Tuesday Tech Tips
February 27, 2024
Tuesday Tech Tips is a weekly blog that contains interesting technology tips, articles, and videos
From The Instructional Technology Department
All Staff
New Youtube Video Approval Instructions
An email was sent out Friday Feb 23, 2024. Please review instructions below if you missed the email.
Free Virtual PD
Upcoming ones you can register for:
Educational 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
Middle & High School Teachers
***Google Meet Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences Middle & High School - Link to Tips Below***
Google Meet has some really good security features to prevent anyone from joining a meeting.
PLEASE watch this quick video to show you how to manage the security features.
*reach out to the instructional technology coaches for additional support.
Google Meet - Prevent timing out when meeting is idle.
Tips from the Instructional Technology Coaches
Akia
Keep Apps and Operating Systems Updated
Regularly update both your apps and your device's operating system. App developers frequently release updates to fix security vulnerabilities and enhance overall stability. Enabling automatic updates on your device can ensure that you are using the latest, most secure versions of your apps.
Connie
Critical Thinking
Guiding Students to Develop Futures Literacy: These engaging resources can help students learn that the future isn’t set in stone—so what they do today matters. Learn more.
Myra
Send a Form with Pre-Filled Answers
If you use the same Google Forms survey repeatedly, for daily tasks, meetings, or evaluations, send the form with some pre-filled answers to help people complete it faster. Learn more.
Ted
Lesser Known Shortcuts: Bookmarks
Need to bookmark a website quickly? While in Chrome, press CMD+D and it will add the website you are currently on to your bookmark list.
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