IHMS Tech Tips

Webex Teams, formerly known as Spark (and still is to me), is a great tool for quick communication between teachers.  I have previously done a post on Spark, but I wanted to revisit this app again for our new teachers or teachers that have yet to jump on board.  What are you waiting for?! Webex Teams is a messaging tool that easily allows for sharing of files and communication (and most importantly, GIFs).  I find it to be much faster than email or phone and is definitely my preferred way of being contacted. ⟸Note to self To use the app, you can install it from Manager.  Go to "My Apps" and "(Re)install/Update" Cisco Webex Teams. After you open it, you will be asking to sign in.  Webex sent emails out to all staff for you to set up your account.  If you trashed it, no worries.   Open the app and type in your fullname@smsd.org (new teachers will type in their 80000number@smsd.org).  If you know your password, go ahead and sig...

Spark is a product from Cisco that our district has recently purchased.  Spark functions as a messaging and online meeting tool.  It is already downloaded on your computer, all you have to do is install it! To get Spark: Log into Self Service Choose "Cisco" from the right-hand menu Install Spark Open Spark from your Launchpad Sign in with your fullnamelastname@smsd.org and password Begin Sparking! When Spark was first released from SMSD, you would have received an email saying, "You are invited to Shawnee Mission's messaging app."  If that doesn't ring a bell, fear not!  Click here to set up your account.  Important things to note about your Spark account: Use your fullnamelastname@smsd.org (haydenferguson@smsd.org), NOT your ih (ihhuggin) credentials If you need to reset your password, go to this site   Put your email address in and choose "Next" click "Can't access your account?" and you will receive an email ...