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
SMART Boards and SMART Notebook
Last week we sent information out regarding the district's plans with SMART Boards and the SMART Notebook software. Over the last five years, our district has made a move to 1:1 devices for our students. SMART Board technology was created for the single-computer classroom, giving the user the opportunity to share and demonstrate what was on that single device.  Because of our transition to 1:1, we are beginning to phase out SMART Board technology and find new ways to engage students using their own devices. For this reason, we have we have begun to remove SMART Boards from classrooms as we go through the classroom redesign process at each grade level. SMART Notebook licenses that we had purchased previously expire this summer. Please make sure to check your email if you use the SMART Notebook software for a process to assist with this transition.
VIDEO CORNER
In IT Tips and Tricks this month learn how to access a shared calendar. If you have a request for a short video to help with a technology need, please email: baurt@mentorschools.org
NEED HELP WITH AN IT ISSUE?
Submit a ticket at the IT Help Desk
UPDATE TO MOJAVE!
In June, we had 301 staff members who needed to update their MacBooks to Mojave. We are down to 252 staff members. Are you one of these 252?
FEATURED STAFF MEMBERS THIS MONTH
Custodians / Maintenance / Material Handlers
This month we would like to highlight our amazing custodians, maintenance staff and material handlers. These individuals assist our Tech Team in so many ways to make sure that when we are in the buildings, we have everything that we need! Here are a few specific examples of how our custodians, maintenance staff and material handlers help our team:
  • Collaborating with our department to make sure all of our equipment is working in the most efficient way possible
  • Moving equipment from building to building
  • Wiring and installing IT equipment
  • Having equipment / tools to assist our technicians
  • Quickly informing IT staff if technology is not working as expected
Thank you to all of the Custodians, Maintenance Staff and Material Handlers for being Tech Supporters!
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