The DoT Comm
Your monthly SFUSD Department of Technology newsletter ~ March 2019
In this issue:
- The 411: Upcoming events & announcements
- DoT Moment of the Month
- Cybersecurity Tip: Phishing & Gift Card Scams
- Digital Learning: Digital Learning Facilitator program
- Tech & Innovation: L4E
- Synergy Update: Admin Portal Updates
- Project Management: Web Properties Redesign
- Digital Citizenship: Benefits of social media
- Help Desk: Frequently Asked Question resources
- Google Tip: Create email templates for efficient communication
- March is Women's Herstory Month
- "Happy Birthday, Google!" crossword
- CTO Corner
Welcome to the 2nd issue of the DoT Comm! In our monthly newsletter of all-things technology in SFUSD we share information about upcoming events, updates on SFUSD digital district initiatives, and helpful tips & tricks.
See our previous issues here:
The 411
Upcoming Events & Announcements
- Google Meet will be activated for all SFUSD educators, staff, and contractors by end of day on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Read more in OASIS.
- Laptops for Educators, distribution on-going
- Google Turns 3 in SFUSD! Stay tuned for tips, tricks, and more throughout March.
DoT Moment of the Month
Digital Learning Day 2019! SFUSD was broadly represented in this year's national Digital Learning Day. Schools participated in a variety of ways ranging from trying new digital pedagogical strategies to inter-disciplinary collaboration. For more information, contact Dan Frost (FrostD@sfusd.edu)
Cybersecurity Tip
Phishing attempts can get tricky. Have you received an email that makes you go "hmmmm?" When in doubt, submit a Help Desk ticket. And whatever you do, DO NOT share personal or financial information. Read about the recent Phishing and Gift Card Scam to learn more.
Digital Learning
In support of the Graduate Profile, Digital Learning Facilitators engage their sites to empower their school community in personalizing learning, as well as designing and managing digital opportunities so that each and every student can thrive in the 21st century.
The DLeaFs empower school sites to thoughtfully incorporate digital resources for more effective and creative student-centered learning experiences.
Is your school connected in? Reach out to Brandon Yacobellis to learn more! YacobellisB@sfusd.edu
Tech & Innovation
It's time to refresh all Laptops for Educators (L4E) devices this school year! Over half of district sites have already either successfully completed or coordinated an exchange event with DoT. A current list of past & upcoming exchange events and eligibility requirements can be found at l4e.sfusd.edu. Site leaders looking to schedule an exchange event can submit a ticket at help.sfusd.edu to request those details.
Synergy Update
The SIS Admin Checklist will be out in March with resources and support for Master Scheduling and ending the year successfully in Synergy!
In the meantime, check out our updated web pages and these other great resources!
Project Management Highlights
The SFUSD Web Properties Redesign is set to debut in March with a phased rollout approach, unveiling updated school profile pages. We are excited about the progress made as we continue to transition SFUSD onto a unified Internet platform.
Learn more about the new website and its impact on you/ your site:
For more information, please reach out to Sandy Maynard at MaynardS@sfusd.edu
Digital Citizenship
Social media has benefits if used properly. Rather than viewing social media as an incubator for negativity, model best practices. Here’s a list of things you could do to make social media a positive and friendly environment.
Help Desk
Find answers to frequently asked technology-related questions at the DoT Help Desk online service request system at help.sfusd.edu. If you do not see the answer or solution that you are looking for, you can submit an online service request ticket on the same page.
Google Tip
Did you know you can create template emails that can be saved and reused later? They are called Canned Responses. Learn more about Canned Responses in Gmail.
Women's Herstory Month
In March, we celebrate all of the amazing contributions that women have made in history, and we wanted to share some links to resources and activities for celebrating these contributions.
Happy Birthday, Google!
Three years ago, on March 7th, 2016, SFUSD “went Google”. To celebrate our three-year anniversary, we created a Google-themed crossword. There is an easier version and a much more difficult version (not for the faint of heart!), with an answer key for both.
CTO Corner
Welcome to The DoT Comm! We are excited to share the amazing work and bright spots that are happening to transform SFUSD into a digital district. The DoT is honored to partner with you on this journey!
We want this newsletter to be helpful to you! Please share your feedback and ideas on information to include.
To learn more about technology in SFUSD visit tech.sfusd.edu and follow us on Twitter @SFUSDdot .
