Hope you are having a great summer!

Summer website staff trainings begin next week. We are offering a variety of training sessions. Basic, Advanced, YouTube and Open-Lab sessions for you to come in for 1-3 hours and work on your site with an onsite trainer available to answer your questions. Sign up today in Eduphoria, work on your website for 2017-18 and earn credit! See training opportunities below:

Schoolwires BASIC Website Training (Credit: 3 hours)

During this session, participants will explore the fundamentals of creating and/or maintaining their BISD website. The session is designed to provide each participant with the basic skills needed to add content to their sites, and the ability to utilize shortcuts to keep students and families up-to-date on events/assignments as related to the classroom, campus or department. The goal is to empower participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to expand their technology competency. Recommendation:  If you are new to BISD or have not taken this course, it is STRONGLY recommended that this course be taken as a prerequisite before attending other sessions.

Tuesday, June 22
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Old Board Room – Admin Building

Tuesday, August 1
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Old Board Room – Admin Building

Schoolwires ADVANCED Website Training (Credit: 3 hours)

During this session, participants will explore advanced website features including page layouts, apps, embedded content, photo galleries and much more as they learn how to elevate their site to a completely new level. Afternoon open-lab sessions will be available to apply newly acquired webmaster skills.

Prerequisite:  Schoolwires BASIC Training

Wednesday, June 21
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Old Board Room – Admin Building

Wednesday, August 2
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Old Board Room – Admin Building

Open-Lab – Personalized Tech Support (Credit: 1 hour per registered hour)

Registrants will have the opportunity to work in a hands-on session with an onsite trainer. The goal of the open-lab is to increase knowledge and apply the skills/tools learned in the BASIC or ADVANCED Schoolwires training sessions, and/or to assist you in preparing/updating your website for the 2017–18 school year.

Note: you may schedule multiple one-hour sessions to extend your open-lab experience.

Wednesday, June 21
Location: Old Board Room – Admin Building
Session 1  1:30–2:30 p.m.
Session 2  2:30–3:30 p.m.
Session 3  3:30–4:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 22
Location: Old Board Room – Admin Building
Session 1  1:30–2:30 pm
Session 2  2:30–3:30 pm
Session 3  3:30–4:30 pm

Tuesday, June 27
Location: Technology Lab 109 @ SHS
Session 1  1:30– 2:30 p.m.
Session 2  2:30–3:30 p.m.
Session 3  3:30–4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 1
Location: Old Board Room – Admin Building
Session 1  1:30–2:30 p.m.
Session 2  2:30–3:30 p.m.
Session 3  3:30–4:30 pm

Wednesday, August 2
Location: Old Board Room – Admin Building

Session 1  1:30–2:30 p.m.
Session 2  2:30–3:30 p.m.
Session 3  3:30–4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 8
Location: Old Board Room – Admin Building
Session 1  1:30–2:30 p.m.
Session 2  2:30–3:30 p.m.
Session 3  3:30–4:30 p.m.

Video – YouTube Classroom (Credit: 2 hours)

During this session, participants will establish their classroom YouTube channel and learn to embed videos within Schoolwires websites as supporting resources for lessons and much more. Prerequisite: Schoolwires Basic Training.

Tuesday, June 27
8:30–11:30 a.m.
Technology Lab 109 @ SHS

Tuesday, August 8
8:30–11:30 a.m.
Old Board Room – Admin Building

REMIND (Text Message Communication tool) (Credit: 3 hours)

During this session, participants will be introduced to REMIND, a FREE, safe, easy-to-use communication tool that helps teachers connect instantly with students and parents via their mobile devices. Come and learn how to set up your account, and how to utilize and display content on classroom websites.

(Please Note: This tool can also be used internally with staff and co-workers.)
Wednesday, June 28
8:30–11:30 a.m.
Technology Lab 109 @ SHS

Eduphoria Registration:

Visit https://www.birdvilleschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=55195.

Contacts:

Michelle DoPorto, District Webmaster

817-547-5758

Michelle.doporto@birdvilleschools.net

Tonia Pickett

817-547-5781

Tonia.pickett@birdvilleschools.net

The BISD Communications Department is hosting a variety of training sessions this summer. The training sessions will be offered for a variety of skill levels and topics. Each training has LIMITED seating so reserve your spot today in Eduphoria. Simply log into Eduphoria and select the date and training course that is best for you. Training locations are as follows: Technology Lab 109 is located at 3126 Carson Street, Haltom City, TX 76117 and BISD Old Boardroom is located at 6125 East Belknap Street, Haltom City, TX 76117.

Schoolwires BASIC Website Training (Credit: 3 hours)

During this session, participants will explore the fundamentals of creating and/or maintaining their BISD website. The session is designed to provide each participant with the basic skills needed to add content to their sites, and the ability to utilize shortcuts to keep students and families up-to-date on events/assignments as related to the classroom, campus or department. The goal is to empower participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to expand their technology competency. Recommendation:  If you are new to BISD or have not taken this course, it is STRONGLY recommended that this course be taken as a prerequisite before attending other sessions.

Tuesday, June 20

8:30 – 11:30 am

Old Board Room – Admin Building

Tuesday, August 1

8:30 – 11:30 am

Old Board Room – Admin Building

Schoolwires ADVANCED Website Training (Credit: 3 hours)

During this session, participants will explore advanced website features including page layouts, apps, embedded content, photo galleries and much more as they learn how to elevate their site to a completely new level. Afternoon open-lab sessions will be available to apply newly acquired webmaster skills.

Prerequisite:  Schoolwires BASIC Training

Wednesday, June 21

8:30 – 11:30 am

Old Board Room – Admin Building

Wednesday, August 2

8:30 – 11:30 am

Old Board Room – Admin Building

Open-Lab – Personalized Tech Support (Credit: 1 hour per registered hour)

Registrants will have the opportunity to work in a hands-on session with an onsite trainer. The goal of the open-lab is to increase knowledge and apply the skills/tools learned in the BASIC or ADVANCED Schoolwires training sessions, and/or to assist you in preparing/updating your website for the 2017–18 school year.

Note: you may schedule multiple one-hour sessions to extend your open-lab experience.

Tuesday, June 20

Location: Old Board Room – Admin Building

Session 1  1:30 – 2:30 pm

Session 2  2:30 – 3:30 pm

Session 3  3:30 – 4:30 pm

Wednesday, June 21

Location: Old Board Room – Admin Building

Session 1  1:30 – 2:30 pm

Session 2  2:30 – 3:30 pm

Session 3  3:30 – 4:30 pm

Tuesday, June 27
Location: Technology Lab 109 @ SHS

Session 1  1:30 – 2:30 pm

Session 2  2:30 – 3:30 pm

Session 3  3:30 – 4:30 pm

Tuesday, August 1

Location: Old Board Room – Admin Building

Session 1  1:30 – 2:30 pm

Session 2  2:30 – 3:30 pm

Session 3  3:30 – 4:30 pm

Wednesday, August 2
Location: Old Board Room – Admin Building

Session 1  1:30 – 2:30 pm

Session 2  2:30 – 3:30 pm

Session 3  3:30 – 4:30 pm

Tuesday, August 8

Location: Old Board Room – Admin Building

Session 1  1:30 – 2:30 pm

Session 2  2:30 – 3:30 pm

Session 3  3:30 – 4:30 pm

Video – YouTube Classroom (Credit: 2 hours)

During this session, participants will establish their classroom YouTube channel and learn to embed videos within Schoolwires websites as supporting resources for lessons and much more. Prerequisite: Schoolwires Basic Training.

Tuesday, June 27

8:30 – 11:30 am

Technology Lab 109 @ SHS

Tuesday, August 8

8:30 – 11:30 am

Old Board Room – Admin Building

REMIND (Text Message Communication tool) (Credit: 3 hours)

During this session, participants will be introduced to REMIND, a FREE, safe, easy-to-use communication tool that helps teachers connect instantly with students and parents via their mobile devices. Come and learn how to set up your account, and how to utilize and display content on classroom websites.

(Please Note: This tool can also be used internally with staff and co-workers.)
Wednesday, June 28

8:30 – 11:30 am

Technology Lab 109 @ SHS

Eduphoria Registration:

Visit https://www.birdvilleschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=55195.

Contacts:

• Michelle DoPorto, District Webmaster
  817-547-5758
  Michelle.doporto@birdvilleschools.net

• Tonia Pickett
  817-547-5781
  Tonia.pickett@birdvilleschools.net

There will be No access to “EDIT” Schoolwires websites between Wednesday, April 26 at 5 p.m. and Friday, April 28 at 8 a.m. An email will be sent to staff once we receive the “clear” to log in and edit. We anticipate that the conversion will be completed by Friday, April 28 at 8 a.m.

If you have any questions, please email Michelle DoPorto, district webmaster, at michelle.doporto@birdvilleschools.net.

Please make sure you plan accordingly regarding this website update!

There will be No access to “EDIT” Schoolwires websites between Wednesday, April 26 at 5 p.m. and Friday, April 28 at 8 a.m. An email will be sent to staff once we receive the “clear” to log in and edit. We anticipate that the conversion will be completed by Friday, April 28 at 8 a.m.

If you have any questions, please email Michelle DoPorto, district webmaster, at michelle.doporto@birdvilleschools.net.

Please make sure you plan accordingly regarding this website update!

Your Schoolwires website can be accessed by using GOOGLE CHROME, go to www.birdvilleschools.net and clicking on SIGN IN at the top right hand corner. REMINDER: Use your BISD network ID and password to access your website.

A Quick Reference document can be located at the following:

http://www.birdvilleschools.net/cms/lib2/TX01000797/Centricity/Domain/4256/QuickReference2016.pdf

If you do not see SITE MANAGER once you have logged in, then email your name, employee ID and campus to michelle.doporto@birdvilleschools.net for assistance.

The BISD Communications Department is hosting a variety of training sessions this summer.

> View training sessions and register today! Seating is limited!

This pre-scheduled, one-hour session allows registrants to work individually with a web trainer to increase knowledge on specific website functions/features. Please email Tonia Pickett (tonia.pickett@birdvilleschools.net) or call
817-547-5781 to schedule a one-hour session on any of the specified dates.

Note: You are NOT confirmed until you receive an email from Tonia Pickett confirming your session.

Training Setting: Onsite in Technology Lab.
Prerequisite: Schoolwires Basic Training BISD Boardroom
Email Tonia.pickett@birdvilleschools.net or call 817-547-5781 for one-hour session

Summer Trainings available this week:

• Schoolwires Website/Google Integration – 6/21/2016 8:30–11:30 a.m.
  > Register for class
• Video – YouTube Channel and Website – 6/21/2016 1:30–4:30 p.m.
  > Register for class
• Schoolwires Training for CENTRAL ADMIN Staff (Departments) – 6/23/2016  8:30–11:30 a.m.
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• Schoolwires ADVANCED Website – 6/23/2016 1:30–4:30 p.m.
  > Register for class

Sign up today!! Limited seating available for each session!
These trainings will be at Technology Lab 108 – 3126 Carson Street, Haltom City, 76117

June 14, 2016

Schoolwires BASIC Website

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. (Earn 3 hours credit): Technology Lab 109
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June 16, 2016

REMIND101 (Text Messaging with Students/Parents)

9 – 11 a.m. (Earn 2 hours credit); WEBINAR
> Register for this session

Schoolwires Website Apps/Functions OVERVIEW

2 – 4 pm (Earn 2 hours credit); WEBINAR
> Register for this session

June 21, 2016

Schoolwires Website/Google Integration

8:30 – 11:30 a.m.  (Earn 3 hours credit); Technology Lab 109
> Register for this session

Video – YouTube Channel and Website

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.  (Earn 3 hours credit); Technology Lab 109
> Register for this session

June 23, 2016

Schoolwires Training for CENTRAL ADMIN Staff (Administrative Departments)

8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Earn 3 hours credit); Technology Lab 109
> Register for this session

Schoolwires ADVANCED Website

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. (Earn 3 hours credit); Technology Lab 109
> Register for this session

June 28, 2016

Schoolwires BASIC Website

8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Earn 3 hours credit); Technology Lab 109
> Register for this session

Schoolwires ADVANCED Website

1:30 – 4:30 pm (Earn 3 hours credit) *Schoolwires BASIC website training is a prerequisite; Technology Lab 109
> Register for this session

June 29, 2016

Video – YouTube Channel and Website

8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Earn 3 hours credit); Technology Lab 109
> Register for this session

Schoolwires Website/Google Integration

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. (Earn 3 hours credit); Technology Lab 109
> Register for this session