Technology Update (Week of November 30th)

THIS Weekend = Maintenance: We reserve the first weekend of each month to perform system and network maintenance to ensure the heath and security of our computer systems.

• Please anticipate possible interruptions in service on Sunday, December 8th (email, Synergy access, Google Drive login, etc.)
• Communication will be sent to families/students as well.

Monday, Dec 7th, we will be placing a new security feature when you login to the Employee Portal.  Beginning Monday, login to the Employee Portal will now require two-factor authentication for your security and you will be prompted for a code that will be emailed to you.

• Please review the KB article for step-by-step instruction.

  https://kb.ttsd.k12.or.us/articles/view/859

   

Status Update for Common Apps: Canvas, Meet/Google, Synergy, TTSD WebFilter: As we continue to maintain all systems related to Comprehensive Distance Learning, there are times when systems or services fail or are slow to respond.  

• Please visit the TTSD Knowlegdgebase website (http://kb.ttsd.k12.or.us) for status updates on these popular, widely used apps:
  
  
  
  
  

Update, Week of April 20, 2020

TOP TECHNOLOGY TIPS FOR STAFF

1.   Google Meet UPDATE  

• Manage Your Meet Attendees:  TWO different ways to use Google Meet with students (Check out the TWO ways to Start a Google Meet KB Article for Details of each of the following: 

1. By Invitation
1. Limits both WHO & WHEN Meet link is available
2. Recording available to all invited guests
2. Post a URL 

1. Easy to share link to join (SeeSaw / Google Classroom post).
2. Must "admit" each attendee outside TTSD staff Google domain. (ie students)
3. Must "remove" attendees at end of session to prevent rejoining later.
4. Recording must be intentionally shared.

Review the PROS and CONS of each method

2.   Refining Your Google Classroom Posts to Easily See Who May Need Support

• Classwork >> Create -- (1) Assignment, (2) Quiz Assignment, (3) Quiz:  These 3 Google Classroom Classwork posts when used with a "Due Date" are an easy way to see student's work and know who is able to participate in Distance Learning.  The following Classwork events each have a due date feature: 
• Which allows students to:
• See the assignment on their Google Calendar
• Know the timeframe they should be working on an assignment
• Lists the assignment on their "To Do" list in Google Classroom
• "Turn In" the assignment to communicate to the teacher they are ready for feedback.
• And allows teachers to:

• See a quick tally of who has participated and who has not for easy access to a list of students who may need some support.
• Review assignments that students have "Turned In" and  
• Easy access to individual private feedback to each student.

• Classwork >> Create -- (1) Materials, (2) Assignments without Due Dates: These Google Classroom Classwork posts - "Materials" & skipping the due dates on an assignment, will NOT:
• Show on Google Calendar
• Be listed on the Classroom "Upcoming" section as a reminder to students

Additional Google Classroom Tips:

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