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LightSpeed
Lightspeed replaces Go Guardian to monitor student screens while on their Chromebooks.
Self-Paced Training - PDO #92621
Remind 101
Is changing to Parent Square!
MCPS CPD Trainings:
In-Person training- PDO # 93576
Virtual training- PDO # 93577
Self-Paced Online- PDO # 93396
Student Password Reset
Students can reset their own password, teachers can update a student password as well.
Need more detailed information? Check out the IT Wire Newsletter and the Department of Digital Innovation Beginning of the Year Package.
Tech Mod 2025:
Guide to setting up your laptop: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1we2rP9-7sSoIUnc5QHfy8q4EKmRSxVL0cksqjd1DU8Q/edit?usp=sharing
Downloads Folder Gone! Don't worry - you can still get the file - it just takes an extra step. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0QxAcgDXSbVwLVyVo51Qc-LNK_R22lN5mn9oO58cOI/edit?usp=sharing
Student Printer Access: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O8iu2JXxz_ecgZQLfXfNeBgkkfENbTnDlrU0sn5XEyk/edit?tab=t.0
Google WorkSPACE
Google WorkSPACE
Originality Reports - use Google LTI to check for plagiarism among student submitted Google docs
Let AI work for you!
Click “Create Account” and type in your mcpsmd.net e-mail. Sign up with Google.
It says something about a free trial, but they have free services for educators without buying a subscription.
Click “Magic Tools” in the menu on the left. If you star the tools you like, they will pop up to the Favorites section.
Language Line
Language Line
Instructions for making a phone call
Instructions for downloading and using the app
https://insight.languageline.com/
MCPS Client ID: 530046
EID+57 Your employee ID +57
Other language resources, including translation and paid opportunities for bilingual SEIU staff https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EnjJ9Bn4RBuwpiwThGC9Vuq3xZtSA8O8/view
Boxlights
During the summer, Boxlight received an update that caused the Unplug’d software to be unreliable while casting. Due to this, it is now recommended that staff use the Clevershare software when casting to a Boxlight.
Clevershare Chromebook Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cesYggf02D4fjOPBQo70PW6VmdfhwH5fzQxpJr2cSgw/edit
Boxlight Troubleshooting (thank you to Michelle Walsh at Summit Hall ES!)
Other Boxlight Tips (touchscreen calibration, screen resolution fix)
MCPS Resources Folder
MCPS Resources Folder
If it's missing from your Bookmarks Bar, follow this fix!
Make sure you are sync'd with your .net account. Right-click the bookmarks bar, you see this:
Toggle the checkmark to "Show MCPS Resources"
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