Tech Tips
Taming Your TEC Package
What is a TEC Package, I thought it was called an overhead projector?
TEC (Technology Enhanced Classroom) Packages are mounted projection units with audio systems and multiple inputs for connecting laptops,... Read more
Google Calendars for School Websites
The Greater Victoria School District publishes dozens of websites including the main District site, a website for each school, and sub-sites for our school libraries, career centres and various district... Read more
Changes to Outlook Webmail
What is changing?
The school district’s webmail service has been updated from OWA (Outlook Web App) to Outlook on the Web (OotW??). The email server is also being upgraded.
OotW sounds confusing,... Read more
Google Drive Priority
Google has developed a new view for Google Drive called Priority. Priority attempts to solve the issue of having to use a lot of clicks to get to the files... Read more
Adding Additional Mailboxes in Outlook Web
If you need to monitor more than one SD61 mailbox you can add it to Outlook Web App (OWA) by following these steps:
1. Right click the name of the primary... Read more
Saving to (H:)
Learn where to save your files to ensure they are backed up and available from any device by following this brief guide to using your (H:) Drive—also known as your... Read more
Printing with Chromebooks, iPads & BYOD
Google Cloud Print is a service that allows users on the GVSD Wi-Fi network to print from Chromebooks, iPads and BYODs (ex. a teacher’s personal MacBook or a student’s phone).... Read more
Banishing Notification Pop-Ups
If your laptop, desktop or Chromebook is displaying unwanted pop-ups the first place to check is the settings in Google Chrome. Most of the pop-up issues being reported to IT... Read more
Managing iPhone Data (Facilities Staff)
You can rack-up a lot of data charges on your phone, sometimes without even knowing that you are using data. If you are inside an SD61 building or other area... Read more
Adding An Email Signature (Direct Link)
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