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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2020 | Tips for scheduling and hosting Google Meets and new Meet features |
Andy Mann, |
| 9/1/2020 | Google Classroom for Students and Parents | Ann Smart, REMC 19W, Lenawee ISD |
| 9/1/2020 | Using Zoom on Chromebooks: Tips for Success | Andy Mann, REMC 4, Muskegon ISD |
| 9/1/2020 | How to Use a Phone or Tablet as a Document Camera |
Andy Mann, |
| 8/27/2020 | Ways to Create Google Meets With many schools using Google Meet, it is important to understand both how they are created and the types of controls you have. | Melinda Waffle, REMC 12E, Calhoun ISD |
| 5/19/2020 |
Remote Learning Considerations |
Mike Richardson, REMC 1, Copper Country ISD |
| 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" - visit the "Face of the Classroom" on the new 21things4educators. View the online poster. | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2020 | Engaging Learners Online |
Jason Siko & |
| 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 |
