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FAMILY TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
These pages provide links and resources for families about the devices and platforms that we will be using for remote learning. Every classroom is going to be a little different, but these pages are a good start for families to get additional information, resources, and training.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
- Video conferencing takes a tremendous amount of resources for computers. Adding on additional monitors, screen sharing etc. only increases that and builds over the course of a day with multiple conferences.
- Please restart your device and encourage your students as well (especially Chromebooks) during the day, an off period or each morning/evening. This helps to reset the computer usage and make it available for the next set of tasks. You can also improve performance by limiting the amount of tabs and windows open at the same time as they are constantly reloading in the background.
- Most devices were not built to video conference for many consecutive hours over the day so these steps can help reset and hopefully improve the experience each and every day.
- Reboot to Refresh!
- Click for more troubleshooting tips.
FAMILY INTERNET OPTIONS
There are several options for families to explore options for reduced or free Internet access through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Review the site for application information, details, and a list of potential service providers (some listed below).
Core Platforms
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Clever
Clever Basics
Troubleshooting
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Google Classroom
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Google Resources
Guide to Google Tools Overview
- Guide to Google Workspace
- Guide to Chromebooks
- Guide to Security and Privacy
- Guide to Google Classroom
- Guide to Accessibility
- Guide to Google Meet
- Guide to Tools for Students with Disabilities
- Videos
- Glossary of Terms
- Best Practices for Family Engagement
- Google Translate
- How to Use Interpreter Mode
- Tech FAQ
Troubleshooting
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Power School
Hardware
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Chromebook
Managing a Student's Account
- Overview
- How to Update Operating System
- How to Manage Student's Browsing on Chrome
- How to Manage Access to Google Play Apps
- How to Access Student's Browsing History
- How to Take a Screenshot
Troubleshooting
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iPad
iPad Basics
- Charging an iPad
- Restarting an iPad
- Connecting to the internet
- Change or lock screen orientation
- Zooming in/out and magnifying
- Status icons and their meanings
Advanced Functions
- Changing keyboard language and layout
- Move and Organize apps
- Switch Between open apps
- Quit and reopen an app
- Allow access to mic and camera
- AirDrop
- Adjusting Split Screen View
- Screen Shots and Screen Recordings
- Talk to Text
Safety and Handling
Additional Resources
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Book Creator
Book Creator
is an app for chromebooks and iPad that enables students to create and read multimodal digital books. It is an ideal tool for enhancing student engagement through story creation and multimedia design.
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BrainPop
BrainPop is a group of educational websites with over 1,000 short animated movies for students in grades K-12, together with quizzes and related materials, covering the subjects of science, social studies, English, math, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music.
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Digital Wellness
ConnectSafely is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating people about safety, privacy, security and digital wellness. Resources include research-based safety tips, parents’ guidebooks, advice, news and commentary on all aspects of tech use and policy.
CommonSenseMedia Common Sense Media is an organization that "provides education and advocacy to families to promote safe technology and media for children."
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Epic!
Epic! is the leading all-you-can-read eBook library for kids 12 and under offering unlimited access to over 20,000 high-quality children’s books, now including thousands of read-to-me, Audio books, and educational videos.
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Facts4Me
Facts4Me is an online reference tool for primary readers of English.This site is written by teachers and is committed to offering high-quality, educationally-sound information in an ad-free, child-safe environment.
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Flip
F
lip is a video tool that allows teachers to post "Topics" that are essentially videos with some accompanying text. This is then shared with students, who can be prompted to respond. The response can be made using the software's camera to create videos that are then posted to the original Topic.
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Flocabulary
Flocabulary is a Brooklyn-based company that creates educational hip hop songs, videos and additional materials for students in grades K-12.
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Go Noodle
GoNoodle: We help kids channel their physical and emotional energy for good. GoNoodle's short desk-side physical activities — also called brain breaks — help teachers manage their classroom and improve student performance.
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IXL
IXL is used to practice math skills. It combines a comprehensive K-12 curriculum to give you everything you need to personalize instruction and help students progress faster.
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Jamboard
Google Jamboard is a digital whiteboard that allows for remote or in-person collaboration on a shared space. Students or colleagues can sketch out ideas, problem solve, or draw collaboratively and synchronously.
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Lexia
Lexia is the structured literacy expert. Through a singular focus on literacy and a full spectrum of solutions to support it, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence.
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Pebble Go
PebbleGo is a curricular content hub specifically designed for K-3 students. Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities, it boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas.
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RAZ Kids
Raz-Kids delivers hundreds of interactive, leveled eBooks spanning 29 levels · 400+ eBooks that students can listen to, read, and even record themselves reading.
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Reflex
Reflex Math is an individualized and adaptive computer program that is designed to help students learn and master basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts. It helps students get a better understanding of number concepts and fact families while playing math games students love.
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Scratch Jr.
Scratch Jr is an introductory programming language that enables young children (ages 5-7) to create their own interactive stories and games.