What Is FLEX?

Mission Statement: 489 FLEX, a professional learning model for Hays USD 489 certified staff members, seeks to provide research-based, flexible learning experiences that are personalized, meaningful, collaborative, and actionable, and completed from any device, in any location, at any time.

PARTICIPANT RESOURCES

Read about the platform specifics and familiarize yourself with the #FLEXShare Instructions in the FLEX Participant Manual.

If you collaborate in person to meet your #FLEXShare requirements, feel free to use this #FLEXShare Meeting Notes form to keep the minutes of your meeting(s). (Video Instructions for #FLEXShare Meeting Notes)

Fill in the Knowlege Points Time Card to keep track of the time you spend on the Knowledge Tasks. Please use one Time Card for each FLEX you complete.

REQUESTING OR CREATING A FLEX ACTIVITY

If you have a topic you would like to learn about or a topic you would like to create a FLEX for, complete the following form. FLEX staff will contact you with additional information.

Request Form

Technology Integration FLEX Activities

Select a FLEX activity and then log in to Frontline (MyLearning Plan) to enroll in that FLEX activity. You'll find it in the District Catalog.

MISCELLANEOUS

CANVAS	Introduction to Canvas	Canvas Assignments & Rubrics	Canvas Quizzes.Next & Lockdown Browser	Canvas Collaborations	Canvas Add-ins	HHS Canvas Template	HMS Canvas Template
OFFICE 365	Office 365 Forms & Quizzes	OneDrive Storage & Sharing	Microsoft Sway Presentation Tool	Microsoft Teams	Outlook: Beyond the Basics	OneNote Basics and OneNote ClassNotebook
MISCELLANEOUS	Creating Hyperdocs in Office 365	Create Seesaw Activities to Differentiate Instruction	Cooperative Learning vs. Group Work	#FlipgridFever	Twitter for Teachers: Getting Started Guide	Surf's Up! Let's Ride the #WakeletWave	Planning Learning to Increase Student Engagement (Part 2)	Creating Video to Enhance Instruction (Part 1)	Using Video to Enhance Learning (Part 2)	Creating Digital Breakouts