TechBytes

Most academic applications are now syncing and have updated rosters/information.

Updated applications:

• i-Ready (all grade levels)
• Hapara (all grade levels)
• HMH (K-5)
• Zaner Bloser (2-5)
• Carnegie (World Language)
• Reveal Math (Math 1, Math 2, Math 3)
• TCI (TK-8 Social Studies/History)
• StudySync (6-12 ELA and 9-12 History)
• Paper (3-12)
• Canvas (all grade levels)
• STEMScopes (K-5 and Science courses)

If you are having issues logging into or accessing any of the above applications, please submit a Help Desk ticket and select Academic Apps as your issue.

Applications not listed are still in the process of being updated. Your patience is appreciated while we work on completing the setup of these applications.

Canvas is our Districtwide Learning Management System (LMS). There are many resources and tools embedded in Canvas that can be used in the classroom to make learning more engaging while also easing the load of grading and planning. Click on the links below to learn more or review best practices.

As you come back from Summer break and begin going through emails, be on the lookout for Phishing scams, specifically scams that utilize Google applications, such as Google Docs or Google Forms, to obtain your login information.

Google Docs phishing scams are a type of business email compromise (BEC) attack that use legitimate Google sites to gain access to a user's mailbox. The scam typically begins with an email that looks like it's from a trusted source, such as a friend, colleague, or organization, and includes a link to a shared Google Form or Doc. However, clicking on the link redirects the user to a malicious website that looks like the Google sign-in page, where the scammer can collect personal information.

If you notice a suspicious email or shared document, do not click on any links. Report the email as Phishing and, if you think your account has been compromised, reset your password in the PUSD Portal.

Aeries has launched a new user interface as part of the SIS modernization. Enhancements include:

• A new login screen
• Updated navigation, header, and footer
• Customization of your Home Page, including selecting your own landing page
• You can watch this video to explore all the enhanced features: Aeries New Features
• Please note that not all features in the video will be adopted by PUSD.

If you are a new employee and in need of a device, please submit a request at gopusd.com/newdevice. In order to receive a device, you must have an active PUSD email account and your position must be eligible for a device. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk at 626-396-3699.

If you are a teacher who is still using a Lenovo ThinkPad in addition to your new PUSD laptop, we need your device. The Lenovo ThinkPads need to be refurbished to go to other staff members who do not have a device. If you have one of these devices, please turn it in (with the charger) to your site tech or a centralized location, such as your library or front office, for collection.

The remaining 3189s in circulation have now been deactivated. We will not be reactivating these devices, as they are security risks to our network and no longer work with most PUSD applications.

If you have been using a 3189 Chromebook, please put in a ticket to see if you are eligible for an updated device at gopusd.com/newdevice.

Due to changes in budget for the 2024-25 school year, the following applications will no longer be paid for by the District:

• Nearpod
• Learning A-Z/Raz+
  
• Edulastic/Pear Assessment
• Newsela
• Scholastic (print and digital)
• Avanza Level Learning (Spanish ONLY)

For alternatives to some of these applications, please check out the resources linked in the Smore below.