Moodle – Do you want to utilize “virtual learning” in your classroom?
We have had an overwhelming response from teachers who are interested in using Moodle. The teacher is able to set up assignments, administer assessments, and facilitate academic forums through the use of the Allentown Moodle. Each student in the Allentown School District is already registered with the Allentown Moodle, all you need to do is create your course! Please contact us to setup your one-on-one training session!
Sign up using your district sign in information at: http://moodle.allentownsd.org/
Facebook - Just a quick reminder regarding the use of Facebook.Facebook is a tremendous social networking tool that has allowed us to stay in contact with friends and family from around the world. Please remember that Facebook is a public website and you are highly encouraged to use your best judgment when posting pictures and content.
Interactive Whiteboards – Equipment and training is now available!
Are you interested in using a Polyvision Board in your classroom? If you have a projector & a computer, we have additional Polyvision Boards we can deliver to your classroom. (NOTE: we do not have extra projectors OR computers)
Do you have a Polyvision Board or SMART Board in your classroom and feel it is not being used to its full capabilities? Contact us today to schedule a training session!
About Interactive Whiteboards:
Uses for interactive whiteboards may include:
· Running software that is loaded onto the connected PC, such as a web browsers or proprietary software used in the classroom.
· Capturing and saving notes written on a whiteboard to the connected PC
· Capturing notes written on a graphics tablet connected to the whiteboard
· Online whiteboard
· Controlling the PC from the white board using click and drag, markup which annotates a program or presentation
· Using OCR software to translate cursive writing on a graphics tablet into text
· Using an Audience Response System so that presenters can poll a classroom audience or conduct quizzes, capturing feedback onto the whiteboard
Moodle is Now Open!
Great news!The new Allentown Moodle system is now open and operational. The new Moodle can be found at:
https://pop.allentownsd.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=a01bc5f5270e423fba55ccd158e01afa&URL=http%3a%2f%2fmoodle.allentownsd.org%2f
What is Moodle?
Moodle is an Open Source Course Management System (CMS).It has become very popular among educators around the world as a tool for creating online dynamic websites for their students.
Moodle has several features considered typical of an e-learning platform, plus some original innovations (like its filtering system). Moodle is very similar to a learning management system. Moodle can be used in many types of environments such as in education, training and development, and business settings.
Some typical features of Moodle are
·Assignment submission
·Discussion forum
·Files download
·Grading
·Moodle instant messages
·Online calendar
·Online news and announcement
·Online quiz
·Wiki
Example of a Moodle used at Dieruff High School:
VISIT MR. STAUFFER'S MOODLE COURSE
(click: log in as a guest):
If you are interested in using Moodle in your classroom, we are available for one-on-one training session to help you with your course set-up.Please e-mail us with your availability!
Welcome to a new school year! With a new school year brings new changes. Tom Derhammer has been named Director of Technology for Allentown School District, and his former position as Technology Integration Leader is now being directed by Dave Stauffer and myself (Melanie Hoskins).
We are excited to take on this role and look forward to working very closely with Dieruff High School teachers in the education and development of our students.
Dave & I will be working together this year on a number of projects.
Our responsibilities include:
1.Afternoons: LCCC Dual Enrollment “Tech Support” in Rooms B-6, F-17, G-5, & D-9
2.All Day: Cyber Learning / Credit Recovery in Room E-5 extension 2584
3.CDT Testing Coordinators
4.Instructional Coaches
Below are some updates about your concerns:
1.POP & Sapphire Access on SHARED MacBooks – There is currently a Parental Control feature activated that is blocking those sites. IT is coming over this afternoon to show us how to rectify the problem and we will come around tomorrow and change this for you. Teachers will not be provided with the ADMIN password for these machines. You will have to go through IT for software installation & updates.
2.SMARTBoard Software – If you have ADMINISTRATOR rights, you can install it yourself. See link below. If you do not – we can install it for you when we change Parental Controls.
·For SMART Notebook Collaborative Learning software download information please follow:https://pop.allentownsd.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=7d232692b121484eabba3e68f978e7ad&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.smarttech.com%2fus%2fSupport%2fBrowse%2bSupport%2fDownload%2bSoftware(Product key: NB-AEAAN-CADPM-R9484-DSCAB). Use the 10.8 version for MAC or Windows.
3.GREAT NEWS – We have an in-house technology specialist, Jonmichael Vito & Tech Assistant Spencer Bernhard, who will be available to answer heat tickets in a timely manner. Please email https://pop.allentownsd.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=7d232692b121484eabba3e68f978e7ad&URL=mailto%3ahelpdeskstaff%40allentownsd.org or call HELP (4357) with issues relating to internet, network, hardware setup, computer connections, printers, software installation, projectors, interactive whiteboards & other general computer problems.
4.ATTN: Moodle Users –NEW SITE
https://pop.allentownsd.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=7d232692b121484eabba3e68f978e7ad&URL=http%3a%2f%2fmoodle.allentownsd.org%2f The site is now public. Start by creating your account using your allentownsd.org email address. More details will follow with instructions on how to create courses and add students.
5.Math Teachers & Computer Labs – I understand the math curriculum involves a lot of online work & assessment. Please work together with
Do you need to install SMART Technology on your MacBook? If yes:
Product key: NB-AEAAN-CADPM-R9484-DSCAB
scheduling online work & sharing carts within your department. There is a computer lab in B-6 that you can sign up for at the library help desk. Also, Room F-17 is available for sign out during Periods 1-4. Email Dave or me if you wish to use this room.
6.Projectors – FYI there are a few in the library available for sign out.
What do Dave & I actually do?
Our #1 goal as Technology Integration Leaders (TILs) is to guide you in the incorporation of technology into your curriculum & daily lessons.
1.As a resource, we have created https://pop.allentownsd.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=7d232692b121484eabba3e68f978e7ad&URL=http%3a%2f%2fdierufftechnology.wikispaces.com%2fhome1 that is loaded with links, ideas, & helpful hints that you are welcome to explore. This site will serve as a resource for all technology related material, including news and tech bulletins.
a.Start HERE: https://pop.allentownsd.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=7d232692b121484eabba3e68f978e7ad&URL=http%3a%2f%2fdierufftechnology.wikispaces.com%2fnewmedia
b.or HERE: https://pop.allentownsd.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=7d232692b121484eabba3e68f978e7ad&URL=http%3a%2f%2fdierufftechnology.wikispaces.com%2fProject%2bStarters
2.Every Friday, we will share a newsletter titled “Huskies in the 21st Century”. This newsletter will take an in-depth look at resources available for your classroom.
3.We look forward to invitations from you to work on creating technology-infused lessons. We can also be available to co-teach with you or even be a second set of eyes in your classroom if you would like to try something new.
Please email us or call 2584 for an appointment!
We hope you all have a great year!
