Tuesday Tech Tips
February 20, 2024
Tuesday Tech Tips is a weekly blog that contains interesting technology tips, articles, and videos
From The Instructional Technology Department
Black History Month
***More Free PD on Technology***
Click here to see the whole list
Upcoming ones you can register for:
Educational Technology Webinar - AI in Education: Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Workload for Educators
Thursday, February 22 at 6:00 PMEducational Technology Webinar - Exploring the Magic of Canva’s AI Tools
Tuesday, February 27 at 6:00 PMEducational Technology Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, February 28 at 5:00 PM
Tips from the Instructional Technology Coaches
Akia
App Permissions to Watch for
If an app is asking for unnecessary permissions without letting you opt out, this can be a sign of malicious activity. Does that Book app really need access to your call log or camera? Be safe and think before you give app permissions!
Connie
Parent Communication
Nine Tips For Establishing and Maintaining Parent Communication. Learn more.
Myra
Google Meet Hosts can Pin Multiply
ParticipantsGoogle has recently introduced a new feature for Hosts and Co-hosts on Google Meet. You can now choose up to three specific tiles to pin for all meeting participants. This helps to ensure that the meeting remains focused on key presentations and speakers. Learn more.
Ted
Lesser Known Shortcuts: Move through Tabs
Want to move through your tabs quickly in Chrome? Press CTRL+TAB on your Mac when in the browser. Press CTRL+SHIFT+TAB to go backwards.
Genesis Resource folder
Click here to access district directions on commonly used Genesis applications, such as how to set up grading profiles or access staff schedules.
From the Technology Department - HELP DESK REMINDERS
Help Desk FAQs:
***Resetting Student Passwords***
Setting up Parallels and Resetting Passwords
Requesting Support from HELP DESK
Directions and Replacement of defected or lost items
How do I set up Virtual Time Clock (VTC) for the first time?
Setting up VTC for the first time
Connecting to the projector wirelessly using EasyMP for the first time
Wirelessly connecting to the projector for the first time
When I use wireless to connect to the projector, I only see my background image. What do I have to do to make my desktop show up on the projector screen?
Fixing blank desktop via EasyMP
How do I mirror my desktop when connected using HDMI?
How to mirror desktop using HDMI