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We are conducting a survey on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in educational settings and would greatly appreciate your professional insights.

Your participation is crucial in providing valuable perspectives on the current use, challenges, and potential benefits of AI in the classroom. The survey is designed to take a few minutes of your time and is confidential and anonymous.

Your contribution will significantly contribute to our understanding of the role of AI in education. Thank you for your time and expertise.

• Thursday, February 1: Migration to Windows 11 (see info below)
  

• February 13 - Elementary Grading Window opens

On Thursday, February 1, 2024, an update will be pushed out to all PUSD-managed Windows devices which will upgrade devices from Windows 10 to Windows 11. For more information about the process and new features, please click on the Smore linked below.

In the upcoming weeks a physical inventory of Elementary Chromebooks will take place. EdTech will be reaching out to your school site Destiny contact with more information. All staff must turn in any 3100/3110 student Chromebooks they are using, as any of these devices not checked out to a student will be deactivated. This does not include the older 3189 Chromebooks.

As a reminder, when there are issues at your site, the best way to get help quickly is through a Help Desk call (626-396-3699) or ticket (gopusd.com/helpdesk). Not following this process can result in a delay in resolving your issue.

Common Issues to contact the Help Desk for include:

• Application or Account issue with Aeries, Canvas, Clever, etc.
• Computer or Device issue
• Device Checkout
• Network/Internet issues on site
• Voicemail/PIN resets
• Phone requests

Virtual Field Trips open windows to the world, allowing students to explore the world without ever leaving the classroom.

They are a great way to spice up your lessons and take your students on amazing adventures.

Virtual field trips are online experiences that let you explore places and topics that would be otherwise difficult or impossible to visit in person. They can help you build background knowledge, spark curiosity, and make connections to the real world.

Over the years Ditch That Textbook has curated a growing library of free virtual field trips all over the world and even beyond.

Whether you want to tour a museum, a farm, a space station, or even the White House, there’s a virtual field trip for you.

Here are our best virtual field trip resources …