Instructional Tech Specialist Toolkit
Resources created by instructional and technology specialists from various ISDs and shared here to help them support students, parents, teachers, and leaders with remote learning tools and best practices.
Help build out this toolkit: Whether it is a tutorial you’ve created, or a full-length webinar, or a document or a website, please complete this Toolkit Submission Form to share your resources and any additional materials.
Websites, Newsletters, Documents, etc.
| Date | Subject | Contributor |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2020 | Address the many interwoven issues for ISDs and LEAs that encompass remote learning to consider as they revamp and revise Continuity of Learning Plans to be more effective. Remote Learning Considerations |
Mike Richardson, REMC 1, Copper Country ISD |
| 5/1/2020 |
The University of Michigan is conducting a research study to look at the experiences of K-12 teachers teaching remotely during COVID-19. The data will be used to inform professional development as well as provide a snapshot of teacher experiences in remote teaching during COVID-19. The survey is open until May 30 and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Survey Link: https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8koqAadA1p7ZSCN |
Anupam Chugh, REMC 20/Wayne RESA |
| 5/1/2020 | KRESA’s MI Streamnet Channel Setup Process | TIna Tribu, REMC 12W/Kalamazoo RESA |
| 5/1/2020 | How to check usage date in Google Classroom |
John Phillips, REMC 11/Berrien RESA |
| 5/1/2020 | Device Checkout Form (Students) Mobile Technology Device User Agreement |
Merri Lynn Colligan, REMC 16/Washtenaw ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | 21 Things 4 Getting Started with Online Learning (pdf) and (website), located in Online Learning | Dr. Jennifer Parker Kate Grunow REMC 18 South/Macomb ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Distance Learning Toolkit | Melinda Waffle REMC 12 East/Calhoun ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Essential Cybersecurity Practices for K-12 | Michigan Education Tech Leaders (METL) |
| 4/20/2020 | Reading Aloud: Fair Use Enables Translating Classroom Practices to Online Learning | Melinda Waffle REMC 12 East/Calhoun ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Safety and Privacy of Digital Remote Learning Solutions | Step 1 - Evaluation | Michigan Education Tech Leaders (METL) |
| 4/20/2020 | Staying Connected to Learning weekly newsletter |
Kristen Day |
| 4/20/2020 | Tele-learning Basics: distance learning supports for students with disabilities | Ron Houtman REMC 8/Kent ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Video Conferencing 101- virtual meeting best practices and using Zoom or Google Meet | Ann Smart REMC 19 West/Lenawee ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Virtual Session Effective Practices (infographic) | Anne Thorp REMC 7/Ottawa Area ISD |
Tutorials
| Date | Subject | Contributor |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2020 | Using Flipgrid’s Screen Recording |
Christopher Walker |
| 4/20/2020 | Google Slides Basics | Bob Frost REMC 10/Tuscola ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Using Google Forms | Bob Frost REMC 10/Tuscola ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Google Drive and Sharing Permissions | Bob Frost REMC 10/Tuscola ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Google Hangouts Meet | Bob Frost REMC 10/Tuscola ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Free Screencasting Tools | Bob Frost REMC 10/Tuscola ISD |
Webinars
| Date | Subject | Contributor |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2020 | #GoOpenMichigan | Ron Houtman REMC8/Kent ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Using Google’s Built-in Tools | Craig Steenstra REMC 8/Kent ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Screencasts That Blast | Craig Steenstra REMC 8/Kent ISD |
| 4/20/2020 | Productivity for Ye | Craig Steenstra REMC 8/Kent ISD |
