There are so many uses for podcasts that go well beyond just having great listening material. Not only can you create a wealth of information for your students in an engaging format but you can also extend that same creativity and empowerment to your students! Need some inspiration? Check out Jeff Glade’s amazing curation of […]

We are excited to welcome Natalie Ezell to the HCPS Technology family as a district-level Digital Learning Coach! Natalie is a graduate of HCPS and has spent her entire educational career in Henderson County. Coming to us from Flat Rock Middle School where she led her school through digital learning and technology initiatives, she has […]

Hearing Google has a huge list of lessons and training videos for teachers, students and families may be surprising at first. However, Grow with Google is offering a free curriculum specifically targeted towards helping students enhance the digital skills that will help make them even more prepared for a myriad of employment opportunities in the […]

It is hard to believe we are coming to the end of summer 2021! The last year (and more) has been personally and professionally challenging for all of us, but as is always the case with the staff of HCPS  we have risen to the challenge. One positive result of the craziness we have experienced […]

For the past 18 years I have had the honor of working in Instructional Technology at the district level. I came on board as the first Instructional Technology Facilitator in HCPS and my role has expanded and grown as the years have passed.  For 13 of these years, I have been able to collaborate with […]

The school year has ended, but that does not mean the fun has to end! We have gathered some resources for learning throughout the summer. Whether you are leading summer learning programs, looking for activities for your children, or adding resources for engagement, add these tools to your toolbox. Keep sharpening your saw while having […]

We know things get busy as you close down your classrooms and look forward to a break, whatever your plan may be for next school year. As we wind down from the challenges we have faced this year, we wanted to provide a few end-of-year reminders for you. Adobe Spark If you used Adobe Spark […]

This past year has certainly been full of challenges. Teachers, students and families were pushed and pulled in many directions. However, in all of these hardships were opportunities for growth. It is often in the most difficult of times that we dig deep to find our creativity, resilience and strength to move things forward. It […]

In the past, you have been able to use the File menu to see the version history in Google Docs and Google Sheets. This would allow you to see all of the versions by date, time and the name of the person who edited the file. Although this has been extremely helpful, Google is now […]

What?!? Student Accounts in Wakelet? Wakelet is one of our favorite multipurpose instructional tools. Until now, students under 13 could add to a teacher’s collection of resources and create content in Spaces. But now, thanks to listening to the voices of teachers, Wakelet has added the ability to create secure student accounts simply by using […]