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Technology

Educational Technology Department

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MVCSD Incident IQ HELPDESK: CLICK HERE

MVCSD (Onsite) Staff Password Reset: CLICK HERE

*Must have Desktop Password

Instructional Edtech Resources:

Digital Citzenship Instructional Resources

SMART Panel (MXV4 & 6000 Series) & Lumio Training Resources

MXV4 SMART PANEL and Lumio Resources

MXV4-Smart Panel Additional Training Resource

Repurposed SMART Panel Training Resources

3 Ways to Use Your Smart Panel

Lumio Training Website

Whiteboard Playlist

SMART Mirror

Immersive Reader Short / Immersive Reader Webinar

MXV4-Smart Panel Poster Reference

Connecting Your Own Device to SMART Panel (Wireless or HDMI)

AI Instructional Resources

Ohio Ai K-12 Toolkit (for School Administrators, Teachers, and Parents):

InnovateOhio.gov/AIToolkit.

Better Understanding Artifical Intelligence and How It Relates to Education:

Introduction to AI: Empowering Teachers for The Future (PAST Foundation)

ISTE: AI in Education

Google YouTube Short Videos On AI in Education

Interactive Interviews with AI for Students

How to cite CHATGPT/AI?

CHATGPT Through An Instructional Lens

AI in Education

AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit

Generative AI Tools for Educators

OpenAI: Teaching with AI

CBS News: The Godfather of AI Interview

Coding with AI

Additional Coding with AI For SchoolsResource

AI Special Classroom Guest Document-Eric Curts

WEEK OF AI VIDEOS (38) (May 2023)

CANVA AI TOOLS

Formulating Better Prompts:

AI Prompts for Differentiated Instruction

A Practical Guide To Prompt Engineering

Prompt Structures in Conversation with Generative AI

How to Write AI Prompts with Examples

Ultimate Guide to Prompt Engineering

Teaching and Learning: Embrace Effective Prompt Engineering

Some Generative AI Websites:

CHATGPT: OpenAI

Beatoven AI

MagicSchool.AI

Video Instruction:

SUMMARIZE.TECH

Student & Parent Tutorials for Google Applications

Google Instructional Resources and Updates

Google Related Third Party Application Resources

Educational YouTube Channels

Motivation:

Mateusz M

Music:

Chill:

Reid Gower - feynman, sagan
Hsinchuen Lin - ceramics
Ingleton Pottery
Yukikawae - sand drawing
Macro Room

Outdoors:

Primitive Technology
Self Sufficient Me - gardening
Kraig Adams - hiking
Alaska to Argentina on Honda 90's
Beau Miles
Bertram - Craft and Wilderness
Patagonia
AlfieAesthetics
Learn Your Land
Yellow Elanor
Paul Stamets - mycology
MCQBushcraft
Nagualero
Primitive Skills
Bound For Nowhere
Foresty Forest
Jungle Survival - fake, but cool
Primitive Survival Tool - fake, but cool

Travel:

Indigo Traveller
Gabriel Traveler
Karl Watson
Christoph Rehage - asia, europe
c90adventures - north, south, and central america
Only in Japan
travelling the unknown
The Tim Traveller
Eli from Russia
Rick Steves' Europe
Kurt Caz
bald and bankrupt

Anatomy/Medicine:

Science Experiments and Building Stuff:

Math:

Electronics:

Engineering:

EngineerGuy
Real Engineering
Practical Engineering - civil
The Efficient Engineer
The Engineering Mindset
Engineering Explained
Kyle.Engineers
AgentJayZ
Undecided with Matt Ferrell
The B1M - civil
Found And Explained - aerospace
Lesics
Dejmian XYZ Simulations
Art of rendering - mechanical renders
WolfShaft - mechanical renders
Jeff Hanson - lectures
Gregory Michaelson - statics, structural analysis
Boston Dynamics

Computer Science:

Coding:

Scrimba - learn how to code interactively [website]
Mike Dane - every language
freeCodeCamp - every language
mCoding - python
Programming with Mosh - java, python
Bro Code
Corey Schafer - mainly python, pandas, django
TheCodex - java, SQL, python
John Hammond
Stephen Grider
JavaScript Mastery
Kevin Powell - HTML & CSS
The Net Ninja
Mr. P Solver - python
Ihatetomatoes
Coding Addict
IAmTimCorey - C#
Computer Science
Alex Lee - java
Dev Ed - react, JS, node JS, web design
Ari Pxl - figma, HTML, CSS
DesignCode - UI/UX, figma, swift
Web Dev Simplified - CSS, JS, React, Node

Space:

Lectures:

Crash Course
Khan Academy
AK Lectures
Michel van Biezen
MIT OpenCourseWare
Bozeman Science - physics, biology
YaleCourses
Harvard Physics
Professor Dave Explains - chemistry, anatomy

General Explanation:

Iconic:

History:

Documentaries:

Workshop:

Blue Collar:

ChrisFix - automotive
HVAC-R Videos
Speedkar99 - automotive
AC Service Tech LLC - HVAC
HVAC School
Word of Advice TV - HVAC, plumbing
MikeHoltNEC - electrical
Project Farm - tools, DIY
Electrician U
Essential Craftsman - construction
RR Buildings - construction
Perkins Builder Brothers - construction
Insider Carpentry
Fix This Build That

Comedy:

Philosophy:

Gaming:

Cooking:

Houseplants/Terrariums:

PLANTERINA - houseplants
Nick Pileggi - houseplants
SerpaDesign - terrariums
Asu - terrariums
Jartopia - terrariums
MD Fish Tanks

Other:

Podcasts:

Lex Fridman - long form podcasts with the world's greatest minds
Materialism - material science
Radiolab - investigative journalism with sexy sound design
Invention - exploring different inventions
This podcast will kill you - disease and epidemiology
Hardcore History - history in depth
Ologies - interviewing people with different science jobs
Big Biology - biology
Astronomy Cast - astronomy
Stuff to blow your mind - random cool stuff
Origin Stories - evolution, anthropology
Life's Little Mysteries - general science
The Anthropocene Reviewed - reviewing aspects of earth on a 5 star scale
50 things that made the modern economy
Speaking of bitcoin - general cryptocurrency discussion
30 animals that made us smarter
Huberman Lab - neuroscience
After On - Rob Reid - science and technology
Unscrypted Podcast - explanation of cryptocurrency
TWIV - the current state of virology
Daniel and Jorge explain the universe - cosmology, particle physics
Planetary Radio - space exploration, astronomy
Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition
Safety Third - hosted by popular science YouTubers
The Biologic Podcast
Talk Nerdy with Cara
The Skeptics Guide to the Universe

Useful Websites:

SciHub - remove academic paper paywalls
KhanAcademy - learn anything
Soap2Day - movies/shows
Book4You - books/textbooks
Firmoo - buy prescription glasses for cheap ($20 USD+)
CostPlusDrugs.com - affordably purchase medicine without insurance
Wikipedia Years in Science - key discoveries over the years
GitHub - find and share code
CodePen - GitHub but for web developers
Outline - removes some article paywalls
Vocabulary.com - simple definitions for hard words
Goodreads - find, rate, and review books
Friendspire - social media for ranking movies, books, etc.
SyncTube - watch YouTube videos together
MusicMap - find similar music artists
Find papers, articles, and books

Browser Extensions:

Dark Reader - turn any webpage dark themed
Toby - manage tabs and bookmarks
Remove article paywalls - removes paywalls for all news articles
Video Speed Controller - speed up any web videos by custom threshold
Webtime Tracker - track how much time you spend on sites
Distill Web Monitor - monitor websites/blogs for updates
Image Downloader - download any image from webpage
Earth View - google earth image for each new tab
I don't care about cookies - auto accept cookies
Blocksite - block distracting sites
Unhook - remove YouTube recommended
Enhancer for YouTube - loads of customization for YouTube

Online Learning:

KhanAcademy - learn anything
Scrimba - learn how to code interactively
LumenLearning
Coursera
uDemy
edX
SkillShare
MIT OpenCourseware

Software:

Everything - search files on computer instantaneously
Calibre - eBook manager
F.lux - custom screen tinting/remove blue light
CPUID - detailed system information
Obsidian - note taking with a twist
WinDirStat - visualize disk usage/mange space
Macrium - backup computer image
Notepad++ - better version of notepad
Lightshot - screenshots
Bulk Rename Utility - batch rename files
Fontbase - font manager
Synthesia - learn piano from MIDI files
Wallpaper Engine - animated desktop/mobile wallpapers

Other Websites:

DALLE - AI art generation
OneSimpleWish - charity to purchase items for foster kids
RandomWebsite - goes to a random website

Misc:

What are Some Useful EdTech Links?

Book Creator (K-12-All Content Areas) Training Resource

Lightspeed Classroom Mgmt, Book Creator, Google Maps and Other Instructional Training Resources

How do I get Google Workspace Educator Certification?

Apple Inc Specific Educator Learning Opportunities and Instructional Support

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3) Other Resources:

Resource Link	Description
Apple Education Community	The Apple Education Community, is the professional learning hub for Apple education. Within the Community, you can access the Learning Center and Forum.
Apple Education Community Learning Center	Visit the Learning Center for lesson ideas, resources and step-by-step instructions on optimizing iPad and Mac features. Explore Apple Teacher and earn badges toward attaining this designation.
Apple Education Community Forum	The Forum is where educators meet to connect and collaborate about teaching and learning with Apple.
Everyone Can Create Website	This site is dedicated to Apple’s Everyone Can Create Curriculum and is inclusive of a video from student perspectives as well as all of the resources and materials available.

Edtech Policies & Procedures

MVCSD Student Electronic Device Handbook
MVCSD Acceptable Use Policy

MVCSD Student Electronic Device Handbook

MVCSD Acceptable Use Policy

Device Management

Short Tutorial Video on How to Sign Up for Device Insurance

Opt In-Student Electronic Device Insurance Plan

While enrolling in the Device Insurance or Submitting a Claim, where do I find the Serial Number?

How do Parents Submit a Claim for their Child's Device to be Repaired?

Resources for Clevertouch Live Management

New Panel

Director of Technology

Matthew Dill

Matthew Dill

Titles: Director of Technology and Gifted Education

Email:

Technician Specialists

Mike Lang

Mike Lang

Titles: Technician

Email:

Carson Mills

Carson Mills

Titles: Technician

Email:

Chip Zolman

Chip Zolman

Titles: Technician

Email:

Network Support

Matt Green

Matt Green

Titles: Network Support Technician

Email:

Dave Melvin

Dave Melvin

Titles: Network Support Technician

Email: