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End of the Year Technology Check List

2017 May 24
by HISD Communications

Leaving for the summer? Here are some things you should know, do and consider

Things to do Before Leaving:

  • Be sure to remove all USBs, CDs, and external hard drives from computers
  • Turn off and secure all classroom electronic equipment in accordance with your campus administration
  • Remember NOT to unplug, turn off, or move Ricoh copiers
  • Back up your files and folders from your computer to How?
  • Here is how to reset your password over the break using HISD Access. How?
  • Back up your Internet Favorites. How?
  • Create an “Out of Office” message for your Outlook email account. How?
  • How to check your Voicemail on Cisco VoIP phones. How?

Things You Need to Know:

  • Remember, EdPlan is read-only from 6/1/17 on and will be unavailable after 6/30/17.  Teachers who wish to archive assessment reports must do so by 6/30/17.
  • Visit the OnTrack site for information about the new Student Assessment System at org/OnTrackInfo
  • Remember to be vigilant when checking email over the summer and watch for spam emails. Please read what you can to prevent cyberattacks here.

Remote Access:

Summer Technology Learning Opportunities:

A variety of technology training opportunities are available throughout the summer. Visit the IT Training Site for the most current course offerings, and register in OneSourceMe to attend.

Summer Assistance:

From May 30-July 28, the Service Desk will be available from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Phone:           713-892-SERV (7378)
Web:               https://servicedesk.houstonisd.org
Email:           servicedesk@houstonisd.org

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