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Welcome to Chalk!
Welcome to Chalk!
This is Chalk's YouTube channel. There are guides, and great PD videos here.
If you've lost your password or never signed in watch this
If you've lost your password or never signed in watch this
Follow these steps to setup your account. If you need more hands on help reach out to us in Instructional Services and we'll be happy to guide you through.
The Chalk Home Screen
The Chalk Home Screen
When you sign in to Chalk this what your welcome screen will show.
Chalk's Timetable
Chalk's Timetable
This is part of the initial setup of Chalk. Here you will create or import your classes and put them on your schedule. You will also set up things like A/B schedule if needed or if you are shop a repeating single day schedule. Be sure to adhere to the naming convention for your classes stated in the above Guidelines Document.
Here is a video walk through of that space.
Click here for Chalk's own wiki guide to the Timetable and how to set rotation.
Chalk's Lesson Planner
Chalk's Lesson Planner
Now that your account is fully set up this is where you will be in Chalk everyday. Here you will draft your daily lessons. There is a lot of new functionality at your disposal now so take some time getting familiar with what you can do now. The district has provided a guide to lesson expectations to follow in the above Guidelines document.
Here is a video walkthrough of the Lesson Planner
The Feedback Cycle
The Feedback Cycle
Your building administrators and supervisors will be able to leave feedback on your lessons. You will be notified by email and with the bell notification icon in the rop right hand corner of your screen. You can turn off email notification in your profile settings under Email Settings.
Help Me Please!
If you need further support, of have any questions, please reach out to us in Instructional Services. If your question is regarding use of Chalk that is general the folks at Chalk are immediately available to help through the Help Chat Bubble in the bottom right of your screen whenever you are logged into Chalk. If you need help more related to your content or building guidelines, reach out to your content supervisors or building administrates for answers to these questions. You can also reach out to Dan Gallant to set up time for him to work with you one-on-one with Chalk. We are here for you and know getting used to a new platform takes time. Don't hesitate to seek help with this.
Related Materials
Will You Be Writing Curricula?
Will You Be Writing Curricula?
Here is a great series of PD by the esteemed Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs on writing curricula with Chalk.
Is Your Google Life Disorganized?
Is Your Google Life Disorganized?
Put your Google Classroom and Google Drive in order with these tips. The presentation and supporting guides are linked in the video description.
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