Octobers Update The air is crisp, the pumpkin spice is flowing, and we’re falling into a great month of technology learning! This October, our newsletter is packed with cozy tips to keep your devices running smoothly and resources to help promote a…
Author: Bridget Brown
Don’t Get Spooked by Cyberthreats!
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and while we love a good scare on Halloween, we definitely don’t want any surprises when it comes to online safety. This post is dedicated to making sure you and your students are cyber-secure with the…
Entering Grades-PowerSchool
You have several options to choose from when entering scores and marking assignments in PowerSchool. This post will explore three ways to score assignments: Direct Entry; Score Inspector; and using the Fill Functions. Using Direct Entry Enter scores manually either…
Creating Assignments
Assignments appear on both the Assignments and Scoresheet pages. Set up assignments at the beginning of a school term or at any time during the term. In PowerTeacher Pro, if the Assignments page is not the default, navigate to it…
Data Backup 101: Protect Your Work, Protect Your Peace of Mind
Let’s face it—data loss doesn’t wait for a convenient moment. Whether it’s a laptop crash, accidental deletion, or a cyberattack, losing important files can bring productivity to a halt and create major headaches for everyone involved. That’s why backing up…
Digital Spring Cleaning
As we welcome the fresh air and renewal of spring, it’s the perfect time to give our digital lives the same treatment. Just like you would declutter your home, doing a digital spring cleanup of your devices helps boost efficiency,…
Tech Tools For Timely and Specific Feedback
Timely feedback is one of the most powerful tools educators have to shape student success, yet it’s often overlooked or delayed. When students receive feedback quickly, they can better understand their strengths and areas for improvement, making it easier to…
Favorite Pages
*Note-this tip is specific to those who have Admin Access. PowerSchool Users can create a list of favorite pages similar to bookmarks for easier and more efficient navigationin PowerSchool. These favorites are user-specific and can be organized into personalized categories.
Quick Search for Pages and People
*Note-this tip is specific to those who have Admin Access. Navigate directly to pages and people using Quick Search. Pages are searchable using the page name. Students, Staff, and Contacts are searchable using the person’s name as well as other…
Power Teacher Pro Report-Individual Student Report
The Individual Student report can be useful for progress reports, missing/late assignments, low grades, high grades, category totals, and more. There are a number of options for customizing the report and determining how information is displayed: To run the Individual…