Classlink
ClassLink is a solution to provide teachers, students, and administrators with a single point of access to various digital resources and applications. It serves as a platform that streamlines the process of logging in and accessing different educational tools, software, and online resources, making it easier for educators to manage their digital classroom environments. Clicking the dropdown menu to the right will reveal some benefits to using Classlink.
The goal of such platforms is to simplify the digital classroom experience and enhance the efficiency of teaching and learning through technology.
For teachers, ClassLink offers several benefits:
Single Sign-On (SSO): Teachers can log in once to ClassLink and gain access to a range of educational tools and resources without needing to remember multiple usernames and passwords.
Centralized Dashboard: ClassLink provides a dashboard that brings together all the applications and resources teachers use for teaching. This makes it convenient to locate and launch the necessary tools.
Digital Resource Management: Teachers can organize and manage their digital resources such as websites, apps, and files, making it easier to share resources with students and colleagues.
Time Saving: With streamlined access to resources and tools, teachers can save time that would otherwise be spent logging in and out of various applications.
Customization: ClassLink allows teachers to customize their dashboard and resources based on their preferences and teaching needs.
Accessibility: ClassLink often includes accessibility features that can benefit teachers and students with disabilities.
Analytics and Reporting: ClassLink offer analytics and reporting features, which can help teachers and administrators track usage and engagement with different tools.
In the video to the right you will see how folders can be created and used to organize your Classlink Dashboard.
You can also click and drag existing apps to another location on your dashboard if you prefer a specific app to be on the first row, third row, etc.
Classlink Folders and Dashboard Customization.mp4In this video we explore the different Themes, color pallettes, and fonts that are available.
As the end user, you have the ability to adjust various settings to make your dashboard more visually appealing and functional for yourself.
Classlink Themes, Look and Feel.mp4In this video, instructions are provided for adding apps to your dashboard.
First, you will want to search the existing app library to see if what you are looking for is currently available. If you find what you are looking for, simply click Add.
If you do not find the app you would like, simply send Ryan Camire an email and one will be created for you. The app may be a simple bookmark or can be a fully automated single sign on app.
Classlink Adding Apps, etc.mp4Chrome Browser Suggestions
Your Classlink Dashboard can hold all the shortcuts to your favorite apps and will always launch when you click the new tab button. There are two other options for you to customize your browser in a way that makes things easier to access.
Set Your Homepage
Navigate to the page that you would like to set as your homepage.
Click the three vertical dots in the upper right hand corner of your browser window.
Click Settings>Appearance>
Copy the web page address you would like to always open when you click home and paste it into the open space under "New Tab page" and make sure the radio button is selected like you see to the right.
To access your homepage, you simply click the little house to the left of the address bar.
Set Pages to Open on Chrome Startup
Click the three vertical dots in the upper right hand corner of your browser window.
Click Settings>On Startup>
You are able to add any number of pages to open automatically when you launch the chrome browser. Just simply click "Add a new page".
