Staff Resources
-
Welcome to the staff resources page to help support the district's digital learning environment. This page has been organized into topics to help staff find the information they need.
Each topic has support documentation or videos in place to help staff members as they navigate instruction using district-approved digital resources.
Please note: A staff member will have to be logged into their district Google Account (Not their personal account) to access most of the documentation below. Each staff member has a Google Account enabled for them. The username is a staff member's full e-mail address (i.e. _____@wscschools.org) and the password is the password used for signing into their computer or e-mail.
Technology Help Center
-
Help Desk
To access the Technology Helpdesk, click on the link below.
District Approved Software List
-
The approved software list for staff can be accessed by clicking here. Please note: This list will continue to be updated as applicable.
Concurrent Teaching
-
Concurrent Teaching Slide Presentation
The link below features a slide presentation with strategies for teaching within the concurrent teaching model.
-
Concurrent Classroom Videos
Below you will find two videos that demonstrate concurrent teaching.
Google Meet Resources
-
Google Meet: Polls and "Q & A"
The document below will assist staff with using the Google Meet "Polls" and "Q & A" features.
-
Google Meet: Breakout Rooms
The document below will assist staff with using the Breakout Rooms feature now available in Google Meet.
-
Google Meet Attendance
The document below will assist staff with using the Google Meet Attendance extension.
-
September Updates from the IT Department
Click the link below to see new features available in Google Meet.
-
Basic Navigation in Google Meet
Click the document below for a visual guide that covers the basics of Google Meet.
-
Using your Promethean Board in Google Meet
The article below presents one way that a teacher can use their Promethean Board over a Google Meet Session.
-
Google Meet Grid View Extension
The link below provides instructions for adding the Google Meet Grid View Extension to use as an option in Google Meet sessions. This extension allows for viewing more than 16 video tiles at a time.
-
How do I view people in Meet?
The document below offers support for how to view participants during a Meet Session.
-
How do I use the presentation feature in Google Meet?
The document below offers support related to presenting information during a Google Meet.
-
How to pin, mute, or remove participants in Meet.
The document below explains how to pin, mute, or remove a participant in a Google Meet Session.
-
How do I use the chat in Google Meet?
The document below offers support related to the chat feature in Google Meet.
-
How do I use the captions feature in Google Meet?
The document below offers support for using the captions feature in Google Meet.
-
Google Meet Classroom Management Strategies
This article presents some simple strategies for managing Google Meet Sessions.
-
Google Meet isn't working...now what?
This article will provide technical support if Google Meet isn't working properly.
Google Classroom Resources
-
Google Classroom Resource VIDEOS
The link below will take you to a collection of videos on a variety of topics related to Google Classroom. Also included in this documentation is the full staff training video created by Torry Jones from last June.
-
Adding Students to your Google Classroom
Click the link below to read a simple document to show you two different ways you can add students to your Google Classroom.
Gmail Resources
-
VIDEO: Accessing GMAIL from your Desktop Computer
The Video below will help you access Gmail from your Desktop Computer.
-
VIDEO: How to access email (Gmail) on a Chromebook
The video below will show you the steps to accessing email on your district-issued chromebook. Note: The district is now using Gmail for district email.
-
Accessing District Email on your iphone
This document will provide technical support for accessing District Email (Gmail) on your iphone.
Google Drive Resources
-
DRIVE
The help guide below will provide a basic understanding for using Google Drive.
-
DOCS
The help guide below will provide a basic understanding for using Google Docs.
-
SLIDES
The help guide below will provide a basic understanding for using Google Slides.
-
FORMS
The help guide below will provide a basic understanding for using Google Forms.
-
SHEETS
The help guide below will provide a basic understanding for using Google Sheets.
Google Calendar
-
CALENDAR
Click the document below for a visual guide that covers the basics of Google Calendar.
-
Adding Appointments in Google CALENDAR
The document below explains how to set up appointment slots within your Google Calendar.
Other Useful Apps
-
Screencastify 101 Guide for Educators
Click the document below for a guide that covers the basics of Screencastify.
Tech Integrator Corner
-
Mr. Jone's Schedule
Mr. Jone's is our district's TOSA for Technology Integration for the Elementary Level.
For the 2020 - 2021 school year, Mr. Jones will be working at each Elementary building throughout the week supporting technology integration without the educational program.
Please click the link below to view Mr. Jone's schedule.
