Family Tech FAQ
WIFI
Curriculum
Curriculum |
Links |
Resources |
Amplify |
ELA-ELD Core Curriculum |
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Benchmark Advance |
ELA-ELD Core Curriculum |
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Eureka Math |
Math Core Curriculum - daily instructional videos for Eureka Math grades K-12 FAQ to support transition to distance e-learning Didax offers free virtual manipulatives aligned to tools in Eureka Math To help parents address questions children may have about Eureka Math at home (K—8) provides an overview of each topic. Games help build fluency in math in a fun and engaging way |
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Mystery Science Optional |
K-5 Spring Science Lessons and Mini Lessons Tips for Supporting At Home Learning |
Platforms / Applications
Platform |
Description |
Support Links |
Email* |
Email will be used for all major communications and announcements. |
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Zoom* |
Online Video conferencing platform that allows for live group meetings or one-on-one conferencing. |
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Google Classroom* |
Learning Management System (LMS) to assign work, students complete work, turn in work, and provide feedback. |
How to Invite Students to Google Classroom How to Create and Assign Assignments How to Use GC Discussion Board/Question How to Use GC Discussion Board/Question 3 Tips for Organizing Your Google Classroom |
Class Dojo* |
Communication app and website to connect teachers, students and families. |
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Clever* |
A single sign-on access to online resources and apps providing a simple interface. |
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Screencastify* |
Recording tool that allows teachers to capture, edit and share videos. Videos autosave to your Google Drive. |
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Document Camera |
A visual presenter also referred to as a digital overhead projector, captures real time images. |
Remote Learning & Working w/Doc Camera Setting Up Screen Sharing w/Zoom |
Google Slides, Power Point |
Presentation tools that allow for a variety of presentation themes and more. |
How to Make Google Slides for Teaching |
Jamboard |
Digital whiteboard with real-time collaboration and tutoring through shareable board management. |
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Google Forms,* Illuminate, etc. |
Formative assessment tools, like Google Forms, are used for data collections such as quizzes and surveys. |
Illuminate - Download "Locked Browser" |
GoGuardian |
Software helps schools easily manage their devices, better understand their students, and keep them safer online |
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Google Voice |
A Voice number works on smartphones and the web so you can place and receive calls from anywhere. |
Login
LOGIN: What if my student is having trouble logging in to one of the educational programs / websites?
Contact the teacher, and they will provide assistance.
Clever
Devices
DEVICE: Will my student receive the same Chromebook that was issued to him/her earlier in the year?
No. It would not be practical to sort all the Chromebooks to ensure the exact unit will be re-issued to the same student. All Chromebooks previously checked-out to a specific student will be “checked-in” before being reissued. [Note: if a unit is discovered to be broken, the original student will still be liable for those damages.]
- Headphones, ear buds, microphones. (the audio jack on most of the Chromebooks are 3.5mm, four-conductor, TRRS connectors that allow for stereo out and microphone in. Like many smartphones).
- External monitors or televisions via VGA or HDMI where available.
- External USB and SD cards cannot be used.
Device Usage
The charger draws about 40 watts of electricity.
During a whole school year there are 180 days of instruction.
The Chromebook may need to be charged for an hour per day.
- 40 watts = 0.04 kilowatts
- 0.04 kilowatts x 1 hr per day x 180 school days per year = 7.2 kWh
- Currently PG&E charges 23.5 cents per kilowatt hour (Residential baseline).
- 7.2kWh x $0.235 = $1.69 per year.
Broken Devices
Device Filters / Restrictions
Zoom
GoGuardian
- Top 5 summary of student browsing (apps, extensions, documents, and websites visited)
- Teacher interventions
- 30-day view of websites, videos, documents, apps, and extensions
- Download the app
- iPhone: Visit App Store, search for GoGuardian Parent, and tap the download button.
- Android: Visit Google Play Store, search for GoGuardian Parent, and tap the download button.
- After the app is successfully downloaded and installed, open it up and enter the email address registered with the school. Note: If you forgot your registered email address, please reach out to your school administrator.
- Login/Check Email: Check your email on your phone for a link to log in to the app. Tap the "Verify your email", and it will take you straight to the app. Note: If you don't have access to your email through the device you used to log in, tap on "Login with verification code", and copy and paste the verification code from the email into the app.
