Technology Help Resources

Technology questions can take many forms, and this page is intended to help guide you to the most effective and efficient outcome for your question.   Staff who may assist with technology questions Building Technology ParaEducators All general technology functional and set-up questions.   Account set up or access for all systems (excluding any softw...

Technology Department Newsletters

Archive of technology department newsletters that are occasionally (usually monthly or as needed) sent out to staff.   Staff Tech Newsletter - August 2024 Staff Tech Newsletter - Summer 2024 Audio-Visual Updates 2024 Edition AI @ Shakopee Public Schools Standing Newsletter Staff Tech Newsletter - May 2024 Staff Tech Newsletter - March 2024 Staff Tec...

Technology Department Reports

Tech Report documents are a comprehensive overview of the technology department and the various services we provide, systems we support, and the type of access to technology provided to students and staff in our school district. Questions about the contents of this report should be directed to Bryan Drozd, Director of Instructional Technology.  E-ma...

iPad App Request Process

General Education Help Desk Ticket Free App Paid App Review: Instructional BLC staff review app content. Verify content or design is not already covered by another app and appropriate for the requested purpose. Consider in app advertising, terms of use, and student data privacy. Review: Technical Technology staff verify the app will work as expected...

Virtual Assistant Device Guidelines

This policy pertains to virtual assistant devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home. Potentially positive uses of such technology need to be weighed against how they actually function, whether student data and anonymity can be protected as required by FERPA regulations, the terms of service and privacy policies for each device, and any potential netw...

Microsoft Home Use Program

There are currently two programs we are aware of for reduced cost or free access to Microsoft products, depending on your needs. The Microsoft Home Use Program is an option for discounted purchasing (currently a 30% discount) of Office 365 software and all the benefits a paid subscription entails. The Office 365 Education option is available for stu...

District School Photos

Overview Staff and Student pictures are provided by photographer every school year.  They are accessible by ClassLink LaunchPad. Delete Staff Staff should take new pictures annually to ensure ID Badge is accurate and current. Info District maintains archive of last 2 years of staff photos. Delete Classroom Elementary schools will have pictures avail...

Software or Subscription Request

This article covers the rationale and processes for software and subscription requests.  Related to this is our current parent communication regarding Software and Sites We Use. A comprehensive collection of software and app titles in use throughout the district is being developed and can be found in the Software DataStudio. Why we need a process We...

Distance Learning Setup (Secondary)

To prepare for the possibility of Distance Learning, secondary teachers have two items they will want to complete in advance. Teachers should import the NEW Home Page Template and setup their Google Meets in the methods described below.  Written Directions - Template Setup 1. Go to Canvas Commons and import one of the home page templates pictured be...

Sub Plans in Google Shared Drive

Overview To better support both casual and long term substitute teachers in accessing material a standard set-up of Google Shared Drives has been implemented.  Goal is to have a similar experience for subs across the district no matter which building they are working in. More info on what Google Shared Drives are and how differ from My Drive can be ...

Exiting Staff Technology Resources

For any staff that are leaving Shakopee Public Schools, there are a few tools that allow you to export some or all of your instructional materials. Instructional materials that you created can be exported for your use in the future.  Reminder: Proprietary curriculum materials such as PLTW, from textbook publishers such as HMH or Savvas, and student ...