5 Security Tips for Your IT Staff

Share YouTube videos at specific moments, tell on spammers, and use PowerPoint for live translations. Plus watch out for the malware of the month!

Whether you're navigating a migration, troubleshooting a technical issue, or just looking for ways to get more from your system, we've got people and resources here to help!

Check out videos and resources on how to effectively lead the change.

Clean up your inbox, embark on a screen detox, and check how safe your PINs are. Plus, watch out for the malware of the month!

Designed by teachers and for teachers, the Qmlativ gradebook makes life as a classroom leader a little bit easier. Check out the overview video and two tips to share with teachers!

With cyber threats and data breaches on the rise, let's dive into security tips that will strengthen your digital defenses.

Creating and editing processing lists just got easier. Check out these updates!

We’re diving into how to fit in extra IT projects this summer, tips for recording your screen on a Mac, and how to write an out-of-office message that can’t be exploited by hackers. Plus, watch out for the malware of the month!

This month, we're covering juice jacking, phony LinkedIn recruiters, and fake CAPTCHAs conning students.

A new update in Qmlativ brings tighter security to your district. Supervisors and building-level secretaries can now only access the employees they oversee, ensuring confidential employee information is not being over-shared.

As part of our continued focus on improving Applicant Tracking, print applications got a sleek new design. And printing in mass got a whole lot easier.

“Help,” “Account error URGENT,” “Call me.” While these words and phrases grab our attention, they don't provide us with the necessary information to assist you efficiently. Dive into tips and tricks on submitting informative service calls so we can help you faster.

Prevention is the best cure! Learn about mobile malware types, see how your Safari browser is keeping you safe, and watch out for phony texts! Plus, don't miss the malware of the month.

Saving money, reducing maintenance, and decreasing the risk of falling victim to ransomware? Cloud hosting does it all!

Welcome to an easy way to enter medication details, create administration schedules, and track inventory.

If you’ve been to one Skyward iCon conference, you’ve been to them all, right? No way! This year, we’re recapping the event by sharing 25 things we’d use to fill out our Skyward iCon Bingo card.

Avoid fake job postings, amp up your school website, write a blog post in 15 minutes without AI, and avoid the malware of the month. Plus, grab a friend and do a job scam Mad Lib!

Explore a brief rundown of each Skyward social media account to see which you’d benefit from following most.

From tutorials and templates to branding and PR, let’s dive into the tools you can use to make your life easier.

Decrease blue light on your computer, learn a hack for muting/unmuting during video chats, and opt out of Apple’s Enhanced Visual Search. Plus watch out for the malware of the month (which looks just like Reddit)!

Every day, your district collects thousands of valuable data points. What if there was an educational data analytics tool that could transform mere numbers into clear visualizations and actionable insights?

Software design at Skyward is a team effort. It doesn’t just involve our team—it involves yours too!

Regulations require school districts to keep a whole lot of data for a very long time. But not every database is equipped to handle this. With this update, your district will have the option to store records in an external location, freeing up your database for records you’re using now.

Our annual conference is one month away! Don’t miss this checklist to help attendees prepare. We’ll see you soon!

For many Skyward employees, their relationship with our SIS and ERP runs much deeper than a professional passion and 9-5 workday. Hear from employees who are also Skyward users—and find out what their favorite features are!

From tax season scams to Daisy the AI granny, get the latest tech news and tips. And watch out for the malware of the month!

Most of us haven’t found a way to teleport yet. That means it takes time and money to move from one place to the next. If your district has employees splitting time between buildings, reimbursing their travel just got a whole lot easier.

Wish you could make Family Access more accessible to non-native English speakers in your district? Your wish is our command!

A strong password or passphrase can be the difference between secure district data and a cybersecurity disaster. Follow these best practices to keep your data safe!

From training sessions to a Spanish toolkit, check out these five resources that will help you get even more from your Skyward experience.

Find out how to unsend an email, a trick for using USBs, and how to avoid picking up malware at a public charging station. Plus watch out for the malware of the month!

Join Sarah, the procurement manager at Westfield School District, as she walks you through a day at an AI-enhanced district office.

When you need Skyward support, where do you turn? Here’s a quick guide to the Skyward support options available to you.

Outdoor classes, ukulele lessons, and morning hikes? Join us as we explore a Waldorf-inspired public school!

We partnered with Google for Education to build a grade export between Google Classroom and Skyward’s Gradebook. Are you taking advantage of it?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That means gathering up our favorite techy gift ideas.

October brings many things: crisp air, Halloween fun, and Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This edition of Tech Tips is filled to the brim with harrowing hacker facts that just might make your skin crawl!

We heard your request and employee-level time tracking schedules are here!

Efficient resource management helps stretch school budgets. One powerful way to achieve this is by integrating a payment system with your Student Information Systems (SIS).

Thinking about going to iCon but need some assistance getting your boss on board? We’re here to help! From a video demonstration to a proposal letter, we’ve got you covered.

Check out this article and video for a behind-the-scenes look at how our software is made!

Thinking about attending iCon, Skyward’s international conference? Hear about three Colorado district administrators’ experiences at the event.

Take a deep dive into applying security best practices to your Skyward applications.

What's your best technology tip? Now accepting your submissions. Plus, keeping your identity safe and a back-to-school crossword.

Did you know the Qmlativ search bar can do way more than search for keywords? You can use it to find just about anything in the system. Check out 7 searches that will save you time.

If you are using Process Manager to create Processes for your district, you can now select most workflows, including custom workflows in Qmlativ, to be used as a task!

Data security has a ripple effect. Explore how to keep your personal information, bank account, and credit private. Plus, watch out for the Malware of the Month.

Take attendance and track tardies without teacher or office staff intervention! 

We've gathered up the best of the best from back issues of Technology Tips.

This month, we’ve got tips to reduce your screen time, a tool that turns your iPhone into a magnifying glass, and advice for keeping your tech safe while traveling.

When it comes to budgeting, make Skyward do the heavy lifting for you!

Get ready to experience a new level of efficiency and effectiveness in your hiring process with Skyward's updated Applicant Tracking job board.

Each year, we shine a spotlight on individuals and districts who are Skyward-user superstars. We invite you to submit a nomination for our 2025 class of Leaders in Excellence!

Find out how to keep your smart devices safe from hackers, some PDF best practices, and a surprising stat about USPS fake websites.

Did you know Amazon Business e-Procurement technology is fully integrated into Skyward's ERP? That means you can make purchases from Amazon without ever leaving Skyward!

In this article, we aim to address some of the most frequently asked questions regarding what Skyward can and cannot help your district with.

MFA gives your Skyward system a massive boost when it comes to security. Take advantage of this new feature in SMS 2.0. 

We’re excited to unveil enhancements to Account Subject Data Mining Reports!

Let’s look at four security measures you can take to defend your district against business email compromise attacks.

Let us introduce you to our Qmlativ migration project managers. If your district will be making the switch from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ, these experts will be your partners and guides, helping make your transition as smooth as possible. Check out the video!