Tech. TidByte

May 2021

Tech. TidByteMay 2021

From Dr. Melissa Williams-Scott

The 20-21 school year is ending in just days. Hours really. And what has been accomplished this year is nothing short of extraordinary. Now that you have learned to jump through more hoops than a circus poodle, all while meeting the emotional needs of your students too, we hope that you have a wonderful summer rest. We also know that you all work much of your summers wrapping up one year and planning the next. We will see many of you in the summer Schoology training sessions and are very excited to work with you as we move into this more efficient Learning Management System. Pay special attention to the information listed below as it will affect what is occurring this summer on the Technology side. But most importantly…THANK YOU…for making a very tough job on a normal year look so easy. We are in awe of all of you. Yes, ALL, Custodians, Teachers, Paras, Food and Nutrition, Grounds, Maintenance, Bus Drivers, and of course our campus teams. The Technology Team is proud to be part of #GatorNation
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Reimaging Your Computer: Back it Up

Our goal is to reimage all district desktops this summer, and we do not want you to lose any important files. Please back your computer up before leaving.

Learn more at http://bit.ly/DISDBackup.

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Leaving? May we Recommend Google Take Out?

We hope you are not leaving us at Dickinson ISD, but we do understand that sometimes life takes you other places. For a smooth transition with all of your Google digital files, consider using Google Takeout.


Learn more at http://bit.ly/DISDGoogleTakeout.

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Dropbox Security Concerns

Due to many security concerns in recent years, Dropbox will not be available to users next year in Dickinson ISD. We advise moving your files to Google Drive.


It is a similar process to backing up your computer to upload a copy to Google. See more at http://bit.ly/DISDBackup.

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Google Sync

In addition to backing up your computer, we recommend making sure that you have Google set to sync before starting this process.


Then, your bookmarks and all things Google will be consistent across devices.


See more at http://bit.ly/DISDGoogleSync.

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Schoology: Prep Your Laptop & Login Before Training

In preparation for Schoology training, please do the following.


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Technology, Heat, & Humidity

Please keep in mind that Technology, Heat, and Humidity do not mix. When taking home your device this summer, leaving it outside or in a hot vehicle can cause irreparable damage.

About Passwords

Our passwords reset every 90 days, so if you would like yours to work over the summer without having to call the Help Desk (281-229-6028), please reset it before leaving. Also make sure to login to your laptop before leaving for the Summer.