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Hello everyone!
I hope you had a chance to rest up this weekend! For those of you who may be feeling overwhelmed with technology and the various online applications that exist-try to to pause and take a breath. Give yourself a break because you are doing amazing!
I hope you don't mind that I am going to offer some unsolicited advice. Please indulge me for just one moment...During this time of remote learning it is important to have hard stops when working with technology. I suggest you must make a conscious decision to log off your computer, stop checking your email, and put down your phone so you don't keep checking your parent communication applications after a set time. Technology can make your eyes hurt, drain your energy, and suck you into working all night. I have a love-hate relationship with technology so I know from experience. Again you are all going above and beyond for your students. Thank you for all you do!
Please know the technology department is here to support you. We appreciate your patience when you send us emails for support because we also log off each evening and weekend to recharge. We monitor email Mon-Fri from 7am to 4pm each day.
If you also would like to share your technology expertise in a TPS tech training session please reach out to me at cblennau@tauntonschools.org. We are in this together!
If you also would like to share your technology expertise in a TPS tech training session please reach out to me at cblennau@tauntonschools.org. We are in this together!
Need Assistance and Support? See if you can find the answer before emailing support.
Need Assistance and Support? See if you can find the answer before emailing support.
IF YOU DID NOT FIND AN ANSWER YOU MUST EMAIL SUPPORT@TAUNTONSCHOOLs.ORG FOR SUPPORT. FOR SECURITY PURPOSES THE EMAIL MUST COME DIRECTLY FROM USERS NOT A COLLEAGUE OR ADMINISTRATOR.
IF YOU DID NOT FIND AN ANSWER YOU MUST EMAIL SUPPORT@TAUNTONSCHOOLs.ORG FOR SUPPORT. FOR SECURITY PURPOSES THE EMAIL MUST COME DIRECTLY FROM USERS NOT A COLLEAGUE OR ADMINISTRATOR.
Classlink is HIGHLY ENcouraged! WONDER WHY We THINK IT IS SO GREAT? ATTEND TODAY's PD TO HEAR HOW IT CAN HELP YOU!
Classlink is HIGHLY ENcouraged! WONDER WHY We THINK IT IS SO GREAT? ATTEND TODAY's PD TO HEAR HOW IT CAN HELP YOU!
Student and Family Expectations
TPS Student and Family Virtual Tech Use Expectations.pdfYou may have noticed the daily pop up message that serves as a reminder of student remote expectations when logging into Classlink. Additionally students have a notification reminder on their Launchpad dashboards with video conferencing expectations set by the district. Feel free to refer and review these expectations with students. They do appear in Classlink each time a student logs in. By logging in they are agreeing to follow these expectations.
Learn More ABOUT CLASSLINK TODAY! 4/21/2020 5:00 PM
Learn More ABOUT CLASSLINK TODAY! 4/21/2020 5:00 PM
ClassLink for Teachers: Teacher Training - New My Apps
https://www.classlink.com/academy-webinar-signup/162
Are you using the new My Apps update to ClassLink? If so, join this webinar to get training to learn the basics of how ClassLink works for you and your students on this new user interface. Some topics include logging in, organizing your digital resources, storing your usernames and passwords, creating and adding additional applications, and the Teacher Console feature as well. This time, we are offering our teacher training at 5 PM EDT. We will provide certificates of participation to those who register and attend. So check it out! Learn directly from Classlink experts.
ADVANCED GOOGLE CLASSROOM PD
ADVANCED GOOGLE CLASSROOM PD
4/22 Wednesday @ 2PM
4/22 Wednesday @ 2PM
Join Jason Vaillancourt and Matt Blennau as they share their Google Classroom tips, tricks, and expertise! This session will be for intermediate Google Classroom users who feel confident using Google Classroom and want to learn more.
Join Jason Vaillancourt and Matt Blennau as they share their Google Classroom tips, tricks, and expertise! This session will be for intermediate Google Classroom users who feel confident using Google Classroom and want to learn more.
Password RESETS- EMAIL & Classlink
Password RESETS- EMAIL & Classlink
Classroom computer access relies on a username and password that must be reset for security purposes every 90 days. If you need a password reset it will effect your email and Classlink access because they are linked. The way to reset your own password is to access the Exchange Web Email found on the tauntonschools.org website. We recommend that while you are at home for remote learning you use the Exchange Web Email link to access all email. See the video below for a quick tutorial. In addition, directions to reset your password is found in the image below. If you need additional support please email support@tauntonschools.org. Do not email Cblennau@tauntonschools.org, your principal, supervisor or a colleague as as you will not get the quickest response. For security purposes we need to hear from individuals directly.
Classroom computer access relies on a username and password that must be reset for security purposes every 90 days. If you need a password reset it will effect your email and Classlink access because they are linked. The way to reset your own password is to access the Exchange Web Email found on the tauntonschools.org website. We recommend that while you are at home for remote learning you use the Exchange Web Email link to access all email. See the video below for a quick tutorial. In addition, directions to reset your password is found in the image below. If you need additional support please email support@tauntonschools.org. Do not email Cblennau@tauntonschools.org, your principal, supervisor or a colleague as as you will not get the quickest response. For security purposes we need to hear from individuals directly.
Link to Reset:
Untitled: Apr 21, 2020 1:19 PM.webmTIPS FROM SOME GOOGLE EXPERTS
TIPS FROM SOME GOOGLE EXPERTS
Avoid account conflicts
See Grid of Assignments
Add a quick video to Classroom (Free for videos 5min or less)
Adjusting Video quality in Google Meet
Use Peardeck in Google Meet to make it interactive
Email Notifications Google Classroom
Google Meet audio Update-
Google is rolling this feature out soon!
HAPARA, GoFormative, NEWSELA, IXL, NEARPOD, OTher APPS
HAPARA, GoFormative, NEWSELA, IXL, NEARPOD, OTher APPS
If you need assistance with upgrading your access to an application or accessing an application please email cblennau@tauntonschools.org Previously teachers have reported that Hapara was not accessible. Hapara has provided a fix and all teachers who have Google Classrooms should now be able to access this tool from their GSuite (Waffle) drop down menu. Please reach out if you are struggling or have any questions regarding the applications on your Classlink launchpad/dashboard.
This week's Professional development opportunities
This week's Professional development opportunities
(Advanced Google Classroom and IXL LIVE REMOTE LEARNING coming next week)
Classlink PD-TODAY APRIL 21ST
Classlink PD-TODAY APRIL 21ST
4/21/2020 5PM
ClassLink for Teachers: Teacher Training - New My Apps-
https://www.classlink.com/academy-webinar-signup/162
Are you using the new My Apps update to ClassLink? If so, join this webinar to get training to learn the basics of how ClassLink works for you and your students on this new user interface. Some topics include logging in, organizing your digital resources, storing your usernames and passwords, creating and adding additional applications, and the Teacher Console feature as well. This time, we are offering our teacher training at 5 PM EDT. We will provide certificates of participation to those who register and attend. So check it out! Learn directly from Classlink experts.
IXL PD- Just for TAunton!
IXL PD- Just for TAunton!
IXL Taunton Public School Resource Page - You can access it here: https://sites.google.com/ixl.com/taunton/home
Getting started with IXL (60 minutes)
In this 60-minute session, we’ll cover everything you need to begin using IXL with your students today. We’ll discuss how to set up your classes and distribute student sign-in details, find and assign essential skills using IXL skill plans, set appropriate goals for your students, and monitor their progress.We will also allow time for Q&A to address any questions you may have.
April 22- 1pm EST
Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EJCq1Nu2Suu5u6xouR-LVA
April 23- 1pm EST
Register here:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GYWOotcnQ9yM064c8Y9bQA
At-home learning strategies with IXL (30 minutes)
See how IXL can help you keep your students learning through the current school closures and beyond. In this 30-minute session, we’ll explore IXL’s comprehensive curriculum and walk through how to find and assign essential skills. We’ll also share recommendations for appropriate goal-setting and highlight effective ways to monitor student progress.
April 24- 1pm EST
Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wd0tk6kwRiGAWAjAgb9NXA
Nearpod PD
Nearpod PD
Attend a Nearpod PD- Times Vary Sign-up here
Google MEET PD
Google MEET PD
Wednesday- 12pm
NickName: TPScares
https://meet.google.com/yhc-jhgo-ueq
Dial-in: (US) +1 630-984-0143 PIN: 632 432 682#
Thursday- 12pm
NickName: TPScares
https://meet.google.com/yhc-jhgo-ueq
Dial-in: (US) +1 630-984-0143 PIN: 632 432 682#
Friday- 12pm
NickName: TPScares
https://meet.google.com/yhc-jhgo-ueq
Dial-in: (US) +1 630-984-0143 PIN: 632 432 682#
Advanced Google Classroom
Advanced Google Classroom
Hosted by Jason Vaillancourt and Matt Blennau 4/22 @ 2pm
To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/ohw-jodb-hna
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 269-783-5067 and enter this PIN: 254 681 377#
Nickname: tpsadvancedgc
Peardeck
Peardeck
Sign-up Here Times Vary
EDCAMP - REMOTE LEARNING
EDCAMP - REMOTE LEARNING
April 20-25 Register Here
Consider sharing some virtual experiences with your students: https://sites.google.com/gcsny.org/digitalexperiencecalendar/home
Consider sharing some virtual experiences with your students: https://sites.google.com/gcsny.org/digitalexperiencecalendar/home
THIS WEBSITE IS A STAFF ONLY WEBSITE AND SHOULD NOT BE SHARED OUTSIDE OF TPS OR WITH STUDENTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
THIS WEBSITE IS A STAFF ONLY WEBSITE AND SHOULD NOT BE SHARED OUTSIDE OF TPS OR WITH STUDENTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
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