Week of January 24, 2022

 

Down Day Weekend - Sunday, January 30, 2022

Due to next weekend being a grading weekend (QT2), we will be performing the February work THIS weekend. 

The first Sunday of EACH month is reserved for the IT Department to perform disruptive (but necessary) maintenance on our networks systems.  With 24/7 access to online resources for our staff and students, we have reserved the FIRST Sunday of each month to perform this work.

Please note Sunday there will likely be disruption to various systems that may impact your access to: TTSD phone system, network resources (wifi), internet filter and Mac/iPad "Self Service"

iOS and MacOS Updates Approved for TTSD Devices

Updates for iPad iOS and Mac operating systems come out regularly towards the end of the calendar year.  TTSD Technicians test the new versions during the month of January, looking for any conflicts with TTSD software.  We have completed this test and found nothing significant to delay the updates for all TTSD staff and students.

We highly recommend all staff and students update their iPad to version 15.

Please see this KB Article for step by step:

• Update Your iPad iOS Software / Actualiza tu iOS

 

The MacOS update to Monterey, version 12, for your laptops is optional.:

• You MUST back up your files for your laptop before you begin: 
• Computer Backup Instructions 
• Once you know your files are safely backed up (in case of an update error):
• Update macOS computer

Highlights of each new version:

Week of January 18, 2022

 All Staff: Make Sure Your Address is CORRECT in the Employee Portal :

• Why?
• Make sure your W2 is sent to the correct address
• Prepare your TTSD account for the new Staff Portal (coming...March 2022)
• When? 
• ASAP (....was due Jan 14th for W2s)

http://portal.ttsd.k12.or.us >> Login

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Educator Resources

Celebrate Black History Month with Applied Digital Skills Looking for lesson ideas for Black History Month? Our "Celebrate Black History, Culture & Identity" collection offers great project-based lessons for students to discover and reflect on the contributions of African Americans and the legacies that have shaped our world.

Week of January 10, 2022

 Preparing & Practicing for Distance Learning with your Classroom 

• Elementary School Teacher/Classroom Prep Checklist
• Google Meet Link, practice breakout rooms
• Class communication (Remind, Canvas, Synergy, etc)
• Digital Tools
• Last Year lessons from Jan/Feb
• Secondary School Teacher/Classroom Prep Checklist
• Google Meet link(s), practice breakout rooms
• Practice digital workflow - lessons and receiving/submitting assignments online
• Communication and Support "sessions" for drop in help.