Technology Resources
We recognize not every household may have technology or internet access. The Boston Public Schools are working quickly to provide additional resources to families. If your child is unable to access web-based assignments we are also providing paper-based assignment options that will be updated throughout this 6 week period. Families should check this website for new information and updates from their teachers.
Have questions? Contact Michelle Eisan-Smith at meisansmith@bostonpublicschools.org.
Technology-based Resources:
Families can find links to all platforms supported by BPS and used in schools. Your children are very familiar with the Digital Backpack!
ccorbett@bostonpublicschools.org
A how-to guide for using many of the resources HMS uses on a daily basis, including giphy, google forms, Kahoot, FlipGrid, Google Hangouts, Google Meet, etc.
hmalenfant@bostonpublicschools.org
Families can find links to all platforms supported by BPS and used in schools. Your children are very familiar with the Digital Backpack!
ccorbett@bostonpublicschools.org
With Zoom, you can choose to record sessions, collaborate on projects, and share or annotate on one another's screens.
Con Zoom, puede elegir grabar sesiones, colaborar en proyectos y compartir o anotar en las pantallas de los demás
kgonzalez3@bostonpublicschools.org
Clever - Tech Support
How to Access Clever at Home (website),
Clever for Home (one-pager)
Clever para Las Familias (one-pager)
Clever Login Tutorial (interactive video)
ccorbett@bostonpublicschools.org
Tips on hosting and participating in video conferencing with Zoom to support both staff and families.
An online classroom where students can access resources and assignments shared by their teachers. Go to How to Access Google Classroom from Home for videos in English, Español, Portugués and Français.
Tips from the National Deaf Center to help students take control of their online learning and get the access that they need to be successful.
Tips on hosting and participating in video conferencing with Google Hangouts/Meets to support both staff and families.
Home Internet:
Comcast
All BPS families who are in need of home Internet can get two months of FREE Comcast high speed Internet. No cost to the family. Get more details here.
Cell Phones
All major carriers (including BPS phones) will have unlimited high speed data for the next two months as part of the "Keep America Connected" pledge.
Even more important, most cell phone and home internet companies have pledged NOT to disconnect service for unpaid bills for the next two months. This means that our students will not lose their Internet if their family is unable to pay the bill during this time.
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