The Digital Dash: 1-2-3*

Do you and your students use the District’s online resource subscriptions such as World Book Online, Discovery Education Streaming, and EBSCOhost? Here are some more reasons to use them! Nearly all of the services provide language accessibility features that fall under the following three categories: (1) translation and dictionary tools, (2) text to/from speech & audio-visual support, and (3) reading level. Using these features, find supplementary curriculum materials that are perfect for English and foreign language learners, students with physical or learning disabilities, and readers of various proficiency levels. (Read more…)

Under the auspices of both the Bond renovation projects and a District I&TS initiative to expand wireless network access on our campuses, staff will notice more and more campus areas with wireless access. While certainly not available in all campus regions, staff are encouraged to connect to the District network wireless anywhere in which your Windows or Mac computer or mobile device detects the “guhsd-staff” wireless signal.  The moral of the story: If you haven’t checked for wireless access in your classroom or work area in the past few weeks, give it a shot now… (Read more…)

2011 has marked the 50th anniversary of San Diego’s Newspaper in Education (NIE) program. Join in celebrating this hallmark year! Register with NIE to get the same content of the Union-Tribune’s print edition delivered to you classroom in a digital format for FREE. The NIE e-Edition allows you and your students to navigate online a replica of the printed newspaper, but with even more added functionality. You can “virtually” flip through pages, skim headlines, view articles and photos with the click of a button, and print out articles in “clipping” format. Continue reading to learn about additional features of the e-Edition and how to register your classes with the Newspaper in Education program. (Read more…)

Do you know that you may be entitled to a discount with your cell phone provider? Do you know you can get computer hardware and software at a discount? Read on…. (Read more…)

If you look on your FITT computer’s desktop, you may have noticed a new icon, an unassuming little “My Backup” folder with a star peeking out. This neat little shortcut now puts the power of easy backup well within your reach!

Since the new Windows7 version on the FITT laptop DOES NOT have any auto-backup function at this time, backing up ALL of your important files is now your responsibility – but the little starred “My Backup” folder is here to help. (Read more…)

As always, all GUHSD teachers, staff, students, and parents have FREE access the District’s online resource subscriptions. This year, there is a new offering: a comprehensive suite of EBSCOhost databases, which provides high quality information resources for all subject areas and for a wide range of audiences. These databases unlock a wealth of published content from leading magazines, newspapers, academic journals, and reference books–these are materials that are not available on the general Web.

Take a moment to check out EBSCOhost and you will find that there is something for everyone, whether you may benefit from the in-depth History, Science, Literary, and Biography Reference Centers, from custom content designed specifically for English Language Learners, or from up-to-date professional development resources for teachers. Continue reading to find out how to access EBSCOhost, to read an overview of available EBSCOhost databases, and to download a handout summarizing the databases. (Read more…)

Teachers and administrators:
Register now for the always-exciting, always-informative “SDCUE Ed Tech Conference” right in our backyard!
Registration link: www.sdcue.org or http://tinyurl.com/2011sdcue

2011 SDCUE Educational Technology Conference
Saturday, November 5, 2011
8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Cal State San Marcos
Cost: $40/$50 (CUE members/non-members) (Read more…)