Staff Training Resources

Below you will find expanded information on many of our platforms identified in your new hire letter.  Please don't hesitate to contact a member of the Technology Services staff if you need more information on these tools. 

Staff Orientation (updated)

New Staff Training

Laptop Setup

Laptop Setup.webm

Shaw Training (2022)

SHAW Tech Training

Educational Platforms

Link

Training Resources

Aspen

Aspen is a platform used by teachers, administration, students, and families to view and edit student information such as student grades, attendance, & other data.

https://ma-millbury.myfollett.com/aspen
No Android or iOS apps are available

Blackboard

Blackboard is our website hosting platform. 

https://www.millburyschools.org
You must have a special account to edit a page.  Contact Technology Services for an account.
No Android or iOS apps are available

Clever

Clever is a dashboard for students to access digital learning platforms through a sign-on portal.

https://clever.com/in/millbury
But a better way is to use the purple C (Clever+) icon in the top right-hand corner of the Chrome browser.
No Android or iOS apps are available

Edpuzzle

Edpuzzle is a tool used to place interactive content into pre-existing videos from sources, such as TED or YouTube, or into self-paced lessons.

https://edpuzzle.com/

Students can also access it through Clever
Android and iOS app available

eHallPass (HS only)

eHallPass is a online system that is used to manage student passes. eHallPass replaces antiquated methods of administering hall passes. The system enhances school security and helps to simplify classroom management.

Staff Portal
http://ehallpass.com/glogin

Students can also access it the app on their Chromebook, or on their phones.
Android and iOS app available

Freshdesk

Freshdesk is a portal to ask for help with technology problems

https://millbury.freshdesk.com/support/login
Use the login with the Google button.
No Android or iOS apps are available

New
for 2023

Google Workspace (New Paid Service)

Google Workspace for Education is a paid version of Google Workspace with added tools that are only available with a paid subscription.

http://google.com
doc.new, classroom.google.com

No Android or iOS apps are available

Lexia Core5

Lexia Core5 Reading is an adaptive blended learning program that accelerates the development of literacy skills for students of all abilities, helping them make that critical shift from learning to read to reading to learn.

Student Portal
https://clever.com/in/millbury
Administrative Portal
https://www.mylexia.com
No Android or iOS apps are available

Lexia PowerUp

Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® is a computer-based program that adapts instruction to the specific needs of adolescent learners. The activities in PowerUp support and build on your school's English Language Arts curriculum, focusing on developing reading skills in three areas: word study, grammar, and comprehension.

Student Portal
https://clever.com/in/millbury
Administrative Portal
https://www.mylexia.com
No Android or iOS apps are available

ReadySub

Lexia Core5 Reading is an adaptive blended learning program that accelerates the development of literacy skills for students of all abilities, helping them make that critical shift from learning to read to reading to learn.

Web Portal
https://app.readysub.com
Android and iOS apps are in development

New
for 2023

Padlet

Padlet is a website and app that allows students to curate information onto virtual boards called Padlets.  Teachers can share boards via links or QR codes with content such as videos, text, links, documents, or images.   Students can also upload documents such as notes or assignments. Multiple people can contribute to a Padlet wall at the same time. 

Web Portal
https://padlet.com
Android and iOS apps are available



New
for 2024

Quizizz

Quizizz is a quiz and interactive lesson tool similar to Kahoot. Students access teacher-shared content using a link or access code through the website or app, and they can see both questions and answers on their screens.  

Web Portal
https://quizizz.com
Android and iOS apps are available



Vector Evaluations
(formerly TeachPoint)

This portal provides access to online Educator Evaluation and PD Tracking solutions.

Web Portal
https://tp1.goteachpoint.com
Android and iOS ap are available

How to use Vector Evaluations

Additional Resources

Software

School Dude

For the submission of Maintenance Requests 

Training Resources

Hardware

Elmo Document Cameras

For additional assistance with your voicemail pin and extension, please reach out to Technology Services. 

TouchView Interactive

TouchView will allow your students to engage and collaborate with multiple students simultaneously interacting on the panel.

Phones/Voicemail

For additional assistance with your voicemail pin and extension, please reach out to Technology Services. 

Laptops and Chromebooks

In Millbury, all teaching staff are given, Windows Laptops.  Students, Paraprofessionals, and others have access to Chromebooks.

Xerox Printers (W/Badges)

For additional assistance with printing, please reach out to Technology Services. 

Ricoh Printers (W/Badges)

For additional assistance with printing, please reach out to Technology Services. 

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