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FAMILY TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
These pages provide links and resources for families about some of the devices and platforms we use in the district. Every classroom will be a little different, but these pages are a good start for families to get additional information, resources, and training. A new document we created is called Scam Savvy and is a set of tips and strategies to protect all users from online scammers.
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).
- Comcast Internet Essentials
- Fios Forward by Verizon
- Verizon Forward Program
- Wowway Connectivity Program
- AT&T Connectivity Program
Additional resources can be found at:
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
Flip 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.
How to Use Immersive Reader (4:22)
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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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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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Scratch Jr.
Scratch Jr is an introductory programming language that enables young children (ages 5-7) to create their own interactive stories and games.
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WeVideo
WeVideo empowers students to easily capture, create, view and share their ideas through video. Video creation encourages students to collaborate, share their discoveries and demonstrate their learning as they develop communication, critical thinking and creativity skills
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Zearn
Zearn Math is a complete math program that provides Common Core aligned math lessons, personalized to individual learners, and based on Eureka Math / Engage New York.