Microsoft Account Sign Out
Some staff who use a personal Microsoft account may encounter issues when trying to get access to their work account. They may also have issues when trying to get back to their personal account. The buttons below will instantly sign...
Read MoreCollect Microsoft Form Responses in Excel
Microsoft Forms can be collected in a cloud-based Excel spreadsheet, but the spreadsheet must be created before you build the form using theses instructions. (more…)
Read MoreAdd .ics files to Outlook
.ics files are generated when you sign up for an event, or download an event from public calendar. If you get one of these files and want to add it to your Outlook calendar follow the steps outlined in the...
Read MoreGoogle Takeout for Departing Staff and Students
Students and staff who are leaving the Greater Victoria School district will need to transfer or download any files stored in their district Google account if they wish to keep them. Graduating and departing students have until August 31st of...
Read MoreMonitoring Your Blocked Senders List
Reports of important emails gone missing have been increasing recently. In almost all cases the issue has been resolved by reviewing the user's Blocked Senders list and removing any rules that are blocking legitimate senders. There are a number of...
Read MoreSaving Edited PDFs with Orbit Note
Students can use Read&Write tools to add text and simple shapes to teacher supplied PDFs with OrbitNote Reader. For example, a student could fill out a graphic organizer without having to print. However, saving the PDF can be a bit...
Read MoreScreen Recording on Windows
Staff members and students with Windows devices can start a screen recording session using the X Box Game Bar feature. This tool is marketed toward gamers, but it works for anyone who wants to make recording. Start by typing the...
Read MoreiPad Screen Recording
iPads and iPhones come with a built-in screen recording tool. Students and staff can enable and use the tool on any device by following the visual instructions below.
Read MoreChromebook Screen Recording
Chromebooks include their own built in screenshot and screen recording tool. There are two methods for opening the tool: 1. Use the keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+Display Toggle (top row of keys) 2. Click the Screen capture button in the quick settings...
Read MoreNew Student Google Account Password Location
K-8 students who are new to the district, or signing up for a Google Account for the first time require parental consent. Parents grant consent through the Parent Connect portal. Once this is complete teachers assist students with first login....
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