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Category Archives: Updates
Getting Ready for the 2012-13 School Year!
Upon returning to work in September, all staff will immediately notice the district’s new email system. After a year of preparation, we will move from Outlook to Gmail, which allows us to chat, video chat, and eliminates the need to … Continue reading
Three Minute Update: April 25, 2012
Removal of surplus computers and monitors – This is being scheduled by Richard Hernandez and should take place in the not too distant future. Richard is collaborating with principals and the vendor to schedule the removal of this equipment. UPDATE: … Continue reading
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Three Minute Update: March 15, 2012
Below is an excerpt of a note I sent to the district’s technology communication facilitators. It provides updates to recent activities related to technology. Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) initiative update – In both high schools, students are allowed to … Continue reading
Google’s Changes Will Impact Individual User Accounts
Recent articles in trade magazines and blogs point out several important things to consider and actions which need to be taken prior to March 1, 2012. This does not impact the district’s core Google Apps services. However, if you have a … Continue reading
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There will be No H:/ Drive After July 1, 2012 for Students in Grades 6-12
At the last the technology committee meeting, members agreed that it is important to begin (now) informing grade 6-12 teachers that student work will be saved “in the cloud” next year as opposed to local servers. Specifically, students will be … Continue reading
A Bit About Netbooks for Teachers (including FAQs)
In late December, many secondary teachers received netbook computers to replace classroom desktops. This idea was supported by principals, the technology committee, and teachers who were consulted prior to its implementation. Some teacher users are not as satisfied as we … Continue reading
Installation of New Computers Begins Today!
It is with great pride that we have begun the installation of the new Dell computers in our district. The first schools scheduled are (in order) Link, Woodglen, Bardonia, and Lakewood. Richard Hernandez is serving as project manager, and will … Continue reading
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Three Minute Update: October 10, 2011
A lot has been happening behind the scenes, and the information below should provide details for all stakeholders. Further questions should be directed to the school’s technology liaison or principal. Elementary Schools – The computers for each elementary school have … Continue reading
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New Elementary School Software Aligned to the Common Core State Standards
As our students settle in to the new school year, our teachers are becoming familiar with a new breed of software. Selected by a representative group of teachers last year, the new software aligns with the Common Core State Standards. … Continue reading
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BYOT and Cloud Drives (In Plain English)
A recent note home to parents explained several technology changes in our district. I had written much of it, and was caught off guard when a parent and member of the technology committee mentioned she did not understand some of … Continue reading →