11-28-2023 Tuesday Tech Tips

In today's Tuesday Tech Tips, read all about getting insights into student performance with an exciting new Google Classroom feature, keeping up to date on all the happenings in GCSD right on your own Google Calendar, a reminder concerning toner cartridges, & more! ➡️ ➡️➡️

💡 Quick Tip 💡 We've all done it- clicked "sent" on an email, and twenty seconds later realized you'd like to change it. With Gmail, you can choose an amount of time to cancel the sending- up to 30 seconds! On your computer, go to Gmail. In the top right, click the Settings gear and then See all settings. Next to "Undo Send," select a Send cancellation period of 5, 10, 20, or 30 seconds. At the bottom, click Save changes   Now, after you send a message, you have an opportunity to retract it.  After sending, in the bottom left, you'll see "Message sent" and the option to "Undo."  Click "Undo."

Accidentally closed a browser tab (again?!)

Just press ctrl-shift-t to open the last tab you closed! Repeat as needed.

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Chromebook Update Problem

(and solution!)

Last week we started seeing some Chromebooks locking up with an error screen that says "Let's Guide You Through the Recovery Process", "Something has gone wrong", or something similarly ominous. Please refer to this guide to fix this problem on your own.

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New Google Classroom feature!

With Google Classroom Analytics, teachers now have direct visibility into student performance and engagement in the classroom, including if assignments are being completed and how grades are trending for the classes they teach, providing them with a centralized snapshot of how each student in their class is trending.

For example, if a teacher sees that a student has low assignment completion this month, they can drill down to the list of missing assignments and follow up to see how to best support this student. Click the animated GIF below to learn about Classroom analytics as a teacher.

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Stay 'n Sync with GCSD's Bustling Schedule

Add GCSD Calendars to your district Google calendar with ease.

Whether you're keen on districtwide happenings, building-specific events like exciting ice cream socials or parent nights, or you need to track the letter rotation days through the Secondary Rotation Calendar, we've got you covered. Stay ahead by noting board meeting dates, recesses, conference days, grading window dates, and essential testing schedules—all at your fingertips.

Click HERE to get started. We recommend doing this on a Chromebook or Windows device- not a mobile device like a phone. Simply select your preferred building from the dropdown menu and never miss a beat in the GCSD calendar of events! Detailed directions can be found at the bottom of that page.

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Replacement Toner Installation

When a shipment of new/replacement toner cartridges for printers or copiers arrives at your location, we kindly request all departments to please ensure that the cartridges are promptly installed into the printers and/or copiers. Even if the unit may not appear ready for installing the new toner, it is okay to install the toner since it has reached a level that was deemed ready to be replaced.

This proactive measure will help maintain uninterrupted workflow and ensure that all printing and copying tasks can be efficiently carried out without any delays. Please do not store toner for your printer or copier.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated- Thank you!

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Looking for PL Hours? Be sure to check out the ITT’s page for Recommended PL HERE. You’ll find upcoming webinar and session opportunities, as well as on-going opportunities for digital tool certifications and self-paced learning. These offerings are updated frequently so bookmark the site and check back often!

For assistance with these topics, or anything else related to instructional technology, please click HERE to book an appointment with your building's ITT.