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Changing the Display Text Size in PowerSchool

By Matt Lee | November 15, 2024

Technology Update #89

By Matt Lee | November 6, 2024

Printing a Pane in PowerSchool

By Bridget Brown | November 1, 2024

Copy Assignments in PowerSchool

By Bridget Brown | October 18, 2024

Customizing Class Names and Adding Class Descriptions

By Bridget Brown | October 4, 2024

Technology Update #88

By Matt Lee | October 4, 2024

Changing Staff Password

By Matt Lee | September 30, 2024

Technology Update #87

By Matt Lee | September 16, 2024

Updating Cell Phone in EAC

By Matt Lee | September 5, 2024

Quick Login with Clever Badges

By Bridget Brown | August 27, 2024

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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.

Google Back To School Collection-Applied Digital Skills

By Bridget Brown | August 20, 2024
Google has just released a fantastic collection of lessons to help your students level up their digital skills. Lessons include teaching students how to confidently introduce themselves to their classmates with Google Slides, ways to self-advocate to ask for help,…
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New Phone – New MFA

By Matt Lee | August 6, 2024
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…
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Modify Google Group Delivery Settings

By Matt Lee | August 6, 2024
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…
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Canva Tips – 2024

By Matt Lee | August 6, 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…
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Google Classroom 2024-25

By Matt Lee | August 2, 2024
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…
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Get to Know Your Students with Keynote

By Matt Lee | August 2, 2024
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:
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Technology Update #86 – New Staff Essentials

By Matt Lee | July 31, 2024
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…
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Parent Resources for PowerSchool

By Bridget Brown | June 12, 2024
The following resources are available to serve as a quick reference guide for the PowerSchool parent portal. This online portal is accessible using the link: https://westside66.powerschool.com/public/. Parents can log in and see all of their children in one place: their…
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PowerSchool for Guest Teachers

By Matt Lee | June 6, 2024
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…
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Getting Help-Tech Support

By Bridget Brown | May 24, 2024
Submitting a Help Desk Ticket Need help? Have a tech issue? We’re here to help!In order to better respond to requests AND make it easier to report issues, we’ve simplified the technology support request process. Instead of emailing a person…
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