Week Of January 28th: End of Semester 1

The follow are tips and documentation to help teachers, new and old, with posting grades to student report cards for Semester 1 (SM1), setting up your new classes (SM2) and configuring your gradebooks (SM2).  

There are many helpful document in our TTSD Knowledgebase (KB) to help you through this process. After leveraging these resources, if you are in need of additional support, please place a Tech Request.

Out with Semester 1... 

Elementary School Teachers:

• Elementary - Entering Grades By Class (< Also for PE, Music and EL grade entry)
• Entering Grades By Student

All Elementary Report Card Tips & Documentation

Secondary School Teachers:

• Grade Book End of Term Checklist (Canvas & Synergy)
• Posting Grades for Middle and High School Classes
• Supporting Students Past Term End Dates in Canvas

Bring on Semester 2...

Secondary School Teachers:

• Combining ("Cross Listing") Course Cards
• Canvas: Transition to a New Semester
• Setting up Grade Passback to Sync Canvas Assignments to Synergy
• Canvas - Getting a "Fresh Start" at the Start of a New Quarter (MS)

NOTE: New term Canvas course cards will be available to teachers 7 days prior to the 1st day of SM2 and the day prior to the first day of SM2 for students.

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PROTECT OUR STUDENTS' DATA:  

As you begin Semester 2, make sure you are only using online resources by vendors who have signed contracts with TTSD, committing to keep our student's personal data secure.  To see which apps and Canvas LTI resources you can use, see:

TTSD Digital Resources Menu.

Don't see the app or online tool listed??  Just complete a Digital Resource Request Form to ask for assistance in getting the vendor to commit to keeping our student data safe. 

TWO Weeks of In-Person STAFF Technology Support (M, W, F : 8-11am) @ Hibbard

Hello TTSD Staff,

If you have a question about your TTSD technology-issued device or need to pick up/drop off a device, we are creating times for you to stop by Hibbard Admin Building on M, W, F for two weeks, beginning August 10th through August 21st.  A technician or support person will be available in the Hibbard Board Room from 8-11am. on these 6 dates.  

You will need to:

1. Submit a Tech Request
2. Indicate WHEN you would like to stop by on M, W, F  8-11am on Aug 10, 12, 14, 17, 19 or 21st. 
3. Wait for a confirmation on the date and time from a Technology staff member.
4. When you arrive....
1. Please ensure you are wearing a mask/PPE.
2. Bring your device with you.
3. Sign in at the front desk.
4. Wait outside/in your car for the Technician to call you in (please watch the door).

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we try something new to improve our ability to support you during this time & prepare for fall reopening. 

Update, Week of March 8, 2020

Top Technology Status Debrief  (TTSD)

1. TTSD has a strong, supportive community. As a result, we are fortunate to have 1:1 technology in our students hands for learning & collaboration.  During this flu and virus season, it's incredibly important for our teachers to ensure continuity of instruction when students miss class due to an illness.  We have two amazing platforms (Google Classroom for grades 6-12 & SeeSaw for grades K-5) to keep students and families seamlessly connected to daily classroom activities. 
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2. SIA Grant application for TTSD goes before the School Board for final approval Monday night, March 9th.  We are excited about the TTSD plan and how it will provide necessary academic resources for students, especially those who been historically underserved, and help support the mental and behavioral health needs of our students.
3. TTSD officially launched Online Student Registration!  We currently have online registration for incoming kindergarteners (Fall 2020) and will expand to all new students for Fall 2020 in the coming weeks.  Additionally, we are expanding access to ParentVUE to K-5 parents.  We have had over 1100 parents activate their account in the last 7 days! 
   

Mac Office 2016 for Staff

Staff,

If Microsoft Office 2011 is missing from your Mac computer, please follow the direction below to download Microsoft Office 2016.

1. Open the Applications folder
2. Launch the Self Service app
3. Locate Microsoft Office 2016 (under Essential Apps) and click Install

Note: 
- You don’t have to login in the Self Service app
- Once you click Install, please leave your laptop on for 10 minutes
- Click Skip Sign In when launching the Microsoft Office app for the first time.

New Copier Contract - Kyocera

Kyocera copiers are beginning to appear around the district.  The access codes you used on the previous copiers should work on these new ones.  See your school copier "Key Operator" for additional info.

Scanning to email is also a function that is available again.  The steps are a bit different, but you can find DIRECTIONS TO SCAN TO EMAIL HERE

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