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.

March 28, 2022 Notice - Google My Drive replacing your I drive

Published March 29th, 2022 by Nick Williams

Audience:  Staff System Preference:  NA The following information was emailed to all staff on March 28, 2022. Subject line:   Notice from BCSC Technology: Google My Drive replacing your I drive  Body of message: Google My Drive is replacing your I drive in October 2022.  Over the next six months, BCSC Technology will provide information to help you

Google Docs

Published July 23rd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All staff and students System Preferences:  Any device, Chrome browser preferred Google Docs Google Docs website Why BCSC uses Google Docs Universally designed Cloud based collaboration Cloud based productivity tool/word processor Accessible anytime, anywhere Saves automatically Works well with any device How to use Google Docs 1. Edit an

Replying to an email in Gmail

Published July 21st, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff, Secondary Students System Preferences:  Laptop or Chromebook, any browser Replying to an email in Gmail Your browser does not support HTML5 video. How to  REPLY  to an email Open your received email in Gmail.com Click on the Reply icon on the top right OR click on the Reply button on the bottom left. Type in your message and cl

Request for Educational Planning REP

Published July 21st, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff System Preferences:  Laptop or Chromebook, any browser Request for Educational Planning process (REP) and the Learning Environment Design (LED) Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Why:  Want assistance with somethin gfrom your UDL Facilitator?  Use the REP icon Request Help For: Assistance with educational planning Help w

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 school before 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) 4  OPTIONAL ~ Once at the desktop, click the

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

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 2-Step Verification: Set up

Published January 21st, 2022 by Nick Williams

Audience: Staff System Preference: Chrome browser or operating system What is 2-Step verification?   With 2-Step verification, you sign into your Google account in two steps with something you know (password) and something you have (ex. phone).  You will be prompted to verify when logging into Google on a new device or browser. Why is it important?

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 Groups

Published August 5th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  Everyone System Preferences:  Chrome web browser Google Workspace:  Gmail - Inspecting Group Membership 1. Go to  https://groups.google.com/my-groups   2. On the right, click on the group (list) you want to inspect.  (if you don’t see the group, skip to step 5) 3. Once you have the group, click ‘ Members ’ on the left. 4. Inspect the list

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

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

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

Searching in Gmail

Published July 21st, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff, Secondary Students System Preferences:  Laptop or Chromebook, any browser Searching in Gmail Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Use the reference below to  OPEN  email,  SEARCH  email, or  CREATE  an email Still need help?  Click the following link to submit a  360 Gmail and Google Calendar in BCSC ... Audience:  All St

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

New Teacher Orientation 2021 Tech Training

Published August 2nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

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

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

Read and Write for Google

Published July 22nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff and Students System Preferences:  Laptop or Chromebook and must be logged into Chrome browser Read and Write for Google Don't see the Purple Puzzle Piece? Make sure you are operating in Google Chrome Make sure you have signed into Google Chrome with your BCSC account If you still can't see it, go to the Chrome Store and search f

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

Screencastify

Published July 22nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All Staff, All Students System Preferences:  Laptop or Chromebook, Chrome browser - must be signed in with BCSC account Screencastify 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

BCSC Network/Email Accounts: Eligibility, Creation, Attributes, and Life Cycle

Published December 22nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  Technology staff, principals and program leaders System Preference: NA Important Note:  BCSC Human Resources determines who is eligible for a BCSC network/email account and account attributes and life cycle.  BCSC Technology uses the HR guidelines when creating, reactivating/disabling, and archiving accounts.  Contents of accounts, includ

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

Google Slides

Published July 23rd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All staff and students System Preferences:  Any device, Chrome browser preferred Google Slides Google Slides website Why BCSC uses Google Slides Universally designed Cloud based collaboration Cloud based productivity tool/presentation creator Accessible anytime, anywhere Saves automatically Works well with any device How to use Google Sli

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

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

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

Insert Link into PowerTeacher Pro Assignment

Published September 2nd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  Teaching Staff System Preference:  PowerTeacher Pro (gradebook) Inserting a Link into PTP Assignment Open Youtube video  here. Open PowerTeacher Pro and select a class or group: Click on the + symbol to create an assignment Complete all sections in the assignment creation window normally. Open Its Learning, EDPuzzle or other site (with th

Google Meet

Published July 23rd, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  All staff and students System Preferences:  Any device, Chrome browser preferred Google Meet Google Meet Website What is Google Meet? Video, audio, text conferencing tool Available to BCSC staff and students Supports up to 250 participants Accessible via weblink or phone dial-in Automatic closed captions available Can be recorded and save

Connecting to a BCSC Verizon Hotspot

Published August 13th, 2021 by Nick Williams

Audience:  Any student or staff using a BCSC hotspot System:  Orbic or Verizon hotspot Verizon Hotspot Use Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation is providing Verizon Hotspots for BCSC students to have access to eLearning resources only.  Hotspots should be used for  school work only . Follow the instructions below to connect your device to the

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

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

ParentSquare Guide

Published January 4th, 2022 by Nick Williams

ParentSquare  for BCSC ParentSquare Features For Teaching Staff ( Training Course ) General Training modules Modules Orientation of homepage, overview of tools, profile settings, rosters Video  (6 min) Sending messages Guide  /  Video  (4:45 min) Teacher Post Video (1:44 min) and Guide   Detailed video  (9 min) Adding Photos, Files, and Links Guides

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