Mike Frantini

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Community Consolidated School District 21 -- #21Learns

[CCSD21 Technology Services @CCSD21InfoServ]

These students are dinosaur experts! 🦖

We had lots of fun learning about fossils and exploring museums with VR in Mrs. Arnold's 3rd grade dual language class at @ccsd21frost last week!

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"THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!"

Mrs. Rink's 2nd grade dual language class at @ccsd21frost had an absolute blast learning about rivers, the Grand Canyon, and climate change!

@ccsd21 @RobotLABedu

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Happy New Year from Information Services! 🎆

We can't wait to see what's in store for 2024!

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Have you ever started an email that you don’t want to forget to send the next morning?

There’s a way to schedule send an email so it doesn’t get forgotten in your drafts!

Check out this GIF to see how it works! 👇

#21Learns #EdTech #teachertwitter #edchat #teachersoftwitter

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Get your students to websites faster by using QR codes.

You can generate your own QR codes in Chrome with the steps below. 👇

Then, students can use their camera app to scan them!

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Google Classroom now has an interactive video feature similar to EdPuzzle and Nearpod! You can choose points in a YouTube video to display multiple choice, checkbox, or open-ended questions.

See how it works below! 👇

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You can access Google's entire library of fonts to get more options for Docs, Slides, Sheets, and more!

Try the steps below and let us know which fonts you choose!

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@GiseleRaube ’s 4th grade dual language class used @mergecube to learn about the human body with augmented reality!

Try them in your own classroom! Middle schools can contact your TSS, and elementary schools can place a ticket in IIQ!

@ccsd21frost @FrostSchool_4 #21Learns

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#21learns check it out!!

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Your ViewSonic can be so much more than just a big TV!

Whether you’re brand new or looking to level up your ViewSonic game, learn new tips and tricks from our ViewSonic 5 Minute Series on Youtube. #21Learns

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[CCSD21 Technology Services @CCSD21InfoServ]

Your ViewSonic can be so much more than just a big TV!

Whether you’re brand new or looking to level up your ViewSonic game, learn new tips and tricks from our ViewSonic 5 Minute Series on Youtube. #21Learns

https://t.co/LifRr4tiYy

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The @ccsd21 Information Services team had its November potluck today! We're thankful to have such an amazing, hard-working team! #21Learns

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This week is the 10th anniversary of student Chromebooks in CCSD21!
What started as an ambitious initiative for middle schoolers has become a critically important tool for all students.
We can't wait to see what the next 10 years will bring!
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As of October 23rd, Google is restricting students under 18 from signing into any website using their Google account, unless the website is confirmed by the district. Here’s what you need to know:

Approved Digital Resource List: https://t.co/ZTExc9Fjt0

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SeeSaw is launching a new logo and brand colors on October 27th! Your students may notice a visual change, but no worries, the features will remain the same!
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In case you haven’t heard, Jamboard is going away in late 2024.

Lucky for us, there are still plenty of virtual whiteboard alternatives already used in @ccsd21 that allow for unlimited brainstorming.

Watch the video below for ideas! 👇
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Fans of PearDeck and Nearpod, you’ll want to check this out! 👀

We’ve recently approved the Lumio basic plan for use in @ccsd21.

Check out all the interactive games and activities it has to offer, and sign up here: https://t.co/BwQLEyGfOK

#21Learns @LumioSocial #edtech

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Information Services is now on Instagram! We’re thrilled to have another platform to share tech news and inspiration with our @ccsd21 community.

You can follow us here: https://t.co/PxPon50d3j

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Hey, middle school teachers! 👩‍🏫

Have you tried Merge Cubes yet? Interact with 3D simulations in the palm of your hand using augmented reality.

Watch the video to learn more and see how @tracycrowley77 used them for science.

Contact your TSS for more info!

@mergeedu #21Learns

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Here are three tips for students and teachers to find Google Drive files faster: 🧵 1/3

1. Use color-coding and emojis to make important folders stand out. This is especially handy for organizing old files from previous classes.

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CCSD21 will be featuring a staff member each month, highlighting their background and their “Why". #21Learns
Featured this month is Madeline Bennett, @ccsd21kilmer Nurse
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