Fort Worth ISD Instructional Technology

Our DLS Hollie did a staff training at World Languages Institute about Canvas quiz types to help students prep for TELPAS testing.
➡️ Did you know students can submit a video response in a Canvas quiz? Test out the feature in an upcoming lesson!

Our DLS Jerrica showed West Handley Elementary School teachers the BenQ board best practices! Connect with your DLS to learn the latest tips, tricks and customize features!

Our amazing Digital Learning Specialists showing Worth Heights Adobe Animate.

Our Ed Tech team is ready to serve. Looking forward to an amazing school year assisting our new teachers with their technology needs. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your Digital Learning Specialist.
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth ISD Instructional Technology

Join our EdTech team for some Canvas learning and fun at our Canvas Campout Mini-Conference on June 13th. Registration is now open in Eduphoria. Enrollment is limited so sign-up today!

The EdTech team is gearing up for our summer professional learning sessions! Enjoying a Train-the-Trainer session where we're learning about our new BenQ Panel course. See our full catalog of listings at https://www.fwisd.org/Page/23016 and register in Eduphoria today!

You finished the year strong, now it’s time to relax! Hope you enjoy your well-earned summer break. From all of us in EdTech, have a safe and enjoyable summer.

We made it! The last week of the 2022-23 school year is upon us. Don’t forget to store those important files in the cloud. FWISD educators have access to OneDrive and Google Drive. Reach out to your DLS if you need help.

Have you checked out our Ed Tech Website lately? You can find resources for our district digital tools including, Canvas, Apple, Google and Microsoft. We also have resources for students and parents. Bookmark our website today! https://www.fwisd.org/edtech

Use Pear Deck’s Flashcard Factory Game to transform vocabulary learning in your classroom! Students work in collaborative pairs to illustrate and define terms and create a digital flashcard. Watch the video for details.

Using Pear Deck's Flashcard Factory

Use your iPad to increase productivity and engagement in your classroom. Check out this interactive guide on how to present and annotate your content from anywhere in the room!

Markup PDFs Check out this Website designed by Luis Fernandez.

Have you seen our EdTech Newsletter? Your DLS will send it to you each month via email. It includes plenty of great resources, tech tips, and current PD opportunities. Our May edition is out now. Don’t miss it!

FWEDChat Monthly FWEDChat Monthly May 2023

Did you know Apple has a built-in video editor called iMovie? Your students can create videos to show what they know and express their creativity. Use the quick reference guide below to get started or reach out to your Digital Learning Specialist (DLS) for support. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qjqNo2TASHMfoBl6qKPY-zvafPu_w4sY/view

Shout out to the hardworking and dedicated educators in our district. You are the backbone of our education system and you are making a difference in students lives every day. Thank you for your tireless commitment. You are APPRECIATED!

Did you know All FWISD teachers and students have access to Adobe Express? With this tool your students can create graphics, videos, and webpages. All grade levels can enjoy this creative and easy-to-use tool. Your DLS is ready to support you with lesson ideas and co-teaching!

Did you know you can access your Google Drive files directly from your MacBook desktop? Google Drive for Desktop is an app that is easy to install and makes all your Google files easy to access! No need to open a browser with this handy app. Watch video for details:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17K5xvZVxxwFdwG8YzhgLNFtu3mS2CbRv/view?usp=sharing

All Focus-generated Canvas courses will automatically archive at the end of the school year and will clear from your dashboard. Use this handy QRG for the steps to locate these courses as well as any Canvas training courses you have participated in that may not currently show on your dashboard. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lW-FXPmZfBjvnqTbh3aaD22rhkqkcP-V/view

Use this interactive guide to learn how to use the iPad more efficiently in your classroom. Click the link below to open the interactive guide.

Top 10 iPad - Need to Knows Check out this design designed by Luis Fernandez.

As we approach the end of another school year, don’t forget to store those important files in the cloud. All FWISD educators have access to OneDrive and Google Drive. Reach out to your DLS if you need help. Find Your DLS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep7A_OaKtgfZEoViD_1kiishUoG5FhTjP2jGn-fL8couNecg/viewform

Did you know that many of your favorite EdTech tools can be easily integrated into Canvas without requiring users to sign-in to the application? Use our handy interactive guide to learn which integrations are currently available in Fort Worth ISD and how to use them in your Canvas courses.

FWISD Canvas Integration Discovery Education is a standards-based digital curriculum for grades K-12, including ready-to-use digital lessons, collaboration tools, and professional development resources.

Are you crazy for shortcuts? Use this handy graphic to increase your productivity and efficiency with your MacBook.

Did you know all FWISD educators and students have access to Discovery Education via Classlink? Check out the SOS Instructional Strategies Channel to find quick, engaging activities for any lesson in any content area. Click the link to learn how to access this channel. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rsRsABxamJVBOtQ2jujQbwbNXE2fda37/view

An Apple Tip a day keeps the Footprints tickets away! Check out these great tips to help you keep your Apple devices in tip top shape. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFeH-pfdSk/Za71ciXAkvYio17MGuChGg/view?website #2:navigation-1

Apple Tips Check out this design designed by Luis Fernandez.

Did you know you can easily record your screen on your MacBook using a few keystrokes? Check out this video for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hftJkTiAhdfdJ4xkLuvTlcru7YX8Y5Ru/view

Have you seen our EdTech Newsletter? Your DLS will send it to you each month via email. It includes plenty of great resources, tech tips, and current PD opportunities. Our April edition is out now. Don’t miss it!

FWEDChat Monthly FWEDChat Monthly April 2023

The FINAL FLEX day was a success! We were busy helping FWISD teachers learn about Canvas, MacBooks, and iPads on the last district FLEX day of the year. Thanks for joining us for the last minute learning opportunities!

Shout out to the hardworking and dedicated APs all over our district. You are recognized and appreciated this week and all year! Fort Worth ISD

We are offering a variety of learning opportunities for the FINAL district FLEX day this Friday, April 7th. Click the link for details. https://fwisd.instructure.com/courses/147319/pages/spring-2023-flex-day-offerings

Did you know you can remove unnecessary links from the course navigation menu to make it easier for students to navigate your course? Here’s how: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQ-ZXfU9KnRzkd2AtCoczSDnm0jqF5BIiemave2zoOXsPYeV-menrNYRmwKdtVDi1c-lptQq8f7qZ8F/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000