Technology Do’s, Don’ts, and Updates

ONE TO ONE

• 1 TO 1 Student Chromebook

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• Chromebook cabinet elementary campuses

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• Elementary Chromebooks stay on campus, they do not go home with the student

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• Protect your device from damage in the classroom

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• Please submit a tech work order for damaged or problems with devices

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ONE TO ONE

• 1 TO 1 Student Chromebook

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• Chromebook device issued to students starting 7th grade

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• Secondary students can take the device home�
• Please remind students to protect their device from damage and theft
• Chromebook protective covers should not be removed from the device

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ONE TO ONE

• Teachers will be issued a laptop

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• The laptop is to be used in the classroom with a docking station�
• The teacher laptop can be taken home daily if needed

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• Please protect your device from damage and theft

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• Report any damages or theft to your supervisor and the Technology Department

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Computer Setup

• Please assist with unpacking and unraveling cables�
• The more you help the quicker we can get through this�
• Campus technicians will assist daily and after hours for the first two weeks

Computer Setup

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• The laptop is the Teacher Classroom Computer

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• Leave connected for updates (Dell, Lenovo, Windows)�
• Windows 11 will be installed this school year

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• Use docking station

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• Connect/Disconnect 1 cable for all peripherals�

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Classroom Technology

• Please refrain from moving or tampering with the existing wall mounted cabling in the classroom�
• Cabling is warranted up to 20 years ($100 to $300)�
• Damage may occur and will void warranty�
• VGA, HDMI, Ethernet�
• Do not request data projector and screen relocations�
• Please keep the teacher desk near the wall cabling

• Google Classroom Archiving �
• Classroom Adds �
• Google Standard�
• Education Plus Licensing�
• Google Drive to save and protect your data

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TECHNOLOGY PURCHASING

• For Staff Tab

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• Technology Quotes Page�
• Work Order�
• Tech Quote Request Category�

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Remind

• Premium Services�
• Class roster integration with Skyward�
• Students, parents, and classes added automagically�
• Parents and students notified based on Skyward information�
• Sign in via a desktop

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• Archive old classes�
• Accept the classes assigned

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User Accounts

• Do not share credentials�
• Synchronized with other accounts�
• Substitute Accounts and Laptops�
• Accountability

Copyright

• Prevent litigation�
• Textbooks online�
• Software licensing

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• Not sure? Ask

Work Orders

• Submit work order for technical assistance�
• Eduphoria help desk�
• Documentation required�
• Justify additional support staff�

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Equipment Location

• Technology equipment is tied to the classroom�
• Work order required to move�
• Inventory tracking related

Technology from home

• Technology equipment from home is not allowed unless it falls under the BYOD initiative�
• A mobile device from home is allowed for personal use, but not for instruction connected to classroom technology

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• Monitors, printers, switches, laptops, etc.. should not be connected to SISD classroom technology�
• If you have questions please email the district CTO

3rd Party Websites

• Do not use 3rd Party Web Hosting�
• Update your Sharyland website

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• Do not post your email�
• notification@sharpschool.com

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Security Updates

• Two Factor Auth with DUO�
• Ransomware

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• Spear phishing email

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• Don’t be fooled�
• Stay vigilant

Cisco Jabber

• Mask your cell number with parent calls

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• Test it

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• Work order if it fails

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• NTD may require a work order to activate

Adobe Creative Cloud

• Adobe CC for Teachers and Staff

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• www.adobe.com

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• Sign in with email�
• Select Company or School Account�
• Work order if it fails

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MEGABYTE

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• SISD is a MEGABYTE district

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• Google, Microsoft, Adobe PD Workshops, Conferences and Learning Events included with our partnership

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• Register online today

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• Enter “Megabyte” for the PO number

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• www.esc1.net/megabyte