District 99 Tech Tips

Restarting your device is always a good idea! This allows for a reset that can resolve performance issues interfering with workflow.

1. Click the lower right of the screen to open the device options.
2. Select the drop-down arrow next to the power icon.
3. Select Restart (as opposed to Shut Down).

Over time, devices get bogged down with cached website information and cookies, causing programs to not work properly. Clearing cache is a great troubleshooting step! Users, including students, can remove their profile and log back into the device to achieve the same result.

1. Click the lower right of the screen to open the device options.
2. Select Sign Out.
3. Select the drop down arrow next to the user's profile name and click Remove Account.
4. Sign back into the device.

Developers are updating platforms frequently, including Google Chrome. Users can check their own device to see if it's running a current version of Chrome.

1. Click the lower right of the screen to open the device options.
2. Select the gear (or cog) icon to open Settings.
3. Select About ChromeOS then Check for Updates.

Schoology offers teachers and students the ability to record audio. Students can use this feature as a fun way to submit a podcast or practice reading aloud.

Click the image for a video tutorial.

D99 University

Instructional Coach Technology Specialists:

• Katherine Anderson, Nichole Blass, Abe Tovar, Matt Kovich

Jill Heyes: Coordinator of Instructional and Digital Technology