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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
QR Reader for iPad App
Katy ISD is now using two different QR code readers. i-Nigma must still be used on older iPads, but for newer iPads you will need to install QR Reader for iPad.
STEPS:
Go to the Self-Service App
Search: QR Reader for iPad
Install
*Remember if you have an iPad Software Version 11 or higher the camera is a QR reader as well.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Student Creation Tools
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Technology TEKS 2A, 2B, 2C - Student Collaboration Tools
Soft skills include work ethic, collaboration, negotiation, communication, self and time management skills, service, compassion, and caring qualities. These will prepare students for success throughout their entire life.
Challenge yourself to use one of the collaboration tools on the menu below to address Technology Application TEKS 2A, 2B, and/or 2C while preparing students for a successful future.
As always, share your ideas and experiences by using the hashtag #kisdsectech!
Published content & settings
Collaboration Tools Tic-Tac-Toe Board
Technology Applications, TEKS Grade 6
(2) Communication
and collaboration. The student collaborates and communicates both locally and
globally to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to:
- (A) participate in personal learning networks to collaborate with peers, experts, or others using digital tools such as blogs, wikis, audio/video communication, or other emerging technologies;
- (B) communicate effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats; and
- (C) read and discuss examples of technical writing.
Technology Applications, TEKS Grade 7
(2) Communication
and collaboration. The student collaborates and communicates both locally and
globally to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to:
- (A) create personal learning networks to collaborate and publish with peers, experts, or others using digital tools such as blogs, wikis, audio/video communication, or other emerging technologies;
- (B) communicate effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats; and
- (C) create products using technical writing strategies.
Technology Applications, TEKS Grade 8
(2) Communication
and collaboration. The student collaborates and communicates both locally and
globally to reinforce and promote learning. The student is expected to:
- (A) create and manage personal learning networks to collaborate and publish with peers, experts, or others using digital tools such as blogs, wikis, audio/video communication, or other emerging technologies;
- (B) communicate effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats; and
- (C) create and publish products using technical writing strategies.
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Technology TEKS 1.A - Graphic, Video, and Audio Files
Did you know that Texas has a set of TEKS for Technology Applications for grades 6-8?
Formerly titled Computer Literacy, these standards are based on the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•S) and Performance Indicators for Students developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE): creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts.
Through the study of technology applications, students will be able to make informed decisions by understanding current and emerging technologies, including technology systems, appropriate digital tools, and personal learning networks. As competent researchers and responsible digital citizens, students will be able to use creative and computational thinking to solve problems while developing career and college readiness skills.
Source: The provisions of this §126.16 adopted to be effective September 26, 2011, 36 TexReg 6263.
This week, we will take a look at the Technology Applications TEK 1.A
(1) Creativity and innovation. The student uses creative thinking and innovative processes to construct knowledge, generate new ideas, and create products. The student is expected to:
Opposite of raster images are vector images, which are the best for scaling up and down as they are not based on pixels. They can be scaled without losing any image quality. These files are usually in the format .ai, .svg, and .eps. Most programs will not recognize these files so students will seldom use these. They are typically used in graphics design courses.
Formerly titled Computer Literacy, these standards are based on the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•S) and Performance Indicators for Students developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE): creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts.
Source: The provisions of this §126.16 adopted to be effective September 26, 2011, 36 TexReg 6263.
This week, we will take a look at the Technology Applications TEK 1.A
(1) Creativity and innovation. The student uses creative thinking and innovative processes to construct knowledge, generate new ideas, and create products. The student is expected to:
(A) identify, create, and use files in various
formats, such as/including text, raster and vector graphics, video, and audio files;
Students should be able to identify these major file formats:
Students also need to understand that the images shown above are raster images, which are created based on pixels. When a small images is scaled up, it will drastically lose image quality. If students are using images in their presentations, they should use larger images as these images do not lose as much quality when they are scaled down. See the image below on how to search by image size. Also, make sure your students have the right to use the image. You can filter images by license type by clicking on 'Usage Rights' in the toolbar. For more info on finding images that have usage rights, please check out this previous blog post: Free and Safe Image Searches
Opposite of raster images are vector images, which are the best for scaling up and down as they are not based on pixels. They can be scaled without losing any image quality. These files are usually in the format .ai, .svg, and .eps. Most programs will not recognize these files so students will seldom use these. They are typically used in graphics design courses.
Students have many apps and sites at their disposal to create and utilize these file types. Below are a list of apps and sites that are great for students.
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Removing Image Backgrounds for a Better Presentation
Design is an often overlooked aspect of teacher and student presentations. In presentations, poor design leads to pages that look cluttered, clumsy, and unprofessional. One of the biggest offenses occurs when images are utilized as symbols and the background (usually white) is retained when inserted in the presentation. Not every image inserted in a presentation needs to have the background removed, especially if the background provides useful, relevant information, or enhances the main subject of the image.
There are a few great tools to quickly remove backgrounds on images students create or are found on the web and labeled for reuse with modification.
https://www.remove.bg : exclusively works only on images with a person in it.
https://online.photoscissors.com/ : works with any image.
Powerpoint : Has a feature to remove image backgrounds. More info here!
Fly life cycle: Before and after
A students understanding of image creation and use is actually one of the junior high technology TEKS:
§126.14. Technology Applications, Grade 6.
(c) Knowledge
and skills.
(1) Creativity
and innovation. The student uses creative thinking and innovative processes to
construct knowledge, generate new ideas, and create products. The student is
expected to:
(A) identify,
create, and use files in various formats such as text, raster and vector
graphics, video, and audio files;
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Digital Citizenship and the TA-TEKS
January 28, 2019 is the start of Digital Citizenship week in Katy ISD. Helping our students be productive online and make good decisions when using technology is important for their success.
This year's resources and activities are located in Canvas and can be accessed with this link:
Digital Citizenship Week 2019 Resources and Lesson Plan.
The lesson plan focuses on the following Technology Applications TEKS:
Strand 3 - Research and information fluency. The student acquires, analyzes, and manages content from digital resources. The student is expected to:
(C) select and evaluate various types of digital resources for accuracy and validityBelow are additional resources to use throughout the year to support this important skill, including free posters, lesson plans, and more.
Free Classroom Posters from Common Sense Media
Curious if the site you are viewing is legit or not?
Lesson Plans from Common Sense Media
- Identifying High Quality Sites (6-8) - When can you trust what you find on the Internet?
- Evaluating Websites - Includes videos and student activities to support the CARS Method (Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness, Support)
Other Helpful Resources
- Student Handout - Reverse Image Search (this would be great to put in Canvas as a resource for students!)
- Student Handout: Fearless Fact Finding - A list of trustworthy resources to help you learn what's true (and what isn't!) on the web.
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