I.T.S. a Tech Update
January/February 2018
Adding Zimbra to the Desktop Outlook Application
Outlook eMail Tutorials
1. How do I add a Signature?
2. Why do I have Focused and Other in my mail? Can I turn it off?
3. I missed an email. Where did it go?
4. How do I change the theme?
5. How do I add a profile photo?
6. How do I make a contact list?
We will keep adding videos to our playlist. To view our playlist, click the link below and log in with your episd username and password.
Outlook Playlist on Microsoft Stream
FYI- A customized offering of Outlook tutorials using the desktop/client version are available in Hoonuit. Click the link to log in with your EPISD username and password to access these videos.
Update PK-2nd Early Childhood iPads
1. Make sure the iPad is connected to the internet. Many teachers disable WIFI to prevent students from distraction while working on the iPad. There are some apps that can run without the WIFI and will save to the camera roll, but the majority need access to the internet. This is especially true if students are using Seesaw to upload their work to their portfolio. You should at least enable the WIFI on all devices at the end of the day when you connect to charge. If any app updates are sent through the district, WIFI must be enabled in order for this to happen.
2. If you get a message that an app will no longer run on the current version of the iOS (device operating system), then you will need to update the device. Most times the apps will not update if they are no longer supported on its current version. To update the iOS, go to Settings>General, and on the right side of the screen, click on Software Updates.
It is very important that you run the updates as soon as you get a message on the screen. Again this will happen once you connect the device to the internet.
3. Still don't get the latest version of the app? Go to the Self-Service app and push the update manually by finding the app and clicking on Install.
4. Sometimes the iPad has been off the WIFI network too long that it no longer connects. You can tell because you cannot access the Software Update page, and when you try to search in Safari, nothing comes up. If this ever happens, the HelpDesk recommends you place a work order via email at helpdesk@episd.org so that they can send one of their specialists to assess the situation. Know that it is a possibility that they will need to reset your iPad to new and you will probably lose any images and videos saved on the device. If you, or your students uploaded them to a program like Seesaw, then your files will be saved there. Otherwise you may wish to connect the iPad to your computer and download those images and videos.
If you have any questions, contact your Instructional Technology Specialist.
Virtual Valentine 2018
Apple Teacher Events at Cielo Vista Apple Store
EPISD Elementary Film Festival
This year's EPISD Digital Film Festival theme will be " The POWER of Storytelling."
Does your film have the POWER to make others laugh, cry, think, or inspire? We look forward to seeing the creative student films using this theme.
Important Dates
- NOW- Begin brainstorming and start the creation process
- By March 9, 2018 - Make sure the sponsor completes this on-line Interest Form at http://tinyurl.com/filmfestivalepisd This helps us prepare for the amount of films we should expect and create an email list for communication.
- By April 27, 2018 -Entry Packets (Cover sheet, Official Entry Forms, Video Release Forms with Parent Signature) have been mailed/emailed AND Films have been uploaded to EPISD's Film Festival File Folder
- May 3-10, 2018 - Film Judging
- May 18, 2018 - Film Festival and Awards
Categories: K-2, 3-5
- Animation
- Digital Story/Documentary
- Movie Trailer & Book Trailer
- PSA/Commercial/Newscast
- Music Video
Leafsnap App
Dissection Lab
Google Expeditions
Technology Services has created a way to save Zimbra emails to Outlook
True! - Go to https://web.microsoftstream.com/channel/121fc0bd-1cf0-4d2d-b02c-66d9f529189b, login with your EPISD email and password, and you will find three easy to use video tips that will allow you to connect your Zimbra account to your Outlook Client and save messages in a folder. Remember you have until March to get these copied over.
December- https://www.smore.com/zuf14
November- https://www.smore.com/4pxd0
October- www.smore.com/6u0xh
Aug./Sept.- www.smore.com/fc7bxMay- www.smore.com/xpxnu
April- www.smore.com/bhkwd
March- www.tackk.com/501ea5
February- www.smore.com/bfja2