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Reminders and Updates from EdTech
EdTech Website
Use the EdTech Resource page to remind yourself of all of the services that IT provides. Here you can find tutorials and documents to use in your classroom. We are in the process of updating all tutorials to a new Google Doc format, so if you don't see something available right now, know that it will be linked back with the new format soon!
https://intranet.iusd.org/edtech/You can also easily search for tutorials and resources using our new Helpdesk HelpCenter - check it out here!
Filtering Training
https://iusd.instructure.com/courses/14612
Aeries User Interface Update
Over the summer, the Aeries user interface was updated. While colors and fonts have changed, the overall functionality and location of items is extremely familiar. Updates showing the new interface on the tutorials and guides are located here. The Aeries Gradebook will benefit you by providing your parents with access to their child's grades throughout the year and you can easily transfer the grades from your gradebook to the report card.
Canvas
Canvas is our district adopted course management solution (CMS). Here is a newsletter for teachers returning to Canvas to ensure they start the year off right. You may notice some important changes and new updates to features within Canvas. Please be sure to read through this flyer for more details.
Also, make sure that the new Parent Observer How-To is sent home along with the Canvas Parent Letter.
If you are interested in learning more about Canvas, please email helpdesk@iusd.org
GAFE
Google Apps for Education is available to all students and staff in the district. Look for trainings throughout the year to learn to use Docs, Forms, Sheets, and Slides in your classroom.
https://intranet.iusd.org/edtech/google-drive.htmlDistrict-Adopted Software
IUSD has contracts with vendors that binds them to state law requirements of sharing student data.
http://iusd.org/software/Non-District Adopted Software
If you plan on using software that the district has not adopted, you will need to get a parent's signature if you are sending any data to a third-party. The parent letter is linked below and can be edited in Microsoft Word.
Link to editable parent letter
For more examples of Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) click on the link below.
https://intranet.iusd.org/edtech/aup.htmlClever
Nearpod Scope and Sequence for Digital Citizenship
Schoolnet
OverDrive and Destiny
Destiny is our library software and portal that allows students and teachers to search district databases as well as the school site library collection to use in research and vetted resource gathering. https://iusd.org/destiny
Help Desk
For any technology issue, please contact our Help Desk. We’ll make sure that your request is routed to the best IT team member to support you.
936-5060 (M-F, 7am-4pm)