Permission Settings for Google Docs Shared with Parents

When you link/embed Google Docs/Slides/Sheets in Schoology or Seesaw for parents to read, you will need to change your Share permissions on those files (otherwise the parents will get the below error message).

Here's how to change those permissions:

1. Click SHARE button

2. Click Advanced

3. Click Change

4. Select "On-Anyone with the Link" 

5. Select "Can View"

6. Click SAVE

Inserting Images into Google Forms

In August, Google Forms added the option to insert images into survey questions and answers.

Student and Teacher Tutorials (Schoology, Seesaw and Chromebooks)

Student Tutorials:

Here are some tutorials and materials to help your students learn to use the new technology:

Schoology:Tip: link or embed the below presentations/videos into your Schoology courses for  students to access

•  Submitting various assignment types (presentations include links to videos)
•  Viewing assignment grades and feedback
•  Taking tests and answering question types

Seesaw: 

• Intro Student Presentation
• Seesaw Student Challenge 
• K-2 First Month Lesson Guide

Chromebook: 

• Chromebook Guide-Interactive Presentation
  

Teacher Tutorials: 

To support your learning, the Digital Learning Team developed online courses that count towards your On Demand hours. We also recorded video tutorials to support you as you have questions.

Schoology:  On Demand E-5 | On Demand 6-12 | Video Tutorials

Seesaw:  On Demand E-5  |  Video Tutorials

Chromebooks:  On Demand E-5 | On Demand 6-12 | Video Tutorials

iPads: On Demand E-5 | Video Tutorials

Google Apps: On Demand E-5 | On Demand 6-12 | Video Tutorials

Student Directions for Posting Assignments to Schoology

As you use Schoology to post assignments for your students and collect your work, it can be helpful to have directions to share with them about the process. Feel free to use these resources with your students as you see fit. You might even decide to link or embed them with your assignments for students who need extra guidance.

Slideshow with screenshots:

• How to submit an assignment in Schoology

Videos

• How to Participate in a Discussion
• Overview for Submitting Assignments
• Submitting an Assignment from Google Drive
• Submitting an Assignment Using the Create Tab
• Submitting an Assignment by Uploading a File
• Viewing Assignment Grades and Feedback

Connecting with Parents

As you implement Seesaw (E-2) or Schoology (3-12) into your classroom, begin to rethink how you communicate with parents. Instead of simple email updates or traditional print newsletters, these tools allow you to provide frequent and timely information about what is happening in your classroom in a variety of formats. Here are some options:

• Seesaw posts
• Schoology updates
• Schoology calendar events
• Video or audio messages
• Slideshows
• Uploaded student work
• Blogs
• And if you still like traditional newsletters, attached files

Many parents like to see work their child has submitted digitally and the feedback you have provided. If parents install the phone apps to these products, they can receive updates and messages right on their phone. Seesaw and Schoology are powerful communication opportunities for you, your students and parents.

When you are ready to take full advantage of these tools, you will want to connect with parents and explain how they can get signed up. Check out the following links for information about how to do this. Feel free to share this information with families when you are ready to connect. If you need help, don't hesitate to ask.

Seesaw Parent Links
Parent Sign Up Process Video
Parent Sign Up Process Handout

Schoology Parent Links
Schoology Parent Access Setup Video
Schoology Parent Access Handout