Tuesday Tech Tips

March 19, 2024

Tuesday Tech Tips is a weekly blog that contains interesting technology tips, articles, and videos

From The Instructional Technology Department

All Staff

Free Virtual Technology PD

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.


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.

Link to instructions

Link to video instructions

Tips from the Instructional Technology Coaches

Akia

Visualize that Google Form

Enhance the visual appeal and clarity of your form by inserting images or videos. This is particularly helpful when providing instructions, examples, or context for certain questions. It can make your form more engaging and easier to understand.

Connie

Connie

Artificial Intelligence

5 Ways to Use AI Tools to Meet Students’ Needs. Learn more.

Myra

Myra

The Lexend Font Family

The Lexend Font Family intended to help improve reading speed is available in Google Docs, Slides and Sheets. Learn more.

Ted

Basketball Brackets

Did you know that NCAA Men's and Women's College Basketball brackets are a great way to teach students about concepts in spreadsheets, statistics, and probability? Plus, you can justify having your brackets on your compuer for educational purposes as well. ;)


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


Have a wonderful tech week!