iOS 12 released today! (Monday, September 17, 2018)

Good morning!  Apple released iOS 12 today at 10am PST.  We have currently BLOCKED this iOS update for your iPads so that we can adequately test current apps and prepare our network for the update.  We anticipate this will take ~3 weeks.  Please mark your calendar for the week of October 8-12th for availability for student iPads to update to iOS 12.

Teachers, until you hear otherwise, please do NOT update your iPads as this may cause compatibility issues with apps you use with your students.  We (IT and T&L coaches/TOSAs) will be testing the apps we use to ensure a smooth transition.

Thank you!

Welcome Back, Teachers!

Welcome back!

Here's a quick update on getting started this fall:

• Software/App Resources: TTSD Resource Menu 
• Search for grade- & subject-specific apps. Links to tutorials and getting started guides.
• Gradebook setup:
• Elementary
• Secondary
• Quick Refresher:
• Phones
• Email
• AESOP
• Looking for something else?  Check out the Technology Knowlegebase
• Need technical assistance?  Please place a TTSD Tech Request

Can't remember your password??  Call the IT Help Desk with any password questions: x4051

Wow! 17% growth in completed Tickets

Comparing Tech Requests from 2016-17 ad 2017-18, the technicians in our Technology Department (including school technicians) have successfully addressed over 9000 requests - this is a 17% INCREASE over 2016-17!  Way to go TTSD Technology Staff!!!

NNAT3 TAG testing software requiring update for 2018-19

Please note Pearson has updated the NNAT3 Talented & Gifted assessment software as of July 23rd.  Existing installations on Macs will need to be removed and the update installed.  iOS devices will need to update their App after July 23rd.

See TTSD Digital Resource Menu for NNAT for additional information:

https://menu.clever.com/ttsd/app/Naglieri-NonverbalAbilityTest-ThirdEditionNNAT3-ttsd

Digital Dreaming 2018 Classes

Digital Dreaming 2018 Classes (summer technology integration classes offered by TTSD, HSD, and FGSD) will be offered online (or at nearby Apple Stores) this summer. Please take a moment to review the list of in-person classes and self-paced online trainings recommended by TTSD for summer learning:

Digital Dreaming 2018 

Record the screen on your Mac

How to record the screen on your Mac - CNBC

https://apple.news/AgxrraJn9RxewSZrsCAckWQ

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.