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Technology Integration and 1:1 Resources

for Unit 40 Parent and Family Engagement

Keeping students engaged in learning is of critical importance.  Your involvement is a crucial component to your child’s continued learning, regardless of the learning environment.  We are in this together, parents and educators, to ensure that your child continues to learn and grow.  

In the event of remote learning, while your child’s academic wellness is a priority, their emotional-well being should be considered too. Below are some suggestions.

Technology Resources

Resource

Details

Login Location and Troubleshooting

Email

Check your email regularly.  Teachers may use email to send important information and feedback for students.  Contact your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns.  All Unit 40 staff email addresses are available on the Unit 40 webpage under Quick Links in the Staff Directory.

How to Scan HW with a Phone and Email to Teacher

How to Email Picture from Phone

How to Scan HW with Notes on Apple devices

If you are not receiving emails from your student’s teacher, contact your student’s school office.

Email etiquette for students

Infinite Campus

Infinite Campus is our student management system. Parents can login to their IC Parent Portal accounts to check grades and update contact information.

Link to IC Parent Portal is on our website under the Parents tab.

Facebook

Follow the Effingham Community Schools Facebook page for current information and postings.

https://www.facebook.com/ 

School Messenger

School Messenger is the communication application for Unit 40 schools.  Parents receive text messages and phone calls regarding updates.  Teachers may also use this application to contact parents.

If you are not receiving text messages Unit 40, contact your student’s school office.

Google

Students in grades 4-12 use Google Workplace for Google Classroom as well as productivity applications, such as Docs, Sheets, etc.

Student accounts:

s######@effingham.k12.il.us

(###### is the 6-digit student number)

STUDENTS uses the link in the Google Waffle.

Contact Julie Flack at flackj@unit40.org (grades 6-12) or Megan Adkins at adkinsm@unit40.org (grades 3-5) to reset your student’s Google password.

Clever

Students in grades P-12 use Clever for logging into various online applications.

Go to Clever Portal or use the link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab.

  • STUDENTS Grades 4-12 will Login with Google.
  • STUDENTS Grades P-3 will Login with Clever - using the username and password sent home by your child’s teacher.
  • STUDENTS P-12 can use Clever Badge Login if the teacher has sent a  badge (QR code) home.

Google Classroom

Students in grades 4-12 will have coursework delivered to them via Google Classroom.  Students are encouraged to check their Google Classroom courses daily.

Google Classroom Video for Parents

How to Submit a Photo in Google Classroom

Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Parents

Google Classroom Parent Guide

STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle.

EJHS Google Class Codes

EHS Google Class Codes

Google Classroom First 5 Activities

LTC SPARK Parent Hub: Scroll to the bottom of the page for Google assistance. Choose Google from the left menu. Then choose Computer Help for a specific list of how-to resources.

Seesaw

SeeSaw is the communication and lesson delivery platform for students in grades PreK-3.  

STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher.  Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab.

PARENTS use the Family app.

FAQs for Parents

Use the latest version of the mobile app

Zoom

Teachers may offer the opportunity for digital engagement

Setting Up Zoom for Students

Zoom Directions for Students

LTC SPARK Parent Hub: Scroll to the bottom of the page for Zoom assistance. Choose Zoom from the left menu. Then choose Computer Help for a specific list of how-to resources.

Parent Guidelines

Issues with Video? Try this

Savvas EasyBridge

Savvas EasyBridge provides access to the following digital textbooks:

  • Grade 6-8 Science (Elevate)
  • 6-8 Math (Envision)
  • Bio I (Miller & Levine Bio)

STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle.

NGL Sync

NGL Sync provides access to the following digital textbooks:

  • Chemistry 2 (Chemistry)

STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle.

Goodheart-

Wilcox

G-W provides access to the following digital textbooks:

  • Grades 7, 9-12 Family and Consumer Science)

STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal and click LOGIN WITH GOOGLE. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab.

HMH ED

ED provides access to the following digital textbooks:

  • Grades K-5 Math

STUDENTS Grades K-3:  Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher.  Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab.

STUDENTS Grades 4-5:  Login through the Clever Portal and click LOGIN WITH GOOGLE. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab.

My HRW

My HRW provides access to the following digital textbooks:

  • Chemistry 1
  • French 1
  • French 2

STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle.

My MH Education

My HRW provides access to the following digital textbooks:

  • Grades 6-8 Health (Teen Health)
  • Grade 9 (Glencoe Health)
  • Investigative Science
  • Anatomy and Physiology

STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle.

ConnectEd

My HRW provides access to the following digital textbooks:

  • Gr 8 History (Discovering Our Past)
  • Physical Science (Glencoe Physical Science)
  • Physics (Glencoe Physics)
  • Algebra 1
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2

STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle.

My NG Connect

My NG Connect provides access to the following digital textbooks:

  • Grades 6-7 Social Studies (National Geographic)

STUDENTS use the link in the Google Waffle.

Reading Eggs

Students in grades K-5 have access to Reading Eggs, Fast Phonics, and Reading Eggspress. This provides students with animated online lessons where students learn essential phonics and reading skills at their level and pace.

For information on how to get started at home, follow this quick start guide for students and parents.

STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab.

Mathseeds

Students in grades K-1 have access to Mathseeds which provides students with animated lessons where students learn essential mathematical skills at their level and pace.

Use this Parent Letter to get started at home.

STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab.

RAZ-Plus

Students in grades K-5 have access to RAZ-Plus which is a blended learning platform with leveled books in print and digital formats as well as comprehension checks. Contact teacher for student logins.

For information on how to create a parent login and view your child’s progress, click here.

STUDENTS login at https://www.raz-plus.com/ and use the login information provided by your child’s teacher.

MobyMax

Students in grades 1-5 have access to MobyMax which provides students with Math, Phonics, Reading, Writing, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies lessons at their level and pace.

STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab.

IXL Math

Students in grades 2-5 have access to IXL Math which has practice questions for math. Contact teacher for student logins.

Use this Parent Handout to get started at home.

STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal using the Clever badge (QR code) or username and password sent home by your child’s teacher. Link to Clever Portal is also on our website under the Staff tab.

Khan Academy

Learn more about Khan Academy.

If your child’s teacher is using Khan Academy, they can login here.

AR

Students may continue to take Accelerated Reader tests on books that they read or listen to. STUDENTS Login through the Clever Portal.

  • Students Grades 4-12 will click on LOGIN WITH GOOGLE.
  • Students grades 2-3 will use their Clever badge/QR code or their username/password.

For more information on how to assist your student with taking an AR test at home, follow this how-to guide.

Keep Reading

Most importantly, keep your student reading daily.  Check out the Digital Content available on the Effingham Library Website, Global Digital Library, and other teacher directed resources.

Mrs. Hewing’s Favorites and Read Aloud Channel

Supporting Remote Learning

How to Set Up a Remote Learning Space for Your Kids - New York Times

22 Remote Learning Tips for Parents Helping at Home - Teach Thought

Checklist: Planning for Virtual or At-Home Learning - CDC

How to Proactively Prepare for Distance Learning - New York Times

Parents Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning - Common Sense

Working from Home

Coronavirus Triple Duty: Working, Parenting and Teaching from Home - NPR

5 tips for effectively working from home during the coronavirus outbreak, when you have kids - CNBC

9 tips to be productive when working at home during COVID-19 - Forbes

Back to School on a Budget - LTC Spark Series