https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-nMPQdMNY4&list=UUYn8qTTPVszCdSDCXD_8ZZg
Here are two other Schoology Resources (The Schoology 30 and Parent tips):
The Schoology 30
1. Question Banks
b. https://support.schoology.com/hc/en-us/articles/201001473-How-do-I-use-Question-Banks-in-Schoology-
2. Drop box with Anywhere/Anytime
Annotations
3. Meta-tagging, search, and resource
sharing
4. Mastery Dashboard
5. Customizable Rubrics
6. Audio/Video recording on rich text
editor
7. Audio/Video Submissions
8. Resource Apps (google, Evernote,
Dropbox, and Khan)
9. Advisee Tab
10. Grading Groups or individual
assignments
11. Filter by user in a discussion (for
easy grading)
12. Calendar
13. Notifications
a. https://support.schoology.com/hc/en-us/articles/201001293-Personal-Account-Students-Notifications
14. Groups for all uses: PLC, Sharing
Content, Collaboration
15. Word Filter
a. https://support.schoology.com/hc/en-us/articles/201000993-System-Settings-Word-Filter-Enterprise-
16. Student Completion Rules
b. https://support.schoology.com/hc/en-us/articles/201002873-Video-How-to-use-Student-Completion-rules
17. Ability to comment on Assignments
18. Tagging learning objects with
Standards
19. User Analytics within Course
20. Workload Planning
21. Help Center, status area, community
forum and blog
22. Badges
23. Question Tracking
24. Ability to add color/image to the
folder level
25. Public Resources
26. Archived Courses
27. Messaging
28. Drag and Drop reordering
29. LTI
a. https://support.schoology.com/hc/en-us/articles/201001893-Courses-Course-Materials#external_tools
30. Pages
Dear parent/guardian,
Welcome to Physical Science! I am
very excited to have your student in my class this year. This course will be very
technology intensive to help better prepare students for the kinds of skills
they need in the 21st Century. Developing 21st Century Skills now
will help students become confident as they continue through their high school
years and ultimately into higher education and/or careers. This letter contains
information regarding the main forms of technology we will be using this school
year.
Schoology
Our classroom website will be hosted
through a learning management system (LMS) called Schoology. This system has
many features that will allow students to take charge of their own learning. A
few key features include:
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Students can collaborate from
home via the message board
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Students have access to ALL
course materials 24 hours a day no matter where they are via the internet or
the Schoology mobile app on their smart phones
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Students can check due dates
any time and connect their email/smartphone/other digital calendar device
directly to Schoology so they will know immediately if dates change
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Student can connect their
Google Drive accounts directly making turning in assignments simple, and
eliminating the need for Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
Once your student signs up for the
course, you can receive a parent access code. This will allow you “view-only”
access. This will allow you to remain up-to-date on everything your student is
doing in class. Directions for registering for a parent account can be found below.
*Please note that this access code is unique to your student. Do not use an
access code from another parent/student. Email
me at jamie.jobe@fhsdschools.org to receive your access code.
To register for a parent account,
please follow these steps:
2.
Click the “Sign up” button in
the top right corner, then click “Parent”
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Schooltube
and Youtube
I have flipped my physical science
classroom. Instead of using class time to lecture, students are responsible for
watching an instructional video at home to free up class time for discussions,
deeper learning, and individual assistance. Students can use the
videos to learn at their own pace—any time or place. Students can replay my
explanation of a new concept as many times as needed without fear of holding up
the rest of the class. To do this, I will be posting short instructional videos
weekly or bi-weekly on two different sites. Students can create a login for
SchoolTube at www.schooltube.com or view my YouTube
page at https://www.youtube.com/user/jobeFHHS
Watching these videos will be a required
component of my course. Due dates will be assigned for specific videos and
regular quizzes/collection of notes will occur to assess student progress.
Remind
Remind is an application that allows
me to send text or email updates in a one-way manner to students and parents. The program keeps phone numbers hidden so that
parties cannot see each other's numbers. If
you choose to opt in you will receive text alerts or emails about due dates for
homework assignments, upcoming test/important date reminders, and general kudos
to classes. I will not receive any reply to these messages. If you have a
question or concern about a message, please email me directly. Below are
instructions to opt in to either text alerts or emails notifications.
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Twitter
From time to time I will post
updates, class news, or supplemental resources on my twitter account. This is
another way that I can stay connected with students and share current,
class-relevant news with students. You can follow me on twitter: @JobeFHHS.
Additional
apps on Smart Phones
Throughout the year we will
be optimizing the use of smart phones in the classroom. Students will be asked
to download a few FREE apps to assist in learning. Below are few apps that we
will be using along with a brief description of their use. Students will not be
penalized for opting out of using these programs or not having access to a
smart phone.
Schoology:
This application will link students to our classroom in schoology. This will
allow them to access materials, view the class calendar, and participate in
discussions without being in front of a computer or tablet.
Camscanner:
This application allows students to scan their homework directly into our class
schoology page. This eliminates the need to turn in paper copies of
assignments, allows students to turn in homework at any time throughout the
day, and allows me to keep an electronic copy of all assignments. 
Mastery Connect:
Mastery Connect is our district’s online assessment tool. This app allows
students to take an assessment through their phone and instantly receive
feedback.
Voicethread:
VoiceThread
is a web-based platform that enables teachers and students to upload
images, video, or documents, record audio, video, or text comments, and then
invite others to record comments as well. This application will allow for
students to collaborate outside of the classroom walls.
Thank you for your dedication to student
success!
Jamie Jobe
Physical Science Teacher
Francis Howell High School
636-851-5751
