Embedded Files
A New Way to Sync
A New Way to Sync
In March of 2018, Google is ending support for the program which synchronizes files from your PC/Mac to the cloud. This will not affect Chromebooks or the main Google Drive service where you store your files and documents. You can continue to use your Google Drive in the same manner as before. The change will only affect the copy of Google Drive on your PC/Mac.
ASD will be moving to a new program called Drive File Stream which lets you save files directly to My Drive or Team Drive using a network drive letter, and allows you to open Microsoft Office files in the Google Cloud using Word/Excel/etc. All data can stay in the cloud and only be transferred to local hard drives when needed, freeing up disk space.
What will you need to do in preparation for this change? Nothing! The Tech/Innovation Team will work to make this transition as seamless as possible. The implementation plan will be released prior to Winter Break.
Why use your Google drive to retain files? Files stored on Google Drive can be accessed from a variety of devices, both within and outside the district. Google also provides a more efficient retention of files. If the need arises to restore your files on the T or U drives, the technology team will only have what is current from the past two weeks.
Tech Tips
Tech Tips
Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts
Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts
Use CTRL F on any webpage using any browser to search for a key word or phrase.
Use CTRL T on a Chromebook to open a new tab.
To set the Caps Lock on a Chromebook, hit Alt + search (the magnifying glass). An alert will appear on the bottom right notifications bar that Caps Lock is on. Hit Alt + search or shift to cancel.
Instruction
Instruction
Flipgrid is an exciting online video discussion platform quickly gaining popularity in classrooms across the nation. Students can record and upload video in response to prompts, helping teachers foster collaboration around nearly any topic. Flipgrid discussions sync through Google Classroom to provide quick access for teachers and students. Teachers can moderate videos, provide custom feedback, set privacy rules, and more!
Teacher Support Resources for Curriculum
Teacher Support Resources for Curriculum
Below are links to some of the online teacher support resources we use in Auburn. They include tutorials about advanced features such as how to integrate with Google Classroom and use unique applications such as MyNotebook. These resources are also now linked on Symbaloo on the Teacher tab under "Planning Resources."
At myPearsonTraining website, you will find On-Demand trainings for Pearson Realize along with the Pearson and Prentice Hall textbooks supported by the district.
ConnectED is a resource for our Glencoe Math textbooks. You can learn about getting an account, setting up your classes and assigning content.
Middle School teachers can find support for several HMH products including Close Reader and my.HRW.com by clicking the links in the pop-up window. These products are used for our middle school Social Studies and ELA curriculum.
Spring Board supports our high school ELA curriculum. You will find linked resources for creating your classes and having students self register with the product.
Data Security
Data Security
The recent virus/malware attack is a good reminder of the importance of protecting your personal identifiable information while using district technology equipment:
Don't store your personal login and password information on your work desktop.
Create strong passwords. Helpful video: Creating a Strong Password
Change your passwords regularly.
Use two-factor authentication when possible.
Signup for login notifications.
Only access your accounts from secure locations and do sensitive business at 'https' sites.
Increase junk filtering and avoid clicking through on emails.
Review 8 Tips to Stay Safe Online or go more in depth with StaySafeOnline.
Shout Out! (and more Tech Tips!)
Shout Out! (and more Tech Tips!)
Lisa Gallinatti, librarian at Auburn Riverside High School, maintains a great website that guides students through useful Chrome apps and extensions that help them learn and create. Organized by content and tool categories, each page has a brief description of the apps and extensions with links to each one. You or your students may want to check out StayFocused (Productivity), Grammarly (Writing), EquatIO (Math), and more! Thanks to Lisa for this amazing resource for the students at ARHS. (Our readers will find additional Tech Tips for themselves here, too!)
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