1 of 21

Technology Do’s, Don’ts, and Updates

2 of 21

ONE TO ONE

  • 1 TO 1 Student Chromebook

  • Chromebook cabinet elementary campuses

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

  • Protect your device from damage in the classroom

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

3 of 21

ONE TO ONE

  • 1 TO 1 Student Chromebook

  • Chromebook device issued to students starting 7th grade

  • 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

4 of 21

ONE TO ONE

  • Teachers will be issued a laptop

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

  • Please protect your device from damage and theft

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

5 of 21

6 of 21

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

7 of 21

Computer Setup

  • The laptop is the Teacher Classroom Computer

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

  • Use docking station

  • Connect/Disconnect 1 cable for all peripherals�

8 of 21

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

9 of 21

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

10 of 21

TECHNOLOGY PURCHASING

  • For Staff Tab

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

11 of 21

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

  • Archive old classes�
  • Accept the classes assigned

12 of 21

User Accounts

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

13 of 21

Copyright

  • Prevent litigation�
  • Textbooks online�
  • Software licensing

  • Not sure? Ask

14 of 21

Work Orders

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

15 of 21

Equipment Location

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

16 of 21

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

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

17 of 21

3rd Party Websites

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

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

18 of 21

Security Updates

  • Two Factor Auth with DUO�
  • Ransomware

  • Spear phishing email

  • Don’t be fooled�
  • Stay vigilant

19 of 21

Cisco Jabber

  • Mask your cell number with parent calls

  • Test it

  • Work order if it fails

  • NTD may require a work order to activate

20 of 21

Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Adobe CC for Teachers and Staff

  • www.adobe.com

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

21 of 21

MEGABYTE

  • SISD is a MEGABYTE district

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

  • Register online today

  • Enter “Megabyte” for the PO number

  • www.esc1.net/megabyte