Instructional Technology Initiative
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ITI - ITF Videos

The #EmpoweredByITI video collection are short, focused videos designed by ITI instructional technology facilitators with the goal of demonstrating instructionally rigorous ways of using digital tools and resources.


Chat: Technical Setup in Zoom

In this video, you will learn how the technical aspects of setting up the Chat feature in Zoom to support online engagement during a synchronous session.

Chat: Modeling Chat Feature in Zoom

In this video, you will learn strategies to use the Chat feature in Zoom to support online engagement during a synchronous session.

Polls: Engaging Learners via Zoom

In this video, you will learn how to leverage the Polling feature in Zoom to receive real-time feedback from students.

Reactions: Using Non-Verbal Feedback in Zoom

In this video, you will learn strategies to use the Reactions feature in Zoom to receive real-time feedback from students.

Providing Personalized Learning: Nearpod

In this video, you will learn how to personalize learning with Nearpod through Schoology. This tutorial will help you develop Nearpod lessons and ways to share these lessons through Schoology.

Integrating Computational Thinking Throughout the Curriculum

In this video, you will learn about cultivating computational thinkers by exploring examples of how students can use computational thinking throughout the day incorporating various grade-level standards and subject matter.

Using Google Forms

In this video, you will learn how the Go to Section Based on Answer feature on Google Forms allows you to differentiate student content and resources based on how they respond to a question.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with Jamboard

In this video, you will learn how to create a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activity using Jamboard to support students during Distance Learning. Students will have the opportunity to use Emoticons to express their experiences with their class community.

Mouse Create: TinkerCAD Design Sequence

In this video, you will explore the intuitive and user-friendly 3D design app, TinkerCAD. Progressing through the Mouse Create Studio program, this tutorial will show you how to design and export high quality 3D assets for Digital and 3D Printing applications.

Writting Essays Utilizing Microsoft Sway

In this video, you will learn how to use Microsoft Sway as a tool for writing interactive essays.

Creating Scratch and ScratchJr STEAM Projects

In this video, you will learn how to teach students to create Scratch projects about academic content and see an example of how students can use a design thinking process to showcase academic knowledge using Scratch coding.

Using Images to Create Editable Google Slides

In this video, you will learn how to turn an image into an editable worksheet in Google Slides.

Interactive Lessons Using Zooms

In this video, you will learn how to leverage Zoom's annotation tools so you can continue to provide fun, engaging and interactive lessons for your students during this time of virtual learning.

Google Keep: Organizing Your Research

In this video, you will learn how to curate information and conduct research to generate meaningful conclusions using Google Keep.

How to Add a Google Doc to Schoology

In this video you will learn how to set up and integrate your Google Docs assignment within Schoology.

How to Add A Nearpod Lesson to Schoology

In this video you will learn how to seamlessly integrate your Nearpod lessons with Schoology.

Creating Interactive Video Lessons with EdPuzzle

In this, video you will learn how the Edpuzzle platform enhances student engagement when watching video content. The specific Edpuzzle features highlighted are Note Taking, Multiple Choice and Open Ended questions to activate learning during video instruction.

Making Meaningful Experiences with Padlet

In this video, you will explore how to making meaningful learning experiences with Padlet. This video explores different strategies to include Padlet within content area lessons including math and language arts instruction.