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MCPSS Instructional Technology Training Description

List of MCPSS Schools that have been through Instructional Technology PD Course

MCPSS Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Certified Teachers

Description of Digital Literacy PD

Notice of PD Opportunity for Keyboarding Program (Learning.com), Training Materials

Online Professional Development Course Descriptions

MCPSS TST Mentoring Program Class Roster

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

August, 2016

Michele Collier, Coordinator of Instructional Technology

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Course Descriptions including Productivity tools and Office 365

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Program Title Number: PLUMobile-039

MCPSS Department of Instructional Technology Presents

Becoming a BYOD Savvy Administrator PLULearn to lead a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative in your school. School leaders will review best practices for BYOD implementation and review cutting-edge technology tools that may be used in their schools. Develop technology skills and strategies to better support teachers and to improve student achievement. Participants will discuss ideas and strategies with other leaders in the group and apply them to their own practice. Tuesday, January 31, Friday, March 10 and Tuesday, June 6 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Session 1: Research In this session, participants will review different implementation models. They will participate part of the day in a BYOD Summit with MCPSS BYOD Certified Teachers. During this time, best practices and other pertinent information will be shared. Opportunities for collaboration and enhanced professional development will be offered.

Session 2: Implementation In this session, participants will discuss the top 10 things to do or not to do for implementation. They will examine and share the current state of implementation in their school and gain new insights about program improvements. They will review the impact of the leadership role in the BYOD implementation process.

Session 3: Evaluation Participants will investigate several models for evaluating implementation success. They will become familiar with multiple processes for feedback.

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MCPSS Schools that have been through the 2 day Instructional Technology PD course for

BYOD Planning and Implementation 2016-2017

MCPSS BYOD Certified Teachers 2016-2017

Certified Educator's name School email address Subject taughtTiffany Baker Denton Magnet [email protected] scienceJaime Christian Bryant High [email protected] social scienceVirginia Hall MGM [email protected] scienceMiranda Manley Clark-Shaw [email protected] social studiesYvette Nicholson Blount High [email protected] scienceRobin Sewell Turner Elem. [email protected] 1st gradeMelody Tucker Dawes Intermediate [email protected] science/adminDena Van Den Bosch Clark-Shaw [email protected] social studiesGwendolyn Williams LeFlore High [email protected] career techGloria Urban Bryant High [email protected] media specialistVictoria Kirby Turner Elem. [email protected] 3rd gradeEaron Serra Hankins Elem. [email protected] media specialistMonique Weeden Baker High [email protected] scienceEmileigh Foots Mertz Elem [email protected] musicMelva Holliman MGM High [email protected] LAKaaryn LiCalsi TRT [email protected] Previously assigned to ER DicksonAllyson Chappell TRT [email protected] Previously assigned to O'rourkeMarcia McCants Murphy High [email protected] scienceAngela Sanders Craighead Elem. [email protected] media specialist

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Fiscal year: 2017

Provider: Mobile County Public Schools

Standards: Standard 2: Teaching and Learning

Standard 6: Technology

Application Title: Digital Literacy Media Project Year 1

Facilitators: Debbie Turner, Michele Collier

Abstract:

The purpose of this professional study is to build school administrator capacity to lead the digital transformation as coach, mentor and critical friend to teachers as they work to create a student centered learning environment that leverages the appropriate and regular use of technology. The foundation of the project is to build teacher capacity to use digital media in concert with proven instructional strategies at a deeper level to deliver relevant/real-world learning experiences while regularly incorporating meaningful instructional practices that directly support Alabama College and Career Ready Standards teaching, learning and assessing for understanding. The predicted outcome will be that rigorous student centered classroom environments will seamlessly blend reading/Literacy and available technologies to maximize the learning experience for each student.

Participating administrators will be required to provide Digital Literacy Media Specialist ( DLMS) time to collaborate, plan, mentor and co-teach with participating teachers, provide common planning time when possible, for all Digital Literacy team members, attend all professional development sessions, complete surveys when requested to provide feedback, and communicate with parents and stakeholders regarding the digital literacy project.

A prerequisite of the study will be that all participants are employed by the Mobile County Public Schools and hold a current administrative certificate from the state of Alabama.

Participants will earn 1 PLU for year 1 participation; 1 PLU for year 2 participation.

The PLU will be offered this year as a Superintendent Approved local PLU.

Targeted Participants/Available to: MCPSS Principals, Assistant Principals and Teachers holding valid Alabama Administrative Certification

Method of Delivery: Face to Face sessions; (with alternate delivery via distance learning lab in case of unforeseen events). Workshops held at local education agencies

Delivery Time frame: September 13, 2016 – March 22, 2017

Multiple days: Face to face: September 13, 2016, October 18, 2016, November 15, 2016, January 18, 2017, March 22, 2017.

Estimated number of contact/clock hours: 30

Seminar/PD hours: 16 hours

Job Embedded Activities: 8 hours

Online activities through Discovery Education: 6 hours

Funding Source: Local/Title II One Year total: Administrator Integration Support: $10,000

Pre and Post Activities:

Pre test: Survey of digital literacy media integration at local school.

Post- Plan of Action Activity: PLCIA completed outlining plan for implementation in 2017-2018 school year. Collaborative team includes administrator and Digital literacy team leaders.

Method of Evaluation:

• All participants will attend all work sessions facilitated by Discovery Education trainers as documented by enrollment and sign in logs.

• All participants will complete team digital literacy project presented at March collaborative meeting and take an active part in presentation to peers.

• All participants will submit a PLCIA documenting the collaboration for plan of action • All participants will submit a completed plan of action for 2017-2018 school year.

Activities/Standards/Time Frame

Session 1: Interactive/ Face to Face/ Standards 2 and 6 Module 1: Explore the Core

• Participants will be immersed in Discovery Education’s extensive streaming library of rich and engaging media that spans all curriculum areas. This course was designed to demonstrate how DE streaming supports multiple learning modalities with content that is easy to integrate, align to standards, and always current.

• Participants will learn how to search for content based on tags, including state standards, keywords, media types, grade levels, and more and seamlessly link lesson objectives to digital media. In addition, exemplar CCRS lessons will be discussed and explored for easy use and adaptation in the classroom, and participants will have the opportunity to experience a piece of the model lesson taught by the DE specialist.

Session 2: Interactive/ Face to Face/Standards 2 and 6 Module 2: Centers-Based Teaching & Learning

• Participants will experience a model lesson first hand by moving through a variety of stations designed to build student content knowledge using a Center-based approach. Directions, management, resources, and planning techniques are shared. Participants will create their own centers using materials and planning templates. Session 3: Interactive/ Face to Face/ Standards 2 and 6 Module 3: Maximizing Student Engagement

• Participants will experience innovative teaching and learning that incorporates rigorous assignments aligned with CCRS expectations.

• Participants will create a digital assignment that includes two or more digital assets. • Participants will be introduced to board builder as a tool to enhance digital assignments. • Participants will capitalize on the universal design features embedded in DE and create pathways for all students to

meet essential questions and learning objectives.

Session 4: Interactive/Face to Face/Standards 2 and 6 Module 4: Assessing Progress

• Participants will experience best practices for using formative and performance based assessments. • Participants will evaluate tasks for depth of knowledge, determine content and skills required for mastery

and plan lessons with the end in mind.

Session 5: Interactive/ Face to Face Collaborative Showcase of Implementation of Digital Literacy Project.

• Participants will meet as a whole group with their school based digital literacy leadership team. Each team will showcase their final project reflecting the site based implementation of digital media.

• Participants will complete a reflection of the series of modules presented.

**Job Embedded Activity: Administrators will choose a tool and model it for faculty

** Job embedded Activity: Teams will meet with administrator to create a Digital Literacy plan of implementation for the 2017-2018 school year.

Fiscal year: 2017

Provider: Mobile County Public Schools

Standards: Standard 2: Teaching and Learning

Standard 6: Technology

Application Title: Digital Literacy Media Project Year 2

Facilitators: Debbie Turner, Michele Collier

Abstract:

The purpose of this professional study is to build school administrator capacity to lead the digital transformation as coach, mentor and critical friend to teachers as they work to create a student centered learning environment that leverages the appropriate and regular use of technology. The foundation of the project is to build teacher capacity to use digital media in concert with proven instructional strategies at a deeper level to deliver relevant/real-world learning experiences while regularly incorporating meaningful instructional practices that directly support Alabama College and Career Ready Standards teaching, learning and assessing for understanding. The predicted outcome will be that rigorous student centered classroom environments will seamlessly blend reading/Literacy and available technologies to maximize the learning experience for each student.

Participating administrators will be required to provide Digital Literacy Media Specialist ( DLMS) time to collaborate, plan, mentor and co-teach with participating teachers, provide common planning time when possible, for all Digital Literacy team members, attend all professional development sessions, complete surveys when requested to provide feedback, and communicate with parents and stakeholders regarding the digital literacy project.

A prerequisite of the study will be that all participants are employed by the Mobile County Public Schools and hold a current administrative certificate from the state of Alabama.

Participants will earn 1 PLU for year 1 participation; 1 PLU for year 2 participation.

The PLU will be offered this year as a Superintendent Approved local PLU.

Targeted Participants/Available to: MCPSS Principals, Assistant Principals and Teachers holding valid Alabama Administrative Certification

Method of Delivery: Face to Face sessions; (with alternate delivery via distance learning lab in case of unforeseen events). Workshops held at local education agencies

Delivery Time frame: September 13, 2016 – March 21, 2017

Multiple days: Face to face: September 13, 2016, October 18, 2016, November 15, 2016, January 18, 2017, March 21, 2017.

Estimated number of contact/clock hours: 30

Seminar/PD hours: 16 hours

Job Embedded Activities: 8 hours

Online activities through Discovery Education: 6 hours

Funding Source: Local/Title II One Year total: Administrator Integration Support: $10,000

Pre and Post Activities:

Pre test: Survey of digital literacy media integration at local school.

Post- Plan of Action Activity: PLCIA completed outlining plan for implementation in 2017-2018 school year. Collaborative team includes administrator and Digital literacy team leaders.

Method of Evaluation:

• All participants will attend all work sessions facilitated by Discovery Education trainers as documented by enrollment and sign in logs.

• All participants will complete team digital literacy project presented at March collaborative meeting and take an active part in presentation to peers.

• All participants will submit a PLCIA documenting the collaboration for plan of action • All participants will submit a completed plan of action for 2017-2018 school year.

Activities/Standards/Time Frame

Session 1: Interactive/ Face to Face/ Standards 2 and 6 Module 1: Discovery Education Overview: Leading the Digital Conversation

• Participants will take a digital tour of services and supports available to teachers and experience the impact that digital media can make in transforming teaching and learning.

Session 2: Interactive/ Face to Face/Standards 2 and 6 Module 2: Employing Rigor: Using Media to Encourage Text-based Discussions

• Participants will learn how to move students from passive to active learners when teachers place media at the center of meaningful activities that encourage collaboration and discussion.

• Participants will learn how to implement effective strategies for video use and create effective questions that promote quality text-based discussions. Session 3: Interactive/ Face to Face/ Standards 2 and 6 Module 3: Mastering Critical Administrator Functions in Discovery Education

• Participants will learn how to utilize system administration tools available in Discovery Education • Participants will learn how educators search for content based on a variety of different tags.

Session 4: Interactive/Face to Face/Standards 2 and 6

Module 4: Going Viral with Innovative Teaching and Learning.

• Participants will learn how to manage effective teaching practices that flourish under the right conditions.

• Participants will learn ways to manage the change process, work with resistant teachers. • Participants will learn how to maximize professional development and ensure innovative teaching

practices.

Session 5: Interactive/ Face to Face

Collaborative Showcase of Implementation of Digital Literacy Project.

• Participants will meet as a whole group with their school based digital literacy leadership team. Each team will showcase their final project reflecting the site based implementation of digital media.

• Participants will complete a reflection of the series of modules presented.

**Job Embedded Activity: Administrators will choose a tool and model it for faculty

** Job embedded Activity: Teams will meet with administrator to create a Digital Literacy plan of implementation for the 2017-2018 school year.

TO: Elementary and Middle School Principals

FROM: Michele Collier, Coordinator of Instructional Technology

DATE: September 6, 2016

RE: Professional Development Opportunity for Keyboarding Program (Learning.com)

The Department of Instructional Technology is excited to offer ONE day of support training for your lead Technology Support Teacher. This in-service is designed to give your TST (or designee) training in the following topics/tools:

• Keyboarding program (EasyTech), Grades K-8 • Internet Safety course, Grades K-8 • Project based lessons, Grades K-8 • NextGen assessments, Grades 2-8

Where: Instructional Technology Training labs, Student Services Buildings Date: Wednesday, September 28, Thursday, September 29, or Friday, September 30

(20 slots per day are available) Time: 8:30 AM- 3:00 PM Only register for one of the sessions September 28, September 29 or September 30. Have your TST or designee log onto STI PD and register for this in-service. Please be sure that your TST or designee attends.

The PD title number is 8664_17_Learning.com

The session is named Learning.com Easy Tech In-Service

Funds for substitutes will be provided, if needed.

If you have any questions, please contact Michele at [email protected] or call 221-6206. cc. TST

mailto:[email protected]

EasyTech Scope & Sequence K–8 Overview

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EasyTech Scope & Sequence K–8 OverviewEasyTech is a standards-aligned, Web-delivered, K-8 technology literacy curriculum that contributes to improved student learning outcomes in language arts, math, science and social studies.

The table below provides an at-a-glance look at the EasyTech curriculum units from kindergarten to eighth grade. Each curriculum unit includes lessons, activities, games, journals, discussions and quizzes that teach students to effectively apply technology skills to learn core curriculum objectives. Use this table to determine the most appropriate grade level(s) to introduce each EasyTech unit. Detailed analyses are available for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

UNIT K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MATH LANGUAGE ARTS SCIENCESOCIAL STUDIES

Mouse Basics K 1 • •Computer Basics K 1 2 3 4 5 • • •Introduction to Keyboards K 1 • • •Beginning Graphics K 1 2 • • •Visual Mapping Basics K 1 2 • • •Word Processing Basics 1 2 3 • • •Data and Database Basics K 1 2 3 4 • • • •Keyboarding 2 3 4 5 • •Visual Mapping 2 3 4 • • •Computer Navigation 1 2 3 4 5 • • •Spreadsheet Basics 2 3 4 5 • • • •Word Processing 3 4 5 • •Graphing in Spreadsheets 2 3 4 5 • • • •Email Basics 3 4 5 • •Presentation Basics 3 4 5 • • •Web Browsing Basics 2 3 4 5 • • •Database Creation, Queries, Reports 4 5 • • •Formulas in Spreadsheets 4 5 • • • •Computer Fundamentals 6 7 8 • • •Word Processing Software 6 7 8 • • •Spreadsheet Software 6 7 8 • • • •Presentation Software 6 7 8 • • •Web Browsing 6 7 8 • • •Multimedia and Databases 6 7 8 • • •Email and Online Communication 3 4 5 6 7 8 • • • •

EasyTechScope and Sequence for K-2

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EasyTech Scope and Sequence for Grades K-2EasyTech is a standards-aligned, Web-delivered, K-8 technology literacy curriculum that contributes to improved student learning outcomes in language arts, math, science and social studies. EasyTech is aligned to ISTE NETS-S and your state’s technology standards.

EasyTech units in grades K-2 include an effective combination of lessons, activities, practices, discussions and quizzes that teach students to effectively apply technology skills to learn core curriculum objectives. This document provides a detailed look at the all of the EasyTech units from kindergarten to second grade.

UNITS CURRICULUM TITLE TYPE GRADES

Mouse Basics Select, Drag, and Double-click Lesson K - 1

Computer Basics

Working Online Discussion K - 2

Following Computer Rules Activity K - 2

Lab Rules Sign Activity K - 2

Processor and I/O Devices Lesson K - 2

Data Storage Lesson K - 2

Computer Parts Memory Activity K - 2

Data Storage Bingo Activity K - 2

Symbols of Technology Lesson K - 5

Math Video Activity 1 - 2

Printer Lesson K - 5

Scanner Lesson K - 5

Basic Design Discussion K - 2

Introduction to Keyboards

A B C D E Lesson K - 1

F G H I J Lesson K - 1

K L M N O Lesson K - 1

P Q R S T Lesson K - 1

U V W X Y Z Lesson K - 1

Beginning Sounds Activity K - 1

Numbers Lesson K - 1

Typing Numbers Activity K - 1

Words, Space, and Enter Lesson K - 1

Cursor, Arrows, and Tab Lesson K - 1

Shift and Symbols Lesson K - 1

Touch Keyboarding Discussion K - 1

Animal Story Activity K - 1

Clapping Syllables Activity K




Beginning Graphics

Brushes and Lines Lesson K - 2

Shapes and Fills Lesson K - 2

Portrait of Myself Activity K - 2

Drawing a Vehicle Activity K - 2

Personal Flag Activity K - 2

Drawing a Plant Activity K

Visual Mapping Basics

Grouping and Labeling Lesson K - 2

Living Things Activity K

Sorting Sets Activity 1

Attributes and Linking Lesson K - 2

Reading Visual Maps Activity K - 1

Our Community Activity K - 1

I Belong to Many Groups Activity K - 1

Designing a Visual Map Activity K - 2

Water Cycle Activity 2

Word Processing Basics

Creating Documents Lesson 1 - 3

Word Problems Activity 2 - 3

Correcting Words Activity 2 - 3

Formatting Text Lesson 1 - 3

Ride Across America Activity 2 - 3

Grammar Safari Activity 2 - 3

Group Story Activity 1 - 2

Poem Creation and Design Activity 1 - 2

Hyphenating Words Activity 2 - 3

Word Division Level 1 Activity 2 - 3

Data and Database Basics

Databases: Data Classification Lesson K - 3

Databases: Data Classification Activity Activity 1 - 3

Databases: Tables, Records, and Fields Lesson 1 - 3

Databases: Tables, Records, and Fields Activity Activity 1 - 3

Databases: Search and Filter Lesson 1 - 4

Databases: Search and Filter Activity Activity 1 - 4

Databases: Sort and Filter Lesson 1 - 4

Databases: Sort and Filter Activity Activity K - 4

Data and Database Basics Unit Quiz Quiz 1 - 4




Keyboarding

Home Row Lesson 2 - 5

Upper Row Lesson 2 - 5

Lower Row Lesson 2 - 5

Number Row Lesson 2 - 5

Shift Key Lesson 2 - 5

Drill 1 Practice 2 - 3

Keyboarding Test Level 1 Activity 2 - 3

Visual MappingIdea Webs Lesson 2 - 4

Formats and Outlining Lesson 2 - 4

Computer Navigation

Desktop Lesson 1 - 5

Windows and Controls Lesson 1 - 5

Toolbars and Menus Lesson 1 - 5

Software Lesson 1 - 5

Network Basics Lesson 1 - 5

Spreadsheet Basics

Parts of a Spreadsheet Lesson 2 - 5

Tables and Data Lesson 2 - 5

Family Spreadsheet Activity 2 - 3

Cell Formatting Lesson 2 - 5

Acts of Kindness Activity 2 - 4

Animal Research Spreadsheet Activity 2 - 4

Student Information Spreadsheet Activity 2 - 4

Columns and Rows Lesson 2 - 5

Class Pets Spreadsheet Activity 2 - 3

Graphing in Spreadsheets

Pie Charts Lesson 2 - 5

Bar Graphs Lesson 2 - 5

Line Graphs Lesson 2 - 5

Graphing Weather Activity 2

Web Browsing Basics

Basic Components Lesson 2 - 5

Browsing and URLs Lesson 2 - 5

Keyword Searches Lesson 2 - 5

Sourcing and Ethics Lesson 2 - 5

EasyTechScope and Sequence for 3-5


EasyTech Scope and Sequence for Grades 3-5EasyTech is a standards-aligned, web-delivered, K-8 technology literacy curriculum that contributes to improved student learning outcomes in language arts, math, science, and social studies. EasyTech is aligned to ISTE NETS-S and your state’s technology standards.

EasyTech units in grades 3-5 include an effective combination of lessons, activities, practices, discussions and quizzes that teach students to effectively apply technology skills to learn core curriculum objectives. This document provides a detailed look at the all of the EasyTech units from third through fifth grade.


Computer Basics

Acceptable Use Policies Discussion 3 - 5

Computer Rules Skit Activity 4 - 5

Symbols of Technology Lesson K - 5

Historic Communities Activity 3 - 4

Comparing Stories Activity 4 - 5

Good Citizenship Digital Video Activity 3 - 4

Dramatic Digital Video Activity 4 - 5

Printer Lesson K - 5

Scanner Lesson K - 5

Mobile Devices 3-5 Lesson 3-5

Identifying Computer Devices Activity 3 - 5

Audience and Media Discussion 3 - 5

Creating a Portfolio Activity 3 - 5

Computer Basics Unit Quiz Quiz 3 - 5

Word Processing Basics

Creating Documents Lesson 1 - 3

Word Problems Activity 2 - 3

Correcting Words Activity 2 - 3

Formatting Text Lesson 1 - 3

Ride Across America Activity 2 - 3

Grammar Safari Activity 2 - 3

Hyphenating Words Activity 2 - 3


Word Processing Basics Unit Quiz Quiz 3




Keyboarding

Home Row Lesson 2 - 5

Upper Row Lesson 2 - 5

Lower Row Lesson 2 - 5

Number Row Lesson 2 - 5

Shift Key Lesson 2 - 5





Visual Mapping

Idea Webs Lesson 2 - 4

Formats and Outlining Lesson 2 - 4

Visual Mapping Unit Quiz Quiz 3 - 4

Computer Navigation

Desktop Lesson 1 - 5

Windows and Controls Lesson 1 - 5

Toolbars and Menus Lesson 1 - 5

Software Lesson 1 - 5

Network Basics Lesson 1 - 5

Devices and Compatibility Discussion 3 - 5

Technology Devices Activity 3 - 5

Computer Compatibility Activity 3 - 5

Computer Navigation Unit Quiz Quiz 3 - 5

Spreadsheet Basics

Parts of a Spreadsheet Lesson 2 - 5

Tables and Data Lesson 2 - 5

Family Spreadsheet Activity 2 - 3

Cell Formatting Lesson 2 - 5

Acts of Kindness Activity 2 - 4

Animal Research Spreadsheet Activity 2 - 4

Student Information Spreadsheet Activity 2 - 4

Book Report Progress Activity 3 - 5

Making a Schedule Activity 3 - 5

Columns and Rows Lesson 2 - 5

Class Pets Spreadsheet Activity 2 - 3

Spreadsheet Basics Unit Quiz Quiz 3 - 5




Word Processing

Creating and Organizing Content Lesson 3 - 5

Revising and Formatting Lesson 3 - 5

Informational Interview Activity 4 - 5

Formatting a Poem Activity 3 - 5

Proofreading and Editing Lesson 3 - 5

Formatting Biographies Activity 3 - 5

Page Layout Lesson 3 - 5

Advanced Report Writing Activity 4 - 5

Guidebook Activity 3 - 5

Desktop Publishing Lesson 3 - 5

Cumulative Story Activity 3 - 4

Computer Rules Sign Activity 3 - 5

Creating a Newsletter Activity 3 - 5

Correcting Hyphenation Activity 3 - 5



Proofreading and Correcting 1 Practice 3 - 4

Proofreading and Correcting 2 Practice 4 - 5

Word Processing Unit Quiz Quiz 3 - 5

Graphing in Spreadsheets

Pie Charts Lesson 2 - 5

Traveling to School Activity 3 - 5

Coin Toss Probability Activity 3 - 5

Bar Graphs Lesson 2 - 5

Ethnic Foods Survey Activity 3 - 5

Classroom Measurements Activity 3 - 5

Measuring Matter Activity 3

Line Graphs Lesson 2 - 5

Weekly Reading Graph Activity 3 - 5

Mixtures and Solutions Activity 5

Graphing in Spreadsheets Unit Quiz Quiz 3 - 5




Email Basics

Sending Email Messages Lesson 3 - 5

Email the President Activity 3 - 5

Responding to Email Messages Lesson 3 - 5

Email Basics Unit Quiz Quiz 3 - 5

Presentation Basics

Audience and Organization Lesson 3 - 5

Composing Slides Lesson 3 - 5

Birth Certificate Activity 3 - 5

Life Slideshow Activity 3 - 5

Enhancing Slides Lesson 3 - 5

Evaluating and Presenting Lesson 3 - 5

Tourism Guide Activity 4 - 5

Problem-Solution Presentation Activity 3 - 5

Habitat Presentation Activity 3

Natural Resources Presentation Activity 4 - 5

Jazz Instruments Presentation Activity 3 - 5

Adaptation Activity 4

Presentation Basics Quiz Quiz 3 - 5

Web Browsing Basics


Browsing and URLs Lesson 2 - 5

Keyword Searches Lesson 2 - 5

Sourcing and Ethics Lesson 2 - 5

My State Research Activity 4

Research and Evaluation Activity 3 - 4

Examining Content Activity 4 - 5

Web Page Design Activity 3 - 4

Researching the Sun Activity 4

Better Safe than Sorry Activity 3 - 5

Web Browsing Basics Unit Quiz Quiz 3 - 5




Formulas in Spreadsheets

Adding and Subtracting Lesson 4 - 5

Bake Sale Spreadsheet Activity 4 - 5

Walk-a-thon Spreadsheet Activity 4 - 5

Multiplying and Dividing Lesson 4 - 5

Grocery Store Spreadsheet Activity 4 - 5

Copying Formulas and Functions Lesson 4 - 5

Camping Supplies Spreadsheet Activity 4 - 5

Formulas in Spreadsheets Unit Quiz Quiz 4 - 5

Database Creation, Queries and Reports

Databases: Database Creation Lesson 4 - 5

Databases: Database Creation Activity Activity 4 - 5

Databases: Queries and Reports Lesson 4 - 5

Databases: Queries and Reports Activity Activity 4 - 5

Databases: Creation, Queries and Reports Unit Quiz Quiz 4 - 5



EasyTech Scope and Sequence for Grades 6-8EasyTech is a standards-aligned, Web-delivered, K-8 technology literacy curriculum that contributes to improved student learning outcomes in language arts, math, science and social studies. EasyTech is aligned to ISTE NETS-S and your state’s technology standards.

EasyTech units in grades 6-8 include an effective combination of lessons, activities, games, journals, discussions and quizzes that teach students to effectively apply technology skills to learn core curriculum objectives. This document provides a detailed look at the all of the EasyTech units from sixth to eighth grade.


Computer Fundamentals

Online Ethics Discussion 6 - 8

Ethics and Consequences (In Journal Format) Activity 6 - 8

Ethics and Consequences Activity 6 - 8


Computer Components (In Journal Format) Activity 6 - 8

Computer Components Activity 6 - 8

Healthy Computing Discussion Discussion 6 - 8

Have Fun, Keep Safe: Filters and Firewalls Journal 6 - 8

Keyboarding Lesson 6 - 8

Keyboarding Drill Practice 6 - 8


Program Menus and Toolbars Lesson 6 - 8

Creating Program Menus Activity 6 - 8

Operating Systems and Browsing Lesson 6 - 8

Creating File Structures (In Journal Format) Activity 6 - 8

Creating File Structures Activity 6 - 8

Software, Buttons, and Controls Lesson 6 - 8

Finding a Dream Career Journal 6 - 8

Navigating Ribbon Interfaces Lesson 6 - 8

It’s a Good Life Journal 6 - 8

Mobile Devices Lesson 6 - 8

Computing in the Cloud Lesson 6 - 8

Software and Traveling Activity 6 - 8

Software and Society Activity 6 - 8

Technology and Society (In Journal Format) Activity 6 - 8

Technology and Society Activity 6

Technology in My Life Activity 7

Technology in the Workplace Activity 8




Computer Fundamentals, Continued

Input, Output, and Files Discussion 6 - 8

Networking Lesson 6 - 8

Using Networks Activity 6 - 8

World Cultures Activity 6 - 8

World Weather Activity 6 - 8

Traditions Survey Activity 6 - 8

Network Compatibility Discussion 6 - 8

Computer Fundamentals Unit Quiz Quiz 6 - 8

Have Fun, Keep Safe: Filters and Firewalls Journal 6 - 8

Share and Tell Journal 6 - 8

Word Processing Software

Basic Operations Lesson 6 - 8

Electronic Journal (In Journal Format) Activity 6 - 8

Electronic Journal Activity 6 - 8

Spelling and Grammar Tools Lesson 6 - 8

Word Problem Document (In Journal Format) Activity 6 - 8

Word Problem Document Activity 6 - 8

Tabs, Spacing, and Alignment Lesson 6 - 8

Newsletter (In Journal Format) Activity 6 - 8

Newsletter Activity 6 - 8

Margins and Layout Lesson 6 - 8

Vocabulary Guide Activity 6 - 8

Following Directions Activity 6 - 8

Formatting Reports Lesson 6 - 8

Formatting a Report (In Journal Format) Activity 6 - 8

Formatting a Report Activity 6 - 8

Effective Technical Writing (In Journal Format) Activity 6 - 8

Effective Technical Writing Activity 6 - 8

What A Cite! APA Journal 6 - 8

What a Cite! MLA Journal 6 - 8

Proofreading and Correcting Practice 6 - 8

Collaborative Tools in Word Processors Journal 6 - 8

Word Processing Software Unit Quiz Quiz 6 - 8




Spreadsheet Software

Parts and Navigation Lesson 6 - 8

Weather Spreadsheet Activity 6 - 8

Basic Formatting Lesson 6 - 8

Basketball Budget Spreadsheet Activity 6 - 8

Charts and Graphs Lesson 6 - 8

Endangered Mammals Bar Graph Activity 6 - 8

Earthquake Line Graph Activity 6 - 8

Number Cube Probability Activity 6 - 8

Formulas Lesson 6 - 8

School Supplies Spreadsheet Activity 6 - 8

Research Paper Progress Part I Activity 6 - 7

Research Paper Progress Part II Activity 6 - 7

Research Paper Progress Part III Activity 6 - 7

Project Planning Tool Part I Activity 7 - 8

Project Planning Tool Part II Activity 7 - 8

Project Planning Tool Part III Activity 7 - 8

Functions, Copy, and Paste Lesson 6 - 8

Orchestra Inventory Activity 6 - 8

Layout Lesson 6 - 8

Paintings Spreadsheet Activity 6 - 8

Spreadsheet Layout Activity 6 - 8

Planning a Project Activity 6 - 8

Very Interesting Journal 6 - 8

Creating a Budget Journal 6 - 8

Scatter Plot Journal 6 - 8

Data Collection and Line Graphs Journal 6 - 8

Spreadsheet Software Unit Quiz Quiz 6 - 8

Presentation Software

Elements and Basic Design Lesson 6 - 8

Controversial Issue Activity 6 - 8

Lines, Lists, and Structure Lesson 6 - 8

Career Exploration Activity 6 - 8

Effects and Views Lesson 6 - 8

Interesting Inventions Activity 6 - 8

Hyperlinks Lesson 6 - 8

Texas Revolution Presentation Activity 7

Product Description Activity 6 - 8

Presentation Software Unit Quiz Quiz 6 - 8




Web Browsing

Browsing Basics Lesson 6 - 8

You Can’t Scam Me Journal 6 - 8

URLs Lesson 6 - 8

Web Searches Lesson 6 - 8

Don't Even Go There! Journal 6 - 8

Validity and Sourcing Lesson 6 - 8

Searching for Scientists Activity 6 - 7

History of Western America Activity 7 - 8

Validating Information Activity 6 - 8

Move It - Don't Lose It! Activity 6 - 8

Web Browsing Unit Quiz Quiz 6 - 8

Multimedia and Databases

Graphics Lesson 6 - 8

Creating a Map Activity 6 - 7

Metaphors and Images Activity 7 - 8

Desktop Publishing Lesson 6 - 8

Class Survey Report Activity 6 - 8

Geometry Study Sheet Activity 6 - 8

Completing a Task Activity 6 - 8

Appliance Guide Activity 6 - 8

Family Biography Activity 6 - 8

Image Quality and File Size Activity 6 - 8

Audio/Video Lesson 6 - 8

Acceptable Use Policy Video Activity 6 - 8

Interviewing Historical Figures Activity 6 - 7

Scientific Contributions Video Activity 7 - 8

Databases Lesson 6 - 8

History Database Activity 6 - 7

Science Database Activity 7 - 8

Event Letter Mail Merge Activity 6 - 8

Vacation Letter Mail Merge Activity 6 - 8

Rock Database Activity 6 - 8

Movie Database Activity 6 - 8

Multimedia and Databases Unit Quiz Quiz 6 - 8




Communicating Online

Instant Messaging Lesson 6 - 8

Dealing with Cyberbullying Lesson 6 - 8

Ethical Use of Digital Resources Lesson 6 - 8

Online Safety Lesson 6 - 8

Get the Word Out Journal 6 - 8

Take Two: Recognize and Report Cyber Bullying Journal 6 - 8

Think Before You Text Journal 6 - 8

Online Status Messages Discussion Discussion 6 - 8

What Is Thy Message? Activity 6 - 8

Be an Open Book Journal 6 - 8

Blogs Lesson 6 - 8

So Sayeth Thy Blog! Activity 6 - 8

Mapping Lesson 6 - 8

Literary Hot Spots Activity 6 - 8

Podcasts Lesson 6 - 8

Internet Talk Show Activity 6 - 8

Community Sites Lesson 6 - 8

The Ultimate Shakespearience Activity 6 - 8

Halt! Who Goes There? Recognizing Online Creeps Activity 6 - 8

Halt! Who Goes There? Recognizing Online Predators Activity 6 - 8

Identity Theft Discussion for Grades 6-8 Discussion 6 - 8

Communicating Online Unit Quiz for Grades 6-8 Quiz 6 - 8

Basic HTML

HTML and Body Tags Lesson 6 - 8

Tag Basics Lesson 6 - 8

Attributes Lesson 6 - 8

Font Color and Size Lesson 6 - 8

Image Tags Lesson 6 - 8

Anchor Tags Lesson 6 - 8

Math Web Page Activity 6 - 7

Myth and Culture Web Page Activity 7 - 8

Basic HTML Unit Quiz Quiz 6 - 8

Engage PD for Central Office

New Teacher Mentors Course

Central Office courses developed for Professional Development

Course Descriptions including Productivity tools and Office 365

Office 365 for Student Services

Location: Microcomputer Services and Instructional Technology

One Magnum Pass

Mobile AL, 36618

Employee # Name & Contact Info LEA Location Class Status

xxxxxx910 Nadeau, Karen PEmail: [email protected]: (251) 649-5042

MOBILE COUNTY Allentown Elementary completed course01/21/2016

Hours: 6.00 Attendance: [X]01/21/2016

xxxxxx817 White, JenniferEmail: [email protected]: (251) 533-2692

MOBILE COUNTY Blount High School completed course01/21/2016


xxxxxx257 Howze, Santeria QuinnieEmail: [email protected]: (251) 367-0338

MOBILE COUNTY Brazier ElementarySchool

completed course01/21/2016


xxxxxx172 Waite, JessicaEmail: [email protected]: (251) 423-1103

MOBILE COUNTY Brazier ElementarySchool



xxxxxx682 Brooks, StacyEmail: [email protected]: (251) 454-1026

MOBILE COUNTY Causey Middle School completed course01/21/2016


xxxxxx757 Clements, AmeEmail: [email protected]: (251) 654-4643

MOBILE COUNTY Causey Middle School completed course01/21/2016


xxxxxx338 Carter, LindaEmail: [email protected]: (251) 656-5764

MOBILE COUNTY Chastang MiddleSchool



Class RosterMCPSS TST Mentoring Program

(PD Title #MCPSS TST Mentor 16)

01/21/2016 Time: 08:00AM - 03:00PMDate(s):

Date printed: 04/11/2017 Page 1

xxxxxx308 Sanders, AngelaEmail: [email protected]: (251) 709-5435

MOBILE COUNTY Craighead ElementarySchool



xxxxxx777 Spottswood, NicoleEmail: [email protected]: (251) 490-4098

MOBILE COUNTY Dawes IntermediateSchool



xxxxxx512 Thompson, ThomasEmail: [email protected]: (251) 214-1512

MOBILE COUNTY Dunbar Magnet School completed course01/21/2016


xxxxxx735 Shelton, Latisha KEmail: [email protected]: (251) 786-4448

MOBILE COUNTY Forest Hill ElementarySchool



xxxxxx427 Flowers, AllisonEmail: [email protected]: (251) 382-7272

MOBILE COUNTY LeFlore Magnet HighSchool



xxxxxx543 Jackson, Waltrice MEmail: [email protected]: (404) 309-2011

MOBILE COUNTY Maryvale Elementary completed course01/21/2016


xxxxxx564 Shirah, Valeria LEmail: [email protected]: (251) 605-9785

MOBILE COUNTY McDavid-JonesElementary



xxxxxx895 LiCalsi, M KaarynEmail: [email protected]: (251) 633-7956

MOBILE COUNTY MicrocomputerServices andInstructionalTechnology





01/21/2016 Time: 08:00AM - 03:00PMDate(s):


xxxxxx250 Ward, Karen AnnEmail: [email protected]: (251) 454-9059

MOBILE COUNTY MorningsideElementary School



xxxxxx886 Locklier, DawnEmail: [email protected]: (251) 377-4045

MOBILE COUNTY North Mobile MiddleSchool



xxxxxx816 Jones, Valerie CEmail: [email protected]: (251) 709-2258

MOBILE COUNTY Phillips PreparatorySchool



xxxxxx401 Leslie, KimEmail: [email protected]: (251) 533-0652

MOBILE COUNTY Pillans Middle School completed course01/21/2016


xxxxxx451 Dawes, LauraEmail: [email protected]: (251) 602-1492

MOBILE COUNTY St Elmo Elementary completed course01/21/2016


xxxxxx417 Dees, CrystalEmail: [email protected]: (251) 581-0550

MOBILE COUNTY Vigor High School completed course01/21/2016


xxxxxx025 Mose, TabathaEmail: [email protected]: (251) 454-9003

MOBILE COUNTY Vigor High School completed course01/21/2016


xxxxxx123 Rembert, ErinEmail: [email protected]: (251) 316-0080

MOBILE COUNTY Will Elementary School completed course01/21/2016




01/21/2016 Time: 08:00AM - 03:00PMDate(s):




01/21/2016 Time: 08:00AM - 03:00PMDate(s):

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Professional Development Related to Data Use from Instructional TechnologyProfessional Development Related to Data Use from Instructional TechnologyFinal Professional Development Related to Data Use from Instructional TechnologyTechnology August 18 presentation Aspire for MobileBridging Assessment and InstructionSTAR and State PerformanceSlide Number 3STAR and ACT AspireSlide Number 5Slide Number 6District Dashboard: Forecast State BenchmarkMathSlide Number 8Slide Number 9Slide Number 10Slide Number 11Slide Number 12How is Krista’s SGP determined?How is Krista’s SGP determined?How is Krista’s SGP determined?Slide Number 16

Central Office Online PD

Final Professional Development Related to Data Use for Professional StaffBYOD PLUMobile-039 FlyerMCPSS Department of Instructional TechnologyBecoming a BYOD Savvy Administrator PLUTuesday, January 31, Friday, March 10 and Tuesday, June 69:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

BYOD Schools and Certified Educators BYOD planning courseBYOD Certified Educators

Digital Literacy PLU 1 and 2Digital Literacy project PLU year 1Digital Literacy project PLU year 2

Learning.com PD and pacing guidesLearning.com PD Sept 2016ET-ScopeSequence-K8-OverviewET-ScopeSequence-K-2ET-ScopeSequence-3-5ET-ScopeSequence-6-8

online courses for schools and central officeonline courses from Instructional TechnologyCentral Office Online PD

TST mentor program 2016