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TechBytes
July 25, 2023
Do you want to learn more about using Technology in the Classroom?
Become a #TechLeader!
Our Innovative Technology Services (ITS) department wants to effectively train and support all teachers, and equip each school site with someone who wants to learn more about technology integration and can provide information to site staff through the role of #TechLeader and #TechLeader Innovator.
#TechLeaders and Innovators from each school site will attend focused training on implementing EdTech resources, then share and demonstrate those resources to their school site, and collaborate with their administrators and instructional coach.
Read more about the role and apply by clicking the link below!
Deadline to submit applications has been extended to July 31st.
Upcoming Dates
- July 20-24 - Aeries Rollover
- August 11 - Master Schedules must be complete in Aeries
- August 14 - Courses go live in Canvas
Free Summer PDs
- June 26-August 31 - Nearpod: PD by the Pool.
- Sessions include: Choice Boards in Nearpod, Pro Tips for Engagement, Nearpod for Librarians & Counselors, and BTS Open House with Nearpod
- July 26-28 - Nearpod Camp Engage
Learn about our new Nearpod & Flocabulary updates
Earn 15 hours of PD
Connect with thousands of educators
Happy hours, prizes, badges, & more
August 1-11 - Hipi-Palooza with Hapara
Hapara's virtual flipped professional development event just for Hāpara educators. It’s got something for everyone so all faculty and staff can hit the ground running with Hāpara in the new school year. (Recordings will be available all year long if you can’t attend.) Learn more: hapara.com/hipipalooza/
Application Updates
Clever Portal
Over the next year, Clever will be updating the look and feel of the teacher Portal to help teachers find the resources they need quickly and easily.
Teachers will get a sneak peek of the updated version starting on August 1st. You can learn more here.
In August, teachers will see a toggle in their Clever Portal that enables them to switch back and forth between the Classic and Enhanced Teacher Portals. The new design streamlines navigation so teachers can access district resources and their favorite tools in fewer clicks.
Here’s a preview of the new look and feel:
Canva for Education
Explore all of Canva’s Magical updates by clicking on the Canva Assistant in the lower right corner of your Canva design:
- Magic Write
- Magic Edit
- Magic Translate
- Magic Presentation
ITS Updates
- To request a new laptop (Dell only) and/or a workstation (docking station, monitor, keyboard, and mouse), staff members must fill out a Service Request for the equipment. The teacher/staff member must personally fill out the request so ITS can verify equipment eligibility and communicate with the staff member for deployment. HERE is a how to video and HERE is the direct Service Request link.
- Our Curbside/In Person Tech Support is now at the Ed Center by appointment only. To book an appointment for device check ins, check outs, and general tech support, please set your appointment using THIS LINK. Appointments must be created at least 24 hours ahead of time, same day appointments will not be available.
Do you need to update your password?
All accounts and applications have moved to the new PUSD Portal. If you need to reset your password, please do so in the Portal. If you have issues resetting your password, please contact the Help Desk.
ITS recommends that you adhere to the following Password Policy:
- minimum 8 characters
- minimum 1 uppercase letter
- minimum 1 lowercase letter
- minimum 1 number
- maximum 128 characters
- do NOT include
- first or last name
- username
- restricted words (ex. "password")
New Devices: What to Expect
- After you receive your device and have signed in to it, applications will download to the device over a few hours. If it's been a while and you still don't have important applications (such as Chrome), please restart your device while connected to your docking station.
- If you have specific applications that you use and need to download, you will have to put in a Help Desk ticket so we can push the application out to you. In the ticket system, please select Staff > Account/Application > Intune Requests > Application Request.
- The new set up is designed for flexibility. You can remove your laptop from the docking station to work in a different location or connect to your projector.
- If you are having issues with your monitor connecting to your laptop, please double check your connections and make sure they match with the picture to the right.
- Please reboot your device daily for the first week. Doing so will help with updates and ensuring your device works optimally.
Email: EdTech@pusd.us
Website: pusd.us/its
Location: 351 South Hudson Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA
Phone: 626-396-3699