PPS Instructional Technology

We have been getting a few questions lately about the reservation/resource calendars. Here is a review, courtesy of a tech tip Paul sent out in September 2013. To view the printable version, click here . In this Tech Tip, we will instruct you on how to view and checkout Portage resources from your own calendar. Note: Google Resource Calendars are for use during the school day. For scheduling resource use outside of school hours you must use SchoolDude . Viewing Resource Calendars (Adding to your calendar) Step 1: While viewing your Google Calendar, on the left-side of the your screen under “My Calendars”, hover your mouse over “Other Calendars”. You will see a down arrow , click that arrow and click on “Browse Interesting Calendars”. Step 2: One the next screen, choose “More”. Then choose “Resources for portageps.org”. Step 3: Select the building whose resources you wish to use. Then choose the resource whose calendar you would like to add to your calendar...

Over the last couple years, many of our technology tools have come from Google thanks to the Google Apps for Education initiative.  Your tech integration specialists have offered training on a wide range of Google topics including, GMail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sites, Blogger and more.  We realize, however, that it is not always possible or easy for you all to attend trainings.  Also, some of you prefer to learn at your own pace and on your own time.  If you fit in to one of these categories, then Atomic Learning will be the resource for you.  They have short online tutorials on a plethora of topics including all things Google.  Here is the latest Quick Tip sheet from Atomic Learning: The link from the quick tip is: http://goo.gl/DgvVMz

Portage Public Schools has a subscription to the online training site Atomic Learning.  This site offers great online training opportunities for those of you who enjoy learning at your own pace.  Here are some of the recent training opportunitites related to Google.  Enjoy! Recent Training Releases Atomic Learning regularly updates our training offerings to keep you up-to-date on the latest and greatest educational technology. Recent additions to the training library include: Gmail Training (update) Google Calendar Training (update) Google Documents - Creating & Organizing Training (update) Google Documents - Editing & Formatting Training (update) Google Documents - Sharing & Collaborating Training Google Forms Training Google Presentations - Collaborating & Sharing Training Google Presentations - Creating & Editing Training (update) Google Spreadsheets - Basics Training (update) Google Spreadsheets - Chart & Formulas Trainin...

The Schedule for June summer trainings is now available. Trainings will be held at then new Administration Building in the Computer Lab. To register for a course, simply click on the link in front of the date/time. This will take you directly to the KALPA registration page for that class. The August schedule will be available in the next few weeks.We look forward to seeing you all this summer! Google Sites for Beginners: Want to create a website for your classroom? Need a way to communicate with your parents and students now that your eboard has gone away? Google SItes is the perfect way to do this. Class will run approximately 1.5 hours. 435004 : June 11, 2013 at 8:30 am 435049 : June 19, 2013 at 8:30 am 435050 : June 25, 2013 at 12:30 pm Google Sites: The Next Step: Do you have a basic google site up and running and would like to learn more about how to customize your site by adding calendars, groups, pictures, custom banners and much more? Then this class is for you. Parti...