BPS Technology Integration Website - Site News and Info http://itech.buffaloschools.org/lastest-docs/site-news-and-info Published items with a keyword of "Website" en-us Plone 2.0 Adding Content Info- New default state... http://itech.buffaloschools.org/info/website-info/web-site-help/new-submission-state Adding Content to the Site info: the Default state is now Private. You may either Submit or Make Visible your content. This document contains info on how to submit content (pages, files, pdfs, events, news, etc..) to this based web site. How do I add a calelendar event, web page, news item, or other object? snourse Web Site Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:04:20 -0400

Private (Currently default)

changestate.jpgOnly yourself and people or groups who have permissions set (via the Sharing tab) can view this content. Only those who have permissions will see this content in any search modes.  For folders, sub contents with a Visible or Published state will still be searchable.  Use the Private state for your own personal information, dates or files, or for private group content. It is also a good idea for works in progress.
 

Submit

submit.jpgWhen you submit content, it will be avialable for any one with Reviewer privleges to approve for publication.  Use this to submit your events or news to be shown on the main site, or to have site Managers move a file or other content to a more general location.


Make Visible / Public Draft

makevisible.jpgSelecting Make Visible  will change the state to Public Draft.  The content of these items will show up in site wide searchers and smart folders.  Please make sure any content marked this way meets the district web standards.  Do NOT put student pictures or names on the web site.

Published (Site/folder managers or reviewers)

publish.jpgPublished Events and News items show up in the sitewide News portlet and tab, or the site wide calendar portlet or tab. The site wide default may define that Published items show up on the right-hand side navigation tree. Only users with Manager or Reviewer privleges have this option.


Reject/Retract for Reviewers

rejectretract.jpgIf you are a reviewer you may need to either reject or publish a submitted item.  Already published material may be retracted.  If you have reviewable content, a review portlet will appear on the right hand side of the site.


]]> BPS/TRIAD Partner in Building Blocks project http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/tis-news-and-events/news/old-news/bps-triad-partner-in-building-blocks-project TRIAD is a BPS/UB project that provides professional development, curriculum, and resources to PreK teachers who are implementing the Building Blocks early childhood mathematics curriculum in their classrooms. (We are beginning with preschool, but pre-K, Kindergarten, and first grade will all be involved.) snourse Web Site Site Announcement Thu, 29 Sep 2005 06:32:51 -0400 Using The Xerox WorkCentre Pro Printers http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/documents/general-technology/xerox-documents/plonearticlemultipage.2005-12-08.1261708853 This article documents the use of the Xerox WorkCentre Pro multifunction devices as printers. It applies to the WCP 35, 55, 65, 75 and 95 printers. snourse Web Site How-To Thu, 08 Dec 2005 20:58:21 -0500 EDVideo ONLine http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/web-resources/copy_of_worldbook-online/worldbookonline EDVideo ONLINE features over 50,000 multimedia components free to all New York State K-12 & Adult Literacy educators, home schoolers and their students. These media resources are correlated to New York State Standards! scaher Web Site Site Announcement Sun, 18 Sep 2005 09:35:59 -0400
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EDVideo ONLINE

ThinkBright's NEW! EdVideo Online features over 50,000 multimedia components free to all New York State K-12 & Adult Literacy educators, home schoolers and their students. The New York State Public Broadcasting stations provides this service which allows you to stream and download educational videos, audio files, images and clip art. Create quizzes and lessons, and access teacher guides and student handouts. Create and publish classroom podcasts and access a large library of PBS programs and instructional multimedia, correlated to New York State Standards!

Features:

  • 50,000 multimedia components
  • 300+ PBS titles
  • NYS Adult Literacy videos
  • 3,200 full length videos
  • 21,000 curriculum video clips
  • 6000 instructional audio files
  • 26,000 photographs, animations, illustrations
  • 5,000 print resources
  • 15,500 quiz question databank
  • 1,000 pre-made quizzes
  • Classroom podcast publishing/sharing


Website URL:

http://thinkbright.org/video/

District Availability:

Available free to all Buffalo Public School teachers and their students provided by New York State Public Television Stations

Password Required:

Yes (You must register online, but a school password is required to complete this action. Fill out the password request form to obtain the password for your school via email. BPS staff only.)
Requirements:

Web access, internet browser– Click here for a more detailed list of system requirements

Target Audience:

Grades K-12, teachers and students

]]> Acuity Resource Page http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/web-resources/acuity/acuity Acuity is a web-based assessment tool from McGraw-Hill being used in the district in grades 3-8. Download the Quick Start Guide if you have questions about setting up your classes for testing. scaher Web Site Site Announcement Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:09:33 -0400

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Acuity

Acuity is a comprehensive, web based assessment program for Math and Reading covering Grades 3-8 and Algebra for Grades 6-12. It offers assessments and  reports to help teachers better target instruction and measure student progress.

  

The district is using Acuity in grades 3-8 to assess students in Math and ELA.

Acuity Math and Reading/Language Arts include:
•  Three Predictive Benchmarks per grade per subject
•  Four Diagnostic Assessments per grade per subject
•  Instructional Exercises for guided practice
•  State-Correlated Item Bank for creating custom tests

Website URL:




 More information
http://www2.ctb.com/acuity/
Logon Screen
http://h50.eppg.com/index.jsp

Home Page (Log on here.)
https://www.acuityathome.com/index.jsp

District Availability:


16 SSIDS school
Password Requirement:
 
Password required. Email gemorris@buffaloschools.org

System Requirements:


  
Browser, internet connection, Firefox recommended for Macs Click Here  to download hardware and software requirements.

 Target Audience:
  Math and ELA students grades 3-8

]]> Kid Pix Deluxe 4 Resource Page http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/software/Kid%20Pix%20Deluxe%204 The district software resource, Kid Pix Deluxe 4, was developed and distributed by Riverdeep. This application is a painting, animation, and multimedia tool for use in every classroom. draczynski Web Site Sun, 18 Sep 2005 09:35:59 -0400 Cognitive Tutor (Math) from Carnegie Learning Resource Page http://itech.buffaloschools.org/tech-integration/district-resources/software/carnegie-math/carnegie-math The Cognitive Tutor from Carnegie Learning includes full curricula in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Integrated Math Series. Each curriculum combines software-based, individualized computer lessons with collaborative, real-world problem-solving activities. Students spend about 40% of their class time using the software, and the balance of their time engaged in classroom problem-solving activities. snourse Web Site Sun, 18 Sep 2005 09:35:59 -0400



Cognitive Tutor



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The Cognitive Tutor from Carnegie Learning includes full curricula in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Integrated Math Series. Each curriculum combines software-based, individualized computer lessons with collaborative, real-world problem-solving activities.


Why the Cognitive Tutor Works

Using the Cognitive Tutor, students receive the benefits of individualized instruction, ample practice, immediate feedback and coaching. "Just-in-time" help, "On-demand" help, and positive reinforcement put students in control of their own learning and help to keep them on task. This supports better classroom interaction too, because teachers can spend more time with students who need additional intervention.

Classroom Activities Integrate Key Concepts

Classroom activities address both mathematical content and process standards. Students engage in problem solving, communication and reasoning while making connections using multiple representations. The printed textbook provides an opportunity for extended investigations, analysis and alternate solution paths. Real-world situations are used in problems designed to emphasize connections between verbal, numeric, graphic and algebraic representations. The classroom environment promotes discourse, collaborative work and depth of understanding.

Product Website:

http://www.carnegielearning.com/products.cfm

District Availablility:

Integrated Math 1 installed in all high schools.  Integrated Math 2 is also installed at Lafayette.

Platforms Supported:

Mac OS X, Windows XP

 Target Audience:
 Grades 7-12

To Obtain:

E-mail Scott Nourse (snourse@buffalo.k12.ny.us) or call the  District Technology Help Desk @ 716-816-3510

Site Resources:


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