• Country Reports!  - https://www.countryreports.org/

A (for profit) website build by an inspired former student of ours. (here is the article - https://blog.countryreports.org/2011/02/21/where-did-the-idea-for-countryreports-come-from/)
I talked him in to an Alumni account and here is the log-in info! Username:  Olympus PW:  Titans

• Scrible - https://www.scrible.com/

When you start your Research papers with your class, please don’t forget about Scrible.  Scrible gives students annotation, bibliography, outlining, website collection tools and  you can see all their work as they progress through their research.  I would be happy to spend the day (or period) to show your students (and you) how to use this collaborative tool.  We have received MANY positive comments back from students.

• Hamilton tickets!

The Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement is inviting high school students to participate in "One Utah: A 'Revolutionary' Contest." Seventy students will win a ticket to the Broadway touring production of "Hamilton" on Saturday, Jan. 22.
To enter, Utah students are invited to write a letter to Gov. Spencer J. Cox or Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson about how to make Utah better.
Details about the contest here. Here's where to submit your entry.
Submissions accepted through Dec. 14 (cut off at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 14).

• The Viral Rundown is always good (and scary)

​For this week’s Techie Tuesday…
 
I know a few of you were doing “Day of the Dead” activities (and I know this may be a little late but… It is still pretty cool what the West Valley Arts Cultural Center has put together https://www.wvcarts.org/art-online-dia-de-los-muertos.html  I also hope you may have searched the Arts and Culture link I sent last week.
 
Veterans Day

• Library of Congress. https://www.loc.gov/search/?in=&q=veterans+day&new=true&st= In searching there are over 190,000 entries, so it can be difficult to pick out only a few.
• In the National Archives - https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/veterans-day
• Defense .gov - https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/1675470/5-facts-to-know-about-veterans-day/ 5 facts about the day
• U of U https://veteransday.utah.edu/schedule-of-events/  if you’re looking for something a little more local

 
LanSchool

• For those who are waiting on LanSchool to happen in your room... We have run into a SNAFU and it IS coming soon! 
  
• If you still want it and did not request it earlier on the form, please just put in a work order and we will get it to you.

UEN

• A couple of you have asked about UEN's Pioneer Library for home use.  Great Question and great resources at UEN.  I cannot post the log in here as it is a public site.  BUT I will e-mail it to you and explain how to get it.

In the Library this month will be featuring NonFic(tion) November!  The TA’s are making some display’s for each of the 10 big categories!
 

None of the them are “indexed” or searched deeply by Google!  Which means students may never see these websites unless they get direct links and reason to go there.  Those links and many more can be found on the search engines of TheOlyCenter.org website.  If one of those links perked your interest – go to the search engine page to find the link!  There are a few hundred more of them broken down by discipline for you and your topic.  If you have any topics or links to add please don’t be shy – I would be happy to add them or build you a list.

theolycenter.org/search-engines.html

​To change your “Weekly Checklist” (slideshow) in Canvas… 
1. Go to your Google Drive and find the presentation Tiffany has sent you.  Edit it as needed then…

• Go to File
• Publish to web
• Embed
• Copy the code

  2. Go to Canvas

• Find the page you want it on
• Edit
• At bottom click the </> code button under the current slideshow.
• *Delete the code that is there and paste the new code.*
• Click the </> button and you should see the new slideshow.  You can keep editing the page as normal.
• Scroll Down to click SAVE.

 
*IF YOU have more content on your home page… BE SURE to only replace the <iFrame> code
 
Pro Tip!
If you have MORE than the slide show on you page…. In edit mode hit return a few times (BEFORE the slide show) to separate the content a little bit.  THEN go to code mode </> 

Yep, Each week something similar to this!
 

• In the past I have shown you Arts and Culture and using the Google 3-D viewers (https://www.theolycenter.org/vr.html)
  Here is an explanation of A & C from Google.  It is an overlooked Gem of a resources.  There is content for every department.
• Don’t forget that we all have Nearpod Accts as explained here. Nearpod is an interactive presentation tool that YOU can have total control over ON STUDENT chrome books  (more info from Nearpod.com)
• TIPS Cards  I do have your new cards for you to refer to any Technology questions you may have.  I will get them out to you on Monday during PD.  Please bring your old one to replace.
• A few weeks ago I sent out a survey to see who used LanSchool and who wanted training on it.  Thank you to everyone who responded.  I am hoping to get you trained on Monday during our PD day.  If NOT enough teachers are wanting to use it we can take it off the student devices so please let me know.

We used this last year so either log in, click on forgot password or create your own account!  Go here to pickatime (https://pickatime.com/granitesd)  Fill out the info.  If you need to create an account use your @graniteschools.org e-mail and I suggest your same AD password.
At the top click the "Admin UI" link.

"Pick A Time" has many options and details but you (teachers) really only need to do two (2) things.

1. Paste your Zoom link in the "Virtual Room" column so that parents will get the link in their e-mail. 
   Also add your room number.  Turn in your zoom link here too.
2. Block out your 4 5-min. breaks.  If you do not do this in time you may not have any breaks.  Parents start signing up on Feb. 1.
   You can log back in to check your schedule before conferences.

Written instructions?  Going from memory!

1. Log in to Zoom.us make sure you have your @graniteschools.org and are licensed
2. Under Profile find your personal link. Click Customize and it should change to your username.
3. Go to Meetings on the left. Personal Room at the top. Click EDIT.  Be sure passcode is unchecked. Check "Allow meeting room".  Allow/require video for both. Copy the personal meeting room url.
4. Log in to Pick a time. Click on Admin UI at the top
5. Click on Events / Management on left. Pick the (Virtual event) click the orange button (Go to event)
6. Click the X in the blue boxes to block out 4  5 minute time slots.
7. On the Far Right are a few columns.  One says virtual link.  PASTE  your Zoom URL there.
8. Add your room # as well.
9. There is no Save button.
10. At the top click the Drop down.  It should say the Virtual night... Change it to the in PERSON night.
11. Block out your 4 time slots again for the second evening.
12. On the far right again ADD your room number.
13. There is no save option, but be sure to log out of PickATime.
    
    

Sign up is set to close for parents an hour before conferences.  Log back in and print or view your schedule.  Your parents should show up in your Zoom waiting room.  Let them in, in order according to your PickATime schedule.

Below is a video on how to embed a slide show in a Canvas page.

Think of cross-listing as combing like classes!  Be sure to combine the correct classes!  You cannot undo this.

 It is very important to.
Import from the correct class!  Remove due dates!
(If you do not remove them you will be deleting each item individually)

Have no fear - I have other ways of getting you content!
​I sent this Monday!​

​Sending this a day early!  Yes most of your teacher computers are set up already… BUT please run updates and check your audio / mics as mentioned below.
 
Please let me know of any issues / problems via a work order.  Thanks, and welcome back.
 
Tuesday in faculty meeting!

1. Get your laptop
2. Check Destiny for your items. Top right log in / My Info (instructions)
3. Install THIS Printer 634-MEDC-HPLJ402 (use these instructions) Please note that this printer is in the Lecture hall for this purpose today only.
4. Read and completed the attached document (Below, or it Teams) in Adobe Acrobat Reader (or DC pro if installed)
   1. You might have to save it with a different name.
   2. You can make adobe forms too!
   3. Digital signature is optional but a good idea to have one.
   4. It may ask you to log in to YOUR adobe account.  You have one, with your @graniteschools.org acct.
5. Print page 3 for your exit ticket.
6. Remove the printer.  You don’t want to use this one… it is for students in the library.

 The problem? - It is the inputs to the sound system /amplifier!   There are two; one for your microphone and one for your PC.  I am looking for a work around but it is time to move past these devices too. 

Instead you should be playing DVD's or videos on your computer.  Now the question is WHICH COMPUTER?
​Or which computer hook up!

You may notice that none of the options include an analog VHS player.  Sorry those are just too old to use anymore.