Changes to the Google sign-in

Starting November 27th, 2018, Google will make some small changes to the appearance of the Google sign-in page. Specifically, you might notice outlines around some entry fields, and changes to the spacing and styling of other text on both the web and mobile screens. The changes will start to take effect on November 27th and may take up to two weeks to reach all users. 

Groupwise on your iPhone

I saw a student today and the directions below did not exactly work so we modified them a bit, I am not sure if this was because of a newer iOS.  See the highlighted area for the change.


Go to your Settings
Go to Mail, Contacts, calendars
Choose add an account
Other
Select Exchange/Microsoft Exchange
In the appropriate boxes, enter your Groupwise email address, username, and password
For the server address, enter mobilesync.sayreschool.org
Leave domain empty
Enter your username as your first initial last name
If available, or if prompted, select to use SSL
For the rest of the settings, the default should be used
You should only select to have the mail and calendar items synced.  Don't choose contacts, as this will attempt to sync the whole Groupwise address book

Google Classroom Tip number one

I was working in Google Classroom this morning and read about a tip I wanted to share.  When you add a comment to student work it is stored in a comment bank, to access this all you need to do is type a # in the comment field and it will pull up all the comments you have written, allowing you to reuse comments you already wrote.

Google Cast for education

Google Cast for education is a free app that allows teachers and students to turn their devices into wireless projectors or receivers.  You an use Cast similarly to how you would use an Apple TV except no hardware needed!  

• First launch your Chrome Browser signed in with your G Suite for Education account, jdoe@sayreschool.org.
• Click the three-dot menu in the top right-hand corner of your browser and select “cast” from the drop down list.
• On your SMART Board go to the kapp module input and swipe up to access the menu, select “screen share” select the chrome icon.
• Your SMART Board should now appear on your cast to list.
  • If it does not appear, make sure that your device and your board are connected to the same wifi
  • Restart your chrome browser or your computer.