Along with Moodle, Turnitin is now updated and ready for use. Both the student and teacher interface looks slightly different. Students will need to agree to terms of use upon their first submission. To view submissions, depending on the number of students enrolled in your course, you may have to filter for submissions or similarity.
If you need any specific help adding a Turnitin assignment into Moodle or having students submit their assignments feel free to ask Kevin or Liz for help.
As previously stated, Moodle will be offline from 9pm until approximately midnight to complete the upgrade tonight. Once the upgrade is complete, you will receive a link where you will be able to access the old (static) install for a brief period of time.
Thanks for checking your courses in the sandbox.
Moodle and Classwork Changes
Last week’s Moodle upgrade and Classwork changes mark the end of the changes in our Upper School digital ecosystem for this school year. Next year sessions will be run to support the changes in Moodle, however just like your Yoga, it’s a good idea to “play” before you have to use it.
*If you wish to access the old Moodle you may do so until the end of September here.
Reminder x220 Tablet Return
Friday (this week!) is the deadline for x220 return.
Review of Innovative Learning Forum
Sign into the Faculty/Staff MY ZIS Portal to access the latest info shared on the forum.
Tips Shared:
-How to add your schedule as your desktop background (thanks Michelle H).
-Creating an eraser on the end of the stylus (thanks Ali C).
-Outlook weather forecast in Celsius (thanks Esther d).
-Do we need a Microsoft account? Answered:) (thanks Diya and Mark D.)
-Accents (thanks Esther d and Elizabeth K)
-Password request on wake up (thanks Will S and Alison W)
Outstanding questions…please reply if you have found a solution:
-Pen pressure sensitivity
Please spot check your courses in this sandbox (test site) ASAP
Moodle will be upgraded this semester, so please take five minutes are test your courses. To edit and adjust settings use the left navigation menu. No changes to this Moodle will be saved or effect your current Moodle courses.
As the semester quickly comes to an end it’s time to reflect on all the Upper School experiences that have enhanced our level of digital citizenship. Thanks for your attention and efforts towards improving your digital knowledge and skills!
 UbU: Digital identity and privacy including dips into the following topics:
Cyberbullying Digital footprint and reputation Internet safety Privacy and security |
 GYST: Digital organization and information management
Setting up your browser and Google drive Google school 101
Zoodle organization including a digital homework “agenda”
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Digital scavenger
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Next semester we will focus on activities to get us ready for our next device.
We’re nearly there!!! Over the summer there will be lots of changes taking place. Some are still in the initial planning phases or waiting for budget decisions. However, to ensure you are kept in the picture and there are no sudden surprises, here is the current plan:
Check out this Tumblr site devoted purely to writing prompts. Better yet, pull the rss feed directly into your class site. Below is a screen-cast showing you how to add it to your Moodle course page.
Tech Tuesday 
