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tEAch-nology Updates

So many EA Tech updates to tell you about!

tEAch-nologyUpdates So many EA Tech updates to tell you about!
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Hello EA Faculty and Staff, Welcome back!!! We are all so excited to kick off an amazing year with you and our students!


In case I haven't had a chance to meet you, I'd like to introduce myself officially. My name is Christie Maisano, and I am the Director of Instructional and Informational Technology and district Data Privacy Office. My first few months at the East Aurora Schools have been filled with wonderful learning opportunities, memorable events, and meeting so many of our students and staff. I can't wait to get the new year started off on a great note and hopefully the updates in this newsletter are the first step we take together!


Without overloading your inbox with too many emails, I'm planning to send out a monthly tEAchnology Updates newsletter to keep you in the loop of our plans, our updates, and other important Need to Knows. But, because I'm catching up and have so much to share, there might be two this month! 😊


Please read on to learn more about our:


  • New District Website
  • New District App
  • New District and Building level Social Media tools
  • New and Updated Software list
  • Student Chromebook Updates
  • Loaner Chromebook Updates


As always, if you have any questions or technology related needs, please submit a Tech Ticket by emailing help@eak12.org.

New District Website!

Same URL (eastauroraschools.org), but new and updated look and feel, much easier to navigate!

New EAst Aurora Schools District App!

We're thrilled to announce East Aurora School District's new app! It's everything East Aurora Schools, in your pocket! Find it in the Google Play or iTunes App Store on your phone by searching for East Aurora Schools. Follow the steps below to get it up and running.

New and Updated Social Media tools for EAch building and the District

Follow us on your socials and use #oneEA to keep us in the loop of all of your successes!
Subscribe to EAst Aurora BDTV (https://bit.ly/3KfSNb2) for all Live Streams from the District and Schools including BOE meetings, school events, athletic events, and student productions!

New Software coming your way!

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GoGuardian Teacher

Interact with student screens

Open tabs to helpful resources, close irrelevant tabs, and annotate on a student’s screen to guide them towards purposeful content and help them maintain focus.


Personalize learning resources

Tailor instruction for individuals or groups by creating personalized learning environments with access to resources that are specific to their learning needs.


View student progress in real time

See student work in real time to quickly identify those who are off task or struggling, and those who are ready to move on.


Manage digital distractions

Easily recognize when a student strays from assigned material and bring their attention back to the class subject at hand.


Learn more here: https://www.goguardian.com/teacher

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ExamGen for the High School

EXAMgen is the leading publisher of quality test question banks for math, science, history, and social studies. Their test generator allows you to create professional quality exams, quizzes, and homework in minutes. Their question banks are organized by topics and standards, so finding the questions you need and creating classroom material is fast and easy.


Examgen Online gives teachers the resources they need to create professional quality exams, quizzes, and homework in minutes, saving them time and effort. Common Core question banks allow you to quickly match questions with relevant standards.

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TypingClub for Parkdale

Keyboarding Learning tool

It's a game. An engaging and interactive experience while you are learning how to type.

Proper hand posture guide. Will show you the correct hand posture on every key as you type.

Levels, Badges and Stars. All the reasons to keep you going, and build your muscle memory.

Accessibility. TypingClub is the most accessible typing program available.

Interactive experience. A full range of experiences from games, videos and different typing challenges makes learning fun.

Voice over. Once you turn it on, every word is read out loud as you are typing each word.

Typing Playback. You can view your past performances and even play them back.

Google for Education Partner. TypingClub is a Google for Education Partner

100% Online. All you need is a keyboard and a web browser.

Updated EA Software Subscriptions list

Wondering what's available to use for online, instructional tools this year? This list keeps getting longer and longer as more of our vendors agree to the EDLaw 2D contract addendum. The most up to date list can always be found here: https://bit.ly/3KdPilp


Need one added, send in a tech help ticket and we'll start working on it!

Summer TEAchnology Updates 2022

So many Technology Projects took place this summer including:


  • Assigning each faculty and clerical staffer a new laptop AND new chromebook-to ensure our staff have the same tools as our students for improved planning and ease of access
  • Installation of second monitors, keyboards, and mice for each faculty and clerical workstation-for ease of access and improved productivity
  • Assigning a chromebook to each Aide to support instruction and improve communication
  • Distribution of extra chargers to all classrooms
  • Administrative Offices and Conference rooms were outfitted with monitors and chromeboxes for improved communication and collaboration
  • Asset Inventory tool was purchased and a physical audit of all district assets is in process (we'll be adding asset tags to all of your devices and equipment >$500)
  • Live streaming equipment was purchased for better quality live streaming of meetings and events
  • Roll out and training for new Emergency Notification system
  • Higher end color printers were installed in all of the Art and Tech/STEAM labs
  • Updated Device User Agreements, Acceptable Use Policies, and FERPA notifications for staff and students
  • Implemented Managed Print Services to ensure that all printers will be properly maintained and have adequate toner available
  • Installation of new Backup Servers and consolidation of virtual servers on our network
  • Rolled out MultiFactor Authentication for all staff district wide in order to qualify for Cyberinsurance coverage and also as a best, safe practice
  • Disaster Recovery Plan and updated Technology Plan were Board of Education approved
  • Returned all devices that are at End of Life, and cleaned out a large section of the basement storage area at the Middle School
  • Set up Blue Devil Design with tech needs and tools
  • Started working with students who are on our HS Student Tech Repair Team, with summer internship hours and preliminary repair training
  • Prepared accounts and devices for large group of New Hires to be ready for New Teacher and New Aide training days
  • Created loaner laptops for staff needs, to be signed out of building Tech offices
  • Set up new UPK classrooms with students devices and Smartboards (many thanks to the B&G team for installing these for us)
  • And...our Middle School office was renovated into a beautiful, collaborative workspace. Stop in to check it out! (Many thanks again to the B&G team for their hard work and updating of our space!)

Many Thanks to the Technology Department Staff for all of their hard work this summer!!!

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East Aurora TEAchnology Department

Email: webmaster@eak12.org
Website: eastauroraschools.org
Location: 430 Main St, East Aurora, NY, USA
Phone: 716-687-2402