Tuesday Tech Tips
September 20, 2022
Tuesday Tech Tips is a weekly blog that contains interesting technology tips, articles, and videos
From The Instructional Technology Department
Linkit, iReady, Genesis, Seesaw & Clever Support Request
(Please fill out this Google Form)- Do Not Contact Vendors
All Teachers
Teacher & Student Quick Links
Can all be found on the Instructional Technology Webpage
This includes common links to sites and request for unblocked/youtube videos, unblock sites/apps & the Linkit, iReady, Genesis, Seesaw & Clever Support Request form.
K-5 Teachers
Request to Remove/Archive 2022-23 Classes- Deadline Sept 30th
DO NOT attempt to manually archived your 2022-23 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.
Video Conferencing Reminder
Teachers will be using Google Meet for video conferencing. Click here for more information about GOOGLE MEET.
All teachers still have access to the basic features of Zoom.
SEESAW COMMUNICATION with Parents - how to enable- Directions
Important Information from Help Desk
Changing Student passwords and more.....See below
Tips from the Instructional Technology Coaches
Connie
NASA’s 6 Top Tools for Teaching About the James Webb Space Telescope. Learn more.
Jessica
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) using technology is incredibly impactful, but it isn't learned overnight. Check out this great introduction to modeling AAC for growing voices!
Myra
Need help with copying lesson plans from a previous year using Genesis Lesson Planner? Click here
Ted
NASA is trying to deflect an asteroid for the first time with its DART Mission! (Don't worry, it's not headed to Earth.) Impact time of the collision between the spacecraft and asteroid is Monday, September 26, 2022 at 7:14PM (EDT). For more info and to follow and watch, click here.
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