Technology Integration
WHAT IS TECH INTEGRATION?
Technology integration implies the use of technology tools in general content areas in education in order to allow students to apply digital and technology skills to learning and problem-solving. Tech integration is not just about knowing how to use your computer in class and it is not about learning about computer science. Tech integration means utilizing all of the tools available in our fast-paced society in order to have the best educational experience It is about learning the rules of good digital citizenship, and about creativity and art. We hope this website helps you navigate the wonderful world of technology.
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BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) at NOVA
Bringing a personal device for learning is essential at NOVA. We provide internet access through our NOVA BYOD WiFi network. Our students are surrounded by technology on a daily basis. Most of them actively use technology to access learning, both in and outside the classroom. Instead of neglecting technology use and its benefits, our school strives to teach students how to best utilize technology in their individual learning. In line with our mission and vision - to nurture creative and passionate learners with the skills to make positive change - students at NOVA are encouraged to use personal devices throughout the school day, enhancing their learning capabilities.
NOVA Robotics Team Wins “Design Award” at International Competition in Tirana, 2023
TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATIONS
WHAT TYPE OF DEVICE?
Students must bring and use devices with physical keyboard access, word processing software (such as Google Docs) and web browser functionalities. Gaming devices with internet access are not permissible. Cell phones are not allowed for class use in grades 1 through 5, grades 6 through 8 can have their devices stored in lockers in case they need to communicate with their parents. Grades 9 through 12 may use phones in class at teacher’s discretion and only for academic purposes.
Laptop rental facilities
NOVA offers laptop rental in two methods, long term and short term.
For all the information on the rental programs, check the Short & Long Term Laptop Rental Policies
Short term rental allows a student to take a laptop for one day need 5 times per school year. Students cannot take a short term laptop if they have already taken a device through long term lease. - Student Short-Term Laptop Rental Form
Long term laptop rental allows the student to rent a laptop for a period longer than 5 days if their device got broken and is undergoing service. - Student Long-Term Laptop Rental
Responsible Use
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Protect personal information by keeping passwords private, logging out of shared devices, and securing documents.
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Use technology ethically by not violating copyright or fair use laws.
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Take care of the technology by treating personal devices with respect and keeping them secure.
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Use technology for educational purposes, avoid inappropriate sites, and report if others use them.
Resources
Online Resources
Premium Subscriptions
Use Nova Google Account to Log in
Tool for interactive Powerpoint presentation
Internet-based plagiarism detection service
Online resource for embedding questions into a video.
Create quizzes or search from a large collection of educational and fun quizzes, play with students and collect answers. Powerful and easy to use formative assessment tool.
Online digital exams for students
Other RESOURCES
Online learning tool for class discussions.
PlayPosit is an interactive platform that allows teachers to embed assessments into a video.
WeVideo is an easy but powerful web based video editor for teachers and students.
Interactive/collaborative white board
A way for teachers & students to share short videos with each other. Free for educators and no student signups needed.
Record your screen and create a webinar. You can record your screen, your camera or both!
Free screen recording software for your needs
elementary school resources
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Reading A-Z - Platform for Reading, Writing, Science, and Vocabulary, Pre K-6 Gr.
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https://www.education.com/ - Education.com is a learning website that offers a variety of worksheets, activities, quizzes, and videos for students from Pre-K to grade 5. It covers the following subjects: Reading, Writing, Science, and Math. Not all resources are free.
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Starfall - A place where any child can learn reading and mathematics through exploration
DIGITAL LIBRARY RESOURCES
Links to library resources can be found here
Subject Resources
- ARTS
- DRAMA
- LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
- ESL - CDL - READING RECOVERY - WRITING RECOVERY
- LANGUAGE ACQUIZITION
- MATHEMATICS
- MUSIC
- SCIENCES
- INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES
- PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
- DESIGN
- SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES
ARTS
DRAMA
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Digital and interactive resources for drama, dance and theatre.
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username: distance; password: learning
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Lots of excellent recordings of great play adaptations (Shakespeare, Ibsen, Miller, Williams).
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Works for English and Social Studies classes as well (large selection)
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To get kids moving and grooving for short bits of time
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Short, silly, get-up-and-move dances, chants, yoga, and more.
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Leave voice recorded feedback. Upload a graphic organizer, photo, worksheet directly to students who can write on it however they want
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing
News articles differentiated in 5 levels. Connected to Standards - CCSS, NGSS & Social Studies
Reading passages for grades 3-12, with reading comprehension and discussion questions. Highlighting/notes and read aloud functionality
Award-winning library of science and social studies material.
Astronauts on the Space Station reading stories to and conducting science experiments for the children of Earth as the world rotates below.
Free reading worksheets organized by skills
ESL - CDL - READING RECOVERY - WRITING RECOVERY
Phonics Hero is a platform where children learn to read and spell with fun synthetic phonics games.
Quill is a great website that creates lesson plans based on every students needs. They are first required to complete a diagnostic test, with their results Quill will recommend different activities and lessons for that student. It is free, and you can create the login info for each of your students.
Vocabulary.com combined the world's smartest dictionary with an adaptive learning game that will have your students mastering new words in no time.
This website offers free quizzes, lessons and online conversation classes for English language learners.
Ereading Worksheets provides teachers, parents, and motivated students with reading worksheets, activities, and resources aligned with CCSS. This website uses a skill focused approach where each activity targets a specific skill set or you can browse by grade level. This site offers a growing collection of free online reading activities.
This website helps teachers improve their students' reading comprehension. It offers an opportunity to assign articles with reading comprehension activities based on the students’ reading level. It is intended for K-12.
Lalilo is an online literacy program built by teachers for teachers and their students. It supports student growth in the classroom and at home.
A place where any child can learn reading and mathematics through exploration
Downloadable phonological and phonemic awareness daily activities for P-K, K and 1st
Epic! is the Leading Digital Library for Kids 12 & under. Instantly access 35,000 of the best books, learning videos, quizzes & more
Over 2,000 high-quality free reading passages for grades 3-12, complemented by aligned interim assessments, growth-oriented data, and expert-led teacher development.
Engage students with thousands of texts on topics they care about most, with standards-aligned lesson supports built for ELA instruction.
Texts and videos for ELA, Science, and Social Studies with scaffolds and higher-order questions. Find what you teach and great texts & videos to pair with it. Or add anything you like.
An electronic library of 50,000+ free books
A selection of free read aloud books.
LANGUAGE ACQUIZITION
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DuoLingo (Spanish, German, French)
All ages. Languages: German, Spanish, French
К-2 online reading. Languages: MK, TR and ALB
Languages: MK, TR and ALB
"Use without account" option has vocabulary, grammar, listening activities and games in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Korean, and Latin.
Well-known children's stories translated into Spanish and spoken by a native Spanish speaker. Great for kids... and adults too! Read along in Spanish or English. Online beginner Spanish lessons with audio
MATHEMATICS
Free online lessons and practice
Math Lessons, practice, videos, quizzes for all grades. Activities, interactive graphs, videos
Diagnostic mathematics, trach student progress and view reports.
Practice math skills. One month free platform for math
Adaptive Online Math Practice and Assessment
Username: glenridge
Password: glenridge
Algebra 1 and Geometry books with videos, worksheets etc.
MUSIC
Mozart, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Allegro
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YouTube Videos for music classes
Fossils from Carnival of Animals:
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YouTube Videos for music classes
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YouTube Videos for music classes
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YouTube Videos for music classes
7 Jumps (variation of the dance)
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YouTube Videos for music classes
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(R1 means PreK and R2 means kinder)
Aquarium from Carnival of Animals
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YouTube Videos for music classes
Haydn, Surprise Symphony - movement and reading
2nd Clip of Haydn, Surprise Symphony
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YouTube Videos for music classes
Parody: Sign in and Zoom with Me
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We deliver content through the home learning section on our music blog
SCIENCES
IGCSEs for Grades 9 and 10; A levels for IB
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Videos, short quizzes, virtual experiments and more… all syllabus relevant
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Inquiry based science with videos
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And fun!
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Science Kids is the home of science & technology on the Internet… fun science experiments, cool facts, online games, free activities, ideas, lesson plans, photos, quizzes, videos & science fair projects.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xytv405DXAQtpXP7DMCzwpS-SBURw2JH/edit
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VR Field Trips
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Animals
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Around the World
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Every link in this Google Doc leads to a 360° video (meaning that you can turn the point of view all the way around you) that can be viewed with any device
https://www.activelylearn.com/?fbclid=IwAR3IuxDpASfWB8uioSGwHz1CfFnCIhFaKlElJSW5k4r3-yOlBjtr_vBgTew
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Texts (and videos!) for ELA, Science, and Social Studies with scaffolds and higher-order questions. Find what you teach and great texts & videos to pair with it. Or add anything you like.
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Over 30 Virtual Field Trips with Links
INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES
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Podcasts and more
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Many links to science resources such as: NOVA, Natl Geo, Natl Sci Digital Lib, and more.
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Free registration; massive online course that attempts to answer the big questions “by examining the entire past of the Universe using the best available ideas from disciplines, such as astronomy, chemistry, biology, and history.” (BHP, 2020)
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Interlinked with Khan Academy.
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Facing History helps students connect choices made in the past to those they will confront in their own lives.
https://www.activelylearn.com/?fbclid=IwAR3IuxDpASfWB8uioSGwHz1CfFnCIhFaKlElJSW5k4r3-yOlBjtr_vBgTew
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Texts (and videos!) for ELA, Science, and Social Studies with scaffolds and higher-order questions. Find what you teach and great texts & videos to pair with it. Or add anything you like.
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Various science/social studies texts, videos and other resources for K-5. Its free right now to sign up for and use in the next few months.
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The home of trusted online resources
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Username: JCS_Distance
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Password: learning
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
ONLINE PHYSICAL EDUCATION NETWORK
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Free site to check out for activities and more.
DESIGN
Online programming and web development classes with both paid and free subscription
Computational thinking skills by solving puzzles. Code.org increases diversity in computer science by reaching students of all backgrounds where they are — at their skill-level, in their schools, and in ways that inspire them to keep learning.
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES
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FREE access to online programming to any school or camp in need of digital SEL curriculum.
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Free access to three or more digital modules
WELLBEING
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Optimize working remotely, whether you’re new to remote work or not, and whether you’re leading a team or part of a team involving distributed team members. Discover how to be productive and stay connected when working from home or other remote environments.
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Learn how to effectively work remotely.
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Gain tips for adjusting to changes in your work environment.
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Explore virtual communication tools for staying connected.
Technology Usage Tutorials
Tech tips for productivity
To easily find a place in your long spreadsheets you can make bookmarks within the document and access a certain place with one click.
Usualy the bookmark space in your Google Chrome browser gets very busy. This is how you can fit more bookmarks, and still have a neat look and quick access to your frequently used sites.
Use the Explore Function in Google Docs, for quick search, adding images and citing sources.
TRAININGS
TECHNOLOGY TUTORIALS
Students
- Early Education Center
- Elementary School
- Secondary School
- Device Usage Rules
- Lost, Stolen or Damaged Devises
Early Education Center
Elementary School
Students will be using laptops while in school for various projects. They will learn how to create presentations, type, and other various projects with laptops. They will also be taught how to use the various online tools that may be needed during possible distance learning. Elementary student will use laptops provided by the school.
Secondary School
BYOD (or Bring Your Own Device) is a technology usage system where students will be asked to bring and use personal devices, such as laptops or tablets in the classroom. Secondary students will be expected to have a device for class purposes. If a student is not able to bring their own device, they need to fill out a laptop rental form.
Students are expected to bring their devices to all of their classes; however, their respective teachers will regulate the use of devices in the classroom. Devices will be considered primary learning resources, and students who do not bring their devices to class will be considered unprepared.
Device Usage Rules
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Devices must be in silent mode while in school, unless allowed by a teacher in class.
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Devices may not be used for engaging in academic malpractice, disrupting class time, or any other kind of prohibited activity, such as photographing or recording individuals without their consent, accessing inappropriate sites or related behaviors
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Devices should be used to access programs or internet sites relevant to the classroom curriculum.
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The school’s network filters will be applied to a device’s connection. Attempts to bypass the network filters are prohibited.
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Students are prohibited from bringing a device on premises that infects the network with a virus, Trojan, or a program designed to damage, alter, destroy, or provide access to unauthorized data or information.
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Hacking, or unauthorized processing or accessing of information on school property, is also prohibited.
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Devices suspected of causing technology problems or cyber attacks will be prohibited from further use. If a device is suspected of a violation of the student handbook, it will also be prohibited from further use.
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Printing from personal devices will be possible at school.
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Classrooms will be equipped with power extension cords; however, due to a limited number of outlets, students are encouraged to charge devices prior to school and run on battery power while at school.
Lost, Stolen or Damaged Devises
Parents
BYOD
Expectations
DeviCe Types
Students will be permitted to bring and use devices with keyboard access, word processing software and web browser functionalities, such as laptops, notebooks, and tablets with a keyboard. Gaming devices with internet access are not permissible. Cell phones may be used at teacher discretion for academic purposes.
Lost, Stolen or Damaged Devises
Rules
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Devices must be in silent mode while in school, unless allowed by a teacher in class.
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Devices may not be used for engaging in academic malpractice, disrupting class time, or any other kind of prohibited activity, such as photographing or recording individuals without their consent, accessing inappropriate sites or related behaviors
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Devices should be used to access programs or internet sites relevant to the classroom curriculum.
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The school’s network filters will be applied to a device’s connection. Attempts to bypass the network filters are prohibited.
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Students are prohibited from bringing a device on premises that infects the network with a virus, Trojan, or a program designed to damage, alter, destroy, or provide access to unauthorized data or information.
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Hacking, or unauthorized processing or accessing of information on school property, is also prohibited.
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Devices suspected of causing technology problems or cyber attacks will be prohibited from further use. If a device is suspected of a violation of the student handbook, it will also be prohibited from further use.
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Printing from personal devices will be possible at school.
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Classrooms will be equipped with power extension cords; however, due to a limited number of outlets, students are encouraged to charge devices prior to school and run on battery power while at school.
