Make sure your student(s) abide(s) to the daily MUSD learning schedule, and remember it is important to identify an at-home learning space. Ideally, this space should have:

• Internet access

• A computer, iPad, Chromebook, or other device

• Good lighting

• Ready access to learning materials and tools

A dedicated learning space for virtual learning should ideally be located in a shared area of your home such as at the kitchen table, a large kitchen counter, or a desk in a living room or family room. When your student's learning space is separate from their bedroom and distanced from the television, it sets the expectation and tone that the space is for work and not play. Additionally, an online learning space in a shared area allows parents and guardians to readily support learning while also monitoring online activity.

All MUSD students have Google Suite for education accounts that include access to Google Classroom. Students should check these accounts every day for communication from their teacher(s) about the daily learning expectations. Elementary aged students may need help checking their Gmail account or Google Classroom for messages. Educators will also communicate with students about how to share their learning. Students may be asked to:

• Complete a Google Quiz;

• Turn in a Google assignment (Google docs, Google Slides, Google Forms, Google Sheets);

• Take a picture of their work and upload it to Google Classroom;

• Record a video that shows how they are able to do something;

• Email a message summarizing their learning;

There are are many possibilities for how teachers might invite students to share their learning. Parents and caregivers should be sure they know what their children's teacher(s) expect and then support their student as needed.

Meaningful learning engagement online will not require a big shift in the ways teachers share student progress or in the ways parents and caregivers can check on their child's progress.

Practical Tips for Checking Student Progress:

• Email from MUSD principals and teachers

• Updates from MUSD via ParentSquare and Robocall Updates

• Google Classroom Guardians receive daily/weekly email with Google Classroom summary

• Assignment status posted in Aeries

When MUSD students are asked to engage in online learning due to circumstances that require school buildings to close, the District recognizes that this can pose a hardship on many families. Although students may be restricted from going to school, there is no guarantee that parents and guardians are able to work virtually from home and therefore be able to supervise their children. MUSD parents and caregivers are encouraged to think about ways they can support one another.

Please remember that Google Classroom is the primary hub for educational materials and communication with MUSD teachers. However, if you are looking for additional resources to support student learning and at home enrichment, consider the following links*:

• Scholastic Learn at Home

• Khan Academy Kids

• Khan Academy

• Achieve the Core ~ March Madness

• BrainPop en Español

• Multilingual Resources

• MUSD Art Teacher, Sara Gutkind's Art YouTube Channel

• MUSD Music Teacher, Tim Weed’s Music Videos and Activities

• MUSD PE Teacher, Shane Mochizuki, Fitness Activities

• 30 Virtual Field Trips

• Common Sense Media

• 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours

• At Home Enrichment Resources

*Resources will be updated regularly

• To determine which of the Internet providers serves your area, enter your zip code at this site: www.everyoneon.org/capta

• Click here to read CETF’s flier in English or Spanish to get more information about how to qualify, and who to contact.

MUSD wants to support the best use of technology to support teaching and learning. We value the partnership of parents and caregivers when learning occurs outside of the school building. As on ongoing measure to protect the well-being of our students, we encourage parents and guardians to conduct a daily monitoring of student communication on distance learning platforms (including, but not limited to Google Suite for Education tools, Nearpod, etc.) As an important reminder, all students and adults using MUSD technology platforms must adhere to the expectations set forth in the MUSD District Acceptable Use Policy . In general, students and adults should be sure to:

• Use respectful behavior and language.

• Stick to appropriate topic discussions.

• Send only appropriate video transmissions.

• Use only appropriate icon, emoji, and avatar submissions.

• Wear school appropriate clothing if attending meetings via video or creating a video.

• Be honest and use academic integrity by not plagiarizing or copying others’ work

• Not falsify information about oneself or impersonate others online.

Remember to act kindly, show consideration for others, and treat one another online as they wish to be treated in person.

You can access more information about Digital Citizenship on the Common Sense Media Website.

• Need help with your Google Chrome password for your @monroviaschools.net account contact: (626) 471-2064, Option 1

• Need to reset your password, please follow the instructions on this informational slide presentation

• Connect with your child's classroom teacher - find their email on the school website

All MUSD students have Google Suite for Education accounts. Guardians and students can access Google Suite for Education tools through the students' @monroviaschools.net district account. Please note that when logging into an MUSD Google Suite for Education account, @monroviaschools.net must be added to the username. All MUSD Google Suite for Education accounts include, but are not limited to the following web-based learning tools:

• Google Classroom

• Gmail

• Google Slides

• Google Docs

• Google Forms

• Google Drawing

• Google Hangouts

All MUSD students have Google Suite for education accounts that include access to Google Classroom. Students can access Google Classroom through their student Monroviaschools.net district account. Students should check Google Classroom every day for messages from their teacher(s) about the daily learning expectations. Elementary aged students may need help checking their Google Classroom account for daily lesson and other communication from their teacher(s). Educators will also communicate with students about how to share their learning. Parents can opt to receive either daily or weekly summaries from Google Classroom on their student(s) progress with assigned work. Students may be asked to:

• Access instructional materials such as screencasts, PDFs, Google Docs, and Google Slides

• Open, complete, and turn in a Google Classroom assignment

• Open and complete a Google Form survey and/or quiz

• Participate in a chat forum

• Upload content to Google Classroom (i.e. picture of work, Google Doc, Google Slides)

Resources for support with navigating and using Google Classroom:

Parents and Google Classroom

• Sign in Card Information

• Quick Card Sign-in link from a home device

• ClassLink At-Home Parent Guide

• Edgenuity Student Login Information

• Edgenuity Student Login Video ~ By: Daniel Holman

• iReady Student Login Information

This link includes a utility that checks your device and network to make sure i-Ready will run smoothly: http://cdn.i-ready.com/systemcheck

For additional support...

Email: i-ReadySupport@cainc.com

Phone: (800) 225-0248

Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET

The Google Chrome browser v74+ is recommended on all platforms.

District Chromebooks are allowed to connect to home and public WiFi networks. MUSD Technology Department is unable to provide support for home networks.

However, here are a few basic troubleshooting steps you can try before checking with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or network hardware manufacturer’s website for support documents and links.

1. Restart your computer or mobile device.

2. Make your wireless router has a WiFi switch, make sure it is turned on.

3. Try disconnecting and reconnecting to your home WiFi network again.

4. Ensure that you are entering the correct WiFi password.

5. If your other devices cannot connect, try restarting your WiFi router.

6. Try connecting to another wireless network such as a coffee shop WiFi network or public library WiFi network and see if you can connect successfully.

Other considerations:

• Microwaves can interfere with WiFi signals. If you find that your connection slows down or gets disconnected when a Microwave is running, upgrade to a dual band wireless router capable of 5 GHz frequency.

If you are still unable to connect to your home WiFi, please check with your ISP or network hardware manufacturer’s website for support links.

Support Links to Local Internet Service Providers (ISP)

• Frontier

• Giggle

• Spectrum

Support Links to Network Hardware Manufacturers

• AmpliFi

• ASUS

• D-Link

• Eero

• Google Nest Wi-Fi

• Linksys

• Netgear

• TP-Link

• Trendnet

For more information about wifi services provided by Spectrum and Giggle Fiber: https://www.monroviaschools.net/apps/news/article/1188018