USD Summer Tech Institute
Our June Tech Institute serviced 20 teachers who received technology integration training, and a piece of technology equipment to use in their classroom (as well as two Union units!). The August Institute hosted 14 teachers. The teachers created their own technology integrated lessons, and we are making these available to share throughout the district. These tech integrated lessons can be viewed and downloaded from this link. We should have all of the lessons posted by August 31.
United Streaming Update
The grant that funded Santa Clara County schools' access to United Streaming has ended. To receive continued access to United Streaming, each site must purchase their own license. If your site does not purchase a license, legally, all teachers at your site must delete any files you have downloaded from United Streaming.
District Technology Plan
The District Technology Plan for 2008-2001 was recently approved by the California Department of Education. To view the Plan, locate the quicklink on the left.
Technolgy Help
Teachers needing technology assistance, email: support@unionsd.org, and provide as much detail as possible regarding the problem.
Power School Information
How-To PDF's
- Running PowerSchool Reports - see quickLinks to the left.
- PowerGrade Quarter Reports - see quickLinks to the left.
- Grade Verification Process- Use this link.
3/24/08: New Version Update after 4/8/08
Version 1.1 of PowerTeacher will be implemented after April 8 in order to be available to us after Spring break. A link to a pdf document of the changes is available here. Soon you will be able to see a short overview video regarding these updates at http://powerschool.cciu.org/powerteacherpreview.htm .
3/21/08: New Features Added
A new elementary attendance report for trimester totals, middle school grade average for the class, grade assignment summary, and new absence displays are now available. See your site's teacher technology leader or click this link to view more information.
1/24/08: Online Grade Verification Instructions
Middle school teachers need to verify this quarter's grades online using PowerSchool. Use this link for specific instructions on how to do this.
11/6/07: Create seating charts with names and pictures!
From the start page, click on the double chairs to the far right. If your school has sent the District Office their photo CD, then your students' pictures for each class will appear at the bottom left corner of your screen. Drag these pictures into the seating chart and arrange as needed. You can then print a copy of the seating chart that will include the students' names and pictures.
-10/26/07: For information on running reports in Power School, or running PowerGrade Quarter reports, click the links on the left (quicklinks) to download the pdf files.
"How To" Technology Training Video Clips
Teachers in Union School District have a "group" on TeacherTube. The following video clips are uploaded to our group site on TeacherTube to facilitate teachers' technology training. If you'd like to see other tech info videos uploaded to this site, log in and join the group and leave a message for the group, or send an email to sontagm@unionsd.org.
1.Edusoft Introduction video clip
2.Configure your pop mail
3.Get Scott Foresman Student ID Numbers from Power School (elementary)
4. United Streaming Basics - Getting Started
5. United Streaming Intermediate, Part 1 (downloading videos)
6. United Streaming, Intermediate Part 2A United Streaming, More than Movies!
7. United Streaming Intermediate, Part 2B Find speeches, clip art and songs
8. Inserting Photoshop Backgrounds
9. The Aeneid Online Simulation Game: Examples of Photoshop Backgrounds
Curriculum-Related Video Clips Created by and for USD Teachers:
1. The Ohlone Indians: The Stone Age in San Jose, CA
2. The Punic Wars
3. Yahoo CyberSafety Conference: ABC/KGO news clip, including an interview with our UMS Library Media Specialist, Janette Adams
Elementary Social Studies - Digital Path
K-3 elementary school teachers, students and parents now have online access to the social studies curriculum in both Spanish and English! View the worksheets, text, videos, songs, vocabulary words and interactive games for each unit! Parents and teachers, go to http://www.ca-hss.com and then enter your user name and password. See your teacher to get your user name and password. If your computer at home is busy, visit a Public Library!
Technology Training Available
Learn more about integrating technology into your curriculum by attending one of these upcoming technology conferences:
- SVCUE Technology Conference "Web Enhanced Learning” Sat. Feb. 2, 2008, Palo Alto - Featured speaker: Bernie Dodge. Dr. Sontag will also present her Virtual World session at this conference. Cost is $50 if registered by Jan. 19. Continuing education units also available.
- CUE Conference (Computer Using Educators) March 6, 2008, Palm Springs. Featured speakers include: Vinton Cerf, Joe Caruso, Dr. Chris Dede, and Peg Portscheller. Marie Sontag will present a short "Teacher Tips" session at this conference showing how to put Photoshop backgrounds into pictures. See an example here.
- Coming soon to a school site near you! Short (20-30 min.) workshop/training sessions will be held at various school sites or at the district office providing hands-on technology help with Scott Foresman's Digital Path, United Streaming, burning CD's, using a flash drive, creating PowerPoint presentations, creating review games, and other hot issues. If you have a topic you'd like to suggest, email Marie Sontag at sontagm@unionsd.org.