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Tech Bytes
May 3, 2022
Planned Network Outage
Starting Friday, May 20th at 6:30 pm, the following will be down for network maintenance:
- Internet services
- Network connectivity
- Wireless connectivity
- VOIP phones (inbound and outbound calling)
- Authentication (signing in to student Chromebooks, email, Google Workspace applications, Webex, Canvas. etc.)
Internet service and network connectivity will be restored by Sunday evening, May 22nd.
The Elementary Report Card grading window has been extended to account for the network downtime. The grading window will now open on Monday, May 9th and close on Friday, May 27th. The Secondary Report Card schedule will not be affected.
Calling All Innovators, Early Adopters and Technology Aficionados!
We want you! We are looking for innovative spirits to drive technology integration at our school sites. As an Innovator or TechLeader, you will attend training offered by the Ed Tech Department, collaborate with peers at Innovator meetings, lead training at your school site, offer technical support to all stakeholders and have opportunities to explore cutting edge technology. If you have a passion for advancing teaching, learning and leadership through technology, then this position is for you!
Online Resources
- Gale Presents: National Geographic Kids
- Gale in Context: Environmental Studies
- Gale: Interactive: Science
You can find these resources in Clever under Library Resources.
Paper Contest Leaderboard - Week Two!
After week two of our Paper contest, McKinley Middle is holding strong in 6th place, ready to move into the top 5! CIS is moving up and Don Benito made a big jump! How many of our schools can get into the TOP 5 nationwide??
Webex App Migration
To ensure you are getting the best Webex experience, including all of the meeting controls and features, please default to using the Webex App for your meetings instead of joining through the web browser.
If you do not see the new Webex App by May 6th, please check for any computer updates. After updating, if you still don't see the app, please put in a ticket.
Watch a video on what you can do with the Webex App HERE.
Panorama Survey EXTENDED
This April the district is administering a Social Emotional Learning and School Climate survey, sponsored by Panorama. The survey data is used to promote better health and well-being for our youth and to improve the school learning environment.
Links can be accessed in Clever for Students, Staff, and Teachers. Families and Community members can access the survey via pusd.us/survey. For more information, please click the link below.
Chromebook Exchange
EdTech - Innovative Technology Services
Email: EdTech@pusd.us
Website: pusd.us/its
Location: 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA
Phone: 626-396-3699