Reminder: How to Access mClass/ Amplify & All K-3 Teachers Need mClass Compatible Device

<p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Reminder: All K-3 Teachers</span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> will need an </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TrnbGLLsTXSznjyDLbe-e709WEdv3C4_hqr7Az_2tAE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">mClass Compatible Device</span></a> <span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">to deliver mClass assessments. </span><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TrnbGLLsTXSznjyDLbe-e709WEdv3C4_hqr7Az_2tAE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">linked spreadsheet</a>, you will see devices at your school which </span><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">are currently supported. Please note that the devices listed in column B </span><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">(iPad Air 2) are </span><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">supported </span><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">but NOT recommended</span><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Amplify, so use these devices as a last resort.</span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Please double-check that all K-3 teachers have a compatible device checked out to them, </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">and </span></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">that </span><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre;">the </span><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre;">device has been updated.      </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;">Accessing mClass/Amplify:</div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;">How to Access mClass/Amplify (for students):</div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;">1. Login to JCPS ClassLink</div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;">2. Click on the JCPS Amplify Icon: </div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;"><img height="152" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MWyFpXyGZXREsIvpJ5lrncbwuJ6ZpzLbPzvahYBlPTizwfbsSXPe3BQN8vPPgBP-joFkb1tPifhU5qujR2sZ9-2XKGlMkhsYh-o7HHJUvymAi7DaG1gH9POzHnhASQfdriTOOqze=s0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="162" /></div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;">3. This will bring students and staff to the NCEdCloud (Rapid Identity), if this is their first time </div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;">visiting from ClassLink, they will need to login one time with their PowerSchool ID number </div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;">and password. JCPS K-5 students may login with the QR Code Badge by clicking on the scan </div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;">badge link and using the QR Code Badge generated by their homeroom teacher </div></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">(</span><a href="https://ncedcloud.mcnc.org/sites/default/files/Teacher%20Delegation%20Slides.pdf" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">instructions to generate QR codes for students</span></a><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">).</span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;">4. Click on the Amplify Icon: </div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;"><img height="137" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/quXj7leSHMcD48laLAuMSRP4TB6HBY4my4M4kraUkT2cI3OydAU7oSm-hLlg57XvB_mySFSg8-yBUxrm4kl_ZndfVJZXL4VSVTEdkjRBWnbqpLp3TGLHfbo_BWgrnkYnIAIq9m93=s0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="140" /></div></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m55X0v3AEqE5nE1uJ-9MVGmJ6L9cMvr0nRKsNDUnu38/edit?usp=sharing" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; color: black; font-family: arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">ClassLink Student Guide</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">How to Access mClass/Amplify (for staff):</span></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="text-align: left;">Login to JCPS ClassLink</div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="text-align: left;">Click on the Rapid Identity Icon:</div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;"><img height="108" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/qzbPxflqQ9vm2NiXK7o2uUVRDG4Io4tDDPFXNFfhOWicS12FwWNHE3bQrEGxf0gSVix1tfHCmIr-izIeLLlTjuFtFd2mN1WX75qc20jjnQUUbpk9sPq-F-aLaQ1kcUeB6-T94YhW=s0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="120" /></div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="text-align: left;">Click on the Amplify Icon:</div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;"><img height="137" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/quXj7leSHMcD48laLAuMSRP4TB6HBY4my4M4kraUkT2cI3OydAU7oSm-hLlg57XvB_mySFSg8-yBUxrm4kl_ZndfVJZXL4VSVTEdkjRBWnbqpLp3TGLHfbo_BWgrnkYnIAIq9m93=s0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="140" /></div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;">Please note that if staff cannot access Amplify, they need to check with their school data </div></span><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><div style="text-align: left;">manager to make sure they have the mClass role in PowerSchool.</div></span></span><p></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-19fc232e-7fff-0566-3ef8-eb55dae44606" style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div><span face="Lato,sans-serif" style="font-family: inherit; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div>

Reminder: How to Access mClass/ Amplify & All K-3 Teachers Need mClass Compatible Device

Reminder: All K-3 Teachers will need an mClass Compatible Device   to deliver mClass assessments. In the linked spreadsheet , you will see ...

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Updates after Florence!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wmqa7KVOZDjVKCZkidzbimSvpMoxaktcg7cYPiABLni2AKIoUEZw0h-R0nqO-TiKaqrlXSnOLhyphenhyphenHf1A2RKt5HYK_mQoZFG8WHi7-qU-MmIZLlzlyHxsluTgcXhUNcgsDpPHNEAMTB74/s1600/update.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="185" data-original-width="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wmqa7KVOZDjVKCZkidzbimSvpMoxaktcg7cYPiABLni2AKIoUEZw0h-R0nqO-TiKaqrlXSnOLhyphenhyphenHf1A2RKt5HYK_mQoZFG8WHi7-qU-MmIZLlzlyHxsluTgcXhUNcgsDpPHNEAMTB74/s1600/update.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>Beginning of the Year Media & Technology Meetings</b> that were scheduled for September 17 and 18 have been rescheduled for <b>October 1.</b> <b> Please note: </b>This meeting is required to maintain your rights as a CTA, so please make sure you attend one of the following 2 options: 2:45pm-4:00pm <b>OR</b> 4:15pm-5:30pm in the AG Glenn Team Room.  There will not be an additional make up option.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>MClass - Elementary Tech Folks</b> please note that Amplify is requesting that all of the new ipads be updated to version 12 of the iOS.  PLEASE make sure if the device has been used for initial testing that the teacher SYNCS their data prior to completing this update.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>Discovery Education</b> issues have been resolved. Please let your teachers (elementary and middle) know it is up and running again.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Thank you for your diligence in assisting with preparations prior to the storm, thankfully in most cases this was just precautionary.  We appreciate all you do to make our schools awesome!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <br />

Updates after Florence!

Beginning of the Year Media & Technology Meetings that were scheduled for September 17 and 18 have been rescheduled for October 1....

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Attention Elementary: Amplify issues - MClass Won't Connect

<br /> <br /> <blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" type="cite"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="gmail_quote"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMn1m7Yxy99klv9PEwkHBplnPyQPc2zD_lO9X7cr-HgP8urNuMBuqKs_q5Ti0xjfr_TIM3UFvYIfOssCqxIdwvfMCP0If6rJJVQqJoPwz-3PMul0NJTfVDLWzBcGj9R4lYaGL6VdJjxY/s1600/icon-mCLASS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMn1m7Yxy99klv9PEwkHBplnPyQPc2zD_lO9X7cr-HgP8urNuMBuqKs_q5Ti0xjfr_TIM3UFvYIfOssCqxIdwvfMCP0If6rJJVQqJoPwz-3PMul0NJTfVDLWzBcGj9R4lYaGL6VdJjxY/s1600/icon-mCLASS.jpg" /></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b> Attention Elementary: Amplify issues - MClass Won't Connect?<br />Please share this information from Amplify with teachers <br />who might be having connection issues.</b></div> <blockquote style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" type="cite"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="gmail_quote"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMn1m7Yxy99klv9PEwkHBplnPyQPc2zD_lO9X7cr-HgP8urNuMBuqKs_q5Ti0xjfr_TIM3UFvYIfOssCqxIdwvfMCP0If6rJJVQqJoPwz-3PMul0NJTfVDLWzBcGj9R4lYaGL6VdJjxY/s1600/icon-mCLASS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div> <div class="gmail_quote"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">This error is due to an update we made to our whitelist (<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.amplify.com/whitelist&source=gmail&ust=1478357292023000&usg=AFQjCNEdvrT4BMgYuxZgCA_v1H6hKlQ7XQ" href="http://www.amplify.com/whitelist" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.amplify.com/whitelist</a>) over the weekend. Any teacher who did not log out properly prior to the update will receive a "Cannot connect to mCLASS:Home services" message, as they are being blocked by the local firewall.<br /><br />We are currently working on a fix to resolve this issue. In the meanwhile, any affected devices should not be used to continue assessing/progress monitoring. An alternative device should be used, such as a desktop or laptop with Google Chrome by going to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mclasshome.com/assessment&source=gmail&ust=1478357292023000&usg=AFQjCNE3jvv1QQtghaBeY9DS2Xi7wJ9kOg" href="http://www.mclasshome.com/assessment" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.mclasshome.com/assessment</a>, but do not re-assess or continue assessing a student who has unsynced data on the original device.<br /><br />If it is urgent for this data to be synced, the teacher should copy the student's responses into a device that will sync, and sync the assessment from that device.<br />Once this is completed, or if there is not any unsynced student data, the teacher can force the original device to function properly again by following these steps:<br /><br />(do NOT follow these steps without duplicating the data and ensuring it has synced to mCLASS:Home first)<br />Delete the mCLASS icon (if there is more than one icon, delete all of them).<br />Go into Settings and click Safari<br />Click "Clear Browser History and Other Website data"<br />Click OK<br />Click "Advanced..."<br />Click "Website Data" and make sure it says 0 Bytes.<br />Go back to the iPad homescreen and open Safari<br />Go to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.mclasshome.com/assessment&source=gmail&ust=1478357292023000&usg=AFQjCNE3jvv1QQtghaBeY9DS2Xi7wJ9kOg" href="http://www.mclasshome.com/assessment" rel="noreferrer" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.mclasshome.com/assessment</a><br />Log in and allow it to sync all the way (if you get a class selection screen, choose any class and sync)<br />To the right of the address bar, click the box with the arrow out the top<br />Click Add to homescreen<br />Verify icon is orange, then add.<br />Go back into Safari<br />Hit "Log Out"<br /><br />Please make sure to sync after every student and log out using the Log Out button whenever you take a break and/or finish assessing for the day!<br /><br />If there are any issues or questions, please call us with the device on hand at <a href="tel:1-800-823-1969%2C%20ext.%203" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+18008231969">1-800-823-1969, ext. 3</a>.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote>

Attention Elementary: Amplify issues - MClass Won't Connect

 Attention Elementary: Amplify issues - MClass Won't Connect? Please share this information from Amplify with teachers who ...

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Media Monday: Reminders

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDDPEMNcUlG58hg2w-_7TXlUkJ-H9_ZvihoKJqzN8qxq5IHbEv50OH9NqpgXMoHimt3tjnF8hu4k2iV-tR5_OK2o6IZlD9eYUHvOfzgnvBQV13NhiCZk3_IbiR674JcOuPlbBEXBtcHPI/s1600/media.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="81" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDDPEMNcUlG58hg2w-_7TXlUkJ-H9_ZvihoKJqzN8qxq5IHbEv50OH9NqpgXMoHimt3tjnF8hu4k2iV-tR5_OK2o6IZlD9eYUHvOfzgnvBQV13NhiCZk3_IbiR674JcOuPlbBEXBtcHPI/s320/media.gif" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Today's post is just a few reminders.<br /> 1. iPads for MClass - if you didn't update your ipads last spring <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/johnston.k12.nc.us/document/d/1Y7GXfcRaWLs4Z-nsSt0PywE3oN-Y_BJfv23SJwc2oz8/edit?usp=drive_web">here are the instructions.</a><br /> 2. Remember to complete the 2 surveys through Google Classroom - one regarding printing and the second regarding personal information for Heather.<br /> 3. Heather has officially started!  Her extension is 1094, if you need help or questions email her or give her a call.  She is starting to schedule visits, if you need a face to face visit please let her know.<br /> <br />

Media Monday: Reminders

Today's post is just a few reminders. 1. iPads for MClass - if you didn't update your ipads last spring here are the instruction...

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IMPORTANT MCLASS iPAD UPDATE for Elementary Media and Tech!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkqF82svN5MRHR0Jtmw4topnYMAEpYx-O6F5UZRlJA11KKUk80cRe16vSRue8oFZZLiWsGjfRRYIeruQlsHkZT-GwM2TkOMXG7gNBfEC2Xi7nZlgZ8fmBLKRiI9HhaUfhAhDgA5YFyaU/s1600/important.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkqF82svN5MRHR0Jtmw4topnYMAEpYx-O6F5UZRlJA11KKUk80cRe16vSRue8oFZZLiWsGjfRRYIeruQlsHkZT-GwM2TkOMXG7gNBfEC2Xi7nZlgZ8fmBLKRiI9HhaUfhAhDgA5YFyaU/s1600/important.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> <br /></div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Attention Elementary Media/Tech: After much discussion the <span style="color: red;"><b>MClass ipads</b></span> are in need of an update prior to going home for the summer (you can begin Monday and have until the last workday to complete the update).  I'm sorry for the late notice but this new procedure has just become active in our management system and with Apple. </div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> <br /></div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> This update will need to be completed by one of you (Media/Tech) or each individual K-3 teacher who has a device from the county for Mclass,  the directions are outlined here and you need to be sure you only do these steps on MCLASS devices.  Please let your MClass manager know about this information as well.</div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> ​<br /><div class="gmail_chip gmail_drive_chip" style="background-color: whitesmoke; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); cursor: default; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; height: 18px; line-height: 1; max-height: 18px; padding: 5px; width: 396px;"> <a aria-label="mClass iPads Instructions (NEW).docx" href="https://docs.google.com/a/johnston.k12.nc.us/document/d/1Y7GXfcRaWLs4Z-nsSt0PywE3oN-Y_BJfv23SJwc2oz8/edit?usp=drive_web" style="border: none; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; max-width: 366px; overflow: hidden; padding: 1px 0px; text-decoration: none; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><img src="https://ssl.gstatic.com/docs/doclist/images/icon_11_document_list.png" style="border: none; vertical-align: bottom;" /> <span dir="ltr" style="vertical-align: bottom;">mClass iPads Instructions (NEW).docx</span></span></a></div> ​</div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> If you have questions contact April Richardson or myself.  Thank you for helping us keep this technology working for your teachers.  </div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Amy</div> <div> <br /></div>

IMPORTANT MCLASS iPAD UPDATE for Elementary Media and Tech!

Attention Elementary Media/Tech: After much discussion the MClass ipads are in need of an update prior to going home for the summer (y...

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Mclass ipads - ios 9.0

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IDjuP4dTw4Cg-t2clhdS30L4ZOdqel1XVJCxNj7SFH_xxh9PP9l-JKVYgkk-MaMNiu0FgeTTEFbDrCNYiOyzeiQa5LVq_5fUrDWrT3qMPAkqF6bMb1lTmnmHEd6baGjPbIfP1TDjRiY/s1600/smackdown-update.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IDjuP4dTw4Cg-t2clhdS30L4ZOdqel1XVJCxNj7SFH_xxh9PP9l-JKVYgkk-MaMNiu0FgeTTEFbDrCNYiOyzeiQa5LVq_5fUrDWrT3qMPAkqF6bMb1lTmnmHEd6baGjPbIfP1TDjRiY/s200/smackdown-update.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> <br /> Today Apple released an update to iOS 9.  <i>MClass has released this statement regarding the update:</i><br /> <br /> IMPORTANT! iOS 9 Update On Wednesday, September 16, Apple is releasing its new operating system, iOS 9. mCLASS® assessments are compatible and ready for use with iOS 9, with the exception of mCLASS Beacon and mCLASS:TPRI.<br /> <br /> All mCLASS products will continue to work on iOS 8, as well.<br /> <br /> <b>Warning: Users upgrading their Apple devices to iOS 9 must sync the mCLASS app before upgrading to avoid losing data stored on the device.</b> <br /> <br /> The Team at Amplify <br /> <br /> I would have your teachers carefully look at the amount of space they have available on their device prior to updating.  This update takes 1.3 GB and the last update was 4.6 GB so if they are still at iOS7 they will need 5.9 GB free to upgrade to the most current iOS and this is almost 1/2 of the storage on the devices.

Mclass ipads - ios 9.0

Today Apple released an update to iOS 9.   MClass has released this statement regarding the update: IMPORTANT! iOS 9 Update On Wednesda...

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MClass Information

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqs5CcrpZKyCJWuxqzjDrnrmBoF7AWwpY9pQeKmNdpYAB7zM2jYM89zxgkf4r8rnH0ELCyIKg3Mwc-6RGZkCo6QQmZm-SA_LxX_ooCcvKJEhTSuC29U6IDgwNsYdvDn1S3S6GwZKZkSE/s1600/mclass-home-screenshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqs5CcrpZKyCJWuxqzjDrnrmBoF7AWwpY9pQeKmNdpYAB7zM2jYM89zxgkf4r8rnH0ELCyIKg3Mwc-6RGZkCo6QQmZm-SA_LxX_ooCcvKJEhTSuC29U6IDgwNsYdvDn1S3S6GwZKZkSE/s320/mclass-home-screenshot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">There have been some questions regarding ipads, since many teachers will begin assessing during the first week of school.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">We have asked for verification from Amplify that it is ok to update, here is their response.  Please share with your K-3 teachers.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">The iOS versions currently compatible with our mCLASS Apps are iOS 8 and above.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">The only reason you should have to delete and reinstall the apps is if you're having an error accessing the app or logging in to the app.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">The only thing that would need to be updated on your device would be the iOS if it is below iOS 8.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><a href="http://www.amplify.com/assessment/devices" rel="noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.amplify.com/<wbr></wbr>assessment/devices</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">   lists all the minimum Operating systems and browsers and requirements for each device our app is supported by.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">If you need any further assistance or have more questions, please call us at </span><a href="tel:1-800-823-1969" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+18008231969">1-800-823-1969</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">, Option 3.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Or email us at </span><a href="mailto:help@amplify.com" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">help@amplify.com</a></span>

MClass Information

There have been some questions regarding ipads, since many teachers will begin assessing during the first week of school. We have asked...

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Update on iOS 8

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8E9jcZr4kkLBXfIkU1KVzeSVTm4Bdqn71dD40bmPfyE_8ki2c3hxPEwHaQYq45i2MXkxOxaPYwkAB7bcNEC0wVuCAoXT3cQ2S5mqOnFsH3mJ0FfWJG0HHRCOejVHdGi3FvRkPiHETi8/s1600/updateappiphone.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8E9jcZr4kkLBXfIkU1KVzeSVTm4Bdqn71dD40bmPfyE_8ki2c3hxPEwHaQYq45i2MXkxOxaPYwkAB7bcNEC0wVuCAoXT3cQ2S5mqOnFsH3mJ0FfWJG0HHRCOejVHdGi3FvRkPiHETi8/s1600/updateappiphone.png" width="200" /></a></div> <div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">iOS 8 Update for mClass </span></div> <div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">We have asked Amplify for clarification regarding the update for iOS 8 on mClass ipads.  Here is what we were told.</span></div> <div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white;"> <ol> <li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The update takes 4 GB of free space to install </span></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you update you will no longer be able to use the "app" on your devices you will have to go to Safari and type: www.mclasshome/assessments to log in and assess via a browser, each time you are working with your students.</span></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The current version will continue to work with iOS 7.1 via the app</span></li> <li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you do decide to update you will need to sync your mClass data prior to updating.</span></li> </ol> <div> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Therefore, while it is possible to update your device, we still do not recommend updating unless you are using your ipad with another app that requires the update. If you have additional questions about whether or not to update - please email Amy Stanley.</span></div> </div>

Update on iOS 8

iOS 8 Update for mClass  We have asked Amplify for clarification regarding the update for iOS 8 on mClass ipads.  Here is what we wer...

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Do Not Update mClass iPads to iOS8!

<div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Please read the message below from Amplify regarding updating to iOS8:</b></div> <br /> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At this time we currently recommend that customers remain on iOS 7, and <b>recommend against moving forward with upgrading to iOS 8</b>.  While we have made improvements to our experience on Safari under iOS 8, there remain issues that impact the usability of certain activities.  Additionally, as witnessed by the recent release and pull back of iOS 8.0.1, Apple is continuing to work on fixing stability and functional issues within iOS 8 that may impact our product.  <u></u><u></u></span></span></div> </div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For customers who have updated their devices to iOS 8 we fully support Chrome under iOS 8, and that may be used as a valid workaround until we fully support Safari under iOS 8.  If an iPad has been updated to iOS 8 the key areas in which usability is affected in Safari are short answer activities, copying text from a reading excerpt activity, and writing activities.  <u></u><u></u></span></span></div> </div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We are continuing to work diligently on a fix for these issue and will have an update on a timeframe for resolution within the next week.</span></span></div> </div>

Do Not Update mClass iPads to iOS8!

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MClass iPads - Do NOT upgrade to iOS8

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkDcZv3joqqoDlpMOZdO06uPYYGsei2gYekxufnDQtnl38HiEAYZ5012RSeavz_BrkQpwM3GzAp8-0-Dpc3AZh9R5Pd1QHIE72Wp4GN3XmaxYAWgAmI6EXAkwKa6Bh8osjn-xFymOB8Q/s1600/updateappiphone.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkDcZv3joqqoDlpMOZdO06uPYYGsei2gYekxufnDQtnl38HiEAYZ5012RSeavz_BrkQpwM3GzAp8-0-Dpc3AZh9R5Pd1QHIE72Wp4GN3XmaxYAWgAmI6EXAkwKa6Bh8osjn-xFymOB8Q/s1600/updateappiphone.png" width="200" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Don't Update Yet</span></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Amplify team is currently testing mCLASS with the new Apple iOS8 update. It's supposed to be released on 9/17 so we recommend that all NC schools wait until after 9/17 to update their Apple devices. However, there may also be bugs Apple has to fix, so it will be best to wait until after your BOY window closes to update devices.  Please turn off the automatic update feature, if enabled on your Apple devices, in order to manually upgrade when everything is cleared and tested.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please share with your K-3 teachers and others who might assist with mCLASS testing.  The mCLASS representative at the schools should be getting this as well.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreZ5dLazM-N2-OXCLteD-eW1Zz2zgT1pA4mwdDdnlDoUa6zSZ6aJe7SEDjirsl7aDzsD1nk3kuPADslyKBVNyGpd3W7-LKAPiaBwUOCKdlkKgE-QSasFrXBASJPOkL6lToNP6VoWvuDs/s1600/warranty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreZ5dLazM-N2-OXCLteD-eW1Zz2zgT1pA4mwdDdnlDoUa6zSZ6aJe7SEDjirsl7aDzsD1nk3kuPADslyKBVNyGpd3W7-LKAPiaBwUOCKdlkKgE-QSasFrXBASJPOkL6lToNP6VoWvuDs/s1600/warranty.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also just a head's up the mCLASS ipads AppleCare runs out October 9, 2014 so if you have some that need repairs you will want to move forward to get those taken care of soon.</span></div>

MClass iPads - Do NOT upgrade to iOS8

Don't Update Yet The Amplify team is currently testing mCLASS with the new Apple iOS8 update. It's supposed to be released on...

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mClass Potential Issue and Solution

<div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QBVAMIZtMHSXb8AhVaHpOK2lgL0U-SOFpQq7T4YA-RrZGWZDnT948XipNp0ce8tEPaO5Rea_GNFHqCk-7lLlttHCpz5A0p9bsGPiT18OqzwwMjxSnAH7A1_H1hsvaGcSYOxBkAvHTbs/s1600/icon-mCLASS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QBVAMIZtMHSXb8AhVaHpOK2lgL0U-SOFpQq7T4YA-RrZGWZDnT948XipNp0ce8tEPaO5Rea_GNFHqCk-7lLlttHCpz5A0p9bsGPiT18OqzwwMjxSnAH7A1_H1hsvaGcSYOxBkAvHTbs/s1600/icon-mCLASS.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> We are getting reports from a couple of elementary schools about an issue with the mClass application causing iPads to freeze or restart and losing data. The issue seems to revolve around the recent update to iOS and mClass app causing iPads that do not have the latest updates to malfunction. If you are experiencing this issue, please make sure you have the latest update to iOS and the shortcut to mClass is displayed as an orange icon.</div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> Here are the instructions to add the mClass App shortcut:</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0XcrDTPefxeVBtRlY80jVk8RgNjRGyI-YiA3ld8s6XgLqzat8vcl7c_8iify6cvc-sOG0JBMJMVX6BrkFQBIsJVte2vtUxNmWYN6oIPWrY5btzQtzGWr7eaGgQ1o5WsIMhASgo32auAs/s1600/mclass+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0XcrDTPefxeVBtRlY80jVk8RgNjRGyI-YiA3ld8s6XgLqzat8vcl7c_8iify6cvc-sOG0JBMJMVX6BrkFQBIsJVte2vtUxNmWYN6oIPWrY5btzQtzGWr7eaGgQ1o5WsIMhASgo32auAs/s1600/mclass+1.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br />

mClass Potential Issue and Solution

We are getting reports from a couple of elementary schools about an issue with the mClass application causing iPads to freeze or re...

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Odds & Ends

We have a few announcements:<br /> <br /> 1. <b>Tech Readiness:</b> Reminder you due date for <a href="https://www.techreadiness.net/cas/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techreadiness.net%2Freadiness-core-webapp%2Fj_spring_cas_security_check&renew=true">Tech Readiness</a> is June 1 - please remember you put in your NEW equipment and delete anything you have discarded or are no longer planning to use for testing.<br /> <br /> 2. <b>MClass for K-3</b> there have been a few having trouble syncing so here are a few things to help remedy this for teachers:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Have your teachers periodically sync after a few students sync (they can do it at a bathroom break or before lunch or recess) so that it isn't sending a full days data all at once.</li> <li>You can check to make sure your school doesn't have any additional OLD access points floating around this will conflict with your ceiling mounted JCS_WIRELESS network and may cause issues, if you find any old access points remove them from the network by unplugging them both from the wall and network.</li> </ul> <div> 3. <b>Chromebooks Warranties</b> - there are currently 2 models of Chromebooks the first model is the Series 5 (they are black) and the 303 (they are silver) both are produced by Samsung.  However the warranty claims for the two models are different. </div> <div> <ul> <li>With the Series 5 - you will have a Google Support account created by Shirley Nixon with your first case, you will enter the case into the system and they will assist you with the replacement units.</li> <li>With the 303 Model - you will place a call directly to Samsung, We have placed a document in the Tech Leader Folder with how to complete a <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/johnston.k12.nc.us/document/d/1bcnYH90C6j48Pqs1tlzx1DWVCWkpyZNgHG9tqpNN-n0/edit">Warranty Call</a> click to see the document.</li> </ul> <div> 4. <b>Discovery Ed Techbook is back</b> - <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Discovery contacted us to day to share that techbooks are being offered for the NC Science Techbook and SS Techbook for grades 6-8th</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span><span style="background-color: yellow; color: #222222;"><b>FREE of charge until the end of June. </b></span></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">If you have teachers who might be interested in, please have them access the following site to learn more and register:  <a href="http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe3317767564067f701579&ls=fdc31573716c057c7d16747d60&m=ff2e16777762&l=fe611578766004787713&s=fdf715737362047971137373&jb=ffcf14&t=" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="Learn more and get started today">Learn more and get started today</a>. </span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Current Offerings:</b></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">NC aligned Science Techbook for grades K-12</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">SS for grades 6-8th: World History, US History, and World Geography and Cultures</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">If you need help remember we are just an email away!</span></div> </div> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span> <br />

Odds & Ends

We have a few announcements: 1. Tech Readiness: Reminder you due date for Tech Readiness is June 1 - please remember you put in your NEW...

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Asset Visits

We will be visiting every school to<br /> <div> <ol> <li>transfer mCLASS iPads (for elementary) from the district inventory to your school inventory</li> <li>transfer ESL iPads and minis from the district inventory to your school inventory and</li> <li>begin this year's asset inventory.  We will scan computer equipment for you.</li> </ol> <div> Since we will be entering every classroom, you and your principal will be notified ahead of time so you can prepare teachers.  It is extremely helpful on the day we inventory and transfer assets that district-issued mCLASS and ESL iPads are near the door and out of their protective covers so we do not have to pause instruction to ask for the location of those devices.</div> </div>

Asset Visits

We will be visiting every school to transfer mCLASS iPads (for elementary) from the district inventory to your school inventory transfer...

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mClass iPads

Elementary tech leaders heads up! Your teachers may have already discovered a little glitch with deleting apps on their new ipads.  They cannot delete anything even if they downloaded it with their Apple ID.  We are working on a fix, but it may require resyncing their device to our management computer.  It might be a while before we get it repaired, so please caution mClass teachers to be careful downloading at this time. We will keep you posted as we know more about a solution.

mClass iPads

Elementary tech leaders heads up! Your teachers may have already discovered a little glitch with deleting apps on their new ipads.  They can...

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