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Professional Development

Visit this page for recommendations, tools, tutorials, and general resources to aide you in becoming more efficient and current in your practices. 

FOR TEACHERS

Limitless Libraries Tutorials

 

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READING HISTORY: Print File. Created by G. Kirchmyer. Note: This instructional directive will help you to change settings in Limitless Libraries so you will be able to see your own reading history, enabling you to see titles you read in the past in case you need to check them out again. Because of privacy laws YOU must change this setting in order for the information to be accessible (otherwise, even librarians won't be able to pull it up).

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RECENTLY ADDED RESOURCES: Print File. Created by NPL. Learn how to use some of the catalog's newest functions, like freezing holds (how to set the hold for a certain date) and others.

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(More tutorials are being made. Stay tuned!)

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Beanstack Tutorials

 

 

BEANSTACK 101: HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE APP OR VISIT ONLINE, LOG READING & WRITE A REVIEW.  Print File. Created by MNPS & Beanstack 

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HOW TO LOG READING, WRITE REVIEWS, & VIEW YOUR READING LOG Video File. 3:46. Created by MNPS

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(More tutorials are being made. Stay tuned!)

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Schoology

 

INSTRUCTORS' GUIDES. Webpage Link. Created by MNPS. Multiple resources.

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BULK EDITING IN GRADEBOOK. Print File. Provided by M. Walker. 

 

BUTTONS, HOW TO CREATE. Video File. 4:10. Created by M. Young. 

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BOOKINGS, HOW TO SET UP & USE. Slideshow Presentation. Created by A. Jackson. How to set up and use Bookings through Office 365 to assist with making appointments with school community members. 

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GRADING GROUPS. Video File. 2:49. Created by I. Franklin.  How to make grading groups for accommodations and how to assign those assignments to students so they don't have multiple versions of the assignment on their page.

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FVLS CONTENT, COPY TO SCHOOLOGY: Print file. Created by K. Kimmel.

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ONEDRIVE APP.  Webpage Link. Created by MNPS. How to assign Microsoft Word Docs, Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint Slideshows, and other Microsoft assets from directly within the Schoology platform. Once assigned, students can make their own copies of the content to work on and submit, and the instructor can then provide feedback and grade the assignment, all without leaving Schoology.

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RETREIVING GRADES FOR UNENROLLED STUDENTS. Print file. Created by MNPS.

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SCHOOLOGY/FLVS CONTENT TUTORIALS + SUBJECT SPECIFIC TUTORIALS. Assorted files. Created by MNPS.

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(More tutorials are being made. Stay tuned!)

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Google

 

I know, I know! We're a Microsoft district, but there are still some times that Google just works better. Here are some tools to help you get to know how to use them effectively.

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Google Drive - www.drive.google.com

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How to Create an Account. Document File. Public Domain.

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Google 101. Video File. 30:55. Created by Ginger Kirchmyer - Completely new to Google and ashamed to admit it? Watch my introductory "course" to learn the basics, and no one will ever have to know! :)

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Real Life Examples. Slideshow Presentation. See how real educators are using Google to be more effective educators.

 

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Advanced Google: Visit ansonalex.com for more tutorials on Google Drive. These are great for even experienced users! Click the icon next to each description for access to the tutorial!

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Other Helpful Tutorials

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EL SCHOOLOGY TIPS: Print File. Created by K. Price Mandrell

 

EL VIRTUAL ACCOMMODATIONS. Video File. Created by K. Price Mandrell 

 

IXL: HOW TO CREATE CLASSES.  Print file. Created by C. Clariday

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LANGUAGE LIVE - GETTING STARTED, QUICK REFERENCE. Print File. Created by Language! Live. 

 

LEARNING TECH FAQ'S. Webpage. Created by MNPS.

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LIVE SCHOOL TEACHER TRAINING. Print File. Created by G. Kaul.

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MICROSOFT STREAM, HOW TO DELETE VIDEOS. Print File. Created by MNPS Tech Services

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MINECRAFT: INSTALLING ON YOUR MNPS DEVICE. Print File. Created by MNPS Tech Services.

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MOBY MAX: 2020-2021 HELP. Print & Video files. Created by C. Clariday and Moby Max.

 

MR. MCGUIRE'S TUTORIAL SPREADSHEET. Multiple video & print files. Created by various authors.

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NATURAL READER, HOW TO INSTALL: Print file. Created by Unknown. Install the Natural Reader Text to Speech extension to the Google Chrome browser by following these steps.

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PLT ATTENDANCE AND GRADING CALCULATOR TEMPLATE TUTORIAL. Video file. Created by G. Kirchmyer. Here is the link for the template for you to copy/paste.

 

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MNPS, FALL 2020. Print File. Created by MNPS.

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PRINTING FROM NEW LAPTOP (set up guide). Print File. Created by MNPS.

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S&I INTERVENTIONS, CREATING MULTIPLE RECORDS AT ONE TIME. Video File. Created by G. Josey.

 

SETTING UP YOUR GRADEBOOK. Print File. Created by MNPS. 

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SOUND (LOW) ON NEW COMPUTERS - FIX. Print File. Created by MNPS Tech Services.

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STUDENT LAPTOP, TAKE CONTROL. Video File. Created by MNPS.

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TEAMS - BREAK-OUT ROOMS, CREATE & USE. Print File. Created by MNPS Tech Services.

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TEAMS - CHAT, HOW TO DISABLE. Video & Print Files. Created by MNPS Tech Services.

 

TEAMS - INVITE STUDENTS TO TEAMS MEETINGS USING OUTLOOK. Print File. Created by MNPS Tech Services.

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TEAMS - TOP 5 TIPS FOR USING MICROSOFT TEAMS.  Print File. Created by MNPS Tech Services.

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VIRTUAL LEARNING TECHNOLOGY WEBINAR. Video file. Created by B. McGuire. Introduction to the required use of technology at DHMS for the 2020-2021 school year.

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WIFI - FOR iPADS.  Print File. Created by MNPS Tech Services.

 

WIFI -  TROUBLE CONNECTING TO THE SCHOOL'S WIFI.  Print File.Created by MNPS Tech Services.

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(More tutorials are being made. Stay tuned!)

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FOR LIBRARIANS:

Limitless Libraries

 

Finding Titles You Need at Other MNPS Schools. Print File. Created by G. Kirchmyer. Need a collection of titles for a short window of time but don't have funds to purchase them? Here's how to figure out WHICH schools in Nashville have the books YOU need. Follow these steps and then contact the librarians directly! :)

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Therapy Dogs

 

How to Effectively Incorporate Therapy Dogs into Your Library Programming: For School Librarians - Look at what the research tells us about student growth and achievement when they work with a therapy dog, plus other benefits like reduced stress/anxiety, more confidence, and increased attendance at school. Find out how to start a program at your school. Many resources are available in this slideshow.

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Build Your Own Website

 

How to Create a High Quality School Library Website - What does the latest research say on why and how to create your library website? This interactive slideshow has all the help you need!

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The Flipped Classroom

 

The Flipped Classroom: Slideshow Presentation. Created by G. Kirchmyer. This slideshow offers practical examples of how school professionals are using this technique. It includes links embedded within the slideshow in the pictures and text. Be sure to explore.

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Google

 

I know, I know! We're a Microsoft district, but there are still some times that Google just works better. Here are some tools to help you get to know how to use them effectively.

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Google Drive - www.drive.google.com

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How to Create an Account. Document File. Public Domain.

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Google 101. Video File. 30:55. Created by Ginger Kirchmyer - Completely new to Google and ashamed to admit it? Watch my introductory "course" to learn the basics, and no one will ever have to know! :)

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Real Life Examples. Slideshow Presentation. See how real educators are using Google to be more effective educators.

 

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Advanced Google: Visit ansonalex.com for more tutorials on Google Drive. These are great for even experienced users! Click the icon next to each description for access to the tutorial!

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Photo Capturing

 

TechSmith Capture (formerly Jing). Webpage Link. You have to have a TechSmith account for this. I LOVE TECHSMITH. I've had an account with them for over 10 years, and I love their products.

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Video Making/Editing

 

TechSmith - SnagIt. Webpage Link. Created by TechSmith. This is a photo capture/video making program. It costs about $25 for educators. I have only updated it once (which means I paid again) in 15 years. and I have used it for SO many things. I love it. Their tutorials are SO helpful. 

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TechSmith Academy. Webpage Link. Created by TechSmith. Many tutorials on making high quality videos.

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Symbaloo

 

Symbaloo 101: What It Is & Why You Might Want to Use It. Created by G. Kirchmyer. Use this tool to help organize your bookmarks in a visually appealing way. Also you can create pages for your students that you want THEM to visit. 

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Create an Account, How To. Print File. Created by G. Kirchmyer

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Sign In, How To:  Print File. Created by G. Kirchmyer 

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