We know that many of you will be receiving new Smart Phones for the holidays! Of course you will want to set it up with your SBISD Email. Or perhaps you received yours early and are eager to set up email but aren't sure how. The following will show you how to do just that!
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Holiday Procedures for Technology Items
As we approach the end of the semester, it is important to keep in mind the procedures for dealing with technology items before leaving for the holidays.
1. COWs and Carts
a. Make sure that all of the devices in your Carts and COWs are plugged into electrical power.
b. Make sure that the COWs and/or Carts themselves are plugged into electrical power.
2. Printers
a. Make sure that they STAY PLUGGED IN.
b. Turn the printer OFF.
c. Leave the Surge Protector ON.
3. ActivBoards
a. Use your remote to turn the projector OFF. Letting the projector turn itself off actually leaves it on and uses “Bulb Life."
b. Do not disconnect any of the wires.
4. Desktop Computers
a. Turn them OFF.
b. Leave them plugged in.
c. Turn the monitor OFF.
d. Leave the Surge Protector ON.
5. Laptops/Netbooks/iPads/iTouchs without Carts/COWs
a. Turn them OFF.
b. If at all possible put them in a Cart where they can be plugged in.
c. Otherwise, put them in a secure location.
d. Feel free to take your teacher laptop home. Please remember to keep it secure.
6. MacBooks
a. Please make sure that all MacBooks are charged. If they run completely out of “juice,” they HAVE to be re-imaged.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Email Tips
Is your email running slower than usual? It could be that your mailbox has too many messages. A large number of messages can contribute to slowness.
Are your important messages just sitting in your inbox unorganized? Microsoft Outlook has a way to help get your important messages organized while increasing the speed of your mailbox.
Here are some steps you can take to help speed up and organize your email:
1. Delete any messages that you do not need. This includes any "Sent" messages you no longer need.
2. Be sure to empty your "Deleted" messages box as this also counts against your mailbox storage.
3. Create "Personal Folders" to store messages you would like to keep. Messages stored here do not count against your mailbox storage. Click here for instructions on how to create "Personal Folders" and ensure they are stored to a safe location.
4. If you have already created "Personal Folders," click here to ensure they are being saved to a safe location.
Are your important messages just sitting in your inbox unorganized? Microsoft Outlook has a way to help get your important messages organized while increasing the speed of your mailbox.
Here are some steps you can take to help speed up and organize your email:
1. Delete any messages that you do not need. This includes any "Sent" messages you no longer need.
2. Be sure to empty your "Deleted" messages box as this also counts against your mailbox storage.
3. Create "Personal Folders" to store messages you would like to keep. Messages stored here do not count against your mailbox storage. Click here for instructions on how to create "Personal Folders" and ensure they are stored to a safe location.
4. If you have already created "Personal Folders," click here to ensure they are being saved to a safe location.
Adding Email to Your iPhone
The following will demonstrate how to set up your SBISD Email on your iPhone. This way you don't have to be at a computer to check your email. You can check it from wherever you happen to be standing!
Please note that these steps may vary from what you actually see on your phone screen. iPhones may differ slightly from one to another.
1. Tap Settings.
2. Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
3. Tap Add Account.
4. Tap Exchange.
5. In the Email field, type your full SBISD Email Address. ex: john.doe@springbranchisd.com
6. In the Password field, type your SBISD email password.
7. Tap Next.
8. In the Server field, type "owa.springbranchisd.com"
9. In the Domain field, type "sbm1"
10. In the Username field, type your SBISD username. ex: doej
11. Tap Next.
12. Choose which type(s) of data you would like to synchronize: Mail, Contacts, and Calendars. When
finished, tap Save.
finished, tap Save.
13. Your SBISD email is now synced to your iPhone.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
EdTech Headlines and Happenings
PreK-2 Classroom Technology Refresh Project
We have completed Round 1 of the PreK-2 Classroom Technology Refresh project and are currently planning Round 2 scheduled for mid November to early December. All PreK-1st grade classrooms are receiving 8 iPad minis and all 2nd grade classrooms are receiving 12 Chromebooks. Our plans are to complete the project by the end of February 2016.
Residencies
To support PreK - 2nd grade teachers (who have received their new devices) with new strategies to develop literacies using digital tools, Educational Technology has created two residencies. Each residency meets 3 times - 2 half-days and 1 after school meeting.
Look for additional opportunities as the devices are deployed.
My BrainPOP and TurnItIn
Campus eTrainers are off and running! If you’re a K-8 science teacher and aren’t already using My BrainPOP, please connect with your eTrainer. MyBrainPOP really expands ways you can use BrainPOP in the classroom. Additionally, at the high school level, TurnItIn trainings are being offered as we keep our vision on T-2-4. Let’s make sure we help our students develop needed skills for post-secondary success. Find your campus eTrainer here.
Secondary Staff and Students! Lynda.com is yours!
All secondary teachers and students have access to Lynda.com where you can learn new technology, creative and business skills in areas such as design, web, photography, 3D + animation, video, audio and music. How?
Accessing Lynda for the 1st time
- If you are logging in from a computer that you are signed into with SBISD credentials, Lynda will know who you are. It will then ask if you are a returning user. If you choose yes, your old account will link with the new account and you will not lose history or course completion info.
- If you are logging in from a computer that is not signed into the district or a Mac, please enter your SBISD login name (ex grantu) and SBISD password. It will then ask if you are a returning user. If you choose yes, your old account will link with the new account and you will not lose history or course completion info.
Upcoming Educational Technology Trainings
October 20th
Happy Hour of Code
Google Account Login Info:
Students:
• Username = SBISD Network username + @mysbisd.org
• Password = sb+lunch#
Also please continue to remind your students to use @mysbisd.org not @mysbisd.com for their Google accounts.
Employees:
• Username = Full SBISD E-mail Address
• Password: For first time login, password= sb+0(zero)+employee ID#. You will then be prompted to change your password. This password will not change if you change your SBISD Network password.
Digital Leadership Lessons
- In October, our classroom focus is "Be Kind" as we teach lessons on treating others with respect and dealing with cyberbullying.
- In November our classroom focus will be on how we present ourselves in digital environments and the permanency of the online world. The lessons can be found on the Curriculum Dashboard.
After teaching the November lesson, print and sign the Teacher Verification Form (also on the Curriculum Dashboard) indicating you've taught all the lessons and turn it into your designated campus administrator who will keep it on file.
Additionally, Digital Citizenship Week is October 18th - 25th. Common Sense Media has additional resources for Home and School. Take a look and engage in the conversation! #HaveTheTalk https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/digitalcitizenshipweek
Resolving Technology Issues Efficiently
Before you enter a Technology Service Request Ticket, please keep in mind that not everything requires a visit from your campus tech.
Our Help Desk may be able to assist you over the phone. Call them at 713-251-TECH (8324). Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm.
Issues that may be resolved over the phone include but are not limited to:
Printer hardware issues are serviced through Stargel, not your campus tech. If your printer requires service, just look for the Stargel label, call them at 713-461-5382 and receive fast courteous service.
The Stargel Program has many benefits for SBISD including:
Our Help Desk may be able to assist you over the phone. Call them at 713-251-TECH (8324). Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm.
Issues that may be resolved over the phone include but are not limited to:
- SBISD Network password is not working or expired.
- Google Account Login Problems.
- Not able to connect to your Personal Folders in Outlook.
- VPN (Connect to network away from district) connection issues. Call the Help Desk while you are away. We are available until 10:00 pm.
- Needing to print to a printer that is not currently setup on your computer. Please obtain the name or location of the printer before you call. (See additional printer information listed below).
Printer hardware issues are serviced through Stargel, not your campus tech. If your printer requires service, just look for the Stargel label, call them at 713-461-5382 and receive fast courteous service.
The Stargel Program has many benefits for SBISD including:
- Repair service within 24 hours of receiving the service call.
- Printer replacement for unrepairable printers.
- Toner cartridge replenishment - same day or next day service once they receive the P.O.
- Service Techs who are trained to repair your printers and copiers.
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