Great news! Zoom now has CC/transcription capabilities for the free version! This is great news for individuals who need access! Below is the link that explains how to set it up.  Instructional video - How to enable Closed Captioning in Zoom   (Loom) Instructional handout - Embedding Captions for Zoom Meetings   NOTES: Host must enable the live transcript, each time there's a new meeting,  for viewers/host to see the subtitles. (video shows you how to do this). The hosts/viewers microphones must be unmuted as well.  Once enabled, the subtitles automatically appear on all the viewers/host's screens. Viewers have 3 choices from their screen:  hide subtitles, view live transcript (can save too) and change subtitle settings to adjust font size.  Click on the arrow beside the live transcript icon at bottom of screen. A regular meeting screen will show the subtitles across the bottom of the screen. Speakers are not identified by name/picture. Unless there...

Over the summer we have updated various printers across the ISD. If you have not yet already you will need to remove and re-add your printers, so your computer has the most up to date printer information. It is also recommended that you remove the old printers, so your machine does not try to connect to them.   Below you can find a list of resources to help you make the switch. Keep in mind that to access the P: drive you will need to be signed in to a WISD Windows PC onsite and signed into a staff account, not a student.   Remove an old WISD printer from settings   How to install WISD printers   How to set a Default Printer   If you have any questions, please call x1286   Daniel S. Eidson

Encrypt an email in Outlook : Security Reminder : Importance of protecting sensitive information   The Technology Department has been alerted to a number of emails and shared files being sent out that contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Attackers can potentially cause a lot of damage if they gain access to this information. If you need to deliver PII or FERPA protected information, please do so either through encrypted email or over the phone.   Sensitive personally identifiable information includes: Employee personnel records and tax information, including Social Security number and Employer Identification Number Passport information Medical records covered by HIPAA laws Credit and debit card numbers Banking accounts Electronic and digital account information, including email addresses and internet account numbers Passwords Biometric information School identification numbers and records Private personal phone numbers, especially mobile numbers FERPA protected s...

Below are step by step directions to forward your Office 365 account to Gmail.   IMPORTANT:   Be aware that if you setup Office 365 forwarding, some messages sent to your forwarding address may appear as spam or suspicious by your alternate email service (Gmail).   Sometimes these messages may be rejected by your alternate mail service.  This is due to an increase in security measures email servers are implementing to reduce spam and phishing emails.  Also, if you setup Office 365 forwarding, you cannot respond to messages in Gmail and have them appear to come from your WISD Office365 email account.  It is recommended that you periodically check your Office 365 account to ensure you do not miss any emails. 1.        Login to Office 365 portal with your WISD Office 365 washtenawisd.org account. 2.        Click the  Mail  tile. 3.      ...

On your computer, log on to  https://mail.google.com/ using the WISD Agency Gmail @washisd.net account you want to forward messages from.  In the top right, click Settings   . Click  Settings . Click the  Forwarding and POP/IMAP  tab. In the "Forwarding" section, click  Add a forwarding address . Enter the email address you want to forward messages to. ( WISD Office 365 washtenawisd.org account) Click  Next     Proceed     OK . A verification message will be sent to that address. Click the verification link in that message. Go back to the settings page for the Gmail account you want to forward messages from, and refresh your browser. Click the  Forwarding and POP/IMAP  tab. In the " Forwarding " section, select Forward a copy of incoming mail to. Choose what you want to happen with the Gmail copy of your emails.  At the bottom of the page, click  Save Changes.