Connecting to Wireless

We’ve been getting plenty of questions about connecting to wireless. Here are a couple of handouts and tips for making it easier to connect: Connecting to DeForest-Guest: This network is for student devices and devices used by students. Find the DeForest-Guest network and connect >> Open a Browser >> If you don’t see I Accept [...]

Saving Files and Versions

My Documents . . . if you own a Windows computer, you probably use that folder at home to save everything. Now, it’s no different here at DASD. If staff or students save files to the My Documents folder, that folder is synced to their H drives. Inside of each H drive, you’ll see a [...]

Web-based GroupWise

Here’s a Q&A on Web Based Groupwise.  I hope you find it helpful.  Stay tuned for “Browser Basics.”

Tuesday Tech Tip: Filter Overrides & YouTube Videos

Today’s tip will allow you to make your away through the tools Lightspeed provides to get access to web content you need. Have you ever been suddenly blocked from viewing sites you usually have access to (like YouTube)? Have you ever wanted to check out a site for possible student use or research? Are you [...]

Tuesday Tech Tip: Compatibility Pack & Avatars

Today’s Tip and Tool include: Your tip: A short (less than 2 min) video showing how to install the Office 2007 Compatibility Pack (in case you need to open newer versions of Word or Power Point files). Written directions can be found here… A few fun tools: If you use Moodle, you already know there’s a [...]

Tuesday Tech Tip: Printers & Thinkfinity

Hello! Today’s tip includes a short video, a great resource tool for you, and a question that will be easy to answer… Here’s your TIP: Check out this video tutorial on how to install printers, right from your workstation! Here’s your TOOL: Browse around Thinkfinity for lesson plans, student interactives, Today in History, 21st Century [...]

Email & Printing

Two recent areas of difficulty have been student email for grades 5-12 and printing. If you’re having trouble with either of these, we would like to hear about it: Printing? We are changing to a different printer distribution system, so if you are having issues with your printers not showing up, please submit a Work [...]

School Fonts

We know that many elementary teachers find school fonts very useful! If you find that those fonts are no longer available, here’s a solution: Click on Start >> Troubleshooting >> School Fonts. The fonts should install. Click on Start >> Settings >> Control Panel. Double click on Fonts. Now you’ll have to confirm the fonts. [...]

Tip #29: Printing Tips

This tip will help you with printing. Choose from the full version or the quick version below. What’s printing? You can check on the progress of printing by going to Start >> Settings >> Printers & Faxes. Double click on any printer to see what’s in the queue. What’s your default printer? You can check [...]

Sound Troubles with Your Projector?

If you’ve received a new projector, you might experience some sound issues. Check out this page for two quick fixes. If you’re looking for more troubleshooting tips or TEACHING ideas, check out our Projector Resources page.