Technology Updates: Week of October 16th

Please watch this brief video on the Technology Updates.

Every classroom teacher needs to complete the technology survey. This is the district’s way of determining the technological needs of the staff and students. The due date to complete the survey is Thursday, October 26th. Click the BrightBytes Slide to access the survey.

To help us all find the solution to the printer issues with our Xerox machine, please complete the form to submit your IPv4 address to Mrs. Glass. This should take no more than 3 minutes to collect. Below is the video to assist with locating your IPv4 address. 

        CLICK HERE to SUBMIT your Address

Click here to submit your news story for next week's broadcast.

Thank you to the following GPE Staff who attended, presented and even participated in all the fun of this year’s TCCA at Davis HS: Mrs. Jones, Ms. Dettwiler, Ms.Oltman, Dr. Jimenez, Mrs. Benitez, Mr. Becerra, Ms. Morris, Ms. Bailey, Ms. Boudreaux, Ms.Monroy, Ms. Coffey, and Mr. Moncada!

If you attended TCCA, please take a photo of your certificate and share it with Glass via email or Drive. Thanks!

As always, if you have any questions, concerns or have a tech request, please don't email--submit it HERE!

It's officially #TCCA17 time!!!!

@GreensptElem 2017 TCCA Challenge!

Thanks for attending Aldine’s Annual Technology and Curriculum Conference of Aldine (aka TCCA)! Your iTech truly appreciates your decision to learn, explore and grow in the world of technology.

Things to help you prepare for TCCA:

• comfy shoes              
• Fully charged digital device or two                 

(ipads/tablets, your chromebook and smartphones preferred)

• A portable battery (there will be some charging stations)                                                                     
• Preload the following apps:         
• TCCA App
• (Google Drive (all apps),
• Twitter, Google Hangouts, Instagram
• AND NEW: the Goosechase APP!!!

In order for you to get credit for each challenge, you must include the following:

• in your Twitter postings #TCCA17 or #TCCAQuest and @GreensptElem and/or @SVicGlass

Guys, this year is different for so MANY reasons but one this is...this cool app called Goosechase!  Before the entire knee situation I purchased goodies for the TOP 10 educators at Greenspoint who find me at TCCA.

The top winner of this scavenger hunt wins double the prizes--from TCCA and me as well! So here’s how YOU can earn goodies!!!

Participants can join the game by following these steps (NOTE: I’m forwarding you ALL the directions for this immediately after posting this blog post!

1. Download the GooseChase iPhone or Android app.
2. Register for an account.
3. Search for the "TCCA 2017 Scavenger Hunt" game from the games page in the app.
4. The password is TCCAQUEST
5. Join the game & start playing!

This scavenger hunt is time sensitive and will end on Sunday at 6pm. It cuts itself off--not me!  

HINT: The prizes are various forms of Technology!!!!

You can help others and get others to help you!  It will be a VERY busy event but if you need Mrs. Glass, REMIND Me! Seriously, I’m the Presenters’ Chair for the event and the main form of communication is REMIND (use Greenspoint Remind group) and Twitter!!!!  

I know it’s crazy that I’m going to TCCA--but I have worked crazy hard on this for the past 365 days and will be there (very still and hidden) supporting you all and the presenters!

Shaina Glass, ITS

Time to start thinking about #TCCA17!

www.tccaconference.com View this email in your browser SAVE THE DATE! We are very happy to announce TCCA 17 - QUEST,  will be taking place October 7th at: Davis High School 12525 Ella Blvd Houston, TX 77067 Working in partnership with TCEA Area 4, we are one of the fastest growing FREE technology conferences in Texas. Going on our 7th year, we are known for our fun themes, nationally recognized keynote speakers, top notch vendors, & cutting edge sessions. This year's theme is "Quest - Leveling Up Learners" and is a throw back to our love of retro gaming. Come LEVEL UP with us this October in all of your retro gaming gear glory!  REGISTER TODAY! Now Accepting TCCA 2017 Presenter Applications! Have something great to present? Come share your love of Ed Tech with us and receive some cool perks as well: Social Media Shoutouts Presenter Certificate Lunch provided Possible opportunity to moderate #TCCAChat Appearance on App Possible appearance on the ABN Live Broadcast - New for 2017 APPLY TODAY! See You In October! Thank you to all of you who have attended in the past!  We can't wait to see you again this year! The Technology & Curriculum Conference of Aldine