Tcea Technotes Blog

Learn about May 2018 updates to Microsoft Teams’ assignments and more. A handy infographic summarizes other changes you need to be aware of. Read the blog at http://blog.tcea.org

Wondering how to encourage STEAM/STEM in all content areas, as well as ensure relevance of Maker Movement, 3D printing and coding? Try design thinking. Read blog entry in its entirety at http://blog.tcea.org

Curious about how you can engage educators with multi-device workshops? Model PBL activities in a BYOD setting. Adopt these napkin PD ideas. Read the complete blog entry with embedded images and links at http://blog.tcea.org

Text to speech, as well as speech to text, makes processing new information much easier. In this podcsat, we’ll explore many solutions relevant to text to speech, speech to text, and more. Read the blog entry online at http://www.tcea.org/blog

Looking for some quick, easy ways to get started with Google Docs or Drawings? You’ll love these Google shortcuts and this handy flyer. Read this blog entry online at http://www.tcea.org/blog

Learn how to support Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with Chromebooks using Book Creator for all students in your classroom. Read this blog entry at http://www.tcea.org/blog

In today’s world, unfortunately, school safety no longer seems a certainty. Learn how panic pendants and other technologies can help to overcome this issue. Read this blog entry online at http://www.tcea.org/blog

Great leaders make innovation possible for their staff by providing multiple avenues for them to learn, both individually and in groups. Here’s how. Read this blog entry (publish date: June 6, 2018) online at https://www.tcea.org/blog/make-innovation-possible/

Students can use these infographics templates in Google Slides to showcase learning in any content area and at any grade level. Read this blog entry when it appears on June 1, 2018 online at https://www.tcea.org/blog/infographics-templates/

Learn more about the exciting Texas General Land Office (GLO) education resources, sharing lesson plans and activities relevant to Texas history. Read this blog entry at http://www.tcea.org/blog

Planning out engaging professional development for teachers who use Google Suites for Education? Check out our napkin PD ideas. Read this blog entry and see embedded images online at http://www.tcea.org/blog

Read the latest on lesson planning with the 5E Model and technology at the TCEA TechNotes blog at https://www.tcea.org/blog/tag/5e-model/

Making the decision to create a district data warehouse is just the first step. Now you have to create a proposal of what you really need. Read the blog entry at https://www.tcea.org/blog/data-warehouse-proposal/

Does your technology department have end of year procedures in place? If not, you may want to review some tips and suggestions available here. Read the blog entry online at https://www.tcea.org/blog/end-of-year-procedures/

Ready to learn how to put in consistent professional learning opportunities for your technical support staff? This blog entry offers some suggestions. Read blog entry online at https://www.tcea.org/blog/technical-support/

Let’s explore tips for kindling STEM-powered learning in your classroom and rediscover what works best for hands-on learning. Read blog entry online at https://www.tcea.org/blog/kindling-stem-learning/

The power of collegial coaching cannot be overstated in education. But how do you set up both your mentees and your coaches for success? Read the blog entry at https://www.tcea.org/blog/coaching-made-less-difficult/

Video is the medium of today. Here are some simple video tricks to help you capture, edit, and rotate videos so that you look like a pro. Read this blog entry online at http://ly.tcea.org/svt