Fall Training Opportunities
Would you like to learn more about using itslearning in your classroom this year? From hanging out with popsicles to more in-depth looks at different itslearning tools to online hiking options, there is something for everyone! Visit https://tinyurl.com/itslearningpd19. We look forward to learning with you soon!
9/3/2019 11:24 AM
Welcome Back
Welcome back! After a fabulous summer full of fun and rest, we know you are ready for a fantastic new school year. If you feel you need a little guidance to make this year your best yet with itslearning, you can find that by visiting our Beginning of Year Success Guide at https://tinyurl.com/itslearningBOY19. You can also reach out to your campus Trail Guide or Transformational Learning Specialist. And you can always contact the Educational Technology department by emailing [email protected] We can't wait to see the amazing things in store for Spring Branch in 2019-2020!
8/5/2019 9:42 AM
Level Up Conference - August 1
The Level Up Conference is an opportunity for you to learn from other SBISD educators who are currently finding success with promising fresh approaches and methodologies. The 2019 Level Up Conference will be held Thursday, August 1 at Stratford High School. Register today! Visit https://springbranch.schoolobjects.com/wshop/default.aspx?cid=25240 to register.
See you in August!
7/15/2019 10:37 AM
itslearning Summer Professional Development Opportunities
Are you interested in learning more about how itslearning can help you support the 4 Pillars of Personalization in your classroom? Join the EdTech department along with our itslearning Rangers for itslearning Curriculum Campouts and Day Camps. Campouts are two day introductory trainings that teach the basics of itslearning and blended learning, and give plenty of TIME for creation and collaboration. Day Camps are one day intermediate trainings focused on how itslearning can help transform teaching and learning in your classroom. For more information and to register visit https://tinyurl.com/itslearningpd19. Space is limited, so don't wait! Sign up today!
5/21/2019 11:15 AM
Happy Holidays!
The end of the first semester is a time for reflection, and lots of rest and relaxation! If the three Rs bring you to itslearning, here are two resources to help you start the new year and semester off with a bang.
Secondary teachers - new semester means new courses! What does that mean for you? Check out the semester roll over guide for answers to your questions. Visit https://tinyurl.com/semesterguide.
Everyone - If you want some inspiration for the new year check out our Cribs playlist on YouTube. This season we already have two amazing teachers, a principal, and an interventionist sharing how they use itslearning, and there are more to come! Visit https://tinyurl.com/sbisdcribs.
Happy Holidays! Enjoy your vacation and we will see you in January!
12/19/2018 11:38 AM
Hike the itslearning Trails!
To support the continued implementation of Personalized Learning and use of itslearning toward that goal, the Educational Technology department has created online professional learning mini-courses to help users learn how to implement itslearning in “byte-size” chunks.
For more information visit:
tinyurl.com/itslearningtrails.
9/9/2018 6:21 AM
Welcome Back!
Happy Back to School 2018! In addition to a new look with the change to Modern this summer, itslearning has many new other new features - such a creating templates with Google Drive, creating learning path for students, and updated grading and data reporting. For information on these new features, and other frequently asked beginning of the year questions, visit https://tinyurl.com/BOYguide.
Wishing you a wonderful 2018-2019 school year!
8/5/2018 4:29 PM
Come Camp with itslearning
Are you interested in learning more about how itslearning can help you support the 4 Pillars of Personalization in your classroom? Join the EdTech department along with our itslearning Rangers for itslearning Curriculum Campouts. For more information and to register visit tinyurl.com/sbcampout. Space is limited, so don't wait! Sign up today!
6/14/2018 10:07 AM
Don't be Grumpy Cat...
One big change coming with the Modern roll over is that the dashboard is no longer customizable. Never fear - you can still communicate with your students! Besides the integrated features of the dashboard, including Bulletins, Plans, and Tasks - you can create a course overview Page to share important static information. Learn more at http://sbisdmodern.blogspot.com/. Visit tinyurl.com/sbcampout to register to camp with itslearning this summer!
5/29/2018 12:00 PM
Narrows Eyes at the Add Button
We have all had that moment when we discovered we needed to create a quick assignment or add a link to our course, right now! itslearning Modern has a solution, the Quick Add button. You don't have to distrust it though. Anything you add will land in the Resources folder. For more about the new Quick Add button and more, including registration links for Modern Mondays this summer, visit sbisdmodern.blogspot.com.
5/14/2018 2:24 PM
Start Smiling
Itslearning designed the Modern interface with the input from users around the globe.
The changes you will see are meant to help you and your students get right to learning, without getting lost in the shuffle. The new interface has changes that help everyone navigate itslearning easier, which is always a reason to smile. Visit sbisdmodern.blogspot.com for more information.
4/30/2018 11:59 AM
Course Tree Success!
When you open itslearning on June 4th to the new Modern view, you will notice right away that the Course Tree isn't on the left anymore. But don't worry - it isn't gone, just moved! For more information visit https://sbisdmodern.blogspot.com/.
4/13/2018 1:38 PM
What if I Told You...?
itslearning Modern will look different, but all of the features you love will still be there, plus a few new ones that might become your favorite. When you log in to itslearning on June 4th you will see a sleek and intuitive design, but don't fear! Before you know it you will have forgotten all about the Classic version! Visit sbisdmodern.blogspot.com for more information.
4/2/2018 7:53 AM
itslearning Modern? Tell me about it!
In June itslearning will be moving to a new user interface called "Modern". To learn more about the change, visit sbisdmodern.blogspot.com, and follow EdTech on Twitter @SBISDEdTech.
3/19/2018 9:20 AM
December 2017
Time to begin thinking about semester rollover for our secondary teachers! Please review the Semester Roll Over Survival Guide - https://goo.gl/zoMNY4
12/5/2017 10:31 AM
August 2016
Teachers! Before you begin using itslearning with your students, make sure you have used the Course Merge Maintenance Tool to merge your courses. Please see a campus administrator or your itslearning Trail Guide for links to the directions or copy and paste the links below.
ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS
https://goo.gl/HQaKzo
SECONDARY INSTRUCTIONS
https://goo.gl/cKfB7O
8/2/2016 2:31 PM
Welcome to itsLearning
Welcome to SBISD's itsLearning! This digital learning platform is an online environment that will be used by all stakeholders giving everyone involved in a child’s education the information, communication tools, and resources they need to learn together — both inside and outside of school.
4/11/2016 10:21 AM