6-20-2023 Tuesday Tech Tips

   

A quick reminder to request all equipment moves from techhelp@greececsd.org or complete a ticket at webhelpdesk.greececsd.org;   Non tech staff may NOT move PCs, printers, etc on their own.  Such moved equipment will be returned to the original location.

Staff not returning in the fall are asked to return all personally assigned mobile devices (laptop, Chromebook, iPad, etc) to their direct supervisor.

In today's Tuesday Tech Alerts, read more about Chat GPT and AI, plus how to organize your digital data with Wakelet, an exceptional way to spend the end of Summer Vacation, & more!➡️ ➡️➡️

💡 Quick Tip 💡 Have you ever wanted to remove the background from a photograph or other image, but didn't know how? Check out the linked video below, and you'll learn how to do it quicky and easily.

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What's the DL on AI?

Whether you've seen on the news that you might be replaced by a robot, or you read on Instagram that you can use Chat GPT to create a recipe for you with whatever you have in your icebox, or if you fastidiously devour every installment of these Tech Alerts, you've probably heard about Artificial Intelligence, or "AI."

To help you navigate this Brave New World, we've curated a wealth of resources about Chat GPT and AI in general in this highly informative Wakelet linked HERE. We invite you to check it out!

PS- If you're interested in what Chat GPT produced when I supplied the prompt "write a short paragraph telling my readers to visit our Wakelet to read about AI," here's what it wrote:

Attention, readers! Are you eager to explore the fascinating realm of Artificial Intelligence? Look no further! I invite you to embark on an enlightening journey by visiting my Wakelet profile. There, you will discover a treasure trove of captivating articles, insightful discussions, and cutting-edge insights on AI. From its groundbreaking applications in various industries to its profound impact on society, my curated collection will satisfy your curiosity and expand your understanding of this rapidly evolving field. So, join me on this intellectual expedition and dive into the boundless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence. Your adventure awaits at my Wakelet page!

That's not bad...hmmm, maybe the person who writes the Tech Alerts is the one who should be worried about being replaced by a robot! 😟😯😧

 

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Wakelet Up, Before You Go-Go (on Summer Vacation)

After checking out the Wakelet in the section above, you're probably wondering, "What exactly is Wakelet, and how can I make my own?"

Imagine Pinterest, but instead of just images, Wakelet allows you to capture, organize, and save any kind of content that you find online. We're talking videos, social media posts, blogs, websites- anything with a web address. And of course, any content that you create yourself.

Have a look at this short video below, which is also linked HERE, to learn more about Wakelet directly from their own experts.

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We know August is a long ways away, and maybe not exactly what you want to think about here in the last week of the school year. But come late summer, you might just be ready for some time away from your kids/parents/significant other/neighbors, etc., and what better excuse than to spend some quality time, from one hour up to a few days, with your ITT Team learning about instructional technology?

So give yourself something to look forward to all summer, and sign up for some Tech Camp sessions! With 19 sessions offered and over 15 hours of possible PL, there are plenty of choices for leveling up your instructional technology use next school year. There's something at Tech Camp for everyone, and it's open to all GCSD employees.

Register for one session or many, and learn about all of the offerings, by visiting the schedule HERE.

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Well friends, that about does it for the Tuesday Tech Alerts for the 2022-2023 school year. We hope these have been a valuable source of information for you, and thank you for taking the time to read them. Assuming that whole AI takeover thing doesn't happen in the next twelve or so weeks, you'll start hearing from us every other Tuesday starting again in September! Until then...