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Tech Bytes
January 24, 2023
ITS Updates
Are you ready for a new device?
As we get closer to new devices being deployed at your site, follow this checklist to be sure you are prepared:
Move files from old desktops and laptop computers to Google Drive to ensure you do not lose anything important. It is very important that you have moved all files to Drive before the techs arrive in your classroom to replace your device.
Clear off your desk to make space for your new device, monitor, docking station, keyboard, and mouse.
Make sure you know your login credentials (email address and login password)
Have old devices ready to be picked up. This includes Chromebooks, Lenovos, desktop computers, and any other old laptops that are more than two years old.
Please see the Staff Device Refresh FAQ for commonly asked questions about the device refresh, including tentative dates we will be at your site. Updates will be posted there.
EdTech Integration: Screencastify
Canvas Corner
Updates
- To help instructors save time, Canvas has implemented a keyboard shortcut, 'MI' that can be used to quickly mark a submission as 'Missing' and ‘EX’ for ‘Excused’ assignments.
- Unsplash, a free service formerly incorporated into Canvas, will no longer be available within the platform. This change doesn’t affect your previous courses, all previous imagery will be protected and retained. According to Unsplash, any images previously embedded within Canvas courses will remain intact: No broken links! You can still access Unsplash images simply by searching the free repository directly at www.unsplash.com, and importing the files into Canvas.
The RCE now supports drag and drop (and copy/paste) of media directly. That means you can:
- Drag and drop media from your desktop directly into the RCE and have it automatically uploaded to your Files.
- Copy and paste media directly into the RCE and have it automatically upload to your Files.
- Drag and drop or Copy and paste images from the web and have them automatically link to the source.
Check out this short VIDEO to see it in action.
Dell Discounts
Need a new personal device? Dell is providing discounts on January 24-25 when you sign in with your PUSD email. Exclusive savings at: www.dell.com/mpp/pracs
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Email: EdTech@pusd.us
Website: pusd.us/its
Location: 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA
Phone: 626-396-3699