Books App on the iPad - Everyone Can Create Series

Steps to Access Apple Books and the Everyone Can Create Series

Screencast Overview (2:25 min)

Screenshot Directions: 

1. Go to the Books app on your iPad. You may be asked to sign-in to your Apple ID if you haven't used the app before. 


2. Once you're at the dashboard, tap on Library at the bottom. 




Note: If you're unable to see any titles under Library, head to the Settings app on your iPad. 


Scroll down to tap on iTunes & App Store. Toggle on Books and Audiobooks and head back to the Books app. Any district-pushed titles should appear in your library now. 





Let us know if you have any questions. 

**Keep in mind, if you use Apple Books on your personal Apple ID, you can log in under the iTunes settings above and gain access to that content as well. For example, on the iPad, I'm logged into my school Apple ID in general but under iTunes & App Store (screenshot above), I'm logged into my personal Apple ID so that I have access to all of my music, ebooks, and audiobooks I've purchased in the past. It's also a great way to preview available ebook and audiobook content. 

How to access all editing features in Google Docs on the iPad

If you and your students are missing the full array of editing features in Google Docs on the iPad, please follow the steps below to access the desktop version of Google Docs on an iPad. 

1.) Open the Chrome app on your iPad.

2.) Type docs.google.com in the search bar.

3.) Navigate to the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner, and scroll down to click on Request Desktop Site.

4.) Open a Google Doc, and you will now see the full editing toolbar. 

Here is a video overview showing the steps outlined above. 

iPad Tip: Access iCloud documents on different devices

Similar to Google Drive, you can access files stored in your iCloud, such as Keynote, Numbers, and Pages files, photos, and notes, from any device.  This includes non-Apple devices, such as Windows computers and Chromebooks. 

To get started, navigate to www.icloud.com.  You'll login to iCloud with your Hudson Managed Apple ID information, which is the same as your Google account login. 

Once logged in, you'll see the Apple native apps available for you to work in.  Any files saved to your iCloud will sync across your devices where you're signed in with your Hudson Managed Apple ID, adding more flexibility and options for working within Apple apps. 

Google Calendar: Enable or Disable Working Hours

In a recent update, Google Calendar launched a working hours feature. Some users may have working hours enabled for Google Calendar, knowingly or unknowingly, so we recommend checking your Google Calendar settings. 

Here's what working hours looks like in a Google Calendar event.  You'll see a purple moon icon next to invited guests' names if the meeting is scheduled outside of their working hours. 

Turn working hours on or off

To automatically warn people if they try to schedule a meeting for a time when you won’t be working, you can turn on working hours. You can only turn on working hours from a computer, not from the Google Calendar app.

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. In the top right, click Settings   Settings.
3. On the left, under "General," click Working Hours.
4. In the "Working hours" section, click Enable working hours. Or leave it unchecked if you don't want working hours enabled.
5. Select the days you work and set the times you’re available.

Calendar might suggest working hours based on your time zone, working patterns in your country, and your schedule. You can accept, decline, or edit these suggestions.

Show when you’re out of office

When you indicate you’re out of office, your calendar will automatically decline all meetings during that time.

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. At the top of your calendar, click the first date you’ll be out of the office.
3. Click Out of office.
4. Select the dates you’ll be out of the office.
5. Optional: Update the time range and edit your decline message.
6. Click Save.

iPad Tip: Adjust Google Classroom Notifications

If you're noticing a lot of "pings" due to Google Classroom notifications, you can customize this in the Settings app. Choose how you want to be notified and help your students do the same.

Watch this screencast to learn how (1:12 min).

iPads- Enable and Customize Assistive Touch Icon

Help your students follow you on your iPad and make your life a little easier. 

View this screencast to enable the Assistive Touch icon and customize available features so they're easier to get to. 

I would recommend adding screenshot, screen reader and lock rotation to the menu but the full list is below. 

Features available: 

• Home
• Notifications
• Custom
• Device
• Control Center
• Lock Screen
• Rotate Screen
• Volume Up
• Volume Down
• Gestures
• Accessibility Shortcut
• Shake
• App Switcher
• Screenshot
• Lock Rotation
• Pinch
• Double Tap
• Analytics
• Dock
• Restart
• Speak Screen
• Multitasking
• Touch
• Swipe

Find out more about assistive touch on Apple's support page. 

Reach out with any questions!

WVIZ PBS ideastream Updates - September & October 2019

Upcoming PD Events

Early Childhood Education Network Council

Be a part of this new professional network.

Link to Register

2019 ideastream Technology + Learning Conference
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Time: 8:30 - 3:30 PM
Location: IDEA Center at Playhouse Square
Link to Register

PBS TeacherLine 
Check out the list of self-paced online PD courses available for our busy schedules. You have the opportunity to earn graduate-level credit as well. 
Link to PD Courses 

Career Path Less Taken - A PBS Program worth watching! 

Production of WOSU Public Media, CET, and ideastream

"In Ohio and nationally, there’s a mismatch between in-demand jobs and workers trained to fill them."

Preview the Program

View the full program!

https://www.pbs.org/show/career-path-less-taken/ (26 min.)

Why watch it, show it to parents, and students? It addresses the skills gap with career and technical needs revealing paths beyond a 4-yr. college degree in the following areas:

• Informational Technology
• Health Care
• Advanced Manufacturing - automation/robotics
• Construction
• Supply Chain
• Cybersecurity

70% of Ohio college graduates leave with $30,000 in debt

Ohio is the 5th worst state for college debt

Also, view "Talking Jobs with CEOs"

https://www.ideastream.org/education/american-graduate/talking-jobs-with-ceos

These videos showcase interviews from CEOs to hear what they need and how we can help prepare our students. 

Building Digital Curriculum with INFOhio OER

Melissa Solema, INFOhio Instructional Team Specialist

Here is a link to Melissa’s Presentation

Link to Educator Tools

NEW this year! Open Space: A platform for standards-aligned OERs.

https://www.infohio.org/

Upcoming Literacy PD Opportunity through INFOhio

http://www.infohio.org/goto/literacypd

Monday, October 28, 2019, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

ESC of Northeast Ohio

Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Stark County ESC

INFOhio is excited to partner with Scholastic, the ESC of Northeast Ohio, Stark County ESC, and Great Start for Great Futures Coalition to bring a full day of fee-free professional development to teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, school librarians, and other educational staff working with students in grades PreK-5.

Don’t miss Pam Allyn, Scholastic’s Vice President of Innovation and Development and the author of Every Child a Super Reader, as the opening keynote presenter. Participants will receive a copy of Ms. Allyn’s book, as well as a copy of a title included in one of Scholastic’s resources, BookFlix or Storia: Ohio’s 4th and 5th Grade eBook Collection, which are available to Ohio schools from INFOhio.

Read&Write on the iPad

With the renewal of our district premium subscription, I wanted to let you know that you and your students are now able to get Read&Write on your iPad. 

I've put together a set of instructions to install, use, and remove. It also contains the link to the Read&Write iPad Guide that I suggest you scroll through prior to installing to see if it will be beneficial for you. 

If you feel that it would be helpful for your students, please feel free to share the instructions with them as well. 

Although the iPad has some incredible accessibility features built-in, feel free to explore this resource as well to enhance your productivity and overall experience on the device. 

iPad FAQs

Apple Teacher Information

Join millions of other educators in learning what an iPad can do to benefit the learning of their students. 

Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning.  

Click here to learn more about how to get started becoming an Apple Certified Teacher.

Apple Teacher Center Sign-in

Tip: We recommend using your personal Apple ID to access the Apple Teacher Learning Center.  If you do not have a personal Apple ID, you may wish to create one. 

Feel free to get started and explore these awesome resources. Also, look for more information soon on joining a possible cohort to learn more about the iPads together. 

iPad Genius Picks

Check out a video of Apple's 26 "pro tips" for working more efficiently on an iOS device. 

1:1 iPad Guidelines for Students

The following resource contains our 1:1 iPad Guidelines for students and parents. This will be a helpful resource to go over with students and refer to if you get any questions about the district-owned iPads.

6th Generation iPad

Logitech Keyboard Case

Topics include: 

• Student & Parent Responsibilities 
• The Responsible Use Policy is posted which students and parents signed off on in Final Forms prior to receiving their iPad. 
• General Care & Use
• Cleaning, carrying, stylus recommendations, etc.
• Note: Loaner policy this year includes the use of a loaner only for repairs, not if they forgot it or did not charge it. 
• Data and file protection
• Apps
• Sound
• Initial Setup instructions posted here in case they need a replacement down the road
• Repair and Insurance Information
• Students are highly encouraged to purchase insurance to avoid paying full price for repairs. 
• The list of repair costs without insurance is available on this page. 
• Apple's Privacy Policy and Resources
• Apple takes data privacy very seriously and one of the links has a nice overview for parents. Not exciting stuff but important! 😊

1:1 iPad Guidelines

Tips For Preparing to Receive a New Computer

Over the summer, the desktop workstations for District Secretaries and Staff at East Woods and McDowell will be getting replaced.  We want to ensure you have plenty of notice and enough time to back up and save any files not stored in your Google Drive or server space.  This includes any files on your desktop or in My Documents.  It is recommended you move these files to your Google Drive since your Drive has unlimited storage. Here is a short video with an overview of how to quickly transfer files from your desktop to your Google Drive.

In addition, please make sure that Google sync is turned on.  When Google sync is on, your
Chrome bookmarks, favorites and other saved settings will automatically transfer over when you
login to Chrome on your new computer.  Here is a short video with an overview of how to check to
make sure Google Sync is turned on for your Google account.

If you use Internet Explorer or Firefox and have favorite websites saved, you will need to back them up.  
If you have questions on how to do this, please put in a SchoolDude ticket.

WVIZ/PBS ideastream Updates - March & April 2019

 March & April 2019

Ashland University's Summer Institute Website. 

Program Brochure

*Apply by April 1st for AU's Summer Institute Program and save 20% on tuition.

Where: Hiram College

Explore the mindful use of technology and enjoy the outdoors!  
Graduate Credit Available!

*Click on the image above for more information and to see last year's schedule of events. 

NPR's first-ever podcast challenge for students! 

Grades 5-12

Podcasts should be 3-12 minutes

The site also has a lot of great resources for podcast creation in general!

Due by March 31st

*Click here or on the image above for more information, including a submission guide and rules.

Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) HoursOhio-Approved Trainings for Early Childhood Education
Free workshops on self-regulation, positive behaviors, resilience, stem, and more!

*Click here or on the image above for training list and registration - most are on Saturdays (6 hrs each)

*Search by county and "no fee" for free workshops

Upcoming Courses for Graduate Credit or Contact Hours

Available Ashland University Graduate Credit = $170

If you missed Digital Learning Day in February, no worries! 

Click here to view the recordings and streams from all of the sessions!

NewsDepth wins Parents' Choice Award for Television
http://www.parents-choice.org/

*Parents' Choice Awards is also a great resource for 
award-winning books, websites, apps, and more! 

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For additional resources and updates, you can visit WVIZ/PBS ideastream or reach out to Kristin Dages with questions!

  

Avoid & Report Google Scams

Unscrupulous people sometimes try to use the Google brand to scam and defraud others. Click here for an overview of a few common scams, and ways that you can avoid and report them.  

Recently, we've seen many spam emails requesting payment for invoices that look like they're coming from Hudson staff members. These emails often contain suspicious links, which when clicked, can install malware. Please delete any suspicious emails and mark them as spam. Remember that any email asking for personally identifiable information or payment will never be sent from anyone at Hudson City Schools. 

Avoid phishing attacks

Be careful anytime you get an email from a site asking for personal information. If you get this type of email:

1. Don’t click any links or provide personal information until you've confirmed the email is real.
2. If the sender has a Gmail address, report the Gmail abuse to Google.

Note: Gmail won't ever ask you for personal information, like your password, over email.

When you get an email that looks suspicious, here are a few things to check for:

• Check that the email address and the sender name match.
• Check if the email is authenticated.
• Hover over any links before you click on them. If the URL of the link doesn't match the description of the link, it might be leading you to a phishing site.
• Check the message headers to make sure the "from" header isn't showing an incorrect name.

Important: If you think your Gmail address has been taken over, recover your compromised Gmail account before sending or opening any other emails.

Avoid and report phishing emails

A phishing attack happens when someone tries to trick you into sharing personal information online.

What phishing is

Phishing is usually done through email, ads, or by sites that look similar to sites you already use. For example, someone who is phishing might send you an email that looks like it's from your bank so that you'll give them information about your bank account.

Phishing emails or sites might ask for:

• Usernames and passwords, including password changes
• Social Security numbers
• Bank account numbers
• PINs (Personal Identification Numbers)
• Credit card numbers
• Your mother’s maiden name
• Your birthday

Important: Google or Gmail will never ask you to provide this type of information in an email.

Report phishing emails

When we identify that an email may be phishing or suspicious, we might show a warning or move the email to Spam. If an email wasn't marked correctly, follow the steps below to mark or unmark it as phishing.

Note: When you manually move an email into your Spam folder, Google will receive a copy of the email and may analyze it to help protect our users from spam and abuse.

Report a phishing email

1. On a computer, go to Gmail. 
2. Open the message.
3. Next to Reply , click More .
   Note: If you're using classic Gmail, click the Down arrow .
4. Click Report phishing.

Streaming Video in the Classroom

Streaming Video

With the rise in home streaming services and the decrease in physical formats, such as VHS and DVDs, let's take a look at how we, as teachers, are able to continue to show quality content within the classroom. 

We've put together guidelines that enable you to still utilize streaming services, such as Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime but with the understanding that only specific content is covered. 

Like many districts around the country in the age of streaming, we have researched and found a public performance license through Swank Movie Licensing USA that enables us to play video within the classroom and other indoor large group events. 

The guidelines linked to every building library site walk you through a quick answer and a long answer as to why this public performance license is necessary, including the copyright law and license agreements made with single-home streaming services. It also offers you three simple steps on how to continue to stream: 

What Can You Stream?

We have multiple avenues to maintain the ability to stream:

1. Check Netflix’s Original Documentary List - Link
2. Check Swank Movie Licensing USA site for content covered under our subscription for you to show via any format (DVD, streaming subscriptions, etc.). Link
3. Utilize the various options below (linked on our district site) that provides excellent streaming content for the classroom.
• PBS LearningMedia, Discovery Education, BrainPOP, etc.

Being told that we can't do something because of copyright law and license user agreements isn't fun...so true! However, as you know, we have an obligation, as educators, to teach our students and each other that their creativity, published content, and products have value, just like the content we consume on a daily basis. 

One final and super important note!Our end-goal is to provide you with all of the tools you need to continue doing the amazing job you're already doing within the classroom. Streaming services are unblocked for staff and accessible in your classroom. 

If there is content that you want to show but is not listed under our movie licensing site or Netflix original documentary list, please let Kristin Dages or your building media specialist know. We will reach out to the publishers or filmmakers for written consent to show it in the classroom. We've done it before with success!

Link to Guidelines

Thanks for reading and for all you do in the classroom! 

As streaming services update, we'll continue to adapt and communicate any changes. 

WVIZ/PBS ideastream Updates - January & February 2019

 January & February 2019

Where: Hiram College

Explore the mindful use of technology and enjoy the outdoors!  
Graduate Credit Available!

Seeking proposals now! 
*Click on the image above for more information and to see last year's schedule of events. 

NPR's first-ever podcast challenge for students! 

Grades 5-12

Podcasts should be 3-12 minutes

Due by March 31st

*Click here or on the image above for more information, including a submission guide and rules.

Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) HoursOhio-Approved Trainings for Early Childhood Education
Free workshops on self-regulation, positive behaviors, resilience, stem, and more!

*Click here or on the image above for training list and registration - most are on Saturdays (6 hrs each)

Teachers, grades 4-12, are invited to register as a pair to learn how to supplement instruction with design and coding.

Each pair of teachers will receive two 3D Pens with Filament, one Makey Makey Invention kit, one Arduino Starter Kit, one Getting Started with Arduino book, and two Worlds of Making books.

Thursday, March 14   | 8:30-11:30 a.m. |  The Idea Center

Cost:  $335/pair (grad credit available)

Register: http://www.ideastream.org/education/instructional-technology

Questions:   eric.siler@ideastream.org

Careers in Classical Music

There are many performing and non-performance jobs in the classical music industry. This hour-long program will feature performance professionals, educators, and business professionals who work in the field.  Students from the Cleveland Institute of Music will perform.

Co-Hosts:

Bill O’Connell Heather  Young Mandujano

Program Director Virtual Learning

WCLV, 104.9 Educational Coordinator

Thursday, February 21  | 1-2 p.m.

Bring students to the “live” performance at The Idea Center

OR

Stream: www.ideastream.org/distance

Register to stream:  Contact eric.siler@ideastream.org by 2/19

Sign up to attend with students:  eric.siler@ideastream.org by 2/15

Grade Level: 7-12

Applause Performance: Jarrelle Barton

Chinese zither musician, Jarrelle Barton will perform and answer questions while in Northeast Ohio celebrating the Chinese New year.

Monday, February 4 | 12:40 p.m.

Facebook Live Performance Event Link

Upcoming Courses for Graduate Credit or Contact Hours:

An Introduction to Underlying Principles and Research for Effective Literary Instruction
3 credit hours (45 hours) | For educators serving K-8 | $300

Phonemic Awareness & Phonics: A Window Into Exemplary Instruction
3 credit hours (45 hours) |  K-3 | $300

Graphic Organizers for 21st Century Learning
2 credit hours (30hours) | K-12 | $225

Vocabulary as a Foundation for Learning
3 credit hours (45 hours) | PreK-3 |$300

Teaching Phonics & spelling for Beginning and Transitional Readers
3 credit hours (45 hours) |  K-3 | $300
Teaching Reading in Content Areas
2 credit hours (30 hours) | 3-12 | $225
Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers for Success
1 credit hour (15 hours) | PreK-K | $125
Differentiating Math for a Range of Learners
3 credit hours (45 hours) | K-2 |$300

Ashland University Graduate Credit = $170

Details: http://www.ideastream.org/education/pbs-teacherline

Time Span:  4 weeks | Begin 2/13

More information click here.

Click here for more information!

February is Black History Month

From the Black History Month Collection:

Click here to watch a video about the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta. 

Other titles from the Collection include:

March on Washington

The Life of Poet Maya Angelou

Remembering Nelson Mandela

For additional resources and updates, you can visit WVIZ/PBS ideastream or reach out to Kristin Dages with questions!