Instructional Technology Home
Instructional Technology Home
Our mission is to support both teachers and students in effectively integrating technology into teaching and learning. We are committed to empowering educators with the tools, training, and resources they need to enhance instruction, foster student engagement, and promote digital literacy across all grade levels. Whether it’s implementing innovative classroom solutions, providing hands-on professional development, or troubleshooting instructional tech tools, We are here to ensure that technology works for you—seamlessly and successfully.We support teaching and learning across every campus in the district. Our work centers on providing the support, training, and resources teachers need to help students succeed. We make sure tools are accessible through ClassLink, and we help staff use those tools with confidence. We keep instruction moving forward!
Teacher Resources
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Brisk Professional Development: Online 1 to 7 minute tutorials about the features of Brisk AI. "Brisk Bites"
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What: Learning Management System used for assignments & communication
Access: Login uses Microsoft Office 365 Access (email)
Location: ClassLink or go to Galveston Independent School District > For Our Staff> Canvas
Help Guides:
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- Canvas Crash Course Canvas Crash Course
Canvas Instructor Getting Started Resources: some general questions and answers about Canvas, the Teacher role, and links to resources to help you get started with Canvas.
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What: Single Sign-on dashboard (PK-12) used for online access to learning resources.
Access: Login uses GISD credentials: FirstNameLastName & GISD Password
Location: Galveston Independent School District > For Our Staff > ClassLink
For More Help: Enroll In ClassLink Training Course
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Copilot: These are a series of lessons alinged to the ISTE standards for educators. These resources are provided by Microsoft and are heavy on reading. Looking through the lessons there were not any videos or activities available.
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DE Professional Learning NOW: Grab "just-in-time" professional learning resources that are short, convenient, and relevant to teachers' day-to-day life. **This link will send you in to Discovery Ed and you will need to go through ClassLink. Best on a computer.
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What: Workshops, STAAR scores, & Assessments
Access: ClassLink- Eduphoria
Eduphoria's YouTube Channel: Just-in-time videos on how to use Eduphoria Aware and other Eduphoria modules.
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Gemini Google for Education offers training for any skill level to help you become a more effective educator.
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What: Monitor your students when they are utilizing online resources.
Access: Login to Google and ClassLink with GISD credentials
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GoGuardian Teacher: A 50 minute comprehensive overview of the features of GoGuardian.
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MagicSchool AI: Practical resources, like training decks, quick how-tos, and FAQs.
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Newline Shared Doc: Shared document of many links and information for GISD Newline teachers.
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Notebook LM: Google for Education offers training for any skill level to help you become a more effective educator.
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ParentSquare Academy: A 10 minute video introduction to ParentSquare.
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What: Attendance, Gradebook, Student Information.
Access: GISD Username/Password
Location: Galveston Independent School District > For Our Staff > Skyward
- Need to reset your password? Click on Forgotten Password link to reset.
Help Guides:
Need More Help? Enroll in Skyward Virtual Course
Videos:- Adding an Assignment Video
- Add/ Edit Grades in an Assignment
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What: K-12 Streaming library of over 40,000 movies & documentaries. Stream content inside the classroom or assign to students for homework.
Access: SSO through ClassLink credentials: FirstNameLastName & GISD Password
Location: Galveston Independent School District > For Our Staff > ClassLink
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What: TEEMS is the software platform for teachers to enter and track student growth measures or SGMs.
Access:
- Username: email address
- Password: User created/If you forget click forgot password to reset.
Location: TEEMS
For More Help: Contact your campus coordinator or principal. At district level contact Eric Mueller.
Parent Resources
What: Single Sign-on dashboard (PK-12) used for online access to learning resources.
Student Access: Login uses GISD Google credentials. Student will nee to login to Google first and then ClassLink.
Location: ClassLink
Link to ParetSquare information. GISD ParentSquare
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What: Single Sign-on dashboard (PK-12) used for online access to learning resources.
Student Access: Login uses GISD Google credentials. Student will nee to login to Google first and then ClassLink.
Location: ClassLink
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Link to ParetSquare information. GISD ParentSquare
What Makes GISD Instructional Technology Great
24/7 Access
Streamlined Access via ClassLink
Professional Development
Prescheduled & Just-in-Time Training
Technology-Enhanced Instruction
We support teachers by integrating technology that enhances instruction and engages students.
Support
We provide training, coaching, and technical support to help staff confidently use instructional technology in the classroom.