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:
  
  
  
  
  

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! 
   

New TTSD Website - Coming SOON!

The Tigard-Tualatin School District website is in transition!

Within the next week, we will be rolling out our new TTSD & school websites to our community.  If you are a TTSD Teacher interested in learning more about creating a teacher website, please sign up for a teacher website training:

Scheduled Training Dates and Times:

• Tuesday, August 29th @ 2pm [Hibbard Admin Building, IT Conference Room]
• Wednesday, August 30th @ 1pm [Tualatin High School]
• Thursday, August 31 @ 2pm [Hibbard Admin Building, IT Conference Room]
• Friday, September 1 @ 2pm [Hibbard Admin Building, IT Conference Room]
• Tuesday, September 5 @ 2pm [Hibbard Admin Building, IT Conference Room]

Blackboard Connect : 2017-18

Blackboard Connect students have all been updated and "rolled over" for the 2017-18 school year.  Your free to begin sending information to your 17-18 school community.

REMEMBER: Ask your BB Connect staff member to review the logs of your first all-school message to identify wrong numbers so that they can be fixed!

Here are some helpful Knowledgebase articles to help you refine your use of Blackboard Connect.