Technology Thursday: Savvas on Apple Devices and Staffing Update

<h2 style="text-align: center;"> Using Savvas on an Apple Device</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pngitem.com/pimgs/m/133-1334036_macbook-clipart-laptop-kid-transparent-laptop-png-png.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="800" height="157" src="https://www.pngitem.com/pimgs/m/133-1334036_macbook-clipart-laptop-kid-transparent-laptop-png-png.png" width="244" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have had several recent requests for app support with Savvas on personal iPads and Mac Books. While students may bring in their own devices as part of an approved BYOD program, we highly recommend BYOD devices are limited to Chromebooks. This is due to the complexities of Apple software and the security hazards of Windows laptops that do not have updated operating systems and antivirus protection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, we do understand that this is not always possible. If you have a student on a personal Apple device, they MUST disable the automatic blocking of cross-site tracking on their device security preferences in order for Savvas to allow them to log in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also recommend checking the <a href="https://help.learningservicestechnology.com/realize/en/Announcements/Content/system_requirements.htm">minimum system requirements</a> for Savvas Realize. You will see a note under the table for disabling the setting to prevent cross-site tracking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Staffing Update</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIbJDg_dGqz4Kchjk67bCSTt1T14v5GcSb7Qz3zEd_RKqZVZqEi3561hVNI-ws0-mPnzvcAq-QYfbh6RtW0uNjsdep7rO-trXZizCfR6R2AhNVvUxU3vbeJ24sy6C6H1ZwdjqGt0xHCFPXIXop27Pl9i4gUGd_I2plLi-upsPbK4bXjLxOz-u_Co-1=s628" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="628" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIbJDg_dGqz4Kchjk67bCSTt1T14v5GcSb7Qz3zEd_RKqZVZqEi3561hVNI-ws0-mPnzvcAq-QYfbh6RtW0uNjsdep7rO-trXZizCfR6R2AhNVvUxU3vbeJ24sy6C6H1ZwdjqGt0xHCFPXIXop27Pl9i4gUGd_I2plLi-upsPbK4bXjLxOz-u_Co-1=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As we face unprecedented times in our district, our team will be working to support the daily operation of our schools for the remainder of the month. We are excited about the opportunity to connect with some of you on a more personal level. For the remainder of the month, it will be extremely important to use our <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_8tZei0l_-qBTwFFnkLZswCq7DqoqxDrd-Bf5-0YWIW3Hkg/viewform">instructional app support request form</a> versus an email to an individual team member. Depending on our daily responsibilities, we may not have a chance to respond immediately to emails but as a team, we will continue to check the form as frequently as possible. Thank you for your understanding!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Technology Thursday: Savvas on Apple Devices and Staffing Update

 Using Savvas on an Apple Device We have had several recent requests for app support with Savvas on personal iPads and Mac Books. While stud...

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Technology Thursday 9/23/21

<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Technology Thursday 9/23/21</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Thursday!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">This week we have several updates to share with you!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2a857c1a-7fff-ee52-e913-20783c97be37"><br /></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span>Looking for Digital Learning Competency Credits? </span></h2><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for our </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX7FjhUCxXipK3DtYLgpaZ08DNwcd8DqIHeW7T1Oj7WhaZmw/viewform" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">21-22 Instructional Technology and Media Professional Learning Sessions</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! We will be offering 40 one-hour sessions over the course of the school year to help teachers and staff maximize the use of district-provided instructional applications and school library resources.</span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first sessions start next week! Please share with your staff!</span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Savvas Google Classroom Resources</h2><div><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We have heard from many of you that you are helping teachers troubleshoot issues with Savvas Realize and Google Classroom. <a href="https://mysavvastraining.com/channel/series/26-26-b2">Savvas has a wonderful help site</a> specifically for Google Classroom that has tutorial videos and step-by-step guides. Definitely bookmark this resource!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br />HMH Into Reading: Where is my program?</h2><div><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In order for students to access any of the online materials for Into Reading, the teacher must assign a program to their class. This<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/146yWIBpmrp5GidWXsBB5WuB_ZTYN46kf9VFu7LFPYcc/edit?usp=sharing"> help guide</a> explains how to assign or change the program for a class in HMH Into Reading.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you for all that you do and we hope to see you at some of the upcoming professional learning sessions!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div>

Technology Thursday 9/23/21

 Technology Thursday 9/23/21 Happy Thursday! This week we have several updates to share with you! Looking for Digital Learning Competency Cr...

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