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…

Technology Update #68

By Matt Lee | April 7, 2022
Issue 68 In this Issue Welcome to issue #68! In this issue we take a look at some fantastic updates to apps and services. First, we’ll take a look at new features with Google Calendar and Google Docs, then a…

Technology Update #67

By Matt Lee | January 19, 2022
In this Issue In this technology update, we’ll talk about the importance of running updates on your district devices, and then take a look at some features of Keynote you may not know about. Then, we’ll dive into how to…

Technology.Update #66

By Matt Lee | December 10, 2021
Issue 66 In this Issue Welcome to the last issue before the winter break! We’ll take a look at a new resource for all Westside teachers and principals (Signup Genius), review some cold weather best practices, and then take a…

Technology.Update #65

By Matt Lee | November 11, 2021
In this Issue BACKUP! Backing up your data is a critical piece of technology hygiene. In this issue we talk about how to back critical files on your iPad, and go over new features in iPadOS 15. We also introduce…