New Teacher Devices are on the WAY!

 Keller ISD Technology has great things in store for the 😎SUMMER😎! 

1️⃣ Teachers in 5th through 12th Grades were notified by email on Friday, May 21st that it's time to refresh your laptop. You will be turning in your Dell laptop over the summer for a new Microsoft Surface Book 3 at your appointment. (Please locate your May 21st email for the link to the appointment bookings and availability.) 

The Surface Book 3 (13.5" screen) is a powerful device with great functionality for teaching and learning in your classroom.

💻 Open, detach and flip your screen to use your device as a tablet
💻 Ink on your screen with the Surface Pen

👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Concerned about changing devices? That's normal. We promise you are going to love this new one. We have training ready to go and support by our KISD Geniuses at your appointment. Come ready to learn!

2️⃣ Teachers in Pre-K through 4th Grades will also be getting a new device SOON! Please watch your email for information on turning in your Dell laptop in exchange for your new Apple MacBook Air.

The MacBook Air with the Apple M1 chip is also a powerful device. 

💻 It nicely compliments your Teacher iPad and student iPads in the classroom.
💻 Each classroom will also be receiving an Apple TV to complete your Apple ecosystem of devices. 

 

👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Concerned about changing from a Windows device to MacOS? We get it. You can start by looking at Mac tips for Windows switchers and What's it called on my Mac? prior to getting your device. We are currently hard on work developing training for this group and will be ready to support this switch.

👉What do YOU need to know?

• Wait for your email and THEN schedule your laptop refresh appointment with our team.
• Laptop Refresh will be conducted this summer by the KISD Genius Team at KCAL. Check your email for details.
• Prior to arriving for your appointment, please BACKUP all of your files from your Dell to Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.
• Be sure to ONLY come at your verified appointment time. We will NOT have your device ready if you 'stop by' without an appointment.
• Email any questions to edtech@kellerisd.net.