Professional Development
Virtual Sessions on AI
FALL Webinar Series- AI Applications in Education- click here to see all offerings and registration.
***Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences - Link to Tips Below***
Google Meet has some really good security features to prevent anyone from joining a meeting. There have been some slight changes- the Instructional Tech Team wanted to share, to make sure everyone is comfortable.
PLEASE watch this quick video to show you how to manage the security features.
*test out a meeting so you are comfortable with the features
*restart a meeting between conferences- you can use the same link- this blocks previous attendees from rejoining without being admitted.
*reach out to the instructional technology coaches for additional support.
Google Meet - Prevent timing out when meeting is idle.
Optimize Video Streaming on your MAC
Playing HSR videos on your MAC can drain your battery fast. In order to make sure you have enough battery life, try adjusting your video streaming to standard. Go to System Settings > Battery and click the Options. Turn on Optimize video streaming while on battery.
Game-Based Learning
Teaching With Digital Games in Elementary School
Apps like Kahoot, Blooket, and Quizizz offer valuable feedback about what students are learning while teaching them useful skills.
Learn more.
iReady: Closed Captioning in Personalized Instruction
Closed captioning is available in most Mathematics and Reading lessons in i-Ready. Students can turn on closed captioning directly within a lesson, allowing all learners to access this universal support.
Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?
Does it seem like Thanksgiving is taking a long time to get here this year? Thanksgiving Day in the United States is the fourth Thursday of November. It can fall anywhere from November 22 - November 28. But it wasn't always that way. Click here to learn more!
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.
Help Desk FAQs:
***Resetting Student Passwords***
Configuring Parallels for the first time.
How to change students' password.
Helpful Contact Information Sheet
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
How do I mirror my desktop when connected using HDMI?
How to mirror desktop using HDMI