Having an accurate cell phone number listed in EAC is essential for staff. This allows you to receive important text messages from the district, including notice of snow days! To update or to verify that your number is correct:
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New Phone – New MFA
Did you just get a new phone? Congratulations! As part of the new phone setup process, don’t forget to transfer your Westside Access MFA to the new device. This process has many steps but is straigtforward once you do it…
Modify Google Group Delivery Settings
Westside uses Google Groups to help facilitate email collaboration. These groups serve as both online forums and email lists. You are automatically enrolled in the group for your home building, district announcements, and certified staff (if applicable). To AccessTo access…
Canva Tips – 2024
Canva is a free graphic design platform that can be used by teachers to create visually appealing and engaging learning materials. With Canva, you can easily create infographics, posters, presentations, and more. Canva also offers a variety of templates and…
Google Classroom 2024-25
Google Classroom is the Westside-approved learning management system for grades 3-12. Looking to get started setting up your class? Check out the slide show below created by Kate Carlson! As always, if you’d like personalized help, please reach out to…
Get to Know Your Students with Keynote
Looking for a great activity to both better know your students, and introduce a great technology tool? This activity does both! Using Keynote, their iPad, and their camera, students will get to know their peers, and you! Activity: Keynote FIle:
Technology Update #86 – New Staff Essentials
New Staff Tech Essentials 2024-2025 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…
PowerSchool for Guest Teachers
PowerSchool for Guest Teachers As a guest teacher you have access to PowerSchool in order to submit student attendance. It is essential to take accurate attendance for the teacher you are guest teaching for. Please reach out to your building…
Vidcast
You probably know that people retain only 10% of what they read but 65% of what they see and hear. But did you know that people are 75% more likely to watch a video than read a document, email, or…
Technology Update #85
In this Issue We’re in the home stretch! Welcome to issue 85 of the Teachers and Technology Update newsletter. In this issue, we’ll take a look at example lesson ideas, new resources to keep you up to date on technology…