Vol. 4, Issue 1 April 12, 2016
Tech News Tuesday online eNewsletter IN THIS ISSUE
WELCOME BACK EDITION! New IT Website New Technology Trainer Install Office 2016 at Home Install Adobe Creative Cloud Suite at Home Search to Find Anything Coming Soon Tech News Tuesday Featurettes
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Table of Contents
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New IT Website page 1
New Technology Trainer page 2
ONLINE ENEWSLETTER PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND TIPS
Install Office 2016 Free at Home page 2
Did you know?
IT Department has a new website On the MCS District Website at www.mcs4kids.com 1. Click on Staff tab at the top 2. Click on Technology on the top menu
Install Adobe at Home page 3
Search to Find Anything page 3
Coming Soon Tech News Tuesday Featurettes page 4
or directly go to https://its.mcs4kids.com On the website you will find news and information about District Technology updates to software and projects. The website also features tutorials, handouts, and videos how to use devices and applications we are using at Modesto City Schools. From the website all staff can sign up for training classes or schedule 1 to 1 assistance.
Check it out today!
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Modesto City Schools | Office of Instructional Technology https://its.mcs4kids.com
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Did you know?
We have two technology trainers Alexandra Hancock joined the Instructional Technology Department in October 2015 as our second Instructional Technology Trainer. The dynamic duo of Matthew Ketchum and Alexandra Hancock are ready to train with excitement and enthusiasm for all things technology! They serve all staff including Classified, Certificated, and Administrative. Attend a hands-on class at Pearson Computer Lab, schedule School Site training, or 1 to 1 assistance with them.
www.mcs4kids.com/training
Did you know?
Install Microsoft office 2016 for free All Staff and Students can install up to 5 licensed copies of Microsoft Office 2016 for free on their own personal computers or laptops. Includes full featured version of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Works with Windows 7, 8.1, 10 and Apple Macs.
Modesto City Schools | Office of Instructional Technology https://its.mcs4kids.com
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Did you know?
Install adobe creative cloud suite MCS Staff can install Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for $9.75 per year on their own personal computers and laptops. Adobe Creative Cloud features Adobe’s most popular tools including PhotoShop, InDesign, Premier Video Editor, and Acrobat Pro PDF Editor. For Training: Get started learning Adobe Creative Cloud online with self-paced lessons – click here Flyer for our Adobe Trainings – click here Sign up for our hands-on training for Adobe – click here
Did you know?
Search to find anything
Try the Search box in the top right corner of any Modesto City Schools Website to search for anything you are looking for. Modesto City Schools | Office of Instructional Technology https://its.mcs4kids.com
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Coming Soon… Tech News Tuesday Featurettes We are bringing these new reoccurring featurettes along with fan favorites sections such as For the Rookie and Cool Tools to upcoming issues Nearpod Nation
Going Pro with Your Surface Pro
Engage and Amaze with the Interactive features of NEARPOD Bring presentations to life with interactive mobile presentations and embedded feedback activities.
The Advantages of Being a Digitally Mobile SURFACE PRO Teacher Combine the engaging integration of digital resources with a device that untethers you.
Be a OneNote Avenger
Ology with Schoology
Increase Productivity and Collaboration using ONENOTE Want to go paperless? Experience the power of Microsoft OneNote digital notebook! Organize, create, and collaborate anytime anywhere with text, audio, video, files, digital ink, and so much more!
Take Control of Your Digital Resources with SCHOOLOGY Schoology as a learning management system (LMS) has all the tools you need to create engaging content, design lessons, and assess student understanding with the added ability to sync grades up to PowerTeacher.
Tech in the Classroom
Askie the techie
Showcasing both teachers and students using technology in the classroom.
Dear Abby for the technology age. We answer your tech questions.
WE NEED YOU! Teachers please complete the form to share how you or a student is using technology in the classroom. – click here
WE NEED YOU! All Staff please complete the form to share your questions for us to answer. We will keep submissions anonymous. - click here
Modesto City Schools | Office of Instructional Technology https://its.mcs4kids.com