Focused Inbox in Outlook 365 Webmail
Outlook Webmail 365 includes an automated feature that attempts to sift your email into two categories it describes as Focused and Other. Unfortunately it can be really bad at knowing what's important. Critical information can easily be sifted into the...
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CommonLit is a US-based non-profit organization that provides literary and non-fiction texts for students in grades 3-12. The service includes lesson plans for English Language Arts teachers, optional integration with Google Classroom and tools for collecting formative assessments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSQEfg_6mu4
Read MoreMyBluePrint
MyBlueprint is a Career Education planner that helps students to research and plan possible career paths. It includes self-assessment quizzes, post-secondary planning tools, resume builders and life-skills training, including budgeting. It is a Canadian-made product. https://youtu.be/V-QzG-BggiE
Read MoreAdding Shared Mailboxes to Outlook 365 Webmail
Some staff need to monitor shared email inboxes, as well as their own. There are two ways to view other email inboxes using Outlook Webmail as documented in the video below. Please note that only authorized users can view shared...
Read MoreRefine Outlook’s Editor Suggestions
Outlook WebMail has powerful AI tools to help you compose your email. But not all of these tools are equally useful, and they can end up being more distracting than helpful. Fortunately it is fairly simple to select keep the...
Read MoreUsing Outlook Webmail as a Separate App
The Webmail version of Outlook provides the fastest, most stable way to connect to your District email. It can be opened on any device by following this link: https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox. One of the regular comments we hear about using Webmail instead...
Read MoreSearching for Shared Files in Google Drive
Google is introducing new search operators—and altering how some current operators work—to make it easier to search for shared files from within Google Drive. Use the search terms below to find shared files more easily: “from:” will now return files...
Read MoreManual Chrome Updates
Chromebooks typically update to the latest system software (called Chrome OS) without any intervention required. However if you need to manually update Chrome you can follow the instructions on the graphic below. This method will work for Chromebooks that have...
Read MoreManaging Confidential Digital Files
Staff members who handle confidential district business information, including personal information about staff and/or students, have a responsibility to manage that information appropriately. Files containing personal information should be stored securely and deleted as soon as they have been transferred...
Read MoreChromebook 10th Anniversary Feature Updates
Chromebooks now include a more convenient and powerful screen capture tool. Students can access it from the Quick Settings Menu at the bottom right of their screen. With the tool students can capture video with voiceover, as well as traditional...
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