FAQs
Students and Parents
Having Zoom audio and video problems?
How do students log into their Google accounts from home?
Here’s a video explaining how to login from home.
How do students log into Google Classroom?
Click here for step by step instructions.
How does Google Classroom work? Is there an overview for parents?
This video gives a general overview of the Google Classroom interface. Here's a Google Classroom for Students cheat sheet for those of you who prefer written instructions.
How does my child access the Clever portal?
The Clever portal provides easy access to digital resources available to your students. It simply requires that students use their Google accounts to sign in.
How do I log into an MBUSD Chromebook?
Please follow the instructions in this 1 minute video.
How does my child join a Zoom meeting?
The Updated Zoom Security Settings guide provides instructions for logging into Zoom, switching accounts and creating accounts.
How do I open two screens simultaneously?
Here are some instructions for various devices and systems.
How do I remove mbusd.org from my spam folder?
The domains will be mbusd.org and manhattan.k12.ca.us or your child's teacher email address. For email providers not listed, the process is almost the same with most of the main email providers below.
Yahoo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB606_W8O1U
Gmail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiydbxTHD44
MSN/Hotmail/Outlook.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QGUNQv9kcg
Outlook app - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXgix-pLxnk
How does my child log into Raz-Kids?
Watch this video if you're having trouble logging into Raz-Kids.
Where can I find resources to help support my child during the school closures?
Common Sense created a site for parents that provides resources for helping children understand the pandemic; focus on their well-being; and stay engaged through reading, games and other media. They've also provided a Help your Family Destress page.
Staff
How do I clean up my Google Classroom at the end of the school year?
Visit this blog post for end of the year tips.
I want to use my document camera while Zooming with my students. How can I make this happen?
You don't need a fancy doc cam to deliver instruction. Watch this video.
Can you recommend some Google Chrome Extensions to help make my work life easier?
Sam Kary shows teachers the most important Google Chrome Extensions for improving instruction, engagement, and organization.
I'm new to Seesaw and would love some remote learning training. Where can I find some?
Join Seesaw for live trainings, watch a recording, or work through the slides at your own pace. Click here. You can also find activities by grade and subject here.
How do I turn a PDF worksheet into an interactive assignment that can be posted to Google Classroom?
There are many ways to accomplish this task, one of which is shared on this site: Kami. Here's another workaround using Google Slides.
How do I combine multiple posts on my Padlet? It looks messy having two separate posts.
Here's a video explaining how to "combine" or "connect" multiple posts on one Padlet.
Click here for instructions.
How do I set up a document camera at home?
You don't need a fancy doc cam to deliver instruction. All you need is a computer, an iPad or iPhone and some creativity. Watch this video for a solution.
Who do I reach out to for Google account issues?
If you need a password reset, reach out to your office manager.
My students are having trouble logging into the Clever portal.
The Clever portal provides easy access to digital resources available to your students. It simply requires that students use their Google accounts to sign in.
I don't like checking two email accounts. What can I do?
The simple answer is to forward your GMail messages to your Outlook inbox. Here's how: Forwarding GMail to Outlook
Where can I find free online resources and upgrades?
I can't locate my Scholastic access code. How can I get it?
Your access code can be located on the teacher edition for your magazine. If you are unable to locate your teacher edition, please feel free to call us at 1-800-SCHOLASTIC (1-800-724-6527) or email us at magazinecs@scholastic.com.
How can I control email notifications from Google Classroom?
Is your inbox filling up with notifications? Click here to learn how to clamp it down.
How can I keep track of individual student assignments in Google Classroom?
Click here for one option.