Using digital tools for learning

Need some inspiration?  Here are two videos showing digital learning at CVU.

First, what some students are doing:

 And some tips from teachers:

Coding Camps this summer

Students,
How about doing some coding this summer?  Here are two computer camps that look interesting:

Applications Now Open: Advanced Coder Camp

Applications for the Advanced Coder Camp (days) July 22 to 26, 2019 at Vermont Technical College, Williston Campus for rising 7th–11th graders are now open. The camp provides an opportunity for students with some programming background to dive deeper into programming. Campers will learn to develop simple Android applications using Java and xml. Smartphone apps, robots, video games and small business - the world runs on code. Whether you dream of becoming a Google developer or want to launch your own mobile game start up, your coding path continues here. $175 (includes workbook, activities, instruction, some lunches, snacks, field trip and more) Many partial fee scholarships available.
Contact: Laurel Butler at lbutler@vtsbdc.org or (802) 922-3692

Applications Now Open: Computer Camp

Applications for a new Computer Camp days July 29 to Aug 2, 2019 are now open. The camp will be held by Vermont Technical College on the CCV Upper Valley Campus in White River Junction for rising 7th – 10th graders. Campers will have a chance to explore/experience a wide variety of topics in computer programming, website development, networking, cybersecurity and related fields working with Vermont Tech faculty. They’ll also have an opportunity to meet with industry professionals who will share their experience on why careers in computing can be so rewarding. Learning, physical activity, and fun will be in abundance. The week will culminate with campers presenting their work to families and friends. $175 (includes all activities, instruction, some lunches, snacks, field trip and more) Many partial fee scholarships available.
Contact: Steven Airoldi at: steven.airoldi@vtc.edu or (802) 728-1337

Viewing/printing photos of students

How can you get a gallery of your students' photos to get to know their names?

In Moodle:

1. Go to Participants
2. Switch "User list" from Brief to User Details
3. Filter for a particular block, if appropriate (under Visible Groups)
4. Click "Show all" on the bottom left. 
5. To print, first select only the data in the table, then right-click and print.

I've made two videos on how to do this:

1. A short version for those who already know how to get to the participant list and filter for a particular block.
2. A full version that explains the entire process.

Please note that the videos are only visible to CVU faculty/staff, so you will need to be logged in to view them.

Note that to view a single student's picture, you can also search for the student in JumpRope.

Student-produced tech tip videos

This year, students on the Academic Leadership Council are producing short tech tips to help the CVU community.

The first two are from Olivia Mead.  Look for more coming soon.  Consider subscribing to the channel so you get the updates.

Here's the latest:

Khan Academy SAT prep course

Dear students,
You've probably heard of Khan Academy (instructional videos on all kinds of topics).  And pretty definitely heard of the SAT.  These two have come together on a free SAT prep course. Check it out here.