Information Technology for Learning Newsletter | |
Microsoft 365 - OneDrive OneDrive is a cloud-based storage solution with similar functionality to Google Drive. OneDrive provides a secure location for you to store your files from anywhere, at any time, accessible from any device. Files autosave as you work and you can set up unique sharing permissions for each file. You will be hearing more about OneDrive in the future. For example, we plan to use OneDrive to replace Home or H:drive in the Greater Victoria School District. OneDrive will work alongside Google Drive, as Google tools will remain the primary digital application for collaboration in the classroom. OneDrive is used for staff-to-staff file sharing, not for student use. OneDrive file sharing is currently restricted to SD61 staff only but work is underway to safely extend the services to third party recipients. OneDrive is part of the Microsoft 365 bundle of digital tools. Microsoft applications are FIPPA compliant and are accessible to all School District staff here. | |
Updates from Google - New Inline Email RepliesGoogle is making ‘Classroom’ email notifications more functional and easier to use. With in-line replies for comments, teachers and students will be able to easily stay up-to-date and respond to communication within Classroom. Public and private comment notifications will have the freshest information, like the latest comment threads, and you can now easily respond to comments within the email itself. This will enable teachers to quickly reply to their students without having to switch back and forth between their email and Classroom. Read more here. Updated Email Client Does your Learn email look different? Gmail’s new user interface will become the standard experience for Gmail, with no option to revert back to the “original view.” The integrated view with Gmail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet on the left side of the window will also become standard for users who have turned on Chat. Through quick settings, you can customize this new interface to include the apps most important to you, whether it’s Gmail by itself or a combination of Gmail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet. This makes it easier to stay on top of what’s important and reduces the need to switch between various applications, windows, or tabs. Read more here. | |
TECH TIPS | |
Has the Maintenance Window Been a Pane? In order to maintain our systems and equipment, ITL has established regularly scheduled service outages which occur on Saturday evenings from 7pm - 11pm. These are scheduled during a time with low network traffic rates and lower impact to staff and students. An outage will not always occur during the window, but the time is reserved for when it is required. Updates performed during this time could range from upgrading servers, running security patches, or implementing new hardware and systems. Scheduled updates are essential to keeping our digital environment secure and performing well. We recommend planning your work outside of the regularly-scheduled maintenance window for these reasons. Maintenance window outages are always communicated from our HelpDesk staff. |
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Meet the Support Team Our ITL Support Team in Greater Victoria School District is made up of two groups: our Helpdesk Team, located at the Tolmie Board Office and our School Technologists, our on-site support. Chances are that you’ve worked with them before; whether it was a quick conversation in a school hallway or a call with our Helpdesk Team. Our team is always ready and willing to help. Our Support Team is our first point of contact and responsible for:
If you come across a member of our Support Team in the schools or happen to be at Tolmie, come and say hello. For assistance, please start by submitting a HelpDesk request here and our team will plan a visit to support you with your technology questions. | |
What do you think? Send your feedback to: techforlearning@sd61.bc.ca | |
Published by: The GVSD Information Technology for Learning Department. Contact us at: helpdesk@sd61.bc.ca For technical assistance: search our Tech for Learning Website or submit a Helpdesk ticket. | |
