Staff Resources – CLSD Technology Services (2024)

Clever Prepares for New Look in 2024

Any teacher who's logged into Clever lately may have seen a preview of their upcoming release to the Clever portal - Enhanced Portal. They have begun offering the new view as optional to teachers now but will be forcing the…

New Laptops Coming Soon to Elementary Faculty

Technology Services is excited to announce that new laptops will be arriving soon! Your new laptop will have a similar build to your current laptop model but will feature the latest components and parts to help maximize the speed and…

Multifactor Authentication

Multifactor Authentication Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a security technology that requires multiple methods of signing in to access your account. MFA combines two or more methods of independent signing in to secure your data and digital identity. The goal of…

Installing the Securly Web Cert onto Chrome

Our Technology Department utilizes Securly to fulfill requirements by law to filter student internet traffic while using school devices/networks. Part of the requirements for using this tool is having a certificate installed on your web browser. If the certificate is…

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is Coming! 🔒

To meet modern security compliance requirements, the district will soon be requiring two-factor authentication - sometimes called two-step verification (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA) - when signing into certain services here at CLSD. This includes your email account and Microsoft…

Troubleshooting Schoology Gradebook to Match Skyward

There are times where we find that Schoology does not show the exact same grade that Skyward is showing. In essence, Skyward is the "correct" grade calculation because this is where report cards are generated from. However, there are two…

Tech Department Adopts New Ticketing System

The Technology Department is currently transitioning to the OnetoOne Plus ticketing system. This system will allow the department to document and inventory all district hardware and maintain a single ticketing system for all students and staff. Students and staff can…

The Tech Department Welcomes New Members

The Technology Department is excited to welcome its newest additions to the team! Dan Koch Mr. Dan Koch is joining the team as an IT Support Specialist. He brings experience working with various forms of technology and was most recently…

Microsoft Brings Flip Into Teams

Have You Flipped Over "Losing" Flip? Microsoft recently announced they are sunsetting the standalone Flip app and service, opting instead to integrate the Flip camera and features into Microsoft Teams for Education. In order to streamline the number of apps…

How to Setup a Free ScreenPal Account

Free Screencast Recording Software ScreenPal is another free web-based tool that works great for recording screens. (ScreenPal was formerly known as ScreenCast-O-Matic before a rebranding in 2023.) Whether you're looking to introduce blended instruction, boost student engagement, or even test…

How To Setup a Free Loom for Education Account

Creating and Recording Screencasts Couldn't Be Easier Loom is a powerful screen recording tool, offering a range of features that enhance communication and learning. It allows teachers to create and share videos, adding context to assignments and personalizing the student…

Webinar: Put the Science of Reading in Action with Effective Classroom Management

Savvas just release a free resource -- a webinar on effective classroom management strategies to enhance Science of Reading-based instruction.The webinar explores five elements of effective classroom management:Teaching high-quality classroom routinesOrganizing the physical classroom environmentProviding opportunities for student independenceEngaging students…

Logging Into Canva As a Teacher

Canva is a powerful online graphic design and visual communication platform that is ✨FREE✨ for educators and students. Gaining access to your free Canva for Education account is as easy as logging in via Clever!Follow the steps below to get…

Introducing the Company Portal App

The Company Portal app streamlines our process of app deployment across the district's managed devices, saving us time and resources. To find the Company Portal app, either search for "Company Portal" in the search bar, or find the app pinned…

TECH IT OUT: April Newsletter

Clever Prepares for New Look in 2024

Any teacher who's logged into Clever lately may have seen a preview of their upcoming release to the Clever portal - Enhanced Portal. They have begun offering the new view as optional to teachers now but will be forcing the…

Schoology Will Be Getting a New Look in the Near Future

We just wanted to give a heads up that Schoology will be undergoing some changes in its appearance to go along with theming that is related to its parent company PowerSchool. At some point in the near future you will…

Connecting OneDrive to your Schoology Account

You and your students have the ability to connect your OneDrive account to your Schoology account. This can make it really easy to import materials into your course or allow students to submit documents from their OneDrive into your assignments.…

Archiving User-Created Courses in Schoology

We are noticing that students are having extra courses appear in their course listing in Schoology. In most cases, the extra courses are created by teachers for specific events (or in some cases are the virtual classes from last year).…

Best Practices for Adding Links to Schoology

Schoology allows you to add a variety of materials to your courses. One of the most popular materials to add are links. The process for adding links is very straightforward. However, there is a setting you may be missing when…

Troubleshooting Schoology Gradebook to Match Skyward

There are times where we find that Schoology does not show the exact same grade that Skyward is showing. In essence, Skyward is the "correct" grade calculation because this is where report cards are generated from. However, there are two…

Schoology Unveils the New Elementary Experience

Schoology recently released a new look for its courses that may be appealing for elementary students. Educators have the potential to turn this "Experience" or view on for students. Please take a look at the following videos/guides to determine if…

Getting Your Schoology Courses Set up to Start the Year

The Tech Department created guides for elementary and secondary teachers to help get courses set up to start the semester/year. Please follow the guide in order to make the transition to the new year as easy as possible. Secondary Schoology…

Adding Teachers as Collaborators within Your course

As we develop more content to put into our Schoology courses, we just wanted to share that you have the ability to directly share or give access to your materials with another teacher who may teach the same thing. You…