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Technology Tips: September 2021 Edition
This month’s tips include keyboard shortcuts, passphrase tips, and how to charge your device safely. Plus, watch out for the malware of the month!
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Want to Boost Participation in Parent-Teacher Conferences? Here’s How.
What if your district could achieve 100% participation in parent-teacher conferences? One Skyward district did and we’re explaining how.
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Technology Tips: August 2021 Edition
This month's tips include ways to reduce eyestrain, keep tech at its best, and ensure your router is secure. Plus watch out for the malware of the month!
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This month's tips cover changes coming to website cookies, keeping kids safe online, and voice-to-text dictation. Plus, watch out for the Malware of the Month!
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Closing Out the Year in Skyward: SIS Edition
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Technology Tips: March 2021 Edition
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Technology Tips: February 2021 Edition
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4 Surefire Ways to Increase Parent Engagement
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Technology Tips: January 2021 Edition
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Less Paper, Not Paperless: A New Year’s Resolution
Whether you crave the usual benefits of less paper or this new normal has thrust innovation upon you, we’ve got simple ways to get your school started!
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by Caroline Gilchrist
Technology Tips: December 2020 Edition
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Has Your District Tried This Approach to Discipline?
More and more schools are turning to positive behavior management and seeing the benefits. Take a look at what it is and how you can use it in Skyward.
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Technology Tips: November 2020 Edition (Gift Guide🎁)
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Free Training in the Skyward Academy!
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How Accessible is Your District, Really?
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One-Page Pitch: Why You Should Ditch Passwords and Use Passphrases
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Technology Tips: September 2020 Edition
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From Educators, To Educators: Tips for Better Presentations
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Mic Drop: 18 Tips for a Brilliant Presentation
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Remote Onboarding: A New Hire’s Story
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How Teachers Empower Kids Through eLearning
Learning doesn’t stop. But it will be different, and that’s okay.
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Test Post for May 2020
This is a test post that will be used to make sure that renaming the Educator Newsletter Blog to Skyward Insider Blog works correctly.
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Maintaining Social Distance with Online Enrollment
Did you know you can move your entire enrollment process online? Watch our video chat with a Texas district using NSOE to do just that!
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Closing Out the Year in Skyward: SIS Edition
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Technology Tips: April 2020 Edition
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Pre-Year-End Planning in the Student Management Suite
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eLearning with the Course Learning Center
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by Travis Colby
Navigating COVID-19 with Skyward
COVID-19 complicates daily tasks, but you can still accomplish them! Learn about the resources Skyward has available to help.
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by Leah Kruger
Introducing Skyward Insider
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COVID-19: Documenting for State & Federal Funding
Coronavirus has all but taken over our world. How can you document expenses to prepare for any state or federal aid offered in the future?
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Skyward Updates – Winter 2020
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Skyward Security Best Practices
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by Mike Bianco
Technology Tips: January 2020 Edition
Save cell phone battery life, teach your students to be Internet Awesome, and start 2020 right with the assistance of health apps. Plus, watch out for the Malware of the Month.
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What Are Top Ed Leaders Reading?
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by Erin Werra
Technology Tips: December 2019 Edition
Simplify, simplify: This month's tech tips help ease us into a more productive new year. Block junk mail, use Do Not Disturb settings thoughtfully, and clean up a cluttered inbox quickly. Plus, watch out for the Malware of the Month.
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Make Your Life Easier: 7 Ways to Use Global Search in Qmlativ
Did you know the Qmlativ search bar can do way more than search for keywords? Check out seven searches that will make your life easier.
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Technology Tips: November 2019 Edition
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One-Page Pitch: Positive Attendance
Increase student agency and decrease administrative responsibilities with positive attendance.
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Did you know you can embed our tutorial videos directly onto your district's website? It's easy, effective, and helpful—we'll show you how!
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10 Things Every Teacher Should Know in Skyward
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This month’s tips feature talk-to-type and read-aloud options, a language assistant, and tips on keeping your data (and Android phone) safe.
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Technology Tips: July 2019 Edition
This month's tips cover smart speaker privacy settings, security for team collaboration, legal action following data breaches, and of course, the malware of the month.
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Technology Tips: June 2019 Edition
This month's tips include adjusting gracefully to new naming conventions, getting the most from WiFi 6, constant vigilance against ransomware, and an especially wild Malware of the Month.
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With funding on the line, state & federal reporting is nothing to take lightly. Learn about resources that will make your job easier.
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Technology Tips: May 2019 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. This month's tips cover three hands-on tech tools to try, and a Trojan "Emotet."
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Technology Tips: April 2019 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. This month's tips cover mobile screen sharing, MicroSD readers, USB charging, and malware from an ASUS update.
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Setting Up A Tardy Kiosk
When your students show up late to school or class, it not only cuts into their own learning time; it also interrupts the work of office staff and teachers. Not anymore!
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Technology Tips: March 2019 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. This month's tips cover student focus, iPhone security, online shopping, and Fortnite malware. Help your students focus, stay secure, and avoid scams.
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Technology Tips: February 2019 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. This month’s tips are all about video! Take your first step in video creation, become a savvier YouTube viewer, and stay away from a Netflix phishing scam.
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by Skyward IT Services
Technology Tips: January 2019 Edition
This month’s tech tips include tricks for promoting a healthy work-life balance by adjusting mobile notifications and creating inbox rules. We’ll also explore the options for reporting questionable social media posts. Plus, watch out for the (mobile) Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
The School Marketing Plan
Create a plan to help your district stand out as a destination for families and high-performing candidates.
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by Ray Ackerlund
Technology Tips: December 2018 Edition
This month’s tips are all about gift giving! We consulted our tech gurus to bring you 24 of our best ideas.
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by Skyward IT Services
Integrate Your Vending Machines with Skyward
Adding a vending machine for reimbursable meals is almost like adding an additional point of sale (POS) lunch line—hold the labor costs.
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by Erin Werra
Technology Tips: November 2018 Edition
Beef up two-factor authentication with USB security keys, keep spam from spawning advertisements, and record Skype calls for posterity. Plus, watch out for the malware of the month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Don't Get Burned on Reimbursement
What if your expense reimbursements became public knowledge tomorrow? Would you have anything to worry about?
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by Erin Werra
Technology Tips: October 2018 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article to learn about solving time change tech dilemmas, fine tuning volume and brightness adjustments on your Mac, cleaning up large Windows files, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Packing Light for Qmlativ
Prepare your data now and make the shift to Qmlativ easier later!
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by Erin Werra
Technology Tips: September 2018 Edition
Learn how to limit Google searches to a single website, discover mobile PDF scanning options, and jazz up communication with the MacOS emoji keyboard. Plus, watch out for the Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
10 Ways to Keep Your Data Clean
Is your data a mess? Think mismatched entries, misplaced records, duplicated names… Here are 10 tools that can help you clean up your Student and Business Suite data.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
11 Creative Uses for Online Forms
How do you use online forms? In this post, we’re showcasing some of the ways you can use them in both the Student Management and School Business Suites.
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by Leah Kruger
Improving Your Dashboard
Learn some tips and tricks to freshen up your dashboards and get the right data into the right place. We'll cover all four products and product lines.
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by Erin Werra
Technology Tips: June 2018 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article to learn about speeding up your PC, Google’s G Suite Learning Center, iPhone magnification options, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Refresh Your Gradebook for a New Year
What’s the best way for teachers to refresh their gradebooks in preparation for a new year? Here are a few tips for both administrators and teachers to consider.
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by Sarah Paul
Post-Year-End Processing in the Student Management Suite
School may be out for summer soon, but IT administrators stay busy as ever. Wrap up your previous year and look forward, preparing for the first day of school with plenty of time to spare.
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by Sarah Paul
Technology Tips: May 2018 Edition
May’s tech tips include prepping hardware for severe weather, spring cleaning your devices, and preserving battery life with iOS 11. Plus, watch out for the malware of the month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Prepare Your Summer Payrolls
Those summer nights are getting closer and closer… Wouldn’t it be nice not to have to worry about teacher payrolls over summer? Find out how to finish up summer payrolls before school's out.
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by Matt Zdroik
Technology Tips: April 2018 Edition
This month’s Tech Tips include Mac OS search optimizing services, tricks to control delivery times in Outlook, and crowd-sourced explanations to put confusing tech topics in layman’s terms. Plus, watch out for the Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
5 Ways to Personalize New Student Online Enrollment
Whether you’re new to online enrollment or trying it for the first time, these tips will help you create the best setup.
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by Leah Kruger
Tracking Data Beyond Skyward
Find out how you can use Skyward to track the data you need, including fields that aren't predefined in Skyward.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
Technology Tips: March 2018 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article to learn about Microsoft Forms, creating bookshelves in Google Books, cleaning your keyboard, and a way to fight the Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Better Together: Group/Team Conference Scheduling
Learn about a popular new option in conference scheduling which offers greater choice and more effective conferences.
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by Travis Colby
Electronic Contract Letters: A Start-to-Finish Guide
Ready to simplify your contract letter process, while saving time, money, and decluttering your office? Here’s a start-to-finish guide to help you move your entire routine, from creating to delivering to collecting letters, online.
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by Jake Breneman
Decaying Average Background and Setup
Many advocates of standards-based grading are making the switch from the power law formula to decaying average. What are the reasons for this change, and should you follow suit?
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by Jacob Baumann
Technology Tips: February 2018 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on screen recording with PowerPoint, a read-aloud feature on your Mac, Snapchat ghost mode, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Simplify & Speed Up Offboarding
When an employee leaves your district, keep tabs on every step of the offboarding process with Task Manager.
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by Dylan Luer
Mastering Honor Roll, Rank, Report Cards, and Transcripts
It's time to start thinking about recognition for students who have gone above and beyond. Here's how you can do more honor roll, student rank, report cards, and transcript prep in Skyward.
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by Travis Colby
Technology Tips: January 2018 Edition
January’s tech tips include ink-saving searches, an augmented reality application, and a makerspace makeover on a budget. Plus, watch out for the malware of the month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Schedule Considerations for a New Semester
Head into the new semester well-prepared for scheduling snafus. Here’s your mid-year scheduling round-up.
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by Sarah Paul
5 Common Misconceptions About the ACA
In the face of rumors, challenges, and changing requirements, it can be difficult to keep track of what's real. Here are the top 5 misconceptions about the current status of the ACA.
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by Karen Breitnauer
Prepping for W2s, the ACA, and 1099s
With 2018 just a couple months away, now is the time to complete final preparations for W2s, the ACA, and 1099s. Here are three checklists to get you started.
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by Dylan Luer
Technology Tips: November 2017 Edition
November’s tech tips connect Office 365 with your Mac, create formative assessments with smart speakers, and what Pixel Buds have in store for edtech. Plus, watch out for the malware of the month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Introducing the Family Access Toolkit: Qmlativ Edition
We’re thrilled to be announcing the second installment of the Family Access Toolkit, this time for Qmlativ users!
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by Lauren Gilchrist
Technology Tips: October 2017 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on iOS 11’s screen capture and screen shot tools, the useful app Evernote, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Speed Up Lunch Lines
There’s no need to settle for a rush hour experience in the lunchroom. With the right technology in place, you can make overcrowded, slow-moving lines a thing of the past.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
Turnover Costs and the PDC
Can the PDC help reduce expenses related to employee turnover? Signs point to yes! Increase onboarding efficiency, add depth to your lineup, and increase productivity with the help of the PDC.
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by Nickey Pietila
Technology Tips: September 2017
Check out this month's article for information on Chromebook buybacks, HyperDocs, Microsoft To-Do, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
3 Handy Gradebook Tools
“What? I didn’t know it could do that!” We’ve all had those moments. In this article, we'll explore some underutilized gradebook features to unlock greater insight and timesaving opportunities for teachers.
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by Jacob Baumann
Technology Tips: August 2017
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on Outlook’s FindTime add-in
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password protecting your folders, Google’s Data GIF maker, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Skyward Starter Kit for School PR Pros
It's everything your communications team needs to get the most out of your partnership with Skyward.
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by John Jennings
Project Qmlativ – Establishing Timelines
The next two years will feature some important transition conversations for much of the Skyward family. Here's what you can expect when Qmlativ lands on your radar.
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by Casey Thompson
Back-to-School Message for Parents
Stay involved. Stay informed. Make a difference. As a new school year dawns, this is our message to you.
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by John Jennings
Technology Tips: June 2017 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on Google calendar sharing, the GSFE Admin forum, quick fixes for web accessibility, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Skyward Updates – Summer 2017
This Skyward Updates article offers a snapshot of the latest and greatest updates to SMS 2.0 and Qmlativ. No matter which product line you use, you'll find out what's new here!
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by Kevin Duda
Guest Post: Collecting Your Back-to-School Payments
Did you know you can automatically post all back-to-school payments into Fee Management in Skyward? Find out how SchoolPay, an online payment service, integrates with Skyward to save time, reduce errors, and make back-to-school payments easier to process.
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by Ann Dunaway
Know Your Skyward Support Options
Skyward help is never more than a click or a call away. Here’s a quick guide to the Skyward support options available to you.
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by Nickey Pietila
Technology Tips: April 2017 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on optimizing images, Facebook friend privacy, Chrome startup pages, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Introducing the Employee Access Toolkit
Is your staff getting the most out of Employee Access? We have something that might help...
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by John Jennings
Technology Tips: March 2017 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on Excel Flash Fill, recovering deleted Outlook emails, reducing tab clutter, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Technology Tips: February 2017 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on personalizing your Amazon Echo, Windows 10’s dark mode, closing frozen browser tabs, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Technology Tips: January 2017 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on iOS Color Filters, Google search tips, securing your router, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Technology Tips: December 2016 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on mobile shortcuts, Google Drive comments, Gmail address tricks, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
What to Expect from Skyward Support in 2017
As a new era for the Skyward community begins, we want to take a moment to introduce you to our new and improved support model.
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by John Jennings
Guest Blog: The 2017 IRS Updates You Need to Know About
Get the information you need to ensure a smooth and stress-free filing process. Nelco, a trusted Skyward partner, shares the essential 2017 IRS updates, from new W-2 and 1099-MISC filing deadlines to ACA updates and more.
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by Nelco
Technology Tips: October 2016 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on a recycle bin for your phone, personalized background noise, GIF creation, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Video School Episode III: Personalize Your Feedback
What if you could eliminate the need to scrawl feedback in the margins of your students’ papers – and say a lot more in a lot less time? Introducing three creative methods of providing personalized feedback.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
Technology Tips: September 2016 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article to learn how to merge multiple webpages, scan hard copies as PDFs with your phone, use several keyboard shortcuts, and avoid the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
4 Skyward Tips for More Flexible Scheduling
As schools find new ways to make their schedules more student-centered, we’re working on scheduling solutions to keep things running smoothly. See if one of these four Skyward tips for more flexible scheduling will work for your school!
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by Justin Anderson
Skyward and the LMS
A lot has changed for us in the past year on the LMS front. Whether you're on the hunt for a better option or your teachers are already comfortable with what they're using, you'll find answers here.
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by Kevin Duda
Guest Post: What You Need to Know about the TCPA
In light of some recent revisions to the law, we’re handing it over to our long-time partner, SchoolMessenger, for a comprehensive guide to TCPA compliance.
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by SchoolMessenger (West's Education group)
Paid in Full: Collect Your Unpaid Fees
School districts lose millions of dollars every year in unpaid fees. Here are 5 tips and 3 Skyward tools to help keep your accounts out of the red.
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by Kevin Duda
Technology Tips: May 2016 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for a way to charge your phone faster, a free photo editing tool, an automatic MS Word date and timestamp, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
3 Tools You Can Master in 15 Minutes
Sometimes, just the thought of learning a new tool is a deal-breaker. Here are 3 easy-to-learn resources that are worth every minute.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
Introducing: The Family Access Toolkit
The lights are dimmed. Excited chatter becomes an anticipation-filled hush. The big moment has arrived. This one is for you, Family Access fans!
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by Lauren Gilchrist
Technology Tips: April 2016 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information about Chrome apps that work offline, a hidden iPhone tool, an app that serves as your personal assistant, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Technology Tips: March 2016 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on Windows 10 virtual desktops, free & cheap cell phone services, Microsoft OneDrive, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Technology Tips: February 2016 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on how to properly position wireless antennae, what to do if a device is slow to charge or will not charge, a free online fax service, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Get a Head Start on Scheduling
Did you know that Skyward’s scheduling tools can give you a leg up on next year? Here are three flexible options for you to consider as you start to look ahead.
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by Jacob Baumann
Special Delivery: W-2s Made Easy
It’s time to make manual, mind-numbing W-2 distribution a thing of the past. Save time and money by giving your employees the option to receive W-2s electronically through Employee Access.
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by Matt Zdroik
Technology Tips: December 2015 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on free antivirus options, how to create a PDF on your phone, how to undo a sent email in Gmail, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Technology Tips: November 2015 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on the new iPhone low power mode, the Windows 10 metered connection option, Amazon Prime photo storage, and the featured Malware of the Month.
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by Skyward IT Services
Technology Tips: October 2015 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on free online photo storage options, recommendations for how often to reboot your computer, keyboard shortcuts, and the featured "Malware of the Month."
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by Skyward IT Services
Standards-Based Grading in Skyward
So, you want to bring standards-based grading to your high school? Read this primer for everything you need to help you get started.
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by Leah Kruger
Video School: A Digital Alternative to Professional Development
Check out our first episode of Video School, a series that highlights the many uses of video in education, from the district office to the classroom and beyond! In this video, we travel to P.J. Jacobs Junior High School in Stevens Point to see how their educators and technology support staff use videos to create and consume impactful professional development resources.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
Technology Tips: September 2015 Edition
The Tech Tips series is designed to help you stay safe, increase productivity, and build your digital literacy. Check out this month's article for information on dusty laptops, MS Office screenshots, computer disposal tips, and the featured "Malware of the Month."
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by Skyward IT Services
Education Innovations: Positive Attendance
When two of our customers came to Skyward independently and asked for an attendance solution that could support their personalized learning objectives, we took a long, hard look at what might be possible. After months of close collaboration, Positive Attendance was born.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
Know Your Skyward Training Options
As we continue to expand our training options, it's more important than ever to identify and differentiate the options at your disposal. Here’s a quick rundown of where to turn when you need more knowledge.
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by Lauren Gilchrist
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