Students and their Chrome Extensions – Why are my students getting weird popups and having issues?
As the students learn to use their Chromebooks, they find the Chrome Webstore and start installing everything under the sun. […]
Year: 2018
How to fix student log ins for SAM/RI/RC/MI
Check that the student exists in SAM First, check that the student has been added to Student Achievement Manager (SAM). Sign in to SAM. On the left, click on your building and then your name. Look for the student’s name. Students are automatically added to SAM a day or two after they receive a schedule […]
Every teacher has a substitute teacher Google account created
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 […]
New Kenton City Schools website coming soon
The main website for Kenton City Schools is getting a makeover this summer. The new website is designed to be secure, fast, and responsive, with quick access to information for families, students, and staff. You can check it out now at https://beta.kentoncityschools.org/. […]
Switching to Google Drive File Stream
Here are the steps to switch to Google Drive File Stream. You will need to re-create any shortcuts you have made to your Dock or in the Finder windows to point to the new location in your Google Drive File Stream. Once completed, you will have the Google Drive icon on your Desktop. From there […]
Laptop users using the Google Drive app to sync
The end of the Google Drive app used to sync your Google Drive folder on your laptop to the cloud is near. It will stop working on Saturday, May 12th. Google has a replacement, Google Drive File Stream, which I’ve already written about. We will be sending out directions this week on moving to Google […]
New look for Gmail is now available
Google is rolling out a new look for Gmail, with new features. Besides the new look, there are a few new features that make working in Gmail pretty awesome. Email snoozing Emails may now be snoozed until a later time. This will remove the email from your inbox and make it pop back up at […]
The Google Drive app is going away, Google Drive File Stream is the replacement
On May 12th, the Google Drive app on the laptops and desktops will stop working. Before that happens, we will have moved you to Google Drive File Stream. Definitions Google Drive: Google’s cloud storage service. Files stored in the cloud and made accessible at https://drive.google.com. Google Drive App: This is an application that syncs the Google Drive […]
Upcoming PD Opportunities – Gmail, Screencasting, exit tickets, 1:1 classes
Here is a list of upcoming classes being offered at Northwood. Click here to register. If you have any questions, let me know! WEDNESDAY CLASSES, 3:45PM TO 4:45PM: 1/24/18 Gmail tips & tricks Gmail can be used as a powerful organizer, this class will cover several tips and tricks that you can use with Gmail. 2/7/18 […]