Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Here are a few updates to read at your leisure.
iPad Updates - Thank you for signing up to have your ipads updated to iOS 8. In doing so, we have installed important app updates for our core apps. We still have a few left to grab so Joe and I will come around next week to finish up. iPad Presentation - At the K-2 in-service on November 12th, the Tech Specialists began the in-service with an iPad presentation. For those interested, you can view our presentation in google docs.
Hour of Code - Just a reminder that during technology classes in December, students will participate in the Hour of Code. If you will be participating in your classroom, lets connect so we don't duplicate lessons.
Looking to Save Battery Power - Here are the top 4 uses that drain battery power quickly:
- Running too many apps at the same time (this includes the number of tabs you have open in a browser).
- Streaming audio and/or video.
- Using the Webcam.
- Not restarting your computer in a long time (build good habits by restarting everyday)
In the November 24th e-blast, families received a link to the Online Tools Opt-Out Form. The form notified families of the district wide resources in which we create online accounts for students. This form is being used at all 3 elementary schools. Titles listed are resources wherein the district creates and manages the accounts. Titles that are grade specific and managed by teachers are not included in this form. It is your responsibility to complete the software request form for any title that you would like to use with students that require online accounts. After approval has been given, you will need to collect parent permissions. To date, all children have permission to use these titles. No one has opted out!
Tech Committee - The Tech Committee met on November 18th. Our meeting notes are in this google doc. All our welcome to attend. Our next meeting is on December 18th at 3:30 in the computer lab.
Software Subscription Update - HH has renewed Discovery Education for another year. There are lots of tools within Discovery Education. If you are looking for a refresher on how to use this too, we will be having a webinar on Discovery Education during the December 18th Tech Committee meeting. All are welcome to join. If you have any questions you'd like addressed, please send that information along.
If you need assistance logging in to Discovery Education, please let me know. Alternatively, you can go to their website, click login and then click on the link Forgot username and password to retrieve the information directly from Discovery Education.
Please let me know if you have any questions!