Technology Thursday (5/26/22): Canvas and Google Classroom Cleanup

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuovXRALfw9uwM870-5VxG3Q9ibzg9MNMc8KR1lqCja9PNaRlPK-FkN5bPRUwAnsSeox9qz-mF072Z08Yxrf1vzKTocF3vFKCUPuVg4SHaX-4p7-aW4YzyC7BnEmqiu3FCR6iBHxwSynMeAi7M19K1AbdAF-AMkMnxYSX7HVArmwNa5ON-s67-n8sD/s286/e7eb003acf445325f16ff413426787c9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="236" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuovXRALfw9uwM870-5VxG3Q9ibzg9MNMc8KR1lqCja9PNaRlPK-FkN5bPRUwAnsSeox9qz-mF072Z08Yxrf1vzKTocF3vFKCUPuVg4SHaX-4p7-aW4YzyC7BnEmqiu3FCR6iBHxwSynMeAi7M19K1AbdAF-AMkMnxYSX7HVArmwNa5ON-s67-n8sD/s1600/e7eb003acf445325f16ff413426787c9.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Canvas and Google Classroom Cleanup</h2><div style="text-align: center;">It's that time of year! Time to clean up your digital classroom space so you will be ready for a fresh start in 22-23. Follow these tips for Canvas and Google Classroom.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Canvas:</h2><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>It's a good idea to <a href="https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-export-a-Canvas-course/ta-p/785">export your classes</a> from this semester/year so you will have a copy of the course file.</li><li>If you are changing schools or roles for next year, consider <a href="https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-add-users-to-a-course/ta-p/1119">adding a colleague</a> to this year's courses as a designer so they will have access to your content and can <a href="https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-copy-content-from-another-Canvas-course-using-the/ta-p/1012">copy the content</a> into their courses for next year.</li><li>At the end of the year, after all, students have finished working, <a href="https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-conclude-a-course-at-the-end-of-a-term-as-an-instructor/ta-p/690">conclude your course</a> so no further submissions can be made.</li><li>Consider <a href="https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-view-my-favorite-courses-in-the-Card-View-Dashboard-as/ta-p/803">organizing your dashboard</a> and favorite courses for quick access next year.</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: left;">Google Classroom:</h2></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Be sure to <a href="https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/6149813?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop#zippy=%2Carchive-a-class">archive classes</a> in Google Classroom, this also clears any Lightspeed restrictions/rules you have created for students which are very important to avoid issues next year.</li><li>Clean up calendars from this year's Google Classes by clicking on the three dots next to the calendar and clicking "hide from list" OR you can delete the calendar by clicking on "settings and sharing", then scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and click the delete button.</li><li>Remember that all of your content from every Google Classroom class is saved in your Classroom folder on your Google Drive. You can use these files to easily populate your classes next year.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We hope these tips help you wrap up the school year and give you an organized start for 22-23!</div></div><br /><p></p>

Technology Thursday (5/26/22): Canvas and Google Classroom Cleanup

  Canvas and Google Classroom Cleanup It's that time of year! Time to clean up your digital classroom space so you will be ready for a f...

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Classlink and other Updates

<h2 style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></h2><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Account update</b></h3><div>Any <b>NEW 3-12 Grade</b> students to JCPS <b>will</b> have to claim their account using this document:<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-3ROuBtbYgjz20rJ0n1OI5mtwziIP1Dhgq6sr5LsPiU/edit?ts=5f2ae373" target="_blank"> Claiming your account</a>  If students need to reset their password they can use the same process as in the past (until Classlink is fully functioning) <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qfK9K1Ln5DEp62s_W3Fb_3DdQu0OX2eGN1ZQf_0veqc/edit" target="_blank">Resetting your Password</a></div><div>Any <b>returning </b>student will NOT have to claim their account at this time (this includes rising 3rd graders).</div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Launch Tomorrow</b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8iJJBJycacjzBE-h51XaZf4-kEAxNxEojCCgHIgOEomKHE7XYKIb9KwuQKsX8-_Aa5e_5Kv199fgrZsjtPVZhFyesua1oJbok0XMsX3imobpd4Cg32-QW7WTXiVthggr8C5VVrlXCZms/s437/Classlink.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="87" data-original-width="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8iJJBJycacjzBE-h51XaZf4-kEAxNxEojCCgHIgOEomKHE7XYKIb9KwuQKsX8-_Aa5e_5Kv199fgrZsjtPVZhFyesua1oJbok0XMsX3imobpd4Cg32-QW7WTXiVthggr8C5VVrlXCZms/s0/Classlink.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Classlink will soft launch and be <b>live tomorrow, August 7</b> - this will eventually change the experience on the Chromebook and the Staff Homepage will change.  Please make teachers aware of this change if you see any apps not working as expected please reach out to Amy Stanley or Chris Godwin so we can adjust and thank you an advance as we work with this "Super Fast" launch!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More information to come as we continue to develop a robust experience for everyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1090utleiEun1Q6_bG-0W0gSDqr5sioIF/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Basic Quick Guide</a> for you to share with your teachers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kKMfz1Bxs0hjuDVB_AaD7OFTFAvwuQLi/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Advanced Guide</a> for you please offer it to teachers who have a handle on the basics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">K-2 Teachers will be able to print Quick Cards for log in.  <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19-WYHgHxmCA9yMLoC06yM4YaYgyPUN75y4Pcruqu99c/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Here are directions</a> for this as well - this is coming and will be available by early next.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SmIDxWGlD3o" width="320" youtube-src-id="SmIDxWGlD3o"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Intro Video English</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DRfVEBjXogs" width="320" youtube-src-id="DRfVEBjXogs"></iframe></div>Intro Video Spanish</div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>BIG NEWS - Templates are Now Available</b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS54i34U0Ol713alCtM31y6SMHRKlD_lBM1dGmROWLZIxJGC2G2uxsHu6-_wjP7Zesiq2Sov9hyphenhyphenHAbMMGTXQGBLkEtgyCQAJgkIhTFZrSE48gsDB9yhsOgpEhroILgW__KJ3mbsvwP5KM/s451/canvas.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="451" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS54i34U0Ol713alCtM31y6SMHRKlD_lBM1dGmROWLZIxJGC2G2uxsHu6-_wjP7Zesiq2Sov9hyphenhyphenHAbMMGTXQGBLkEtgyCQAJgkIhTFZrSE48gsDB9yhsOgpEhroILgW__KJ3mbsvwP5KM/w231-h159/canvas.png" width="231" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Canvas Templates are READY please share this information with any teacher who is going to use Canvas for content delivery. Here is the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SsjW-3detOUK3cRXZrMMC9yjKpt0SmCbgEg8BeArUZs/edit" target="_blank">Template Guide</a> with directions and previews of each template we purchased.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sanitizing your Chromebooks </h3><div><br /></div><div>Several of you have asked for guidance around sanitizing the chromebooks:</div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5 Steps to Sanitizing a Chromebook</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Step 1: Power off the device.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> You will be applying liquid solutions to your Chromebook, so powering it off is a must.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Step 2: Remove any accessories or plug-ins such as cases, USBs, and headphones.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Once removed, cases can be separately disinfected with sanitizing wipes or spray. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Step 3: Clean the Screen. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-55fd4d36-7fff-1a51-61be-870ded874ad7"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clean the screen with an LCD-safe solution applied to a microfiber cloth.  </span></p></li><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: circle; margin-left: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strong alcohols can eat away the coating on LCD screens. However, LCD-safe solutions can be used to properly disinfect Chromebook screens. </span></p></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: circle; margin-left: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Never use Windex® or similar products, which contain ammonia. </span></p></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: circle; margin-left: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Never use any solutions containing acetone, ethyl alcohol (ethanol), ethyl acid, or methyl chloride. </span></p></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: circle; margin-left: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Never use paper towels, kitchen rags, or any type of cloth other than microfiber. These could damage your screen.</span></p></li></ul><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To clean,</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> wet a microfiber cloth in LCD-safe solution so that it’s damp enough to feel wet, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">but not damp enough to create any drips (</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">drips are bad</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. In extreme cases they can ruin the bottom edge of your screen if they get sucked between the layers of the LCD through capillary action). Rub the microfiber gently on the screen in a back-and-forth motion, using the broadest strokes you can. Avoid small circular motions, which can sometimes leave buffed-out spots or whorl marks on the screen. </span></p></li></ul><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Step 4: Clean the Device and Keyboard.</span><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Swan-Isoprophyl-Alcohol-70-Pack/dp/B007SO5JD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XSWSNHQIZBBH&keywords=70%25+alcohol&qid=1583332218&sprefix=70%25+%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">70% isopropyl alcohol</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> applied to a </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Clean-Basics-White-T-Shirt-Cloth/dp/B01JRKZAYE/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=soft+cotton+rag&qid=1583332239&sr=8-2" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">soft cotton rag</span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to wipe down the keyboard and external chassis.</span></p></li><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: circle; margin-left: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">DO NOT spray your device with disinfectant.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> It’s important that the solution is applied to a rag or cloth first so that liquid doesn’t seep into the keyboard. This can damage the keyboard itself or important components housed beneath. CAUTION–70% Isopropyl alcohol is highly flammable, so keep it and anything covered in it away from any sources of ignition.</span></p></li></ul></ul><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Step 5: Wait for the alcohol solution to completely evaporate before turning your Chromebook back on.</span><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The 70% isopropyl alcohol in the solution is non-conductive (meaning there’s no need to worry about that part affecting the electronic components of the device). It’s the other 30%, which consists mainly of water, that </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">conductive. Because of this, it’s important that you power down your device pre-cleaning and wait until the alcohol has completely evaporated before turning your Chromebook back on. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 36pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’re like us, you may be thinking, “why don’t I just use a higher concentration of alcohol to speed the drying process?” Well, counterintuitively, the disinfectant properties of isopropyl alcohol drop off rapidly at concentrations higher than 70%³, so in this case, stronger isn’t better.</span></p></li></ul><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Classlink and other Updates

Account update Any NEW 3-12 Grade students to JCPS will have to claim their account using this document: Claiming your account   If stude...

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Upcoming PD

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVMcbVjjB5ppiKcXJZ1Ec3qv-EbfhQzkRoLWcH6yLTBU0SSARsTJvKUKemvxzivATyGKvkxfxJoev0kqHN_CM6mJTmJa9GDTVeHQApVmuHnEbu4w4e9Thz-RdHo66MURgGxtObUi9q3iM/s1600/professional-development-teaching-profession-1-638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="638" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVMcbVjjB5ppiKcXJZ1Ec3qv-EbfhQzkRoLWcH6yLTBU0SSARsTJvKUKemvxzivATyGKvkxfxJoev0kqHN_CM6mJTmJa9GDTVeHQApVmuHnEbu4w4e9Thz-RdHo66MURgGxtObUi9q3iM/s320/professional-development-teaching-profession-1-638.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgh1kusPDSxI4EJwJXH1OlBKBdgVn9w959yNA0COUa_RkbCJr7D8F7Fltqt6A2eYmzqGPmQQPsjVje1tBW3Q4uJJY2ufVHrsjb8wE2tuToCQEyUP1ZHIpshU8VmmyxJAd5_W8Tu4Hlmn4/s1600/canvas-red.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="165" data-original-width="600" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgh1kusPDSxI4EJwJXH1OlBKBdgVn9w959yNA0COUa_RkbCJr7D8F7Fltqt6A2eYmzqGPmQQPsjVje1tBW3Q4uJJY2ufVHrsjb8wE2tuToCQEyUP1ZHIpshU8VmmyxJAd5_W8Tu4Hlmn4/s320/canvas-red.png" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> We are lucky enough to be hosting the 2nd Annual "Canvas of Things - East" again this year.  This Digital Learning Credit opportunity has limited space so if you or one of your teachers is interested please take a few minutes to register now:</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.smore.com/wkr4x-the-canvas-of-things">https://www.smore.com/wkr4x-the-canvas-of-things</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY29cM9lUjtZRUHXqe1ImIJs6rgpwWPBSoGyH4Mu2PLEcnCX6xlXcOG5IBXCkOoL9QNcA9cmyDXuKwhherUuLdo1CE29ftjkDKxVbB55SM864Gi4GkyJx1fPMiIhBJbPv44-PDn9Ov4Q/s1600/edcamp.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVY29cM9lUjtZRUHXqe1ImIJs6rgpwWPBSoGyH4Mu2PLEcnCX6xlXcOG5IBXCkOoL9QNcA9cmyDXuKwhherUuLdo1CE29ftjkDKxVbB55SM864Gi4GkyJx1fPMiIhBJbPv44-PDn9Ov4Q/s1600/edcamp.png" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Also May 2 EdCampJoCo will be held at West Johnston High. If you want to continue to get more information join the Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/edcampjoco">www.facebook.com/edcampjoco</a> or follow along on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23edcampjoco&src=typed_query" target="_blank">#edcampjoco</a>,  Digital Learning Credit Opportunities will be available.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrOxpuSk9HkBkBVQRIQM_BRiDRjsKRb5OcZgpV1WfqXcWX9Tskla2EI3IvJuOT6RD7oe2kfzFK1Imz9NzGBtZQD0m_i4DLJCsjCA62KKmLRIJpkMTpynUlW1a4C59Jmk2HhHxrOhAstM/s1600/Ignite+2020+%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrOxpuSk9HkBkBVQRIQM_BRiDRjsKRb5OcZgpV1WfqXcWX9Tskla2EI3IvJuOT6RD7oe2kfzFK1Imz9NzGBtZQD0m_i4DLJCsjCA62KKmLRIJpkMTpynUlW1a4C59Jmk2HhHxrOhAstM/s200/Ignite+2020+%25281%2529.png" width="200" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> June 3 and 4 Ignite 2020 will be held at Swift Creek.  If you haven't already complete the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqhXqTFEW5SZseDqwgVGU8_Qfsw-5ruIKPYE6lIP_LudtwxA/viewform" target="_blank">survey of potential topics</a> and sign up to continue to receive more information: <a href="http://bit.ly/interest2020">bit.ly/interest2020</a>.  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Looking forward to a great spring of learning!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br />

Upcoming PD

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Canvas Mini-Conference this Saturday PD!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimgyL89BW_r0OtLr_pFq6cec5k-3FtW9mXMjkgRiaB2tYZd7HgG7kGu8EsxsRFUeew4N2bZzRUThGf81XjiYVbiALcifK09vQWrlrthY_FR4lvJbmCS7GfQnILhtviG3xsGcUWbfh2phw/s1600/canvas.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="451" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimgyL89BW_r0OtLr_pFq6cec5k-3FtW9mXMjkgRiaB2tYZd7HgG7kGu8EsxsRFUeew4N2bZzRUThGf81XjiYVbiALcifK09vQWrlrthY_FR4lvJbmCS7GfQnILhtviG3xsGcUWbfh2phw/s320/canvas.png" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #2d3b45; font-family: LatoWeb, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 12px;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #2d3b45; font-family: LatoWeb, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 12px;"> Are you interested in learning how other teachers are using Canvas? Would you like to share the great things you are doing with Canvas?</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #2d3b45; font-family: LatoWeb, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 12px;"> There are still openings if you have teachers who could benefit:</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #2d3b45; font-family: LatoWeb, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 12px;"> Join us on March 30 from 9am - 3pm at the AG Glenn Building for <em>The Canvas of Things</em>.<br />This event is hosted by Instructure and will be attended by teachers from the several counties.<br /><a class="external" href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bxpd5fuxP-LQZzBnZXVrTW1WLVFURk9NVW5rSEZZeXZuX2NV" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="outline: transparent solid 0.125rem;" target="_blank">Click here to register<span class="ui-icon ui-icon-extlink ui-icon-inline" style="background-image: url("/dist/images/jqueryui/ui-icons_222222_256x240-a2c05c5e96.png"); background-position: -32px -80px; background-repeat: no-repeat; display: inline-block; height: 16px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; text-indent: -99999px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;" title="Links to an external site."><span class="screenreader-only" style="border: 0px; clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; transform: translateZ(0px); width: 1px;">Links to an external site.</span></span></a> as a participant or presenter.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #2d3b45; font-family: LatoWeb, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 12px;"> <br />Note: Contact Amy Stanley or Jennifer Roberts if you would like to submit for digital learning credit.</div>

Canvas Mini-Conference this Saturday PD!

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June 18 PD on Canvas offering

<div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Please share with your teachers: </span></b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://bit.ly/canvas618" target="_blank">Click here</a> to sign up!</span></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLaFarjC5rFRRJ8xZ47fKvlk33dr4P1IjgCDorkY0cqfpgDRQBWCeRKL59nu7_7Gs2HVGfyQOtmspI_33OB2o3x2kpuGqI6tNJcfD4OzVDyiL5cR_rjgskqMocvkWejxmXKeT8iCpKbI0/s1600/canvasimage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="492" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLaFarjC5rFRRJ8xZ47fKvlk33dr4P1IjgCDorkY0cqfpgDRQBWCeRKL59nu7_7Gs2HVGfyQOtmspI_33OB2o3x2kpuGqI6tNJcfD4OzVDyiL5cR_rjgskqMocvkWejxmXKeT8iCpKbI0/s640/canvasimage.jpg" width="451" /></a></div> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>

June 18 PD on Canvas offering

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Canvas Roadshow!

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> Canvas is holding an EdCamp Style Roadshow!</h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxpd5fuxP-LQSS1iQTVWYzR4NU0/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPpdvXA305ptKrdBSKRIE4HVpt_mCIAqAmJUaj9chv8X-yMF751b_NZ_MeemxFr4mHvFuM49NWBKnX2Oguf-hNbA1CyiBv08E4wLyXmlQbpU8T_BhlG7YC0mw9Z0M2Su_yhP4grOVR0hM6/s400/Canvas+Roadshow.png" width="308" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> This event will be help in multiple different regions of North Carolina to provide convenient locations for everyone. The nearest location to Johnston County is Chatham, however, it does not appear to be a problem if a different location works better for you. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> More details can be found at their <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-carolina-canvas-roadshow-2017-tickets-33908597528" target="_blank">sign up link</a>. </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h4 style="text-align: center;"> If you are interested in attending, sign up soon!</h4> <div style="text-align: center;"> Space is on a first come, first served basis and there is limited space. </div>

Canvas Roadshow!

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Wednesday Web Tool: Canvas Live Webinar Training! - Limited Time Access

<h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Canvas Live Webinar Training</h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> For a limited time, Canvas has made Live Webinar Training available to Johnston County Staff. This training, which is normally a service that they charge for, is available from February 14th to May 14 so make sure to take advantage of it while you can!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> There are a variety of topics to learn, ranging from beginner to advanced, so there is something for everyone. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> NOTE: This training is intended for teachers who are interested in learning more about Canvas. This is not training for students. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0Bxpd5fuxP-LQSEF4Y1hKenhoaDg" target="_blank">Click here</a> for instructions on how to create an account and sign up for trainings.  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHU9BQnaKH4EQ1xA0E2Wyembwc4CJGQJJd0dVavKZF2CPv-xtC64GQwhjYfRdPcDZb-BqLu2STYrNcydAqfObm0f3izB1DDk-fX8bV17jIsl93hnJFYClocst-476uBqxsvpig4OSnOVw/s1600/Canvas+training+graphic.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="563" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHU9BQnaKH4EQ1xA0E2Wyembwc4CJGQJJd0dVavKZF2CPv-xtC64GQwhjYfRdPcDZb-BqLu2STYrNcydAqfObm0f3izB1DDk-fX8bV17jIsl93hnJFYClocst-476uBqxsvpig4OSnOVw/s640/Canvas+training+graphic.png" width="640" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div>

Wednesday Web Tool: Canvas Live Webinar Training! - Limited Time Access

Canvas Live Webinar Training For a limited time, Canvas has made Live Webinar Training available to Johnston County Staff. This training,...

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Updates on Technology Topics

<div style="text-align: center;"> <h2> News from DPI</h2> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuX-g94GlEaHqRrNmAvLMcnwAU7BVNrbWfx6gobmR18vEDaxHWpkrz8hNENjMJHvH6FhG7dD5ngIeVZ-SaWK2U5kGABFpGDhkmiv-_hSIAs0j09h8tIaGBYFlwawaQlBX6K0uDyBZZcoQ/s1600/digital+learning.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="52" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuX-g94GlEaHqRrNmAvLMcnwAU7BVNrbWfx6gobmR18vEDaxHWpkrz8hNENjMJHvH6FhG7dD5ngIeVZ-SaWK2U5kGABFpGDhkmiv-_hSIAs0j09h8tIaGBYFlwawaQlBX6K0uDyBZZcoQ/s400/digital+learning.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Click here to see the December 20, 2016 Edition of the <a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NCSBE/bulletins/17b2199" target="_blank">Digital Learning Insights</a>  You might want to check out the wiki on Digital Learning Competencies mentioned in this newsletter, we will sharing more information about this initiative soon, stay tuned.<br /> <br /> Starting sometime in January DPI will launch a new canvas icon that is for state level distributed courses, this icon will be separate and apart from our local Canvas.  Here is an <a href="https://drive.google.com/a/jcsnc.org/file/d/0B6tdCo4ORZfeWFE1UGN5bHZCSEE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">information letter you can share with your staff.</a>  Be on the look out for the Blue Canvas button.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52fZlzESc62W4j7Z3uPnryG0N0yRYC47XkElmiAUnxev3pDKJfwFoAAf4VGWZ9HfLyek109SDQM8cvXPq2bCqHrpjbEpeFyjjCnJx4JzcZSUTReesNQAdQxP7OBzNQ0A_lCJQjoJIQdU/s1600/fyi-star-gif-hi.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52fZlzESc62W4j7Z3uPnryG0N0yRYC47XkElmiAUnxev3pDKJfwFoAAf4VGWZ9HfLyek109SDQM8cvXPq2bCqHrpjbEpeFyjjCnJx4JzcZSUTReesNQAdQxP7OBzNQ0A_lCJQjoJIQdU/s200/fyi-star-gif-hi.png" width="199" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Smart Notebook</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> If you are having trouble with some smart notebook activation with the new year try these directions:</div> <div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <ol> <li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Start Menu</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: inherit;">All Programs</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Teacher Menu</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: inherit;">SMART Notebook 14 Re-Activate</span></li> </ol> </div>

Updates on Technology Topics

News from DPI Click here to see the December 20, 2016 Edition of the  Digital Learning Insights   You might want to check out the w...

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Wednesday Web Tool: How to Access RCD Resources in Canvas!

<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy Wednesday, we hope your week is off to a fantastic start!</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhVTni6jhAMS_cVWp3MVQBXjWJdN9kODx70eBrrf6TJPTspggvyqVMT644G0PL8AL-AnyytCV2dvwWQZfN565-9wPOdyYLFAvIvJwTrWHf8j_c3XngZsYT95l1n962J_rrRefznX-gh63/s1600/Canvas-Logo-square.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhVTni6jhAMS_cVWp3MVQBXjWJdN9kODx70eBrrf6TJPTspggvyqVMT644G0PL8AL-AnyytCV2dvwWQZfN565-9wPOdyYLFAvIvJwTrWHf8j_c3XngZsYT95l1n962J_rrRefznX-gh63/s200/Canvas-Logo-square.png" width="200" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This week we are sharing resources on how to access the Rigorous Curriculum Design (RCD) resources that have been moved over the summer from Moodle to Canvas.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have created a video tutorial to explain how to access Canvas and enroll in the RCD courses that have been developed for your use.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/97p_2kJYYbc/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/97p_2kJYYbc?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97p_2kJYYbc&feature=youtu.be">Click here to view the video on mobile devices</a></span></i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i><br /></i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Brittany Taylor has created a PDF guide on how to access the curriculum materials as well. Please <a href="https://drive.google.com/a/johnston.k12.nc.us/file/d/0B4I54ADq0gB3TktYYVFMQTNBcmc/view">click here to view the PDF guide</a>.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We are super excited that almost every core subject and grade level has resources. Please reach out to the Digital Learning Team or the Curriculum Specialists if you would like additional resources and training on accessing or using these wonderful resources!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Please share with your staff!</b></span></div>

Wednesday Web Tool: How to Access RCD Resources in Canvas!

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Reminder: Request Moodle Course Transfer to Canvas by June 14th!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2EJEq21auSErENTZMj3Hhfuh-S7Usr-I4qzYE1ZKLbt6tQ_RBwtSI28m03O86gMLQQbimslqVOb8tJU1pUIMNnOKukJKgTbBDnrzMyN4L4qBkQMYSkRQfHkVvcxQVQq0jrMRiay4YBYc/s1600/Canvas-Logo-square.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2EJEq21auSErENTZMj3Hhfuh-S7Usr-I4qzYE1ZKLbt6tQ_RBwtSI28m03O86gMLQQbimslqVOb8tJU1pUIMNnOKukJKgTbBDnrzMyN4L4qBkQMYSkRQfHkVvcxQVQq0jrMRiay4YBYc/s200/Canvas-Logo-square.png" width="200" /></span></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Johnston County Schools has a new Learning Management System (LMS) available for all staff and students. Canvas has been adopted as the state LMS and is accessible via the NCEdCloud portal (look for the Canvas icon next to PowerSchool).</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Canvas is integrated with the Home Base system, this means that student information is automatically populated into your courses on Canvas. Grades issued in Canvas have the ability to be transferred to your PowerTeacher gradebook.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about Moodle?</span></h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Johnston County Schools staff will no longer have access to Moodle after July 30, 2016. If you have a course in Moodle that you would like exported into Canvas, <a href="http://bit.ly/moodlemove">please fill out this form</a> prior to June 14, 2016.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Additional information about Canvas can be found at <a href="http://bit.ly/jcscanvas">bit.ly/jcscanvas</a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Please share this information with any teachers at your school who use Moodle!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Want to Learn More?<br />Attend a Summer Session!</span></h3> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqx0lSGsSN7hkC1qobOgh7SkG8FYFieg1DidE_v2iG-X-RybiBn6Ln4fEfHHpZi2qQm2vpk42DDHFcEc5NjrytIef8hw9KgY5zSf6NAtmtXnd7rqXOr-EQUl6osjSQRUBEQmYVo329yk6m/s1600/Canvas+Summer+PD.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqx0lSGsSN7hkC1qobOgh7SkG8FYFieg1DidE_v2iG-X-RybiBn6Ln4fEfHHpZi2qQm2vpk42DDHFcEc5NjrytIef8hw9KgY5zSf6NAtmtXnd7rqXOr-EQUl6osjSQRUBEQmYVo329yk6m/s400/Canvas+Summer+PD.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div>

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Canvas: Create, Collaborate, and Facilitate Sessions Now Available!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirEMlh-nhw3zD2_F9fGfd3uc1vJAU-YMXFc3K8pELuu9EonISfDCdvKNfGIzemuiTXQkkwhSwH3MHcQtq4j5jyXieyGgXzM5yFtsNd49KcVTYmEoY_AjEs5_pj_rWB_NNMRYRhsY0cL0M/s1600/Canvas+Summer+PD.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirEMlh-nhw3zD2_F9fGfd3uc1vJAU-YMXFc3K8pELuu9EonISfDCdvKNfGIzemuiTXQkkwhSwH3MHcQtq4j5jyXieyGgXzM5yFtsNd49KcVTYmEoY_AjEs5_pj_rWB_NNMRYRhsY0cL0M/s400/Canvas+Summer+PD.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Please share with your staff!</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We are ready to kickoff summer with a series of professional learning sessions on our new Learning Management System, Canvas. These sessions will be high energy and productive with a beginning tutorial on how to use and create with Canvas followed by work time to create your course for next year. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Come explore the limitless potential of Canvas!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Register today in My Learning Plan!</span></div>

Canvas: Create, Collaborate, and Facilitate Sessions Now Available!

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New Canvas Work Sessions Scheduled

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71sxyubD_xCt_UHdy1iwBD4mT88vk9nyRZOObD8D_scXw-rZ_hFDPHqDhY2Sgh8PyLCweKsOxxY9GiGa1lZfS4M0sgMemI7LrHn-wZAz0pLjhUi856dF7_c-CSQqUnwxG1cIXaRIiBz4/s1600/Canvas-Logo-square.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71sxyubD_xCt_UHdy1iwBD4mT88vk9nyRZOObD8D_scXw-rZ_hFDPHqDhY2Sgh8PyLCweKsOxxY9GiGa1lZfS4M0sgMemI7LrHn-wZAz0pLjhUi856dF7_c-CSQqUnwxG1cIXaRIiBz4/s320/Canvas-Logo-square.png" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please share with your staff!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We have scheduled two optional work sessions for course content creation in our new learning management system, Canvas. The sessions will be led by our Instructure representative and are open to all JCS staff. </span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRos3CkltMItlvQnmPtsE-sIHE01hB9jgBISTEwaUskQ5Y5jXelfjEx-MExnR0_VL4r7GChi266vOeY_cLtT5cFTGGAvLGccYrnJfyheRQ73n4MYQ3eh16FXjQ7bX6t-9xZiYYeYEia4/s1600/Canvas+course+creation+training.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRos3CkltMItlvQnmPtsE-sIHE01hB9jgBISTEwaUskQ5Y5jXelfjEx-MExnR0_VL4r7GChi266vOeY_cLtT5cFTGGAvLGccYrnJfyheRQ73n4MYQ3eh16FXjQ7bX6t-9xZiYYeYEia4/s400/Canvas+course+creation+training.png" width="400" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Since these are optional work sessions with a flexible format (no formal presentation), they will not qualify for CEU credit. To register for either/both sessions, please complete the brief form at: <a href="http://bit.ly/jcscanvasmay">bit.ly/jcscanvasmay</a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Be on the lookout for more formal training opportunities coming soon!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br />

New Canvas Work Sessions Scheduled

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Get to Know Canvas-Our New LMS!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQAp6X87f5SzZhAZW4WX_cdpU8tyYQyYMHmYKbyP2CSjowCG3H7GhyCzxcMC-vaoaHNG7Ba4Denjb7yLIrWiNU-k4_jMnD_4S_bhQ5Umbk1S9UFWzQQjskaQXjPa_LJ-Fhj-3mXtCngc/s1600/Canvas-Logo-square.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQAp6X87f5SzZhAZW4WX_cdpU8tyYQyYMHmYKbyP2CSjowCG3H7GhyCzxcMC-vaoaHNG7Ba4Denjb7yLIrWiNU-k4_jMnD_4S_bhQ5Umbk1S9UFWzQQjskaQXjPa_LJ-Fhj-3mXtCngc/s200/Canvas-Logo-square.png" width="200" /></span></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Want to learn more about our new Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas?</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Check out these two videos and register for one of our information meetings to learn how to get started exploring Canvas.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JeKyioOYvHg/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JeKyioOYvHg?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeKyioOYvHg&nohtml5=False"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Get to know Canvas (click here to open video)</span></a></i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TdDS6gVdI10/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TdDS6gVdI10?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdDS6gVdI10&nohtml5=False"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Cool Things You Can Do with Canvas (click here to open video)</span></a></i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/johnston.k12.nc.us/forms/d/1GyjEAhBT8Kt7oe60u8524fU_J5dFGId-7g0dOg63ax8/viewform"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Click here to register for a face to face or virtual meeting to learn about Canvas!</span></a></h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div>

Get to Know Canvas-Our New LMS!

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Introducing Canvas: A Learning Management System for Everyone!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2EJEq21auSErENTZMj3Hhfuh-S7Usr-I4qzYE1ZKLbt6tQ_RBwtSI28m03O86gMLQQbimslqVOb8tJU1pUIMNnOKukJKgTbBDnrzMyN4L4qBkQMYSkRQfHkVvcxQVQq0jrMRiay4YBYc/s1600/Canvas-Logo-square.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2EJEq21auSErENTZMj3Hhfuh-S7Usr-I4qzYE1ZKLbt6tQ_RBwtSI28m03O86gMLQQbimslqVOb8tJU1pUIMNnOKukJKgTbBDnrzMyN4L4qBkQMYSkRQfHkVvcxQVQq0jrMRiay4YBYc/s200/Canvas-Logo-square.png" width="200" /></span></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Johnston County Schools has a new Learning Management System (LMS) available for all staff and students. Canvas has been adopted as the state LMS and is accessible via the NCEdCloud portal.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Canvas is integrated with the Home Base system, this means that student information is automatically populated into your courses on Canvas. Grades issued in Canvas have the ability to be transferred to your PowerTeacher gradebook.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Want to learn more about Canvas? </span></h3> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://bit.ly/jcscanvasintro">Register</a> for one of our upcoming information sessions!</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlvdyf2d8Yq5kAfll_e8WaMn_AO7FOS7f6RLZPc2dyUYEZ2cHWMgr9zqTr3JwwkICgD5fasOJfu1_DgWNPZWSSzMBMDmf6foIKfr3-AfTsbO-p3M1WqdTlJXpiJgDqnRqrlfkVfMMaQ6A/s1600/moodle+dates+intro.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlvdyf2d8Yq5kAfll_e8WaMn_AO7FOS7f6RLZPc2dyUYEZ2cHWMgr9zqTr3JwwkICgD5fasOJfu1_DgWNPZWSSzMBMDmf6foIKfr3-AfTsbO-p3M1WqdTlJXpiJgDqnRqrlfkVfMMaQ6A/s400/moodle+dates+intro.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What about Moodle?</span></h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Johnston County Schools staff will no longer have access to Moodle after July 30, 2016. If you have a course in Moodle that you would like exported into Canvas, <a href="http://bit.ly/moodlemove">please fill out this form</a> prior to June 14, 2016.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Additional information about Canvas can be found at <a href="http://bit.ly/jcscanvas">bit.ly/jcscanvas</a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Stay tuned for more Canvas updates as we start exploring this great new resource for our district!</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div>

Introducing Canvas: A Learning Management System for Everyone!

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