K-6 Update --- COVID-19 Vol. 1
3/23/20
COVID-19 Updates
These links should provide credible and up to date information about the COVID-19 pandemic. Please use this information to stay informed and stay safe!
Google Meet - IT'S COMING!
By popular demand, the video chat functionality of Google Meet is coming to K-4. This will be turned on next Monday, March 30th. The district is preparing some communication for families to let them know that this service will be available. In addition, I will provide an assignment for all K-4 staff to assign on Wednesday's eLearning day that will aim to have students and parents review our communication regarding Google Meet. It will be a Google Doc with directions to our webpage and options for students and parents to confirm they have reviewed the information.
Reference the DLS Toolkit for how to use Meet!
Did you know?
- Meet can be recorded and shared later
- Meet can have closed captioning (this made my brain explode)
- Teacher created video chats will close automatically when the teacher logs out
We've decided to go with Meet instead of Zoom for several reasons including our ability to catalogue text conversations in Meet, the fact that teachers can close meetings when they log out, and the closed captioning functionality.
Unified Classroom Troubles
We are aware of the issues regarding Unified Classroom. I want you to know, if you and or your students are struggling with UC please feel free to transition to Google Classroom. To be clear, this is your choice, but know that you have the freedom to do so.
IXL Free Trial!
Given the unique circumstance we are in, we have decided to move forward with a free pilot of IXL. I want to be clear, it is not likely we would continue the use of this resource next year (unless it was greatly discounted), but I am eager to be able to provide as many quality resources for online learning to you and our students as possible. There are three videos below that will help you learn more about how to use the platform.
In addition, use these links to get started!
Concord 90 day trial sign up link
IXL At-Home Learning Tool Box:
Easily assign IXL skills with Suggested Skills!
IXL Parent Guide: What to know if your child is using IXL at school
IXL Classroom Spotlight: Cardozo Education Campus