Tech First Steps

Were you just issued a district device? Are you wondering where the power button is for the district device your child brought home? Is your brand new staff computer frozen and you don’t know what to do?
 
Below are a few beginner’s tips to help you past the start line and into the race.  Enjoy the run!
 

If you are looking for something that isn’t on this page, or need any assistance with our instructional technology, email Drew Ising (District Technology Integration Specialist) at aising@usd348.com with a description of your question or the resource you’re looking for. 

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Joining a Video Conference
Macbook Resources
iPad Resources
Chromebook Resources
Staff Technology Integration Resources



Joining a Video Conference on Zoom 

Joining a Video Conference on Google Meet 


Macbooks
Power off your device
Open Secondary Menu (Right-click)
How to tell if an app is open
Take a screen capture
Change text size
How to force quit


iPads
Power off your device
How to tell if an app is open
Take a screenshot
Add, Update, and Remove Apps
How to force restart


Chromebooks
Power off your device
Right-click and other trackpad gestures
How to tell if an app is open
Make a screen capture
Change text size
Add Applications
Remove Applications