Data Analysis: Google Forms and Sheets

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Goals of today Review G-Suite  Learn best practices for Google Forms Learn basic spreadsheet functions in Google Sheets The world of G Suite Collaboration, Productivity, Anywhere, Anytime Why G Suite? Cloud based collaboration Unlimited storage Cloud based productivity tools Learning anytime, anywhere Google Drive Your cloud based storage site Forms

Adjusting an image on the SMART Board

Published August 17th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  Staff with SmartBoards System:  SmartBoards Adjusting an image on the SMARTboard From Menu on Projector remote: Go to Settings and then Zoom Zoom in to make the projected image smaller on the white board Go to Keystone settings Then to Quick Corner to adjust the 4 corners by pulling out or pulling in corners using the arrow buttons Then z

Google Docs And Google Slides

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Goals: Review Google Doc basics Learn unique features of Google Docs Review Google Slides basics Learn tips and tricks within Google Slides Why Google Docs Cloud based collaboration Cloud based productivity tool Accessible anytime, anywhere Never have to worry about saving Google Docs Word processing program Features similar to Microsoft Word Google

Data Analysis Forms and Sheets

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

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ParentSquare for Staff Presentation

Published August 2nd, 2022 by Nick Williams

Canva Setup

Published April 25th, 2022 by Nick Williams

Getting Started with Canva for Education: Account Setup Guide Video Tutorial Written Guide: Use your BCSC Google account to create a Canva account if you do not have one already. You will use the sign-in with Google button to create your account. How to access past designs  (if you have an existing account) after merging account with BCSC Canva acco

Summer EdTEch PD: Google + itslearning Training

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Goals: Learn how to use Google integrated resources in itslearning for assignments and more Plan to use Google creativity tools with itslearning to provide options to further UDL Practice building a Google integrated assignment Why: Provide options for engagement, representation, and action/expression for learners Recognize how Google tools can inte

Google Calendar

Published July 22nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All BCSC staff and students System Preferences:  Any device Google Calendar How to  Add a calendar event  in Gmail Your browser does not support HTML5 video. First go to your Google calendar. This can be done by clicking the 9 dots in the upper right of your screen. Then select Calendar. On the calendar page there are 2 ways to create an

Summer EdTEch PD: Google Sites Training

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Goals: Learn how to successfully create and navigate Google Sites Practice creating a Google Site to be used in the classroom or for projects Learn how to use Sites in creative, interactive ways (escape rooms, blogs, portfolios, etc.) Why: Provide options for engagement, representation, and action/expression for learners Identify how  to utilize Sit

Google Drive

Published July 22nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff and Students System Preferences:  Any device and Chrome Browser Google Drive Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Open Google Chrome and get to Google Drive by (drive.google.com) or clicking on the tile button. Orientation: You can use the search feature to search by Keyword Title Owner Type Date You can have a file list v

ParentSquare Guide

Published January 4th, 2022 by Nick Williams

ParentSquare  for BCSC Login in with Google! Change notification preferences  under your settings to receive them instantly, through a digest (6 pm nightly), or no notifications.  You have separate settings for the district and every school you are associated with.  ParentSquare Features For Teaching Staff ( Training Course ) General Training module

Summer EdTEch PD: itslearning Course ORganiz

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Goals: Learn how to use folders, pages, announcements, and deactivation in courses Practice adding and publishing content to the itslearning library Apply organizational tips in a sample itslearning course Why: Provide options for executive functioning, self-regulation, and navigation Identify ways to improve navigation to remove learning barriers H

Reporting Phishing in Gmail

Published July 22nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff, Secondary Students System Preferences:  Laptop or Chromebook, any browser Reporting Phishing Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Phishing is the #1 way for criminals to try to get personal information or money by having you click, reply, or call through an email.   Check the box next to the email and select the hook Acce

Summer EdTEch PD: Google Creativity Tools Training

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Goals: Learn how to use creativity tools in Google (Maps, Earth, Drawings, etc.) Plan how to use Google creativity tools to provide options to further UDL Why: Provide options for engagement, representation, and action/expression for learners Recognize how Google creativity tools can be used to support cultural responsiveness How: View the video of

RW Google Laptop Lunch

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Session Goals Practice using Read&Write for Google toolbar Practice using Snapverter app/extension Identify 3+ ways to use Read&Write toolbar to create accessible, universally designed lessons What is Read and Write for Google? Screenshot Reader Translator Check It Feature in Docs Audio Maker Highlights & Erase Highlights Word Prediction

Summer EdTEch PD: itslearning Learning Paths

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Goals: Learn how to use the learning paths in itslearning for self-paced, step by step lessons Practice building learning paths and adding options, branching pathways, etc. Why: Provide options for engagement, representation, and action and expression Identify ways to remove barriers for learning with self-paced lessons How: View the video of the se

Changing your password in Gmail

Published July 21st, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff, Secondary Students System Preferences:  Laptop or Chromebook, any browser Changing your password Your browser does not support HTML5 video. From Gmail, click on your account in the upper right Select “Manage your Google Account” Select “Security” from the left menu Click on “Password” This will take you to a self-service portal

ParentSquare Introduction

Published April 25th, 2022 by Nick Williams

ParentSquare Staff Introduction Why ParentSquare?  One central tool  for communication that includes newsletters, eAlerts, messages, calendars, and more Quick translation  for families on content and messages to and from parents Get the  help you need   through RSVPs, calendar events, request items, and even seek volunteers Single message  for all.

ViewSonic ViewBoard Guide for Teachers

Published August 3rd, 2022 by Nick Williams

What everyone should be able to do on a ViewBoard Step 1 Have a myViewBoard account and set preferences when logging in (Google SSO) Video to login Step 2 Download VCast and the Whiteboard onto your desktop Video for download VCast application ,  Video to download Whiteboard application Step 3 - Explore! Be able to navigate your board and toggle bet

FAQ: Secondary Summer Take Home

Published March 28th, 2022 by Nick Williams

Frequently Asked Questions Secondary Summer Take Home Audience:  For students that are in grades 6th-11th 1. Why is BCSC sending home devices with secondary students? BCSC supports the need for students to have the correct tools for opportunities to learn, create, and grow beyond the school year.  Allowing the student to have their device for summer

Google Takeout

Published August 29th, 2022 by Nick Williams

Students withdrawing from BCSC may have work that they'll need at their next school that they want. They can download all of their Google data by logging in with their Google account and going to: https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout Or by Clicking on your profile picture and selecting "My Account" Then click on Personal Info & Privacy Th

ParentSquare Merging Accounts

Published August 3rd, 2022 by Nick Williams

How to Combine/Merge Accounts 4 months ago   Updated Follow Who can use this? Anybody signed into ParentSquare You can combine your multiple accounts in ParentSquare. Cases where combining accounts makes sense include: User is a staff member and parent: combine staff account with personal parent account to access both with one login. All emails and

EquatIO

Published July 19th, 2022 by Nick Williams

audience:  teachers and students device:  laptop or Chromebook using Chrome EquatIO® for Google Key Tools for Basic Usage (Students-Parents-Teachers) v6.20 YouTube Video Support:  https://text.help/MfMFWo Training Portal: https://text.help/mvTXHv Tool Symbol How it works EquatIO Menu Use this menu to access Options, Help & Support, Send Feedback

New Teacher Orientation 2021 Tech Training

Published August 2nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Summer EdTEch PD: itslearning Discussions and More

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Goals: Learn how to use activity features in itslearning such as discussions, conference, register Practice building discussions, conferences, etc. in itslearning Why: Provide options for engagement, representation, and action and expression Identify ways to promote virtual social emotional connections via itslearning How: View the video of the sess

Internet Filter

Published July 24th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff and Students System Preferences:  Any device or browser in a BCSC building, all Chromebooks signed into with their BCSC accounts BCSC Content Filter Why does BCSC use a content filter? To ensure that our students are protected from harmful content, unwanted contacts, and inappropriate material Required by CIPA as an E-Rate parti

Gmail and Google Calendar Training for BCSC

Published July 22nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff, Secondary Students System Preferences:  Laptop or Chromebook, any browser Learning about  G m a i l  for   BCSC FAQ Link Start Here! Login  (Video) Document Navigation  (Video) Document Replying to an Email  (Video) Document Creating and Email  (Video) Document Searching for Email  (Video) Document Changing your password  (Vide

Getting Started with Screencastify: Screencasting Chrome Extension

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Video on how to use Screencastify: https://bit.ly/2WNKewp  Step 1: Search in Google: Chrome Web Store.  The homepage looks like this. Step 2: Type in the search bar: Screencastify . Step 3: Click the +Add to Chrome button. Step 4: You will be prompted to add an extension. Click Add Extension.  Step 5: Next to your URL bar you will see any extensions

Logging into Laptop from home

Published August 15th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  Students and Staff with laptops System:  Windows laptops Logging in from home : ***You must login at any BCSC location before you are able to login from home*** 1. Turn on laptop. 2. At login screen, click "Computer only login" 3. Enter the your Novell/GroupWise username and password (the same ones you use at school and for Email) 4  OPTI

Support Staff Training Docs_Slides 11.17.2020

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

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Mt Healthy Audio System

Published August 5th, 2022 by Nick Williams

Getting Started: Disconnect the speakers from the chargers Take all of the receivers off their charging stations in the dock Hook up the red receiver (master) to the red cable by the extron system and turn the receiver on Turn on the a speaker (top button should turn blue) Plug in the receiver to to the speaker (under rubber flap) and the button sho

Summer EdTEch PD: itslearning Assessments

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Goals: Learn how to use the test tool in itslearning for formative and summative assessments Practice tests that provide options for engagement, representation, and action/expression Why: Provide options for engagement, representation, and action and expression Incorporate options for measuring comprehension and opportunities for self-reflection How

Cookie or Cookies settings in Chrome

Published September 2nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  Students and Staff System Preference:  Chromebook or Chrome OS Allowing Cookies For Sites Chromebooks Symptoms  - Website is spinning and it won’t load.  This could be a connectivity issue, but it also could be a blocked cookies issue. IF the eye is  crossed out , click on it, click on the question mark, and allow cookies for that site. C

Creating an Email

Published July 21st, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff, Secondary Students System Preferences:  Laptop or Chromebook, any browser Creating an Email Your browser does not support HTML5 video. How to  CREATE  an email  Click on + Compose in top left corner Type in BCSC name or email address Type in subject and message Click on Send Message Options Still need help?  Click the following

Summer EdTEch PD: itslearning Assignments

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Goals: Learn how to use the assignment tool to provide materials and options to learners Practice using the rich-text editor and Google-integration features in the assignment tool Build sample itslearning assignments to apply to lessons for the upcoming school year Why: Provide options for engagement, representation, and action and expression Identi

Google Chrome Web Browser

Published July 22nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff and Students System Preferences:  Laptop or Chromebook, any browser Google Chrome Web Browser Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Logging into Chrome is extremely important to have full access to BCSC resources along with: Single Sign On to Google Workplace Gmail Calendar Resources Bookmarks (district or ones you add) Bro

Google Drive For Windows

Published July 21st, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff System Preferences:  Windows Laptop Google Drive For Windows  Your browser does not support HTML5 video. If on a personal device and you would like to use your BCSC G-Drive go to Google's G-Drive Download Page, install the program, and skip to step 4. Left Click on start menu or press the windows key Type the word 'Drive' Left C

eLearning itslearning Course Readiness Checklist

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

1. Utilize the Course Template for Your Lessons All 2020-21 courses were created from a course template to create consistency. Teachers have 2 options for organizing courses: 1. Itslearning folders and pages or 2. Itslearning plans. Review the templates ( video, slides ), how to edit the course template pages , and copy content from course to course

Summer EdTEch PD: Google Forms Training

Published June 9th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Goals: Learn how to use Forms to support UDL Practice responding to a Form and building Forms Learn and apply advanced Forms settings (branching Forms, quizzes, digital breakouts) Why: Provide options for self-regulation, executive functioning, and comprehension Identify ways to utilize Forms to remove learning barriers How: View the video of the se