TechBytes

• September 1 - October 3: STEMscopes Beginning of Year Assessment
• September 29 - October 30: Kindergarten Math i-Ready Diagnostic 1
• October 13: Secondary Grading Window Opens
• October 15-29: Amira Reading Difficulty Risk Screener
• October 20-24: Digital Citizenship Week
• October 21: Elementary Grading Window Opens
• October 22: Secondary Grading Window Closes
• November 10: Elementary Grading Window Closes

• Building Authentic Relationships in an AI-Driven World -- REGISTER
  Tuesday, October 14, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
  Presented by Common Sense Education on EdWeb
• Teaching Digital Literacy & Well-Being
• AI Literacy training courses for educators
• Eight Mindshifts for Teaching Digital Well-Being (Use code "CSE100")
• Healthy Online Habits to Help Kids Outsmart Distractions (Recording)
  Monday, September 22, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
  Presented by Common Sense Education on EdWeb

New Tool: Overview Panel

The Overview Panel gives you a snapshot of all the websites your students are currently visiting or have recently visited.

With just one click, you can:

• See a list of every website your class is viewing
• Instantly know which students are active on each site

It’s the perfect tool for getting a quick pulse on your classroom without interrupting your flow.

Hipipalooza

Are you interested in learning more about Hapara and how it can help in your classroom? Check out the recorded webinars from Hapara's Hipipalooza. Webinar topics include:

• Empowering inclusive classrooms: Delivering IEP/504 accommodations and modification in real time
• Hidden Gems of Hapara Highlights
• From Impulse to Impact: Strengthening student executive function & digital citizenship
• Coping with Stress: Strategies for Cultivating Calm in Schools and Classrooms

Vote for the fattest bear of the year! Some of the largest brown bears on Earth make their home at Brooks River in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Brown bears get fat to survive and Fat Bear Week is an annual tournament celebrating their success in preparation for winter hibernation. Matchups are open for voting September 23-30 between 12 - 9 p.m. Eastern / 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pacific.

Chromebook vs. Dell Laptop - What's the Difference?

We've noticed that many helpdesk requests mention a "Chromebook," when the device in question is actually a Dell Windows laptop. Knowing which device you have helps us provide faster support!

Chromebooks (Lenovo 500e & Dell 3100)

• Assigned to students

• Run ChromeOS

• Quick to start up, lightweight, and simple for classroom use

• Lenovo 500e

• Dell 3100

Dell Laptop (Precision 5470)

• Assigned to staff

• Runs Windows 11

• More powerful than a Chromebook and better for multitasking

Tip: If you're submitting a tech ticket, please double-check which device you're using. It saves time and helps us resolve your issue faster.

Look for the Chrome Logo! This lets you know its a student chromebook

Please be aware that the Help Desk is receiving a high number of calls. They are doing their best to help everyone needing support as quickly as possible, but we appreciate your patience during this busy time of year.

If your account was recently activated, please note that it can take 24-48 hours for all systems to sync, and longer in the event that your Aeries account also needs to be created.

If you are a new staff member in need of a device, please submit a Help Desk ticket with your request. The Help Desk team will verify eligibility and reach out to you with next steps.

There are currently longer than usual wait times for device checkouts. We appreciate your patience while waiting for a device.

Are you ready to learn more about the Explain Everything Whiteboard app on your Promethean Panel? Check out the multi-page resource linked below, which offers helpful guidance for those looking to explore Explain Everything more deeply.