MCS Ed Tech

IETS

CTO of IETS - Russ Selken

Information and Educational Technology Services Modesto City Schools

• AI Vision
• Device Damage & Batteries

• Student Attendance

Help Desk in MCS App Portal

• Live Chat
• helpdesk@monet.k12.ca.us
• (209) 574-8600

IETS

CTO of IETS - Russ Selken

Information and Educational Technology Services Modesto City Schools

Video

https://mcsedtech.com/cybersecurity

Cyber Security

• MCS APP PORTAL for
• Multi-Factor Authentication MFA
• Password Recovery
• SUSPICIOUS EMAIL in Outlook
• PASSPHRASE (password) 14+ Characters
• includes 3 of 4:
• Upper Case
• Lower Case
• Numbers
• Special Characters such as #$^%!.?

Ed Tech

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CTO of IETS - Russ SelkenDirector III, Educational Technology - Matthew KetchumPK-12 Educational Technology Coach - Rachel Johnson Instructional Technology Trainer - Alexandra Hancock Insructional Technology Trainer - Angela Gama

Information and Educational Technology Services Modesto City Schools https://www.mcs4kids.com/edtech

We welcome you to MCS!

collaborating communicating critical thinking Creativity

Intentional Use of Technology Engage Extend Enhance

Students: PowerBuddy & MagicSchoolStaff: PowerBuddy and the free versions of: MagicSchool, ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM, Copilot, Claude

Classroom Managment

Screencasting

PDF Reader & Annotator

Rewards

Online Tutoring K-12

Interactive Presentations

Test Proctoring and Flash Cards

Career & College

Collaborative Board

CFU and Lesson Videos

Productivity

Creative Video and Media Creation

Communications

AI Tools

Academic Integrity

Student Analytics

Padlet &Figma FigJam

Single-Sign-On

Assessment

LMS

Gradebook / Attendance

Kami

LockDown Browser and StudyMate

Nearpod

MCS App Portal

Skooli

Quizizz & Edpuzzle

ClipChamp in Microsoft 365

Performance Matters

SchooLinks

Adobe Express Edu & Canva Edu

ParentSquare

Microsoft 365Google Workplace for Education

Schoology

Turnitin within Schoology

MSA Modesto Student Analytics

Securly

PowerSchool PowerTeacher

PBIS Rewards UPK-8 and5-Star Student 9-12

Modesto City Schools District License Ed Tech Tools

Approved App List

Scan Me

Tech Orders Software

Coding

CFU

CFU

CFU

3D Modeling

CFU

CFU

Gameified Learning

Microsoft MakeCode

SketchUp and TinkerCAD

Blooket

Gimkit

Quizalize

Kahoot

Socrative

Minecraft EDU

Ed Tech Tools Free, Freemium, Site Purchase

PD Catalog Links to Ed Tech Trainings Includes Don't Miss Out Sessions, Links to Register, and Additional Resources delivered through ParentSquare to all Certificated Teachers Last Tuesday of each MonthReceive in ParentSquare Post

Ed Tech PD

Teacher Showcase HDTDT Live is a showcase of Teacher(s) presenting on best practices, use of technology tools in their class, and innovative ideas on how to engage students succesfully. Hear from individual Teacher(s) as they share what they are doing in the classroom with Ed Tech Tools. 1st Tuesday of each Month Register in PD Catalog

How Did They Do That Live!

Ed Tech Tips and Updates Bits & Bytes eNewsletter provides timely edition of Ed Tech news, updates, tips and tricks, core edt tech tools information, and introduction of new tools! Receive in Outlook Email & ParentSquare Six Editions August 6th (Back to School Edition) October 15th (Fall Edition) December 3rd (S2 7-12 Edition) January 21st (Winter Edition) March 25th (Spring Edition) May 20th (Summer Edition)

Bits & Bytes eNewsletter

Your School's Ed Tech Liaison

Be on the look out for them during Staff meeting updates

Check regularly for updates from your Liaison. These may come through emails, Schoology posts, or ParentSquare posts.

Ask your School Site Admin

• Still go to Help Desk for assistance if hardware or software not working
• Liaison can assist with ideas how to use and integrate Ed Tech in your classroom
• Reach out to them to schedule their assistance

• Sign Up for monthly training provided at your school site from your Ed Tech Liaison

Find Out Who is Your School's Ed Tech Liaison

Ed Tech Liaisons Support You with Ed Tech in Your Classroom

Ed Tech Liaisons Provide Monthly PD at YourSchool Site

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ISTE Standards for Students

The International Society for Technology in Education is a nonprofit organization that services educators interested in the use of technology in education.

Excited to see how to align to them in the classroom this year!

What are the 7 Standards?

Empowered LearnerDigital Citizen Knowledge Constructor Innovative Designer Computational Thinker Creative Communicator Global Collaborator

Parent Tech Help Center

Tech Help Center Webpages

Help Desk Website helpdesk@monet.k12.ca.us (209) 574-8600

Student Tech Help Center

From District or School Website click Student or Parent or Staff tab then click Tech Help Center on the menu

Help Desk

Webpages:Teacher and Staff Tech Help Center

Scan Me

https://mcsedtech.com/services

Ed Tech PD and School Site Training

PD Catalog for Live and Self-Paced Ed Tech Training Schedule for School Site, Small Group, Deptarment, Grade Level, Subject Area, and 1:1 Training

Help Desk

Online with Live Chat Email PhoneNeed tech assistance, troubleshooting, or have a question helpdesk@monet.k12.ca.us (209) 574-8600

InstructionalTech ChannelHow-to Videos

Teacher & Staff, Student, and Parent Found on the District or School Website, click Student, Parent, or Staff Tab and select "Tech Help Center" from the menu

YouTube Channel

Tech Help Center Website

Technology can not make a teacher a superhero, but it can give a good teacher superpowers!

Ed Tech

copy of slides: https://mcsedtech.com/welcome

THANKS!