New Look for Staff/Student Pages
Up to this point, Staff and Student pages on the district homepage have been a hybrid of Classlink and the former format of buttons. We hav...
New Look for Staff/Student Pages
New Look for Staff/Student Pages
New Look for Staff/Student Pages
Read/Write Extension Issue
Read/Write Extension Issue
The Read Write extension is creating some stalling of apps in Classlink if you are experiencing issues with Classlink apps not loading or ...
Exciting Updates
Exciting Updates
Exciting Updates We have purchased a district license for Screencast-O-Matic to join go to Classlink and click on the icon. Sign up and you ...
Classlink update
Classlink update
Classlink update The plan is to turn on Google Integration on Monday, August 10 which will change the chromebook experience. Users will us...
Classlink and other Updates
Classlink and other Updates
Account update Any NEW 3-12 Grade students to JCPS will have to claim their account using this document: Claiming your account If stude...
New Location & New Processes
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New Location & New Processes
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Monday, March 22, 2021
New Look for Staff/Student Pages
Up to this point, Staff and Student pages on the district homepage have been a hybrid of Classlink and the former format of buttons. We have finally transitioned these pages to Classlink only - if you have teachers, classified staff or students who are struggling to get in - please direct them to use classlink. Everything that was linked as a button on the former page, is included in classlink. This includes Timekeeper.
Staff Page: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/domain/63
Student Page: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/domain/9275
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Read/Write Extension Issue
The Read Write extension is creating some stalling of apps in Classlink if you are experiencing issues with Classlink apps not loading or stalling, you might need to uninstall the extension.
Classlink is working on a solution, this was an app that was "forced to all students" we have set it to "allow install" so if you need it with students they can install for themselves using this link:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/readwrite-for-google-chro/inoeonmfapjbbkmdafoankkfajkcphgd?hl=en-US
Friday, August 14, 2020
Exciting Updates
Exciting Updates
We have purchased a district license for Screencast-O-Matic to join go to Classlink and click on the icon. Sign up and you will have a team account. This will allows you to make screencasts without limitations - please share this information with your teachers.
Here is a help document in case you need it. More information on the teacher support site: bit.ly/jcpsteacher, including a live support session next week and a recording of one from last week.
Big shout to our Media Coordinators for creating some great self paced PD on tools teachers have but may not know all the intricacies - including the updated DiscoveryED which has been purchased for all Middle and Elementary Teachers, NCWiseOwl and Google!
Check it by joining the course by clicking on this image
Here is a video made by Samantha Lam at West Clayton on logging in via classlink feel free to share and use as you need it.
Classlink update! Everything should be working here is help guide that might have the answers to lingering questions.
Google Enterprise was approved at the last board meeting so hold on tight Meet is getting a facelift and we will have more features to share soon!
Until then here are some Tips and Tricks for Google Meet that might help while we wait for new features release.
Remember Zoom (not support at district level) is limited to 40 minutes now and if your school is using it you will need to have teachers set it up for them to join via the web browser (kids can not install the app) Here is the tip sheet from the spring: bit.ly/jcpsvideoconference
Friday, August 7, 2020
Classlink update
Classlink update
The plan is to turn on Google Integration on Monday, August 10 which will change the chromebook experience. Users will use their Classlink credentials to sign into the chromebooks. Here is a brief video of how to set up your password recovery which will come up for student Grades 6-12 and all staff members. If you have users experiencing issues with Classlink please email Amy Stanley with as much detail as possible regarding what the issue is.
Start Video for Staff
Start Video for Students
Here is a guide that offers a bit of information regarding apps that have special log in requirements:
Please use as needed. Teachers might also consider sharing important information like Powerschool numbers (and passwords) with students at welcome back orientation/calls.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Classlink and other Updates
Account update
Any NEW 3-12 Grade students to JCPS will have to claim their account using this document: Claiming your account If students need to reset their password they can use the same process as in the past (until Classlink is fully functioning) Resetting your Password
Any returning student will NOT have to claim their account at this time (this includes rising 3rd graders).
Launch Tomorrow
Classlink will soft launch and be live tomorrow, August 7 - this will eventually change the experience on the Chromebook and the Staff Homepage will change. Please make teachers aware of this change if you see any apps not working as expected please reach out to Amy Stanley or Chris Godwin so we can adjust and thank you an advance as we work with this "Super Fast" launch!
More information to come as we continue to develop a robust experience for everyone.
Here is the Basic Quick Guide for you to share with your teachers.
Here is the Advanced Guide for you please offer it to teachers who have a handle on the basics.
K-2 Teachers will be able to print Quick Cards for log in. Here are directions for this as well - this is coming and will be available by early next.
Intro Video English
Intro Video Spanish
BIG NEWS - Templates are Now Available
Canvas Templates are READY please share this information with any teacher who is going to use Canvas for content delivery. Here is the Template Guide with directions and previews of each template we purchased.
Sanitizing your Chromebooks
Several of you have asked for guidance around sanitizing the chromebooks:
5 Steps to Sanitizing a Chromebook
Step 1: Power off the device. You will be applying liquid solutions to your Chromebook, so powering it off is a must.
Step 2: Remove any accessories or plug-ins such as cases, USBs, and headphones. Once removed, cases can be separately disinfected with sanitizing wipes or spray.
Step 3: Clean the Screen.
Clean the screen with an LCD-safe solution applied to a microfiber cloth.
Strong alcohols can eat away the coating on LCD screens. However, LCD-safe solutions can be used to properly disinfect Chromebook screens.
Never use Windex® or similar products, which contain ammonia.
Never use any solutions containing acetone, ethyl alcohol (ethanol), ethyl acid, or methyl chloride.
Never use paper towels, kitchen rags, or any type of cloth other than microfiber. These could damage your screen.
To clean, wet a microfiber cloth in LCD-safe solution so that it’s damp enough to feel wet, but not damp enough to create any drips (drips are bad. In extreme cases they can ruin the bottom edge of your screen if they get sucked between the layers of the LCD through capillary action). Rub the microfiber gently on the screen in a back-and-forth motion, using the broadest strokes you can. Avoid small circular motions, which can sometimes leave buffed-out spots or whorl marks on the screen.
Use 70% isopropyl alcohol applied to a soft cotton rag to wipe down the keyboard and external chassis.
DO NOT spray your device with disinfectant. It’s important that the solution is applied to a rag or cloth first so that liquid doesn’t seep into the keyboard. This can damage the keyboard itself or important components housed beneath. CAUTION–70% Isopropyl alcohol is highly flammable, so keep it and anything covered in it away from any sources of ignition.
The 70% isopropyl alcohol in the solution is non-conductive (meaning there’s no need to worry about that part affecting the electronic components of the device). It’s the other 30%, which consists mainly of water, that is conductive. Because of this, it’s important that you power down your device pre-cleaning and wait until the alcohol has completely evaporated before turning your Chromebook back on.
If you’re like us, you may be thinking, “why don’t I just use a higher concentration of alcohol to speed the drying process?” Well, counterintuitively, the disinfectant properties of isopropyl alcohol drop off rapidly at concentrations higher than 70%³, so in this case, stronger isn’t better.
Monday, July 27, 2020
New Location & New Processes
Technology Services is now located at Facility Services. Since we had a site change, our phone number and extensions were changed as well. If you are calling outside of JCPS, our phone number is 919-205-9050 and you will be prompted to enter an extension.
Our district directory will be updated in the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can access our extensions here.
Please make note of these changes and share this information as needed.
New User Agreement for Chromebooks & Hotspots
We will be using a new form for checking out chromebooks and wifi hotspots (these document have been combined) Here is the link to the new version (the Spanish version is also included). Information is forthcoming regarding hotspot distribution based on needs identified by the principals. Note there is a limited supply and special set up by tech services is required.
All student accounts should be checked to make sure they don't already have a device prior to another device being issued. Report non-returns to Christa Leverette so they can be disabled, we will need serial number and barcode.
Chromebooks *CRITICAL*
PLEASE note that ALL chromebooks need to be updated to the latest Chrome OS, before they are checked out for home use. Here is a video on how to update, note you will need to sign in to the device to do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoDbZx1V5qk
Help Button
We are in the process of creating a "help" option for parents and students to be able to reach out for assistance at the school level. This will on your website and each school principal will be asked to identify a few people to receive notification and follow through to get back with the student/parent with assistance. All the details are not available at this time, but wanted to let you know that you might be asked to be part of this process. We appreciate in advance your willingness to always help!
Classlink
JCPS recently purchased a new system called Classlink this will be our new single sign on option. It is very flexible and you will find it much more friendly than our previous systems. We are in the process of rostering our apps and setting this up - it will basically act as a launchpoint for all apps students, teacher and parents use once we have it completely set up with a true single sign in. If you would like to learn more, please check out the Webinars offered on their Classlink Academy for Teachers: https://www.classlink.com/
K-2 Email Activated
Because our students will be remote learning this fall, Tech Services has turned on the email feature for our K-2 students. Please note, K-2 students can only send/receive emails to/from students and staff. If you are an elementary contact please help make sure your teachers know this is available and if possible offer tips for teaching their students how to access messages and respond as well as digital citizenship tips for email.
NEW Digital Learning Standards for Students
The new digital standards are now in effect for 2020-21 school year. We have added some helpful documents to the Digital Learning page for reference. This is replacing the Information Skills curriculum for Media and Tech leaders who used those standards prior to this year.
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