Tuesday Tech Tips


November 23, 2021

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

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CSEWEEK is coming - December 6-12, 2021

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WEEK is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn Computer Science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers and, partners to the field. This year, both #CSEdWeek and the Hour of Code activities will align with the theme #CSEverywhere. This theme highlights the impact that computer science is making everywhere and the relationship that computer science has to different subjects, industries, career paths, and our everyday lives.


How to Begin Rethinking Homework for Better Learning Outcomes

It's time to rethink for better learning.

Rethinking homework and what its purpose is can raise a lot of hackles in education. It's always just kind of been there as a given, something every student gets to look forward to

When it comes to homework, we've all been at least one of these three things: students, teachers, or parents. You may consider yourself a pretty skilled adult when it comes to problem-solving. However, when your child's homework still isn't finished at 10:00 PM and you both need sleep, it gets tough to support the idea of homework at all. Read more

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Help Desk FAQs:


How do I set up Parallels for the first time?

Setting up Parallels for the first time


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

Tips from the Tech Coaches

Amy

Notification Center on Your Macbook Air

Notification Center is a feature on your Macbook that displays alerts from applications, such as weather, news. These applications are called "widgets" and you can change or add widgets to meet your needs. Read more about Notifications and adding or removing widgets...




Connie

8 Ways teachers can better deal with digital fatigue. Learn more.

Myra

A Feast of Thanksgiving Ideas and Crafts

From gratitude poems to No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies, Scholastic has 20 festive learning activities for grades1–5.


Ted

Looking to expand your palette this Thanksgiving for yourself or your guests? Here are some vegan recipes for you to try. Even if you don't follow the recipe exactly, there are some cool digital recipes here! Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a wonderful tech week!