Technology.Update #78

By Matt Lee | July 26, 2023
New Staff Tech Essentials 2023-2024 Welcome to Westside! This email may be a bit long, but contains everything you need to know to get started with district technology and services. District Intranet The district Intranet is a shared Google file…

Technology Update #77

By Matt Lee | March 31, 2023
Reflections from NETA 2023 Matt LeeRefuel, reconnect, and relaunch. The NETA board delivered on the 2023 conference theme with a well-rounded speaker lineup and many opportunities to interact with peers from around Nebraska and the midwest. Westside teachers had the…

Technology Update #76

By Matt Lee | March 8, 2023
In this Issue It’s hard to believe we’re almost 3/4 of the way through the 2022-23 school year! In this issue, we’ll look at a new tool (Freeform) and review a couple of great resources available to Westside students and…

Technology Update #75

By Matt Lee | January 20, 2023
In this Issue New Year, New Tools! With the start of the new year comes new beginnings. New students, courses, and of course, new tech tools! Before we jump into the new things, let’s take a quick look at the…

Technology Update #74

By Matt Lee | December 15, 2022
In this Issue Welcome to the last issue of 2022! In this issue, we’ll take a look at new features added to many popular apps and services and new ways to use them. First, let’s take a look at Apple…

Technology.Update #73

By Matt Lee | October 17, 2022
In this Issue Welcome to issue number 73 of technology.update! In this issue, we take a look at a new resource available for staff and students – Grammarly! We’ll also take a look at how to use Safari Tab Groups…

Technology.Update #72

By Matt Lee | September 9, 2022
In this Issue Welcome to Technology.Update #72! In this issue you’ll learn all about a new resource from Apple – the Apple Education Community! We’ll also take a look at how to manage calendars on your phone, use SignUp Genius…

Technology.Update #71: Back to School 2022-23

By Matt Lee | August 5, 2022
In this Issue Welcome Back to School! I hope everyone had a great summer and you’ve returned recharged and ready to go! This email is a bit long, and please take a moment to look through these important updates. Back…

Technology.Update #70: New Staff Essentials 2022-23

By Matt Lee | August 5, 2022
Issue 70: New Staff Essentials 2022-23 New Staff Tech Essentials Welcome to Westside! This email may be a bit long, but contains everything you need to know to get started with district technology and services. District Intranet The district Intranet…

Technology Update #69

By Matt Lee | April 27, 2022
In this Issue Welcome to issue #69! In this issue, we focus on two things: exploring how one WHS teacher uses the iPad to transform his science classroom, and then at a few quick tips about some lesser known, but…