Weekly Tech Update
GAPS Technology | October 6, 2020
October 9th Technology PD
The morning of Friday, October 9th, there will be a variety of PD sessions offered on different tech topics for secondary teachers; staff can choose 3 sessions to attend in real-time, and all sessions will be recorded for later viewing and accessible by all staff.
Canvas Support - Phone, Chat, Video
Did you know that the Help button at the lower left of your Canvas screen connects you directly to Canvas support?
- Canvas Support Hotline - 877-376-0958
- Chat with Canvas Support - Live Chat with Canvas Support
- Training Services Portal - Access Canvas training videos and courses
Network and Service Status Links
Having problems connecting and not sure if it's you or the program (Zoom, Canvas, etc.)? Click here to see current network and program status. These will be updated as soon as an issue has been identified.
GAPS Bookmark on Student Chromebooks
When students are signed in to their student Google account on a Chromebook, there is a folder at the far left end of their bookmarks bar that contains quick links to several useful resources, such as the library home page, curriculum sites, and their school's home page. Each student's folder is customized by grade level and school.
Loom video - FREE Pro upgrade for educators
Loom makes screencast videos easy and personal, and is a great way to share screen-based information with students, parents, and staff. The Pro account includes unlimited videos, a drawing tool, and custom recording dimensions, and is FREE to educators.
More Zoom resources:
Several Zoom Education Webinar sessions each week with a live host to answer your questions, and focus on the following topics:
How to download the Zoom applications and join a Zoom meeting
How to schedule a meeting and send out invitations
In-meeting controls and differentiation tools (including the waiting room, share screen, breakout rooms)
Zoom 101: Manage Participants (In-Depth)
Screen Share & Annotate for EDU
Comprehensive Guide to Educating Through Zoom
Teacher Technology Information
Who to ask:
Zoom questions: Cindy Drouhard <cindy.drouhard@albany.k12.or.us>
Canvas questions: building Canvas site admin / teacher leader
Pinnacle questions: Jon Dilbone <jon.dilbone@albany.k12.or.us>
Clever / Seesaw: Dan Rothwell <dan.rothwell@albany.k12.or.us>
Computer hardware / network issues: GAPS IT <GAPS_IT@albany.k12.or.us>
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