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Westside teachers earn Apple and Google certifications!

Apple Teachers are recognized for their understanding of how to use Apple products for teaching and learning. They have proven knowledge of using iPad, Mac, and built-in apps to enhance productivity and inspire creativity in their classrooms and beyond.

Google Certified Level 1 Educators are those that have learned the fundamentals of using Google tools in the classroom. Level 1 validates standard technology implementation skills.

Learn more here!

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Announcing Teachers in Technology! Westside’s technology professional learning program for teachers, by teachers.

Teachers in technology, or TNT for short, is a teacher facilitated program that works to improve how staff use technology in their classroom. Launching in the Spring of 2022, the first cohort of teachers will participate in the program in fall, 2022.

For more information, including how to apply to be a team member or in the cohort, click the link below.

TNT Information.

Technology Update #90

By Matt Lee | December 4, 2024
In this Issue Welcome to issue 90! In this issue, we share a Keynote-based lesson idea, review cold weather best practices for our devices, talk about what to do if you’re planning on traveling for the break, and end with…

Request Account Access Outside of USA

By Matt Lee | December 4, 2024
To help ensure the security and integrity of our systems, we implemented new restrictions on the accessing of district accounts (i.e., Westside Access, Gmail, AppleID, Clever, etc.) from locations outside the USA. You can only sign in to your district…

Create a Parent Contact Group in Gmail

By Bridget Brown | December 4, 2024
Google Contact Groups are a convenient way to quickly send messages to multiple email recipients, especially groups you frequently communicate with, such as parents. You can easily export parent email addresses from PowerSchool into a Google Contact Group with just…

Changing the Display Text Size in PowerSchool

By Matt Lee | November 15, 2024
PowerTeacher Pro is designed so that you can see multiple students or assignments in a compact view by default. However, you can zoom in by changing the text size.  

Technology Update #89

By Matt Lee | November 6, 2024
Welcome to Issue #89 of the Technology Update! This week’s newsletter highlights the use of Freeform for historical figures’ profiles, introduces a new Safari feature in iPadOS 18, and provides an update on the recent AirPlay issues. Lastly, we have…

Printing a Pane in PowerSchool

By Bridget Brown | November 1, 2024
Have you ever wanted to print out a student’s Quick Lookup pane, but when you go to File>Print, you end up printing only the top portion of the PowerSchool page and/or just the Navigation menu on the left? This is…

Copy Assignments in PowerSchool

By Bridget Brown | October 18, 2024
As a lead teacher or co-teacher, you have the ability to copy one, some, or all of the PowerTeacher Pro Assignments in a selected term and class to other terms and classes using the Copy Assignments feature. Note: If a…

Customizing Class Names and Adding Class Descriptions

By Bridget Brown | October 4, 2024
The gradebook includes view-only details about each class you teach, such as the course name, course number, section number, period, term, start date, end date, and associated grade scale. Add more details about the class, such as a description or…

Technology Update #88

By Matt Lee | October 4, 2024
In this Issue Welcome to issue #88 of the Technology Update newsletter. In this issue, we take a look at a lesson idea using Freeform, hear about a great new FREE app available for all students and staff, and introduce…

Changing Staff Password

By Matt Lee | September 30, 2024
Staff are allowed to change the password used for Westside Access. However, do note that this does NOT change the passcode for your iPad or the login password on your MacBook. Step 1 In a web browser, go to: https://myaccount.microsoft.com/…