MCPS IT Wire
August 2024
Technology Team
Office of Strategic Initiatives
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In this edition...
In this edition...
Welcome to the MCPS IT Wire, a monthly newsletter that provides staff with important technology information and resources from the departments of Business Information Services, Digital Innovation, Infrastructure and Operations, and Student And Data Systems. The IT Wire has three sections: Professional Development, Tools & Resources, and Dates, Tips, & Reminders.
Professional Development
Professional Development
Lightspeed Classroom Management Platform
Lightspeed Classroom Management Platform
For the 2024 - 2025 school year, teachers will have access to the Lightspeed Classroom Management Platform. This platform allows teachers to monitor student Chromebooks from a web-based application.
There will be virtual and self-paced training for teachers.
PDO#92621 - Lightspeed Classroom Management Platform [Self-Paced] is available now.
Synergy TeacherVUE and Grade Book
Synergy TeacherVUE and Grade Book
New to MCPS and looking to learn more about Synergy’s TeacherVUE and Grade Book? Sign up for a self-paced course to learn more about how to switch your class focus, view student information, take attendance, log items in the contact log, as well as create assignments and record grades.
Elementary Synergy TeacherVUE and Grade Book [Self-Paced Training] - PDO Course #92484
Secondary Synergy TeacherVUE and Grade Book [Self-Paced Training] - PDO Course #92482
Synergy TeacherVUE and Grade Book
Synergy TeacherVUE and Grade Book
New to MCPS and looking to learn more about Synergy’s TeacherVUE and Grade Book? Sign up for a self-paced course to learn more about how to switch your class focus, view student information, take attendance, log items in the contact log, as well as create assignments and record grades.
Elementary Synergy TeacherVUE and Grade Book [Self-Paced Training] - PDO Course #92484
Secondary Synergy TeacherVUE and Grade Book [Self-Paced Training] - PDO Course #92482
Tools and Resources
Tools and Resources
Note: Teachers and students who have been enjoying Canva for Education and logging in with their .net account will continue to have access to all designs and features they know and love!
Note: Teachers and students who have been enjoying Canva for Education and logging in with their .net account will continue to have access to all designs and features they know and love!
Do you enjoy creating engaging and interactive visual content? Staff and students can take advantage of our Canva EDU district license!
Canva is an online graphic design platform that allows teachers and students to create a wide variety of visual content. It provides a user-friendly interface with a vast library of templates, images, icons, and fonts, making it easy for everyone to create professional-looking designs! Check out the resources for how to get started!
Canvas for Parents
Canvas for Parents
Parent access to Canvas can be setup through the student app.
Synergy Support
Synergy Support
Synergy support guides for school and non school based employees can be found from within Synergy by clicking the Support link in the top right corner.
Grade Book
Grade Book
Elementary Resources
Remind
Remind
New to Remind or need a refresher? All of the training and support materials have been placed in one place.
ParentVUE Resources
ParentVUE Resources
ParentVUE Quick Guides
ParentVUE quick guides are available in several languages.
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