Help desk report: 10/1/15 – 10/7/15

As you may have seen, we’ve started converting machines older than 2006 into Google Chrome Browsers. These machines running Google Chrome are as fast as the Google Chromebooks, run Flash with sound, and are a great way to repurpose and use these older machines.
There are three big changes coming up for teachers of KCS. Once the new technology is in place, we’ll be scheduling PD classes on moving forward! I don’t have a timeline for the changes, it is dependent on when Apple will release the new computer models and how quickly they can be shipped. Hardware Desktop…
Every teacher has a Google account created that can be used by their substitute teacher. This account allows the teacher to share files with the substitute teacher and also communicate through email with the teacher. You will want to place this information in your substitute teacher folder, along with any directions on how you want…
Setting up Chrome on the laptop and desktop There are a few steps that you’ll want to complete to get going with Google Chrome: Putting the icon on your dock, signing in to sync, and setting Google Chrome as your default browser. Once you’ve completed those steps, Chrome will sync your bookmarks and passwords. These…
The KCS MyCatPage will be getting an upgrade over the summer. The look is cleaner, and the links to various resources are better organized. Check it out here and let me know what you like and what you don’t like!