CTF magazine

Table of Contents In this issue, you’ll find…. ★ Account Reminders ○ Student Password Information ○ Student Logins 2019-2020 ○ Student Logins & How to get help with student programs ○ Google Account Reminders for students ★ GO.csisd.org Page ★ Clever ★ Who to Call at AMCHS for Tech Help ★ Self Service Portal ★ Google ★ Schoology ○ Logging in and courses to join ○ Basic Expectations ○ Basics - additional help ○ Beginning of year reminders ○ Grading Tips ★ Nearpod ○ Nearpod Basic Info ○ Training ★ eSchool/TAC reminders ★ Hoonuit ★ Frontline - Absence management ★ Eduphoria ★ Employee Access Center - EAC (eFinance) ★ Read and Write ★ Smore ★ Flocabulary

Student Password Information ● Student usernames: 1000##### ● Student Google accounts: 1000#####@csisd.org ○ No Gmail, only Google Accounts Elementary (k-4th) Passwords: ● first initial + last initial + 1920 ● No forced reset Secondary (5th-12th) Passwords: ● Will be reset August 13/14; all students will be forced to reset their password ● All passwords reset to default: ○ campus initials + # + last 5 digits of student ID ● Can reset on CSISD device ● Can reset in Self-Serve portal on any device/network, if an account has been previously set-up

Student Logins & How to get Help Account Username Password Link Help Computer ID number Default password Password (ow#12345) or Reset done by Student selected Campus password Librarian or calling the Help Desk at 5678 MS Office ID number Default password https://login.mic Call Help Desk @csisd.org or Student rosoftonline.co at 5678 selected password m/ HAC Firstname.Lastname HAC Student https://hac.csisd Email (Ex: Shannon.Long) selected password .org/HomeAcce studenthac@ (NOT connected to ss/Account/Log csisd.org their login On HAC accounts password) are only created for those 5-12 grade students that request them using the form linked on campus websites. Google ID number Default password https://accounts CTF or School @csisd.org registrar or Student .google.com/sig (for access) selected password nin Schoology ID number Default password http://csisd.scho goo.gl/TSx3hu or Student ology.com schoology@csi selected password sd.org

Account Reminders Students still not able to get into google, but can get into the computer and Schoology just fine? Do they see the error message shown below? Talk to your school registrar to see if students do or do not have access! Students who do not have Google access approved MUST get parents to fill out THIS FORM in order to access google drive, docs, forms, sheets, presentations, etc.!

The go.csisd.org website is your hotspot for most CSISD technology. This page has lots of helpful updates, but also holds the staff portal you can access for all technology.

clever.com/in/csisd In August, Clever will be the new “go.csisd.org” equivalent! Clever_CSISD Clever icons are already on your desktop. You will use Clever to log in and then use the links within clever to get to other applications with the same sign on.

Who to call at Oakwood (Technology Version) HELP! I need…. You should contact…. Equipment fixed or Work Order in Eduphoria replaced Josh Symank OW Website CTF- Shawna McDermott Schoology HAC - attendance and/or CTF- Shawna McDermott gradebook CTF- Shawna McDermott CTF- Shawna McDermott Nearpod Heather Richter Issues with getting technology to work the way you want to (google, internet, apps, ipads, etc.) SPED/Cloud issues

Self Service Portal ● Students and teachers can enroll in this service while they have an active username and password. ● Students or teachers who have not enrolled in the self-service password system MUST change their password on a CSISD networked computer. ● To reset a password on a CSISD computer, the user should login using current login and password. The user will be prompted to change their password. ● Students and teachers who have successfully enrolled can change their password from any device (personal or district) by using the self-service password system.

Students in CSISD have access to the following core services: ● Calendar ● Forms ● Classroom ● Sheets ● Contacts ● Slides ● Drive ● Talk/Hangouts ● Docs Other additional services students have access to: ● Maps ● Books ● YouTube ● Chrome ● Earth NOTE: Any CSISD parent can choose to NOT grant consent for their student to use Google Suite applications. For more learning, visit Schoology: CSISD Professional Learning, Instructional Technology, Google PD

Logging in to Schoology: ● ALWAYS log in at csisd.schoology.com (or, click on the Schoology icon in the CSISD Tech Portal) ● Log in using only your username (NOT your full email). EX: smcdermott ● Your password is the CSISD password that you use for logging into the computer, Gmail, Eduphoria, TAC, etc. Courses to join in Schoology ● CSISD Professional Learning Course ● Course code: NMQWD-N8T2T Groups to join in Schoology: ● CSISD Curriculum and Instruction ● Group code: TV62N-M7S47

Basic Expectations August 2019 ● Providing resources in your assigned courses for students (and parents) ● Adding Course Materials (documents, links, etc.) ● Utilizing the course updates and announcements to communicate with students and parents. ● Utilizing course calendars to add important events that are relevant to instruction in the course. ● Optional (encouraged): utilizing digital assignments and assessments in your courses, where/when appropriate. During the 2019-2020 School Year ● Continual updating and providing resources in courses for students (and parents) ● Maintaining a regular schedule to add updates and course materials to support students and parents.

Schoology Basics If you need additional help with the basics: 1. Self-paced modules in Schoology: ○ CSISD Professional Learning Course ■ Instructional Technology ● Schoology PD ○ Schoology Basics 2. Google for help! 3. Ask your friendly CTF If you need help with beyond the basics: 1. Self-paced modules in Schoology: ● CSISD Professional Learning Course ○ Instructional Technology ■ Schoology PD ● Find the folder you want more help with! 2. Ask your friendly CTF

Beginning of year Reminders: ● Anything not in your resources will be archived! To refresh how to save materials from courses to resources, watch THIS video. ● To change your picture for your course. Please include class name and teacher name. Watch THIS video, Click HERE for a template. ● Teach the same section more than once? LINK YOUR SECTIONS! Here’s how. ● Schoology Landing Page Click HERE for template ○ Contact Information ○ YAG ○ Planner ○ Supplies ○ Rules and Procedures ● Create a Team Group Page. Team Newsletters need to be posted in the Team Group Page Each Week

Grading in Schoology ● How to set up gradebook - Remember it is recommended to set up your gradebook in Schoology with the same categories you use in TAC ● Remind parents and students: Grades in Schoology ONLY reflect items completed in Schoology, All non-Schoology grades from class (including some Schoology items) will be posted in TAC for the most accurate view (and how it affects their GPA). ● How to set up AND use grading groups ● How to unpublish materials Parent Codes ● How to find Parent Codes (teachers!) ● How do you know if a parent is signed up?

Nearpod District is now available to you because you work in CSISD! What is Nearpod? In a nutshell - a really awesome interactive presentation platform! → Click HERE for a quick video. When logging in, make sure you click “log in with google”, and log in with your CSISD account! If you do not see CSISD or Oakwood in your Library let your CTF know so you can be added

You want to learn Nearpod?! Self-paced learning modules for Nearpod Training available in Schoology! ● Go to the CSISD Professional Learning COURSE ● Click on Instructional Technology ● Click on the “Nearpod” folder ● Learn about Nearpod as you navigate through the modules! Ask your friendly CTF’s if you are interested in learning more or attending a training! You can also check in eduphoria for trainings throughout the year!

eSchool/TAC Reminders You have to set up your grading categories each semester! Click for grading category amounts For other eSchool tips, click the link HERE to find the GO+ page about eSchool with helpful tips and videos!

eSchool/TAC Reminders Need more help?! Click HERE for the CSISD TAC website where you can find: ● Grading due dates ● Setting up TAC to work for you ● Comment Codes ● How to get to Progress Report and Report Card grades, and how to make sure you enter them correctly ● How to publish grades (IMPORTANT!) ● Semester Grades ● TAC How To’s ● TAC Discipline (How to write a referral!) ● TAC Videos

● Hoonuit has replaced Eduhero for the 2019-2020 school year! ● There are THOUSANDS of individualized trainings you can do on your own time! ● District required PD is now located in Schoology (CSISD Professional Learning Course), but several modules are embedded from Hoonuit. ● Click the graphic to go to hoonuit.com and check it out!

Trainings Hoonuit courses are can be easily embedded into Schoology. Check out the “CSISD Professional Learning: All Staff” Course in Schoology for online required summer trainings. Don’t forget to sign the Electronic Signatures after you finish a module!

Frontline - Absence Management For assistance in creating or editing absences, view THIS video! You can also reference this page on the GO+ page for assistance. Remember, the earlier you can put in the absence, the more likely it is to be covered! Reason explanations: ● Campus Activity - something you are being asked to do on your campus, usually directed by an AP or Principal ● District Activity - when you are doing a training or activity for the district ● Special Fund - you will be told if you need to use this one! Usually used for NTU, ● Student Activity - something on campus for a club, or any other activity involving students If you’re not sure which one to choose, ASK your event coordinator!

Eduphoria is a database system that we use for registering and recording credits for professional development, entering work orders, and housing data such as STAAR scores. Some campuses also use this system for turning in lesson plans. You can use this website for more info about how to log in, set up your profile, and what you can do. The website also walks you through how to enter a work order if you need assistance with something! Eduphoria Workshop is soon changing to Strive! Click here to learn more about the transition to Strive.

Things you can find in EAC: ● View pay information ● View check history ● View paycheck stubs ● View and print W2's ● Make changes to W4's For EAC help, click HERE for the GO+ page on Employee Access Center!

➔ What is Read&Write? Read&Write is available for all students and teachers in CSISD! This is the resource to use for Text-to-Speech or Computer Assisted Reading. ➔ How do students log in to Read&Write? Students can now log into Chrome and the extension will be added automatically. The software is installed on student computers. Sign in using the same Google csisd.org credentials that are used to log into the computer. ➔ Where can I find more information on Read&Write? There is information in Schoology in Courses-CSISD Professional Learning All Staff in the Read&Write Basic Overview Course. The course includes information and videos about the features and use of the different formats of Read&Write (Chrome Extension, Windows and apps) available. If needed the access code is NMQWD-N8T2T ➔ Who do I contact with questions about Read&Write? If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. ➔ Want more? CSISD Professional learning course in Schoology, Instructional Technology, Read and Write overview.

Smore Pages for Team Newsletters ● One person per team has a Smore account to create team newsletters. ● This is the format Symank uses to email out weekly newsletters. ● Let Shawna know if you need a Smore account for your team. ● Team newsletters need to be emailed out every Friday.

You now have unlimited access to hundreds of educational hip-hop videos, songs and lessons. You'll also get a brand new Week in Rap video each Friday. Log In To get started, just log in to flocabulary.com. Your username is your email address. All of your students can also access Flocabulary. You can create classes, and share the class code with your students. Then, you can assign them videos and assessments. Explore The best way to begin is by browsing our songs and videos. You'll find content across the curriculum for grades K-12. Flocabulary is flexible and easy to implement. Learn more about how it works.