Distance Learning for FDR Students
Helping Students with Online Learning
Shifting to Online Learning Environments
Chromebook Information for Distribution, Accessories, and Issues
We will hold a device exchange / distribution at FDR Middle School tomorrow and Thursday. Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 9 am to 11:30 and from 1 to 4. Thursday, September 3, 2020 - 9 to 11:30 This device exchange / distribution is for any student who does not have a device or has one that is damaged.
If your child has a Chromebook in working condition, there is no need to participate in this exchange/distribution.
Exchange or Distribution of the following items: Chromebook Charger Hotspot If exchanging your device, all components must be brought to FDR including the case, Chromebook and charger.
If your child has an issue with their Chromebook or charger, please email techsupport@bristoltwpsd.org to request a new device or accessory.
To login to your Chromebook you will need your District Username and Password:
StudentID @bristoltwpsd.org
Password: (your private password)
If you forgot your username please email bernadette.barone@bristoltwpsd.org
T Mobile Hot Spots
T Mobile Hot Spots are activated!
Power off the Hot Spot
Remove the battery and wait 30 seconds
Replace the battery and power the Hot Spot back on
If these steps do not work, please take a picture of the barcode on the back of the Hot Spot and send it to techsupport@bristoltwpsd.org, describing your issue.
If you are in need of a mobile hot spot, please contact tech support at techsupport@bristoltwpsd.org
FDR Chromebook/Mobile Learning Technology Policy, Procedures, and Information
INFINITE CAMPUS UPDATE
INFINITE CAMPUS HELPDESK
We have received reports regarding an issue with the parent/student portal for Infinite Campus. The parent/student portal URL has been updated. Please try the following prior to sending an email request for assistance. 1-If you are trying to access on a cell phone or tablet/device, please delete and reinstall the infinite campus parent or student app on your device. 2-Update any bookmarks of the old URL you may have on your device. The new URL is available on the front page of our website under the Parent tab / Student tabs. An email has also been sent with instructions.
Thank you!
URL for ICAMPUS PORTAL IS:
https://icampus.btsd.us/campus/portal/bristol.jsp
If you can't get into your iCampus student portal, please email icampus.portal@bristoltwpsd.org from you school gmail account and request that your account be reset. Your parents and guardians can also use this email if they can't get into their iCampus Parent Portal.
Parent's Ultimate Guide to Google Classroom Video: Please Watch!
FDR Will Transition to Using Canvas as a Learning Management System
What is Canvas?
Canvas is a web-based learning management system, or LMS. It is used by learning institutions, educators, and students to access and manage online course learning materials and communicate about skill development and learning achievement.
Canvas includes a variety of customizable course creation and management tools, course and user analytics and statistics, and internal communication tools.
Your child's teachers will transition from Google Classroom to Canvas over the next two marking periods. Your child's teacher will guide your child and show them how to use and access Canvas.
We at FDR will provide support for teachers, students , and parents, to ensure that all are informed and able to access Canvas.
BTSD Secondary Schools will use Canvas to help support students manage their online and in person learning. It will eventually replace our Google Classrooms. It provides for more organized manner of connecting with students. It is also used by many colleges, universities, and institutions. Please watch this introduction to Canvas for Parents video for more information:
Please watch the following Canvas for Parents Video:
Canvas Overview
Assignments In Canvas
Assignment Submissions in Canvas
Grades In Canvas
Canvas Apps for Students
Canvas Login Information
Canvas Troubleshooting
IC and Canvas connect every night for updates. A new student in the AM will not appear until the next day. Students cannot see their courses until the teacher publishes.
Student Information
1- Make sure students are going to the Bristol Canvas site: https://btsd.instructure.com/login/canvas
2- It says that your username is your email
3-If your Google password does not work- select Forgot password
Teachers must make the course live/publish for students to see them in their dashboard.
Specific Issues regarding technology (not Canvas)
http://www.btsd.us/online_learning/technology
Canvas Intro for students: (Example)