Consol Tech magazine 20-21

AMCHS Technology Handbook

Your Campus Technology Facilitators Brittney Hawkins Michael Howard

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

Student Password Information ● Student usernames: 1000##### ● Student Google accounts: 1000#####@csisd.org ○ No Gmail, only Google Accounts Secondary (5th-12th) Passwords: ● Will be reset August 17th; 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 ● If help is needed, the librarian can assist or they cal contact the helpdesk at 979.695.5678 or [email protected]

Student Logins & How to get Help Account Username Password Link Help Computer ID number Default Password Reset done password or by Campus Librarian, calling the Help Desk Student selected at 694.5678, or password emailing at helpdesk@csisd .org MS Office ID number Default login.microsofto Call Help Desk at 5678 @csisd.org password or nline.com Student selected password HAC Created by HAC Student https://hac.csisd Students: Students selected .org/HomeAcce studenthac@ password Students must fill (NOT ss csisd.org out THIS form to connected to Parents: use a HAC their login grades@ account password) csisd.org Google ID number Default https://accounts CTF or School registrar @csisd.org password or .google.com/sig (for access) Student nin selected Schoology ID number password Students: schoology@ http://csisd. csisd.org (please Default schoology.com include your name, password or campus and student Parents: ID # in your email! Student schoology.com selected password ALL Password assistance MUST be answered by a campus librarian OR the CSISD help desk at 979.694.5678 or [email protected].

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 (Gentry) 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 or email [email protected] in order to access google drive, docs, forms, sheets, presentations, etc.!

clever.com/in/csisd 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 AMCHS (Technology Version) HELP! I need…. You should contact…. Equipment fixed or Marc Ponder (BUT put in a replaced work order FIRST!) AMCHS Website Brittney AMCHS Building Calendar Anysha Daily AMCHS Activity Calendar Michael HERO CTF’s - Brittney or Michael Schoology CTF’s - Brittney or Michael HAC - attendance and/or CTF’s - Brittney or Michael gradebook Brittney Nearpod Issues with getting CTF’s - Brittney or Michael technology to work the way you want to (google, internet, apps, ipads, etc.) SPED/Cloud issues Heather Richter

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.

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: bhawkins ● Your password is the CSISD password that you use for logging into the computer, Gmail, etc.

Courses to join in Schoology ● CSISD Professional Learning Course ● Course code: NMQWD-N8T2T ● AMCHS Staff Course - email Brittney if not enrolled Groups to join in Schoology: ● CSISD Curriculum and Instruction ● Group code: TV62N-M7S47

Basic Expectations 2020 School Year ● Provide weekly resources in assigned courses for students (and parents) ● Utilize the course updates and announcements to communicate with students and parents. ● Add various course materials (documents, links, media, etc.). ● Utilize course calendars to add important events that are relevant to instruction in the course. ● Utilize digital discussions, assignments and assessments in your courses, where/when appropriate for feedback and formative assessment opportunities in the course. ● Maintain district expectations on course folder structure and other required components. 2020 Make sure you are using the folder structure in the C&I Schoology Group (click HERE) Click here for a slideshow of CLICK examples for different levels ME

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’s 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’s

Beginning of year Reminders: ● Semester “A” classes will disappear at the end of the calendar year! ● 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, watch THIS video ● Teach the same section more than once? LINK YOUR SECTIONS! Here’s how. ● Email Brittney Hawkins if you would like your courses merged (ONLY if you are unable to link your sections) ● All teachers need to have their Year-at-a-Glance posted in their course for parents and students to access. Watch THIS video to see how.

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?

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

Basic Expectations Our campus administrations expects that you use HERO for: ● Everyday infractions ○ Tardy’s ○ ID Violations ○ Dress Code ● Positive interactions (to reward students for their behavior) ○ Students who are in compliance ○ Students going above and beyond ○ Providing or attending tutorials ○ Showing School Spirit ○ Being on time to class/events

Tips for use 1. Have it open on your desktop so it’s on your mind! 2. Be consistent - use it every day at the beginning, middle, or end of class to help it become a habit! 3. Be on the lookout for positive things to award your students with! 4. Use it as an incentive in class! 5. Set a reminder for once a week, and try to peg 5 kids for a positive interaction each week!

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!

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 Self Paced PD Sessions ● Click on the “Nearpod” folder You can also watch the Nearpod 101, 102, and 103 videos in the archived PD Sessions in the CSISD Professional Learning Course, Instructional Technology, Archived PD folder. Ask your friendly CTF’s if you are interested in learning more or attending a training!

● We are going back to EduHero this year! ● Click the “login with google” button and use your CSISD account to log in. ● There are THOUSANDS of individualized trainings you can do on your own time! ● To complete District Mandated PD’s, login and use the search bar! ● Click the graphic to go to EduHero and check it out!

2020 Required Trainings Schedule

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! To find trainings through Strive: ● Use the Course Catalog on the left side ● Use the search bar on the right side to search

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.

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AMCHS Technology Handbook