TLCSD Technology

Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!

I hope you had a fabulous summer and you're ready for a fantastic year. I am excited to be back in the classroom this September to kick off PK-5th Grade Computer Science & Digital Fluency (CSDF). I'll also be teaching 6th Grade CSDF at the MHS during Semester 1. I have lots of updates and buttons are below to get you started with tech this fall.

Dan Neale and I are still planning on providing the exemplary IT service you're used to, but our response times will be a bit slower this year. Here are some things you need to know about IT for 2024-2025:

>> Ticket responses may feel slower this year than usual since I will be in the classroom quite a bit.

>> I'm flying solo for IT on Wednesdays when Dan Neale is assigned to AEC for the day. 

>> You may see a different face - our district's NERIC Team Manager, John Ianuzelli, will be pitching in to prevent us from falling too far behind on tickets. 

>> Data Privacy Training will be happening in October and I'm really hoping you are going to LOVE it this year. More to come on the Greatest Training Ever - I'm making it fun and E-A-S-Y.

>> You will get tired of hearing "put in a ticket", but it is for a good reason, I promise. When you call, text, or email me for help, I am the only one that sees it and if I am in a classroom, it could be a bit before I see it. When you put in a ticket instead, our entire NERIC team can see it and jump in to assist, even when they are remote. John will be basing his trips to Tupper on the number of tickets in our queue. 
How to put in a ticket: https://www.tupperlakecsd.net/apps/pages/how-to-staff-it-ticket
***Any colleague can put in a ticket on your behalf if you're not able to.***

I will also link this page in my email signature and you can find it on the district website in our Staff Directory

Have a wonderful September and I hope to see you around this fall!
Alicia

PS: Keep scrolling for new Instructional Technology info and links...

Updates on our current Apps & Systems

• Grades 6-12 Password Resets - Students will be able to create their own passwords for their district Google accounts for added student safety and online security.
  
  
• Crazy About Canva! Check out the red button below for some great ways to get started and keep designing in Canva.
  
  
• All About AI - Chat GPT & Gemini are currently blocked for students, but Securly AI Safe Chat is on to help students learn appropriate use of AI Chat Technology. Get the latest on AI tools, learn more about AI, and see how we are supporting responsible AI use for our students.
  
  
• Jamboard Replacement Options - Figjam is approved for Staff Use (still working on the student data privacy agreement for students), but Equatio now has a new whiteboard option you will want to check out below. Already EdLaw 2D approved for use with students... AND we have the premium version.
  
  
• TextHelp Academy - Learn how to use Read & Write, uPar, Orbit Note, Equatio, and More...
  
  
• Kickoff Your Classroom ParentSquare - Check out the resources at the red button below.
  
  
• ParentSquare/Remind Mash Up - Parents, Students, and Community Members can now join your ParentSquare Group using Join Codes.

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