Tech Tips & More Blog

Highlighted Tech Tips & More Topics:

• 1:1 Technology Apps & Resources: 

  • ChatGPT for Teachers has arrived! Teachers, follow the required steps below to gain access. 

• Apple: 

  • Supporting All Learners with iPad Accessibility Features

  • iPadOS 26 Updates - Available in December for Waukee CSD Staff & Students

  • macOS Tahoe 26 Updates - Available in December for Waukee CSD Staff & Students

• Canvas Term Changes & New Courses: 

  • With the start of a new semester, increased requests to copy or import course content, and the April 24, 2026 deadline for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and ADA compliance approaching, we are sharing a refresher on required Canvas expectations.

If you would like to chat through any of these topics or anything else that we might be able to support with, please feel free to reach out to Amanda (6-8) or Erica (9-12). 

We love supporting you in classrooms, trying out new ideas, being an extra set of hands, problem-solving with you, or exploring different ideas you might have for your classes together!  The possibilities are endless with our collaboration. 🎉

We’re excited to share that our district has launched ChatGPT for Teachers, a secure, managed version of ChatGPT designed specifically for education. As Dr. Buck previously shared, teachers are not required to use AI; however, when used intentionally, it can support efficiency, creativity, and problem-solving. While AI use is optional, the rollout steps outlined below are required.

ChatGPT for Teachers provides:

• Enhanced privacy and security protections

• Higher message limits

• Early access to new features

• Safe collaboration within our district environment

You will receive an email from Vector Training, K-12 Edition Online Training when your required training is available. Please complete the following required steps in Vector by March 13:

1. Watch the Online Orientation Training video

2. Read and sign the required Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) 

3. Complete the AI Usage and Impact survey 

Once you have completed the required steps, please note that access to ChatGPT for Teachers is not instantaneous. Please allow up to five business days, as the user list is updated weekly based on completed Vector requirements.

Once activated, there are two ways to gain access: 

• If you do not already have a Waukee Schools ChatGPT account, you will receive an email from OpenAI prompting you to create one. This may be in your Graymail. 

• If you already have an account using your Waukee Schools email address, your account will be automatically updated.

You’ll know your access is active when you see the Waukee CSD logo and your name in the lower-left corner of your ChatGPT for Teachers screen (see example below). At that point, you can start prompting and exploring ChatGPT for Teachers.

Additionally, this Waukee CSD Teacher Digital Resource Guide is a tool to help support your learning with ChatGPT for Teachers. 

We’re excited to bring this tool to you and look forward to seeing how ChatGPT for Teachers supports teaching, learning, and day-to-day efficiency across our district.

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