PLC for August 26Technology Support & OLC

Cedartown Middle School: 2015-2016

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Today’s Topics and Agenda• Using the app Handouts for annotation and a

paperless classroom• Utilizing the OLC with embedding, linking,

and uploads• Misc. (Technology Survey and Support)

Using the App “Handouts”

Scan in assignments without having to manipulate into PDF or other form. Use Genius Scan or snap a picture to upload Students can write and type on the

handout

Quick submission to teacher and the teacher can grade in the app. Grades, comments, typed feedback, etc.

Utilize for Directed Studies to speed up the remediation and enrichment process.

Set up classes to differentiate for SPED/different abilities of students. Push out different tasks to different “classes” in

Handouts and students will not know the difference!

Great for RtI and IEP documentation!

Using “Genius Scan”

Need help to get clear documents onto your OLC? Use GENIUS SCAN.

Exporting capabilities to email, PDF, Dropbox, other formats.

Can take pictures of tangible handouts or screen shot pictures, etc. from the internet to use on the OLC.

Eliminates steps to put plans on OLC and iTunesU!

Technology Support Session

How to create hyperlinks on the OLC

How to embed videos, Remind 101, videos, and more into the OLC.

Do you have a specific technology need? Visit Mr. Astin’s OLC and fill out the CMS Survey section on the left links listing. You can request specific training or help with any

tech tool listed or a unique request to your classroom.