Technology Newsletter - March 2018
Upcoming News and Information for Administrators/Secretaries
The Technology Department is here to support and help!
IssueTrak - Use this link for all Technology Support Requests
"Good" IssueTrak tickets have specifics and detail:
a) What is the problem? - be specific
b) What have you tried to do already? What was the result? - be specific
c) Is there a better time to get your device? - let us know, we will try and accommodate.
Chromebook@Home Program
Please follow the process here: Chromebook @Home Process
If you would like to sign students up for this program, please use the following link (restricted access) email Audrey Gross or Suzette Kellar if you need access):
Technology Purchases - Laptops, Chromebooks,
Are you interested in purchasing devices for your school?
We are working to standardize equipment in our district. Standardizing equipment simplifies troubleshooting and expedites support.
Please use the link for guidance about product features and prices. Email me for a quote or if you need guidance for another product, please email the Director of Technology.
Technology Purchasing Guide
SAMR - the Model for Technology Use in the Classroom
Google Drive Desktop App is being replaced by Google Drive File Stream
Don't Lose your Data! Make sure you UNINSTALL GOOGLE DRIVE DESKTOP BEFORE INSTALLING DRIVE FILE STREAM!
Google Drive just got easier for you and your team
We’re pleased to announce Drive File Stream, a new application for your Mac or PC. Use Drive File Stream to access all your Google Drive files from your computer while using less disk space and decreasing sync time.
How does it work?
With Drive File Stream, you can:
- Quickly see all your Google Drive files in Finder/Explorer (including Team Drives).
- Browse and organize Google Drive files without downloading all of them to your computer.
- Choose which files or folders you'd like to make available offline.
- Open files in common apps like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.
How do I get started?
Visit the Drive Help Center to install Drive File Stream and get started.
Make sure you UNINSTALL GOOGLE DRIVE DESKTOP BEFORE INSTALLING DRIVE FILE STREAM!
Professional Development - Aeries
These offerings are held every two weeks. Our next session will be March 21. 3:30-5 in the SDC. Please contact Suzette Kellar for information.
Pink Card hours are available to qualified participants.
Professional Development - Illuminate
Do Your Students Know How to Safely Use Technology?
Digital Citizenship - What Your Students Really Need to Know
Google has a short interactive game to teach the basics of safe Internet use. It is appropriate for 2nd-5th grade students. Be Internet Awesome - by Google. It will take less than an hour to complete. Please pass this to your appropriate classes.
Next year, I hope to have a more comprehensive program in place district-wide.
Technology Department
Paul Rose, Network System Admin
Steve Mei, Network System Admin
Suzette Kellar, Student Information Systems
Audrey Gross, Student Information Systems
Barbara Dunn, Cathy Zen, Vicki Rombs, Yann LeRoy, Computer Operations
Email: gko@cv.k12.ca.us
Location: 4400 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 510-537-3000 1249