From the Chief Information Officer
Big Changes Coming!
As you have all heard by now, CPS will be moving from FirstClass to Gmail for all school email on July 1, 2017. The planning for this change has been going on for quite some time. We are confident that the majority of CPS users will be very happy with the move to Gmail. Although ICTS was extremely thorough in the pre-planning, there will be unexpected issues that crop up after the cut over.
Read on >>
Fill Your Digital Backpack to the Brim:
On Demand Media from Cambridge
Public Library
By: Melanie Nash
Was your 2017-2018 $450 spent by March 10th of this year? Does the dizzying array of digital resources out there make your head spin? You’re not alone. Read on to find out how to fill your digital backpack to the brim with expertly curated content, almostly effortlessly, and...for free. Read on >>
2016 - 17 Author Visits @ CPS Schools
CPS school libraries were able to host some amazing author and illustrator visits during this school year. View some highlights >>
New and *Approved*
New digital resources have recently been approved and added to the growing list available to support teaching and learning in Cambridge Public Schools. Take a peek at these, and the complete list, to see if there are any tools that could innovate instruction in your classroom, allow students to communicate and collaborate in new ways, or expand your curriculum. As always, please reach out to the Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS) in your school for any support with digital resources. Read about the resources >>
Media Fair 2017
The Media Fair tradition continued on May 25th as we celebrated a year of student work at the Media Arts Studio (MAS). Students and staff gathered for pizza and cake, and to view a compilation reel that touched on the variety of projects and the many ways in which students connected to media making this school year. Read more about the event >>
Cambridge Rindge students honored as finalists at Salem Film Fest
Excerpted from WickedLocal Cambridge Full story here
By: Monica Jimenez
Posted: March 14, 2017
Think of a music video and you probably envision close-ups of a pop star singing, shots of striking scenery, and a simple romantic narrative.
Cambridge Rindge and Latin senior Andrique Fleurimond and junior Noah Gonci, who were honored as top-10 finalists in the student category at the Salem Film Fest last week, have a different take. Read on >>
Thank You!
We would like to send out a special thank you to our incredible Intern Noohery! Noohery is a senior at CRLS and has been helping us each week to update photos on our websites. Her skills and dedication to learning is exceptional. We wish you good luck at UMASS Lowell and with all your future endeavors.
?Social Media Update for the
2016-17 School Year
Twitter
District: 4,190 followers; 909 from last year
Total # of accounts: 25 (district + some schools/depts.)
Facebook
District: 4,621 likes; 524 from last year
Total # of accounts: 18 (district + all schools +
some depts.)
Instagram
District: 418 followers; 201 from last year
Total # of accounts: 1 (district)
LinkedIn
District: 1,948 followers; 213 from last year
Total # of accounts: 1 (district)
Watch our Channels! Access the Student Media Portal!
All completed student work is shown on our two Cambridge cable channels, streamed on our web site, and archived on the CPS MediaCAST student portal.
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GET THE APP
Did you know that we have a mobile app? It's an easy way to stay connected!
Download it here >>
WE’D LOVE YOUR HELP
If you take any fab photos around the district, please send them to Amy Spencer for possible inclusion on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook (don’t forget about media releases). Big thanks!
WHERE IS CPS ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
See all of our social media accounts >>
Information, Communication & Technology Services
459 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.349.9360
Fax: 617.349.6800
ICTS Web Page
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