Canva is a free to use online graphic design tool.  You can use it to create presentations, posters, videos, logos, etc.

How to use it:
1.  Log-in using your school user.  This will give you access to all the parts of the site as an educator.
2.  Use it to create graphically pleasing posters and presentations.
3.  Use the "Home" page to choose what you want to create.
4.  You can also, use the "Templates" and use what has already been created for you.
5.  In any portion of Canva you can change the layout and the items by adding and deleting.
6.  Magic Studio is a new portion of Canva that works with the power of AI.

Here is a link to the Canva Beginner's Guide.

​In the bottom toolbar on the far right next to the date and time. You will see this icon. This is the inking icon.

If you click on it you have the option to use a Whiteboard or do a Fullscreen Snip. Fullscreen Snips are great for webpages that you might want to mark-up, while the Whiteboard works just like a Whiteboard and pen.  The three dots let you learn more about the inking options and change your pen options.

​Your laptop will flip back into a tablet mode which makes these inking capabilities very helpful.

You can change how certain attachments open.  Follow the directions to set your defaults.

1.  In the search bar type "Default Apps", and click to open.

2.  Scroll down until you see "Web Browser" and click on the plus and choose Chrome (or whichever, browser you prefer).

3.  Next scroll down a little further and find "Choose default apps by file type".  (Please do not change all of these.  Only the ones mentioned below.)

4.  Scroll down and anywhere that you see "Edge" you can change those to "Chrome" (or leave them if Edge is your browser of choice.)

5.  Scroll down to the "P's", change the ones listed below to "Adobe Acrobat".  (This will make it so PDF's open in Adobe and not as a Google Chrome link.)

Outlook (both in the app and online) will default to Microsoft Edge as the program to open links in.  The following directions will walk you through changing the default program.  (This is different than just changing the default browser in the "default apps" sections.

1.  Open the Outlook app.  This can be found by going to "Start" on the right-hand side you will see "Microsoft Office".

2.  Click on the "Outlook" app. 

3.  Once Outlook is open click on "File" in the top left corner, and then on "Options".

4.  On the new window that opens click on "Advanced".

5.  Go down four sections to, "File and browser preferences".  Where is says "Open hyperlinks from Outlook in:" choose "Default Browser".  If it hasn't been changed that will say "Microsoft Edge.  If you haven't set your Default Browser in the "default apps" section, this will default back to Edge.

6.  Click "Ok" and close the windows.

To view all the standards for one assignment, you will need to go into Gradebook, then click on the Evidence tab, then select the piece evidence with multiple standards. Then click on the Grades tab within the evidence. This will display only that piece of evidence and the standards you are evaluating. See screenshots below:


 

1.  When you hit "reply all" and the message has been sent to the listserv, everyone gets a copy of your message.
2.  Get in the habit of hitting "reply" when answering messages, unless you do want it to go to everyone, which is very rare.

​Now a little fun.

The district grade scale can be found below.

Things that might make it so you can't see your students in LanSchool Air:

• Student has removed their school Chromebook from the GSDX network, and is using GSDGuest or a personal hotspot.
• Device is not up to date, or deeds to be powerwashed.
• Student is using a personal device.
• I have, also, noticed that if I go into it before the kids get logged in it can take a hot minute for them to finally connect.

Things to fix it:

• Make sure they are on the correct wifi, GSDX
• Check that the device is updated.  If needed powerwash.
• Require students to use school issued devices.
• Get all students logged into their Chromebook and then open LanSchool

When you put in work tickets, please make sure that you are filling out all the sections you are asked to.  I don't always get assigned every ticket and when things aren't filled out completely it takes extra time and effort to resolve your issue because we must hunt down more information.

•      Be specific as to what programs you are having the issue in.  (I get a lot of "my kids can't get in".  Get in to what?)
• If it is affecting specific sections or kids please give that information as well.
• Emails are great to give me heads up but please don't be frustrated when I tell you that I will need a ticket on what you need.  As mentioned, I don't get everything and sometimes the answer might come faster through the ticket then the email that hopefully, I will get to by the end of the day.

Why is Email Etiquette Important?>

• Shows respect:  by using proper etiquette, including grammar, personalization, and a courteous tone, you convey that you value their input and time while fostering positive relationships.
• Provides clarity: by structuring your emails with clear headings and paragraphs and keeping them concise you help readers understand what you’re trying to communicate.
• Gives credibility shows that you take communication seriously and can be trusted, reflecting your reputation.
• Improves response: people are more likely to understand your goal and respond faster.

 
Tips for Crafting the Perfect Professional Email:

• Optimize subject line.
• Use charismatic word cues to prompt people’s responses.
• Personalize emails when possible.  (Send directly to the person rather than the whole group.)
• Have a clear structure.
• Stick to the point.
• Start new chains when necessary.
• Check your emotions (and your emojis 😊)
• Include a professional signature (Directions here).
• Maximize efficiency with templates.
• Be aware of cultural differences.
• Make sure mobile-friendly.
• Understand when emails should be a meeting, and vice versa.
• No guilt into responding
• Have effective email management.  (If your inbox is full of unread messages from weeks, or months, maybe even years back; delete them.  Start fresh.  I promise you will feel better.)

 
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