Welcome Back!
1. Benefits of the VPN: Global Connect
Whenever using your laptop outside of the district, please consider connecting to the VPN while working When you are connected to the VPN, you will be able to use any of the functions of your machine just as if you are at school, such as:- Accessing the U: Drive
- Using Microsoft Outlook, including sending e-mails, managing your calendar, and viewing your to-do lists.
- Using the Follow Me Printers, including the ability to print the night before and release the document right when you walk in the building the next morning.
You may have noticed Global Connect popping up on your computer. This takes the place of our Cisco server. Simply type in remote.pennridge.org (only the first time) to access the VPN and you will prompted for your username and password. This will only work after you've access your home Wifi, and must only be done out of district. This can be helpful at workshops, out of district conferences, etc.
2. Computer Font is TOO small!
Since your computer was imaged over the summer, you may have noticed that everything seems smaller. To change this, please follow this 1-2 minute process! Click here!
3. Seesaw
Sharing a Welcome Post to students or families?
- If so, you will want to post to the "Student Journal" in Seesaw if the students/families are not yet connected. If you select Announcement, only students/families that are already signed-in will see the announcement. Once everyone is signed in, then the Announcement feature is the way to go!
Seesaw Translates for up to 55 languages!
- If a note, caption, comment, announcement, or message is written in a language that is different from the language of a family's or teacher's device, a "See Translation" option appears below the post. Tap that button, and Seesaw automatically translates any text into your native language. Note: Students do not have access to this feature. Please view this video if you have families in your class who would benefit from this amazing feature.
QR Code Access
- Please make sure your Family QR codes go home with your students. Your class code is different and should ONLY stay in the classroom!
Social Media
- Follow Seesaw on Twitter @Seesaw or follow "Seesaw Teachers" on Facebook for tons of ideas and tips/tricks from other teachers around the world. In addition, for most any tutorial made by Seesaw, search on Youtube or view their "PD in our PJs" live webinars or recorded tutorials!
