multi-page document from Schoology to Notability, answer the questions, then return one of the pages to Schoology. Episode 69 explains this process using Notability. Episode 92 explains this process from Pages. Episode 93 explains this process from within Schoology itself. Episode 94 explains this process with recording video or audio. Episode 95 explains this process with photos. Let’s watch. Let’s watch!

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Tech Shorts Episode 68 - Using Media Albums in Schoology

In Episode 68, we focus on Schoology. We look at what Media Albums are, and how you can use them effectively in your course. Let’s watch. 

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Tech Shorts Episode 67 - Viewing a Course as a Parent or Student in Schoology

In Episode 67, we look at how you can get a student’s or parent view in Schoology. This allows you to see what students and parents see, which can be useful when you look at how your course is organized. Note that this only works for the web-browsing Schoology, and not for the app. Unfortunately there is no way to preview what students see on the Schoology app from your computer. Let’s watch. 

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