Tuesday Tech Tips
May 14, 2024
Tuesday Tech Tips is a weekly blog that contains interesting technology tips, articles, and videos
From The Instructional Technology Department
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Learn About Influential Asian American & Pacific Islanders in the Field of STEM
AI in Education- interesting read from Education Next
Important Information from Help Desk
Changing Student passwords and more.....See below
Tips from the Instructional Technology Coaches
Akia
Broadband Equality
Did you know, Wi-Fi is not readily available for everyone? There are many people in this country who do not have reliable internet. Check out the disparities, here!
Myra
Automatic Substitution in Google Docs
Did you know you can create quick shortcuts that replace the text you typed with something else that is predefined? For example, if you frequently type fractions, you can use Automatic Substitution to format the fraction for you, or, if you want a simpler way to inset symbols or emoji you can use automatic substitution. To access automatic substitution in Google Docs:
Click Tools
Click Preferences…
Ted
Solar Storms
Since the sun has been so active recently, you can actually see sunspots just by looking at the sun with your solar eclipse glasses (if you still have them). Region 3664 of the sun has been very active with CMEs and flares. Look to the bottom right of the sun to see this area!
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