SBCUSD AET

Stay sharp and stay safe!

This week's Tech Tip Thursday covers Email Security. Learn how to identify and protect yourself and your students from phishing attempts.

🛡️ Email Security Best Practices
Use these steps to verify any suspicious emails:
• Check the Sender: Does the email address look official? Scammers often use addresses that are slightly off, like canva.co instead of canva.com.

• Verify the Content: Are they asking for sensitive information like your SS number, DoB, or Employee ID? Reputable companies will not ask for this via email.

• Confirm Directly: If you're unsure, don't click any links in the email. Instead, visit the official website directly through your browser or call the company using a number you find on their official site.

• Report It: If you receive a phishing email, report it to your I.T. department to help keep everyone safe. Gmail has a built-in button that can report the email, and offer to block the sender.

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Building bridges through technology is what AET is all about. 🌐✨

Our latest SETC (Site Ed Tech Coach) training was a deep dive into the world of A.I., bringing together experts from across the district to explore how high-tech tools can have a high-touch impact.

While the day was packed with innovation, one standout session featured Robert Carlson, who showcased HeyGen. Robert demonstrated how A.I. translation can be a game-changer for our multilingual community, allowing educators to communicate with families in their native languages and ensuring no student or parent is left behind.

A massive thank you to our incredible lineup of presenters—Chris K., Nathaniel M., Sean, and Jodi—for sharing their expertise! Each brought a unique perspective to the table, and we can’t wait to spotlight more of their work soon.

Shoutout to our dedicated Site Ed Tech Coaches for being the boots-on-the-ground leaders who bring this training back to our SBCUSD campuses. Together, we’re empowering teachers and humanizing technology!

Still digging through stacks of papers and endless notes from your last PD or conference?

Rosendo is back with a massive update on one of our favorite AI tools: NotebookLM! Not only does this tool help you summarize meetings and brainstorm how to apply new strategies in your classroom, but it’s now easier than ever to access.

💡 What’s New?
NotebookLM has officially joined the lineup in SBLink (ClassLink)! No more searching for URLs—just log in and get to work.

While you’re there, don’t forget that SBLink is your one-stop shop for Canva, M365, G-Suite, and other employee-focused support such as IncidentIQ (Help Desk) and Frontline.

Ever feel like student data is scattered in a million places?

For this TechTipThursday, our AET Research Analyst, Eric, is diving into Unified Insights (UI) to show you how to streamline your workflow!

Located right inside your SBLink (Classlink) account, Unified Insights is your one-stop shop for:
✅ Real-time student stats
✅ Tracking individual progress
✅ Identifying trends to help every student succeed

Eric shows us just how easy it is to pull the data you need so you can spend less time clicking and more time teaching! 🍎

Need a hand? We’ve got you.

📧 For questions or specific data help, email: AETDataRequests

Stop cluttering your "Applications" folder with one-trick wonders. Your Mac is already packing heat—you just need to know where the levers are.

For this week's Tech Tip Thursday, we show you how to reclaim your storage and your time:
• The Magic Eraser: Right-click any image > Quick Actions > Remove Background. Professional cutouts in one click, no Photoshop required.

• The Audio Rip: Right-click a video file > Encode Selected Video Files > Select Audio Only. Instant podcast or voice memo extraction.

Work smarter, not harder.
Which one of these "hidden" gems are you using first?

We couldn't wait until Thursday to share this one because we know how frustrating a "glitchy" website can be!

If a specific site isn't loading correctly on your laptop or Chromebox, you don't have to clear your entire history.

Today, we're showing you the site-specific way to clear your cache and cookies! This keeps your chrome browser running fast without logging you out of everything else.

🖥️ The Quick Fix:
1. Click the lock icon (or the settings sliders) to the left of the website URL.
2. Select "Cookies and site data" or "Site Settings."
3. Hit "Manage on-device site data" and delete!

Check out the video for the full visual walkthrough!
Let us know in the comments if this fixed that one stubborn website you've been dealing with. 🍎