Seesaw Expands PreK - 4 in KISD

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Keller ISD teachers: in case you have not heard, the district has purchased Seesaw for Schools for grades Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth district-wide. 

To ensure a smooth year and benefits with the upgrade, be sure to wait until the district pushes (or "rosters") your classes for you (heading to a computer near you later this summer). If you begin creating classes now, you may not see all the Seesaw for Schools perks gained with the district subscription. 

THE PERKS

Here are a few highlights of what you will receive:

• Students assigned to your course
• Student journals follow students from year to year
• Multi-page activities and posts
• Save drafts and send back work for edits
• Scheduled activities
• Private teacher folders and notes
• School-wide announcements

Read the full list here

Be sure to log into Seesaw with your Keller ISD Google account to access all of the amazing learning tools Seesaw has to offer.

Classroomscreen.com

What is classroomscreen? 

Classroomscreen.com  is a FREE online tool that allows you to display instructions for your lessons in a clear and visual way. 

It was created by a teacher named Laurens Koppes. Laurens created this tool to utilize the digiboard in their classroom to help students focus on their work.

How does it work?

It starts with a web browser and go to classroomscreen.com. Project it on a screen in your classroom. Your browser becomes an interactive board and has the ability to display different tools you and your students will love. 

How to get started? 

Launch classroomscreen

Classroomscreen Widgets:

   Timer- You can let your student know how much time is left

  Drawing tool- Make drawings or notes

 Traffic light- These can be used in many ways like, don't disturb the                                  teacher

 QR generator- Generate a QR code in seconds

 Text box- Type a message or instruction 

 Random name- randomly select a students' name from a list 

 Work symbols- to let students know under what conditions they can                                     work

 Sound level- Measure the sound level in your classroom

 Allow you to take a poll to collect feedback 

Here are some great ways to use these widgets

You can instantly create a QR code. Just click the QR code widget and enter the URL of a website you would like your students to visit and the widget will instantly create a QR code.

You can also choose from: 

You can even take a poll! Simply type a question at the top and have students click on the smiley faces that represent their feeling about the question. 

 Please visit classroomscreen.com and check out this amazing web tool. 

Moderating & Joining Virtual KU Sessions

We've made it to Keller University Eve! 

It's that time...time for our annual 3-day conference and here are some tips to make your virtual KU experience a GREAT one! Below you will find some tips on moderating and/or joining your KU Sessions.

Are you a moderator for a virtual KU class? 

Watch this video for moderating tips & tricks.

Keller University Moderators Tips and Tricks

Are you attending virtual KU classes and not sure how to join? 

Watch this video for a short tutorial on joining your classes through Sched (kelleruniversity2020.sched.com).

Join virtual KU sessions through Sched

Although our post this week is Keller ISD specific, the Zoom Tips shared in the videos are great for any virtual PD / training you may be hosting, moderating or attending!

Update Zoom in a Zip

Zoom has recently provided a more secure version to all users. Zip on over to your Zoom Client to update ASAP!

1. Open the ZOOM APP installed on your computer
   
   
2. Click on your AVATAR in the upper, right corner and select CHECK FOR UPDATES
   
   
   
3. Click 
4. Click 
5. Follow the on-screen instructions:
   NOTE: You may be asked for your computer password.
   Click 
   Click 
   
6. The INSTALLATION WAS SUCCESSFUL and YOU ARE UP TO DATE messages will appear: