Password Check Up Tool

Google offers a free password checkup tool to help determine if your saved passwords are weak, repeated, or compromised. To get started, simply navigate to passwords.google.com and follow the prompts to begin the analysis of your saved passwords. 

As a reminder, strong passwords are at least 8 characters long.  It's advised you include a mix of characters (letters, numbers, symbols) in your password. 

If Google detects a password has been compromised, please change it immediately to something stronger.

Books App on the iPad - Everyone Can Create Series

Steps to Access Apple Books and the Everyone Can Create Series

Screencast Overview (2:25 min)

Screenshot Directions: 

1. Go to the Books app on your iPad. You may be asked to sign-in to your Apple ID if you haven't used the app before. 


2. Once you're at the dashboard, tap on Library at the bottom. 




Note: If you're unable to see any titles under Library, head to the Settings app on your iPad. 


Scroll down to tap on iTunes & App Store. Toggle on Books and Audiobooks and head back to the Books app. Any district-pushed titles should appear in your library now. 





Let us know if you have any questions. 

**Keep in mind, if you use Apple Books on your personal Apple ID, you can log in under the iTunes settings above and gain access to that content as well. For example, on the iPad, I'm logged into my school Apple ID in general but under iTunes & App Store (screenshot above), I'm logged into my personal Apple ID so that I have access to all of my music, ebooks, and audiobooks I've purchased in the past. It's also a great way to preview available ebook and audiobook content. 

How to access all editing features in Google Docs on the iPad

If you and your students are missing the full array of editing features in Google Docs on the iPad, please follow the steps below to access the desktop version of Google Docs on an iPad. 

1.) Open the Chrome app on your iPad.

2.) Type docs.google.com in the search bar.

3.) Navigate to the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner, and scroll down to click on Request Desktop Site.

4.) Open a Google Doc, and you will now see the full editing toolbar. 

Here is a video overview showing the steps outlined above. 

iPad Tip: Access iCloud documents on different devices

Similar to Google Drive, you can access files stored in your iCloud, such as Keynote, Numbers, and Pages files, photos, and notes, from any device.  This includes non-Apple devices, such as Windows computers and Chromebooks. 

To get started, navigate to www.icloud.com.  You'll login to iCloud with your Hudson Managed Apple ID information, which is the same as your Google account login. 

Once logged in, you'll see the Apple native apps available for you to work in.  Any files saved to your iCloud will sync across your devices where you're signed in with your Hudson Managed Apple ID, adding more flexibility and options for working within Apple apps. 

Google Calendar: Enable or Disable Working Hours

In a recent update, Google Calendar launched a working hours feature. Some users may have working hours enabled for Google Calendar, knowingly or unknowingly, so we recommend checking your Google Calendar settings. 

Here's what working hours looks like in a Google Calendar event.  You'll see a purple moon icon next to invited guests' names if the meeting is scheduled outside of their working hours. 

Turn working hours on or off

To automatically warn people if they try to schedule a meeting for a time when you won’t be working, you can turn on working hours. You can only turn on working hours from a computer, not from the Google Calendar app.

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. In the top right, click Settings   Settings.
3. On the left, under "General," click Working Hours.
4. In the "Working hours" section, click Enable working hours. Or leave it unchecked if you don't want working hours enabled.
5. Select the days you work and set the times you’re available.

Calendar might suggest working hours based on your time zone, working patterns in your country, and your schedule. You can accept, decline, or edit these suggestions.

Show when you’re out of office

When you indicate you’re out of office, your calendar will automatically decline all meetings during that time.

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. At the top of your calendar, click the first date you’ll be out of the office.
3. Click Out of office.
4. Select the dates you’ll be out of the office.
5. Optional: Update the time range and edit your decline message.
6. Click Save.

iPad Tip: Adjust Google Classroom Notifications

If you're noticing a lot of "pings" due to Google Classroom notifications, you can customize this in the Settings app. Choose how you want to be notified and help your students do the same.

Watch this screencast to learn how (1:12 min).

iPads- Enable and Customize Assistive Touch Icon

Help your students follow you on your iPad and make your life a little easier. 

View this screencast to enable the Assistive Touch icon and customize available features so they're easier to get to. 

I would recommend adding screenshot, screen reader and lock rotation to the menu but the full list is below. 

Features available: 

• Home
• Notifications
• Custom
• Device
• Control Center
• Lock Screen
• Rotate Screen
• Volume Up
• Volume Down
• Gestures
• Accessibility Shortcut
• Shake
• App Switcher
• Screenshot
• Lock Rotation
• Pinch
• Double Tap
• Analytics
• Dock
• Restart
• Speak Screen
• Multitasking
• Touch
• Swipe

Find out more about assistive touch on Apple's support page. 

Reach out with any questions!