IT News and Notes

Information to keep you informed about ways to get the most out of ALL of the technology used in our district

BRIGHTBYTES

We had over 300 teachers complete the Brightbytes survey this Spring. Here are some of the results:

VIDEO CORNER

Check out this months feature which gives you a couple of Google calendar basics !

INFINITE CAMPUS

A Powerful Tool!

Thirteen years ago, the district made a decision to use Infinite Campus as our student information system. Many things have changed in our district over these thirteen years, but Infinite Campus continues to be an important tool in managing our student information. We want to continue to find ways to take advantage of this powerful tool. One way is taking advantage of the Messenger Tool within Campus.

Teachers can send a message to students/parents through the Message Center by clicking on New and then following these simple steps:

Step 1 - Message subject and text

Step 2 - Choose Recipients

Step 3 - Review Recipients and Send Message

Click HERE to see screenshots and detailed information about the Messenger Tool. A great way to send off your families after a fantastic school year would be to send them a message using the Messenger Tool!

New to Messenger - you can insert your user school email address in place of infinitecampus@mentorschools.org . This allows recipients to to respond to the sender, as well as to know who sent it .

NEED HELP WITH AN IT ISSUE?

Submit a ticket at the IT Help Desk

Getting Ready for Summer

It used to be we had to do a lot to prepare our classrooms for summer with regards to technology. With desktops gone and projectors updated, we no longer have to go through the procedures of past. Here are a couple of things you can do to help:

Since April 15th we have had over 350 staff members update their MacBooks to Mojave. Please visit Self Service on your computer and click on Featured to get this update.
Update your iPad. Go to Settings and then General and then Software update. Please install the latest update.
Please store your remotes (TV, projector, etc.) and dongles in a safe location.

FEATURED STAFF MEMBERS THIS MONTH

Building Technology Supporters

This month we would like to highlight one staff member from each building that has made our Tech Team's job a little easier. These staff members assist our Tech Team in so many ways to make sure that all stakeholders have the technology they need when they need it and in top working conditions. Some of the specific examples include:

Willingness to share a new tool with another staff member.
Working with students to quickly identify problems with their devices and using the right communication with IT for support.
Implementing new online procedures to be more efficient and have data more centrally located in Infinite Campus.
Using the IT Help Desk for logging IT issues.
They not only follow IT recommendations, but also encourage other staff members to do the same. This includes things like submitting tickets and updating to Mojave!

Thank you to all of the individuals below for being Tech Supporters!

MHS

Lisa Ford

Memorial

Judy Ivancic

Shore

Genny Levine

Bellflower

Val Arko

Fairfax

Sharon Hazen

Hopkins

Adam Dugas

Lake

Marcy Rupert

Orchard

Mark Wardeiner

Ridge

Laurie McLaughlin

Morton

MaryAnn Tatarunas

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Board Office

Student Services

CARES

Donna Cola

Service Building

Transportation

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Correction: Last month we left out Val Arko's name from Bellflower who participated in Catalyst in the Winter of 2018. Thank you to Val who took many risks and tried new instructional strategies with her second graders.

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