What's New in the Alludo Catalog ?

“It would take us years to roll out all the PD that we can on Alludo." - Kathy Jackson, Director of Teaching and Learning for K-12, YCJUSD

The Alludo Content Catalog features thousands of activities spanning hundreds of core topics for both educators and students. This ever-evolving resource library of online learning includes instruction and on-demand professional development resources aimed at teacher professional growth, impact on student outcomes, and progress on school district initiatives. It also includes self-paced, engaging, and fun off-the-shelf e-learning content for students.

We strive to keep the Alludo Catalog up to date and are regularly adding new and exciting topics.

Check out the latest updates listed below and then head into the Alludo Catalog to explore more.

April 2024

• Brisk Teaching
  • Brisk Teaching: Getting Started with Brisk
  • Brisk Teaching: Using Brisk to Adjust Reading Levels
  • Brisk Teaching: Creating a Quiz from a YouTube Video
  • Brisk Teaching: Leaving Targeted Feedback on Student Essay
  • Brisk Teaching: Creating a Slide Deck from Any Article
  • Brisk Teaching: Inspect Student Writing with Replay
  • Brisk Teaching: Using the AI Lesson Plan feature
  • Brisk Teaching: Using the AI Rubric Generator
  • Brisk Teaching: Join the Community
  • Brisk Teaching: Become a Brisk AI Professional

March 2024

Introducing a New District Initiatives Level in Madagascar

• McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
  
  • Understanding the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act
  • Identifying Students Experiencing Homelessness
  • Student Rights under the McKinney-Vento Act
  • Exploring the Role of the McKinney-Vento District Liaison
  • Supporting Academic Success for Students Experiencing Homelessness
  • Exploring Additional McKinney-Vento Resources

February 2024

• Lucid for Education
  • Lucid for Education: Overview
  • Lucidspark: Getting Started
  • Lucidchart: Getting Started
  • Discovering Lucid Visual Activities
  • Exploring Lucidspark Templates
  • 15 Ways to Use Lucidspark in the Classroom
  • Best Mini-Lesson Practices for Lucid in the Classroom
• Newsela - refreshed mission and includes new activities:
  • Newsela: Newsela Teacher Trainer Course
  • Newsela: Article Actions
  • Newsela: Assigning in Google Classroom
  • Newsela: Reading Skills Checks
  • Newsela: Creating a Student Account
  • Newsela: Getting the Most out of Newsela ELA (course)

New individual activities in the catalog include the following:

• MagicSchool AI Certification (Level 2)
• MagicSchool: Using the Rubric Generator Tool

January 2024

• Kami: Using Kami for STAAR Testing
• Kami: Boosting Accessibility and Inclusion
• Kami: Project-Based Learning and Kami
• Kami: Building an Engaging Kami Classroom
• Navigating the Future: AI Guidelines for School District Leadership [Leadership]
• Creating an AI-Infused Acceptable Use Policy for Your School District [Leadership]
• Principles for AI in Education with TeachAI [Leadership]
• AI Guidance for Schools [Leadership]
• Exploring AI and Operational Efficiencies for Education [Leadership]
• Docs: Creating Custom Building Blocks
• Classroom: Creating Practice Sets
• Classroom: Adding Interactive Questions to YouTube Videos
• Classroom: Using Add-Ons with Google Classroom
• Classroom: Grading in Google Classroom

December 2023

• Quizizz: Creating Dynamic Learning Activities - Learning Path
• Quizizz: Quizizz and Formative Assessment - Learning Path
• Quizizz: Quizizz for Littles - Learning Path
• AI: Exploring Generative AI Chatbots
• AI: Don't Fear the AI (Part 1): Possible Misuses of AI
• AI: Don't Fear the AI (Part 2): Pros and Cons of Using AI Detectors
• AI: Don't Fear the AI (Part 3): Ideas for AI-Proofing Assignments
• AI: AI for Fun and Inspiration
• AI: An Overview of MagicSchool AI
• Magic School AI Certification (Level 1)
• Magic School AI Certification (Level 2)
• AI: An Overview of Twee
• AI: An Overview of Lumen5

November 2023

• Book Creator
• Adobe Express for Education - refreshed mission 

New individual activities in the catalog include the following:

• AFIRM: ASM - Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
• AFIRM: ASM - Pivotal Response Training
• AFIRM: ASM - Scripting
• AFIRM: ASM - Structured Play Group
• Screencastify: Create a QR Code
• Screencastify: Importing Mobile Videos
• Screencastify: Create a GIF with Screencastify
• Screencastify: Adding Captions to Videos
• Screencastify: Viewing Submissions in Screencastify Submit
• Screencastify: Skilled Submitter
• Screencastify: Excellent Editor

October 2023

• Gimkit

New individual activities in the catalog include the following:

• ParentSquare: Exploring the Dashboard and Statistics (Basics) 
• ParentSquare: Create and Manage Your Profile (Basics)
• ParentSquare: Calendar Events and RSVPs (Advanced)
• ParentSquare: Attachments and Volunteers (Advanced)
• ParentSquare: Forms and Permission Slips (Advanced)
• ParentSquare: Using Canva with ParentSquare (Advanced)
• ParentSquare: Tips to Enhance Communication and Engagement (Advanced)
• ParentSquare: Using Templates and Design Blocks (Advanced)
• ParentSquare: Role-Based Permissions (Admin)
• ParentSquare: Data Dashboard and Contactability (Admin)
• ParentSquare: Alerts and Alerts Library (Admin)
• ParentSquare: Data Assistant (Admin)
• ParentSquare: Contact Verifications and Notifications (Admin)
• Reflex Math: Introduction to ExploreLearning's Reflex Math
• Reflex Math: Implementing Reflex in the Classroom
• Reflex Math: Using Reflex Reporting
• Quizlet: How to Customize a Set of Flashcards
• Quizlet: Using Quizlet Live
  

September 2023

New individual activities in the catalog include the following:

• Using AI Image Generators in the Classroom
• Flip: Leveraging AI in the Classroom with Topic Co-Pilot
• TextHelp: SimplifyAI with Read&Write
• TextHelp: Using the Dictionary and Picture Dictionary
• TextHelp: Exploring Audio-Maker
• TextHelp: Introducing OrbitNote
• TextHelp: OrbitNote Annotations - Part One
• TextHelp: OrbitNote Annotations - Part Two
• TextHelp: OrbitNote Premium Features
• TextHelp: Integrating OrbitNote and Google Classroom
• TextHelp: Integrating OrbitNote and Schoology

August 2023

• Google Applied Digital Skills

New individual activities in the catalog include the following:

• Drive: Using Priority and Workspaces
• TikTok: Build your Educator Community
• Screencastify University: Skilled Submitter
• Screencastify University: Master the Screencast
• Screencastify University: The Flash
• Curriculum AI Tools in Practice
  
• Teams: How to use Classwork in Microsoft Teams
• Gmail: Using Canned Responses/Templates
• SMART Board: The Power of iQ
• SMART Board: Signing in to your iQ Device
• SMART Board: Using the Files Library
• SMART Board: Screen Share Features

July 2023

• Science of Reading
• Performance Matters (PowerSchool Unified Classroom)

New individual activities in the catalog include the following:

• Canva: Apply to be an Educator
• Microsoft Learn: Empower Educators to Explore the Potential of Artificial Intelligence
• Docs: Smart Chips
  
  

June 2023

This month we have added some new activities to a selection of current catalog missions. These include:

• Newline Smartboard
  • 6 new activities added for the Q Series Board
• Slides: Adding Audio to Slides with Screencastify
• Slides: Giving Audio or Video Feedback with Screencastify
• Docs: Giving Audio or Video Feedback with Screencastify
• Classroom: Giving Audio or Video Feedback with Screencastify
• GoGuardian: Using Scene Statuses
• Flip: Share and Watch Videos with FlipAR
• Quizizz: Become a Quizizz Certified Game Changer!
• TextHelp: Become a Level 1 - Certified User
• TextHelp: Become a Level 2 - Certified Role-Specific Practitioner
• Book Creator: Become a Book Creator Certified Author
• WeVideo: How to Become a WeVideo Education Ambassador

May 2023

• Screencast-O-Matic is now ScreenPal!
  • Screencast-O-Matic has now been archived in the Alludo catalog and replaced with the new ScreenPal mission. Find the new mission in the Alludo Learning>Madagascar>Instructional Tools>ScreenPal  

This month we have added some new activities to a selection of current catalog missions. These include:

• Using Differentiation to Promote Critical Thinking
• Quizizz: Quizizz-Powered SEL - Learning Path
• Quizizz: Differentiated Learning - Learning Path
• Quizizz: Elevating EduProtocols with Quizizz - Learning Path
• Use ChatGPT to create PowerPoint Presentations

April 2023

• AFIRM (Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules)
• ChatGPT and Generative AI

• Newsela (15 new activities!)

February 2023

• Restorative Practices

Resources updated

• Flip
• Kahoot!
• Khan Academy
• Google Drive
• Google Forms

December 2022

• Hour of Code
• Cybersecurity

Resources updated

• Microsoft Level including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams 
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Google Slides
• Online Learning

October 2022

• Master Microsoft Teams for any Learning Environment
• Microsoft Learn

• Chromebook 
• GoGuardian
• Dig Cit 101
• Privacy and Security
• Windows 11
• Behavior Support (PowerSchool Unified Classroom) - formally kickboard

September 2022

• Adobe Acrobat DC
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Sway
• Microsoft ETF Framework

August 2022

• Reading Eggs/Mathseeds
• RingCentral
• Lenovo ThinkPads
• Nepris
• TurnItIn
• Vocabulary.com
• Microsoft 21st Century Learning Design
• MIE Trainer Academy
• OneNote Class Notebook

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