Resources for Parents During Sustained Learning
On this page we have collected some useful links and resources
to help you navigate the temporary school closure due to the Coronavirus.
School Technology Resources
Student email accounts
Every student at OLG has a school email account that connects students to Clever, Google Classroom and other applications. These accounts are set up for the safety of students so that they can only communicate with teachers and fellow students (not with the outside world). Please contact your child’s teacher for account details.
Google Classroom
We use Google Classroom for class assignments and links to online resources. You can log in to Google Classroom from Clever (see above), or you can go there directly using any web browser.
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Link: classroom.google.com. Enter your student’s school email address and password (provided by the teacher).
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A quick way to turn in work done on paper:
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On a phone or tablet, sign in to Google Classroom with the student’s account.
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Take a picture of the page.
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In the Google Classroom assignment, click Add or Create.
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Upload the photo from the device.
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Finally, click Turn In to make sure the assignment is recorded.
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Clever
Clever is an application that makes it easier for students to log in to other learning applications they use at school. Students log in with their school email account.
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Link: clever.com/in/csdo. Click “Log in with Google.”
Lexia
Lexia is a personalized literacy curriculum. In TK-Grade 5 it’s called “Core 5” and for middle school it’s called “Power Up.”
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Lexia Core5 Parent Letter
PowerSchool
PowerSchool stores grades and attendance (Grades 4-8).
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Parents can log in here: https://csdo.powerschool.com/public/
Video Conferencing
We are using Google Meet and Zoom to connect teachers and students and have class discussions.
Video Conferencing Etiquette
Zoom
Follow the link provided by the teacher. You do not need a Zoom account to join a Zoom meeting. You may need to enter a password to join the meeting. Upon joining the meeting you will enter a virtual “waiting room.” The teacher will admit you to the meeting as soon as they are able. These measures are to ensure the privacy of our students.
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How to join a Zoom meeting
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How to test your audio
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How to test your video
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Notes on Zoom’s recent security updates and privacy protections for K-12 students
Technical Troubleshooting Tips
For Chromebook hardware problems (camera, microphone):
For Zoom connection issues:
For video quality issues:
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Change your router's "Quality of Service" (QoS) settings to prioritize video over other types of content.
Other Useful Resources
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Wide Open School by Common Sense Media
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Learning Keeps Going by ISTE/EdSurge