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It started as a simple question, "Are we as a District providing teachers with the best tools available to tackle Blended and Distance learning?"
It started as a simple question, "Are we as a District providing teachers with the best tools available to tackle Blended and Distance learning?"
There are many features that make Canvas a better platform than Google Classroom. However, it was not about one over the other.
There are many features that make Canvas a better platform than Google Classroom. However, it was not about one over the other.
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, teachers have been faced with the challenge to provide effective remote instruction. As we move into fall, there is a continued need to provide distance learning as well as implement a blended learning model to ensure the health and safety of students, educators, and staff. To ensure the transition to virtual learning is manageable and provide structure to blending learning and online instruction. A committee was formed and tasked with evaluating all types of learning management systems to ensure we are able to meet students’, parents, and teacher needs. The committee evaluated ten different LMS solutions including Google Classroom. To help pick the best tool for teachers, the committee reached out to additional teachers and several neighboring School Districts for further input. The committee felt it was in the best interest of teachers, parents and students to make the Canvas learning platform available to all teachers.
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, teachers have been faced with the challenge to provide effective remote instruction. As we move into fall, there is a continued need to provide distance learning as well as implement a blended learning model to ensure the health and safety of students, educators, and staff. To ensure the transition to virtual learning is manageable and provide structure to blending learning and online instruction. A committee was formed and tasked with evaluating all types of learning management systems to ensure we are able to meet students’, parents, and teacher needs. The committee evaluated ten different LMS solutions including Google Classroom. To help pick the best tool for teachers, the committee reached out to additional teachers and several neighboring School Districts for further input. The committee felt it was in the best interest of teachers, parents and students to make the Canvas learning platform available to all teachers.
Can you embed a Google Form into a Quiz?
Can you embed a Google Form into a Quiz?
Yes, you can. However, it won't operate as you're expecting it to. The grades from the Google Form will not push to Grades in Canvas (or Q for that matter) If you want to use it as a quiz grade that automatically pushes, it would be best to build it in Canvas. .
Yes, you can. However, it won't operate as you're expecting it to. The grades from the Google Form will not push to Grades in Canvas (or Q for that matter) If you want to use it as a quiz grade that automatically pushes, it would be best to build it in Canvas. .
Student Program Access in Canvas
Student Program Access in Canvas
The following programs have already been integrated...
The following programs have already been integrated...
- Canvas Commons
- Google SSO
- Google Apps
- Google Assignments
- Youtube
- Studio
- Britannica
Student Program Integration in Progress
Student Program Integration in Progress
- ALEKS
- Turn it In
- Springboard Online
Things we're looking in to...no promises!
Things we're looking in to...no promises!
- Renaissance Learning
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt(HMH)
- Naviance, Inc.
- RosettaStone
- Savvas Easy Bridge
- Carnegie Learning
- McGraw Hill Education
- MyON Sign In
- Mobymax ?
- Mystery Science Inc (?)
Parent/Student Training?
Parent/Student Training?
To login to the Canvas Teacher mobile app, download the app from your device's "store". Once downloaded, click Find My School. Type the URL for our instance mrpk.instructure.com. You will need to then login using your @mrpk.org gmail credentials, select Organizational G Suite Account when prompted, and allow access if prompted. You can access your Dashboard, Courses, SpeedGrader, Inbox, and To DO list.
To login to the Canvas Teacher mobile app, download the app from your device's "store". Once downloaded, click Find My School. Type the URL for our instance mrpk.instructure.com. You will need to then login using your @mrpk.org gmail credentials, select Organizational G Suite Account when prompted, and allow access if prompted. You can access your Dashboard, Courses, SpeedGrader, Inbox, and To DO list.
Will we be able to administer iO (formerly EADMS) assessments?
Will we be able to administer iO (formerly EADMS) assessments?
Yes! We are working on this integration. More to follow.
Yes! We are working on this integration. More to follow.
Will there be a template for me to start with? May I customize that template?
Will there be a template for me to start with? May I customize that template?
Yes! and Yes! The district is purchasing grade level band templates that can be used as is or that can be modified.
Yes! and Yes! The district is purchasing grade level band templates that can be used as is or that can be modified.
Canvas and McGraw Hill
Canvas and McGraw Hill
Students will need to FIRST sign in to McGraw Hill (use the waffle, use the mrpk.org bookmarks folder, or in the canvas assignment, teachers can provide the direct link
Students will need to FIRST sign in to McGraw Hill (use the waffle, use the mrpk.org bookmarks folder, or in the canvas assignment, teachers can provide the direct link
https://accounts.google.com/o/saml2/initsso?idpid=C042atm8h&spid=29914848587&forceauthn=false)
https://accounts.google.com/o/saml2/initsso?idpid=C042atm8h&spid=29914848587&forceauthn=false)
Then teachers can use the to do list in Wonders/Study Sync (if there is one) or create a link in Canvas straight to the desired assignment...still working on this one.
Then teachers can use the to do list in Wonders/Study Sync (if there is one) or create a link in Canvas straight to the desired assignment...still working on this one.
Canvas and BrainPOP :: There is no longer a generic password. Please see directions on how to access BrainPOP in Canvas.
Canvas and BrainPOP :: There is no longer a generic password. Please see directions on how to access BrainPOP in Canvas.
How do I add a user to my course? (Paras, TCs)
How do I add a user to my course? (Paras, TCs)
Teacher Candidates
Teacher Candidates
If a teacher wants a student teacher to have access to their canvas courses. the student teacher will need to first create a canvas Teacher account (using either their mrpk.org account if they have one OR their college email). They can complete this step by going to this website. https://mrpk.instructure.com/register_from_website
Once the student teacher has an account, the teacher can then add them to the class as a TA. To do that the teacher will need to Open the course > go to people > top right blue button click +People > then type in the student teachers college email. The student teacher will then need to use the following URL each time they want to login to canvas.
https://mrpk.instructure.com/login/canvas
The link has been added to the Staff page on the right. "Student Teaching Login"
Paraeducators
Paraeducators
Your paraeducator will have to go to the following link to setup their accounts for Canvas: https://mrpk.instructure.com/register_from_website
They need to make sure they use their @mrpk.org email when they set it up. If they don't have one they will need to go through the process of having an Acceptable Use Policy filled out and on file.
After they have created their account you will be able to add them as an Observer to your Canvas classrooms. To do that the teacher will need to Open the course > go to people > top right blue button click +People > select Login ID and type the email of the user. Be sure that the drop-down role is set to Observer. Click Next and Add Users.
Students for any staff not tied to Q (ie Counselors, RSP, Speech)
Students for any staff not tied to Q (ie Counselors, RSP, Speech)
1. Login to Canvas
2. Select your course from the Courses menu to the left
3. Click Settings in the lower left navigation bar
4. Select the Users tab and click People
5. Click the +People button to the right
6. Type the student email addresses entering down after each one in the Add User(s) By field email address.
1. Remember that the student email is now theirID#@mrpk.org (we dropped the edu)
2. Be sure that Students is selected from the drop-down!
7. Click Next.
8. Verify the email addresses, and click Add Users.
Students should then receive an email notification inviting them to join the course. Students must accept the course invitation before they can access the course
How do I transfer student grades from one period to another?
How do I transfer student grades from one period to another?
The first thing you need to do is Export Grades in Canvas. Then, remove all the names that you don't need in the CSV file that is created.
The student should stay on your roster for about 5 days. After that, their grades will disappear and you'll no longer have access. Technology can GET access for another 30 days, but after that...no dice :)
If the student does NOT show on your Grades roster OR on the People tab, when in the People tab, click on the 3 dots to the top right and select View Prior Enrollments
Once you have the CSV file from the Export, you can go to the new period that the student was enrolled into and Import Grades in Canvas.
What video conferencing platform will we use?
What video conferencing platform will we use?
We will continue to use Google Meet for Conference Integration. Teachers will no longer be able to use Google Classroom. Here's a link to a how-to video or if you prefer step by step instructions
We will continue to use Google Meet for Conference Integration. Teachers will no longer be able to use Google Classroom. Here's a link to a how-to video or if you prefer step by step instructions
I have a student in my Google Assignments called "Sandbox Team". How do I get rid of that student?
I have a student in my Google Assignments called "Sandbox Team". How do I get rid of that student?
This often happens when students accidentally link their Canvas account to their personal Google account. You can easily remove “extra” users from your Google Assignments roster. Here is a link to instructions on how to remove them
This often happens when students accidentally link their Canvas account to their personal Google account. You can easily remove “extra” users from your Google Assignments roster. Here is a link to instructions on how to remove them
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