PPS Instructional Technology

Managing your privacy and your security on your computer and online can seem overwhelming, especially for those of us for whom anything to do with the computer seems like a foreign language.  With so much of our lives online now, however, this is a critical step for keeping you and your families safe.  Thankfully there are resources out there to help.  Google recently launched their Safety Center.  This website offers advice on how to keep your privacy, computer, and families safe.  Check it out at: https://www.google.com/safetycenter/

We have been getting a few questions lately about the reservation/resource calendars. Here is a review, courtesy of a tech tip Paul sent out in September 2013. To view the printable version, click here . In this Tech Tip, we will instruct you on how to view and checkout Portage resources from your own calendar. Note: Google Resource Calendars are for use during the school day. For scheduling resource use outside of school hours you must use SchoolDude . Viewing Resource Calendars (Adding to your calendar) Step 1: While viewing your Google Calendar, on the left-side of the your screen under “My Calendars”, hover your mouse over “Other Calendars”. You will see a down arrow , click that arrow and click on “Browse Interesting Calendars”. Step 2: One the next screen, choose “More”. Then choose “Resources for portageps.org”. Step 3: Select the building whose resources you wish to use. Then choose the resource whose calendar you would like to add to your calendar...

Looking for a great resource for helping your students prepare for the M-Step assessment?  Looking for practice problems?  Check out the Online Assessment Awareness website brought to you by the TRIG grant.  This site provides a one-stop shop for helping your students get ready for the assessments.