The Office of Technology has been busy preparing for your return. Please review the attached newsletter for information regarding some application changes that occurred this summer.
Office of Technology
New SDoL Web Filter
Effective Wednesday, August 7, 2019, we will activate the “forced login” mode for the new web filter. Please review the attached document for possible impact and resolution. The Office of Technology is here to help so at any time, please do not hesitate to contact us at 717-291-6137 or 31914 or online at http://helpdesk.lancaster.k12.pa.us/.
SIS HelpDesk Queue Changes
Please review an update regarding SIS HelpDesk queue categories for the new student information system.
Update on Synergy Implementation
As the last day of school draws closer, so does the ‘go live’ date for Synergy, the district’s new student information system. A few updates have been posted on Tech Highlights. Please take a minute to check out the most recent articles regarding training, backing up your gradebook, changes and much more.
Technology Inventory
During the month of February, the Office of Technology conducted an inventory of all tech related items throughout the entire district. This included, iPads, AppleTV’s, iPad carts, iPad cabinets, laptops, desktops, projectors, document cameras, and interactive whiteboards. See below for the result totals: Total Assets in SDOL: 14,960 Total Assets Verified: 14,865 Total Assets Unverified: 95… Continue Reading Technology Inventory
*New* QR Codes for Schoology Login
As of Wednesday, February 6th, Schoology course administrators can now print QR Codes for their students from the Members area of courses they administer. QR Codes can be printed for individual students or in bulk for the entire class. Once printed, students can use their unique printed QR codes for quick login to Schoology on both the Schoology Web-Version and the… Continue Reading *New* QR Codes for Schoology Login
Grading Window For Marking Period 2
The grading window will be opening early to accommodate the scheduled Design and Development Day. Grade files will now be opening at 7:00am on Tuesday, January 22nd. Please note that students will have until the 23rd to turn in work for marking period 2, as that is the official last day of the marking period. An updated marking period grid… Continue Reading Grading Window For Marking Period 2
Office of Technology Inventory Schedule
Inventory Schedule – January 2019 January 28 – Buchanan Elementary January 29 – Reynolds Middle January 30 – C&M School January 31 – Fulton Elementary Inventory Schedule – February 2019 February 4 – Wheatland Middle February 5 – Hamilton Elementary February 6 – King Elementary February 7 – Lafayette Elementary February 11 – Martin School February 12 – Price Elementary… Continue Reading Office of Technology Inventory Schedule
Tech Highlights
Don’t forget that if you would like to keep up-to-date on the current technology initiatives and plans for PD and deployments to visit the Tech Highlights site. There are exciting initiatives taking place, and we want to make sure you are up-to-date on all the news.