Tuesday Tech Tips
September 19, 2023
Tuesday Tech Tips is a weekly blog that contains interesting technology tips, articles, and videos
From The Instructional Technology Department
September-Technology Announcements and Updates:
Classwize
Stay tuned for PD information at your school
Request to Unblock- Youtube Videos/Channels & Sites
Please note there are two different forms- links can be found here "Teacher Resources Quick Links & Support"
Genesis, Clever, Seesaw, Linkit & iReady Issues
Please fill out the google form.
SEESAW
Request to Remove/Archive 2023-24 Classes
DO NOT attempt to manually archive your 2023-24 school year. Nightly syncs will override manually changes.
DO NOT attempt to add students manually. Allow for the nightly updates to occur. If after a day or so you do not see a student in Seesaw, reach out to the tech coaches.
Tips from the Instructional Technology Coaches
Akia
Adding Videos To Presentations
Try adding a video to your presentation! It makes it more engaging and fun to watch. Research shows that people retain 95% of the information they see in video. One resource you can use is Canva's free video editor, here!
Connie
AI Writing Tools
Free AI Writing Tools Can Write Essays in Minutes. What Does That Mean for Teachers? Learn more.
Ted
Translated Audio
Want to insert a translated audio into your Google Slides presentation? While starting an audio recording in QuickTime, play the audio file from Google Translate and record it. Save it to your desktop and then insert the audio in your presentation!
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